Black Games Archive

Context, Culture, and Representation


Def Jam: Vendetta

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Def_Jam_Vendetta

Developer: AKI Corporation, EA Canada
Publisher: Sports BIG, EA Games
Release Year: 2003
Platform: Gamecube, PS2
Genre: Fighting
Taxonomy: Playable Black characters, voice acting/motion capture, Black NPCs, fandom/community/reception

You play as one of 4 characters who fight through 46 opponents (many of whom are Def Jam artists). Story elements unfold as you win more wrestling matches.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEAzijO8oAc
Source: https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/def-jam-vendetta-first-hip-hop-video-game.html
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