I "keel" you
It's about time they were acknowledged.
I'm pretty sure DJ AM also had something to do with this.
SInce he was working on the game and he himself was a Daft Fan.
That's why he dressed up as Thomas at HARD Haunted Mansion.
"Legendary Electronic Music Duo To Lend Unique Likenesses and Massive Variety of Music Exclusively to the Game
Santa Monica, CA – September 14, 2009 – For the first time ever in a video game, GRAMMY® Award winning DJ’s and producing duo, Daft Punk, will start the party right with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) DJ Hero™ on October 27, 2009. Featuring 93 exclusive on-disc mixes from some of the biggest acts in hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, players will be able to test their DJing chops as virtual recreations of the renowned twosome and experience their iconic sounds in eleven original mixes, including two signature "Megamixes,” using their music. Among the mixes in the game featuring Daft Punk are:
Daft Punk "Around the World” vs. Young MC "Bust A Move”
Daft Punk "Da Funk” vs. NASA "Strange Enough ft. Karen O, ODB and Fatlip”
Daft Punk "Da Funk” vs. Queen "Another One Bites the Dust”
Daft Punk "Robot Rock” vs. Hashim "Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)” – Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts
Daft Punk "Robot Rock” vs. Queen "We Will Rock You”
Daft Punk "Short Circuit” vs. Boogie Down Productions "Jack Of Spades”
Daft Punk "Technologic” vs. Gary Numan "Cars”
Daft Punk "Television Rules The Nation” vs. No Doubt "Hella Good”
"Partnering with Daft Punk is a rare opportunity in any medium and we are extremely honored to have worked with them so closely on integrating into DJ Hero in such a compelling way,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Guitar Hero®. "This is the first time in a video game that fans will have this kind of direct interaction with Daft Punk while also experiencing never-before-released mixes that feature some of their most popular tracks. It’s amazing working with Daft Punk as they are the quintessential electronic music act known around the world for their unique style and music.”