Scratch: The Ultimate DJ News

Activision trims 7 Studios, closes Shaba

Guitar Hero publisher confirms cutbacks as part of overall music-game workforce reduction, shuttering of Spider-Man: Web of Shadows shop.
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- Posted Oct 8, 2009 5:25 pm PT
Scratch delayed until 2010, new dev on board

Bedlam Games takes over litigation-plagued rhythm title following Activision's acquisition of original developer; due out early next year.
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- Posted Aug 6, 2009 3:04 pm PT
Activision ordered to hand over Scratch source code

Judge orders megapublisher-owned 7 Studios to return source code of $6 million rhythm game, which has been in development for 18 months.
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- Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:17 pm PT
Court rules for Activision in Scratch case, "no impact" on DJ Hero

Los Angeles judge finds no evidence of wrongdoing, refuses to grant restraining order against 7 Studios or its new parent company; plaintiffs Genius and Numark say there's more in store.
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- Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:37 pm PT
Activision sued over Scratch developer buyout

Megapublisher accused of acquiring 7 Studios to halt work on DJ Hero rival; "substantial damages" sought along with return of software assets, Numark turntable controller.
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- Posted Apr 14, 2009 8:48 pm PT
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ spins to 360, PS3

Genco and 7 Studios team with Quincy Jones III on hip-hop rhythm game next spring; Numark onboard for turntable peripheral.
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- Posted Oct 7, 2008 5:35 pm PT

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