Def Jam Vendetta II Announced... News

EA today revealed they are working on a sequel to the huge selling Def Jam Vendetta, currently scheduled for release on the Playstation2, Xbox and GameCube later in the year. The game is set to feature more than 70 characters and include 35 male and female characters in todayâ??s hip-hop scene with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Lil Kym and Carmen Electra.

The game itself will put you in the shoes of a ruthless NYC street fighter, battling to take control of the hip-hop underground. EA! is promising an entirely new combat system, complete with a customisation option to create some of your own unique fighting styles that you can bring to the mean streets of New York.

Jeff Karp, Vice President of Marketing for EA said "As the line between games and traditional forms of entertainment continues to blur, EA will continue to partner with strong brands like Def Jam to redefine the rules with innovative new titles like Def Jam Vendetta II,"

Kevin Liles, President and CEO of Def Jam added "The Def Jam-EA relationship is once again on the forefront of industry-leading entertainment with Def Jam Vendetta II, by fusing hip-hop culture with innovative, addictive gameplay, Def Jam Vendetta II is the ultimate interactive hip hop lifestyle product. It redefines the gaming experience."

Weâ??ll have more on Def Jam Vendetta II soon.