With that came massive layoffs within Activision, with True Crime, DJ Hero and Tony Hawk titles also getting the axe.

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The move comes in tandem with layoffs at DJ Hero developer Freestyle games, effectively offing that title as well.

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Next year it should benefit from potentially hot releases now in the pipeline: Guitar Hero Van Halen, DJ Hero and Wrath of the Lich King in China.

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Matthew Upson missed a great chance when his header hit the post but Birmingham were unable to battle back, despite the introduction of former Brentford FA Cup hero DJ Campbell as a substitute.

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The event is named after the late Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who Bragg called "a complete hero to the music industry".

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