Michael Jackson PC game announced: Planet Michael

[Emil]

SEE Virtual Worlds has announced a massive online Michael Jackson-themed video game for the PC. Did you just do a double take? Yeah, we didn't believe it the first few times either. Planet Michael (no, once again this is not a really late April Fools' joke) is set to launch next year and will be free to play, though it will include microtransaction features, some of which will go to charities. Not only is there a website, but there are also Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts, so it's pretty darn official!

The website describes the game as "a world inspired by the King of Pop's enduring artistry and heart. Make yourself a home on Planet Michael where old and new friends can appreciate the magic of his music and his commitment to spreading messages of love and peace." In other words, it's supposed to be a massive multiplayer online game and social network that essentially equates to a virtual Neverland.

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 and died on June 25, 2009. The American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist is often referred to as the King of Pop, and is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. We sincerely hope this game does not tarnish his reputation.

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[Guest]

Oh for f's sake

 

[TomSEA]

I'm betting $10 bucks this is either a joke or ultimately a sales pitch for something other than a game. Any takers?

 

[poundsmack]

watch there be one of those age questions as part of the instal process.

I certify that I am between the ages of 8 and 12 and NOT over 18 (insert check box here).

 

[BMfan]

^^^rofl,this has to be a joke,who in there right mind thought of this.

 

[Proofix]

poundsmack said:
watch there be one of those age questions as part of the instal process.

I certify that I am between the ages of 8 and 12 and NOT over 18 (insert check box here).

Ahahahahah... Come play with me little kid, tonight is sleepover night.... Jamon! Hee Hee!!

EPICCC!!!

 

[Proofix]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evM2B8X7eEw&feature=related

 

[dividebyzero]

I knew it needed a sequel !

 

[Adhmuz]

Why do people who make games like this have to exist, why oh why.... Anyway it might be a good way for advertisement companies to make more money off *****s.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

What, is it make-money-off-Michael-Jackson-because-he's-dead-and-doesn't-give-a-**** season?

This just makes the gene pool a little more stagnant.

 

[Mike]

Can I turn into a robot mech type thing and shoot lasers while rescuing children from mobsters? If it's not like Moonwalker I don't think I'd want to play it.

 

[trparky]

So you too can experience being in Michael's bedroom. LOL

 

[bakape]

Squeezing money out of a dead guys fan base - simply despicable!
I pity MJ, but, oh well - that's business.

 

[tengeta]

Well if the gaming industry didn't show its death signs yet this one should have the grave fully dug out.

 

[Kibaruk]

You certainly never got the chance to be robot michael... lol

 

[PaulWuzHere]

I hope there's a Jesus Juice buff

 

[HaMsTeYr]

Speechless as I may be, I'm still interested in seeing what it actually is lol. I still remember playing moonwalker in the arcades when I was younger. You know, back when Michael was cool and not a raging paedophile lol

 

[captaincranky]

Do you get to have as much plastic surgery, and as many painkillers as your little loving heart desires...? How about boning "Bubbles" the chimp? I hope they work that into the game too.

 

[dividebyzero]

I think they're attempting to work West Ham United's club song into the games level changer. I hope they pay you royalties for the idea captain.

 

[Tazo The Vault]

Apparently game developers need publicity, even if it's terrible publicity. Thousands of people will buy this game, and not one of them will be actual gamers.

 

[Arris]

Online Moonwalker wouldn't even attract me out of interest.
I want to know the premise of the game though, what do you actually do in it?
Will probably be like the matrix online, everyone will want to be MJ.

 

[Guest]

lets see you start out as a child who is abused by your father and end up as a child molester? which family member is riding this casket cash to the bank? I thought child porn was illegal. who the hell are they marketing to?

 

[mattfrompa]

<del>philanthropist</del>edit:full on rapist
there, fixed
shemona! hee hee!

 

[foreverzero89]

haha, so i get to be mike seeing how many little boys i can get into my bed? HAHA!

 

[Lurker101]

There's a rumour that it's going to be an online multiplayer game. I really hope that's true, because it will be the games deathnail before it's ever released.