“DJ Hero”
Genre: Music, rhythm
Developer: FreeStyleGames
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PlayStations 2 and 3, Xbox 360, Wii
Number of players: 1-2
ESRB rating: “T” for Teen
Price: $119.99
Grade: B
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