The video above doesn’t show much gameplay or gives you any hints as to the tracks that are on the game but gives you the history of the company that is making the game.  Most DJs know the name Numark and Akai, but to us regular geek folk that might be buying the game, those two names mean nothing to us.  Names like Activision and Harmonix mean more.

After playing DJ Hero a lot, I think scratch will have decent sales with their game.  It looks just like DJ Hero but with a few more buttons that aren’t on the turntable.  I foresee it being a competitor just like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. But it’ll all come down to music tracks.  DJ Hero has a lot of tracks I’m in love with, but Numark defintely has connections to more of the hip-hop community.

What do you guys think? Will this new game live up to the standards DJ Hero has laid down?

Full press release after the break.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Nov. 3, 2009 – Scratch DJ, LLC today released a new video showcasing various features of the Scratch Deck by Numark for the highly anticipated music rhythm game, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. The video compares various similarities between the Scratch Deck, and two pieces of real DJ equipment, the Numark NS7 and the Akai Pro MPC. Also weighing in on the Scratch Deck, legendary Scratch DJ Mix Master Mike talks about his time with the deck and its degree of authenticity.

Featuring top hip-hop and R&B songs from mainstream and underground artists, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will combine real DJ turntable tricks with great rhythm game play, distinctive urban environments and an array of customizable DJ characters.

New Scratch Deck trailer and additional assets can be downloaded here:
http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/client_page.asp?i=164

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be available on the Xbox 360® video game system and PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system in early 2010. For the latest news and updates please visit the official game website at: http://www.scratchvideogame.com/.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Now, going against DJ Hero, both games have their pros and cons.

DJ Hero:

• 3 buttons on the turntable
• An effects dial
• Activision/Blizzard name to back it up
• Has 10 special songs to play with a friend with a Guitar Hero Guitar
• Crossfader
• Can only scratch when the game tells you to
• Available October 27th

Numark’s Scratch

• 5 buttons not on the turntable that act like a drum machine (think Beatmania)
• Crossfader
• Numark is recognized by DJs around the world, but not recognized in the gaming industry
• Ability to scratch the turntable whenever you feel like it for more points
• Numark might have a better song selection due to their reputation in the Hip-Hop music scene
• No way to play with a guitarist for “mash-up” type play
• Available September 15th