Scratch DJ Games should be getting the source code for their upcoming DJ sim from 7 Studios tomorrow, but not until the publisher places a bond with the court, according to a 34-page court transcript obtained by Kotaku. More »
The drama between Scratch DJ and 7 Studios continues this week, as the Los Angeles County Superior Court again orders the developer to hand over the source code to their game engine. More »
What. A. Mess. Having been sued by publishers Genius Products earlier in the week, Scratch developers 7 Studios are now suing them right back. More »
According to sources with knowledge of the game’s development, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ has a brand new developer, with Bottlerocket Entertainment replacing former developers 7 Studios, who were recently sued by the game’s publisher.
Publisher Activision has responded to allegations that it conspired to delay rival DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ by buying its competitor’s developer, 7 Studios, calling those claims disingenuous and lacking in merit.
The publisher and peripheral maker of upcoming DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ have filed suit against developer 7 Studios and Activision for “intentional interference with contract, breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.”
7 Studios is hoping to bring the thrill of live DJing home with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, the rhythm game that aims for the digital rock ‘n’ roll fantasy of Guitar Hero, only on turntables.
Brash Entertainment are no more. It’s OK, your grief will pass. While you’re waiting, know that two developers working with the now-defunct publisher are suing the company. 7 Studios – who were working on a game called 9, based on a cartoon produced by Tim Burton – are suing because Brash owe them $US581,000. The other studio suing is Zootfly, who claim Brash owe them $US748,000 for the Prison Break game they were working on. Oh Brash. They didn’t live with dignity, guess it’d be too much to be expecting they die with some.
Brash sued by two developers [Variety]
Looks like Activision will have some competition in the turntablism music niche – Scratch: Ultimate DJ is a new contender from 7 Studios, produced with the help of Quincy Jones III (not that one, his son – still good, though).
