Massively Multiplayer Moonwalker: Michael Jackson MMO In Development
Massively Multiplayer Moonwalker: Michael Jackson MMO In Development
Posted 09/22/2010 at 8:52pm
| by Nathan Grayson
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Barring a real-life version of Thriller's music video, the King of Pop will probably never moonwalk among us again. However, his memories live on in the minds of his fans, his music, and... a massively multiplayer online PC game? Seriously, World, why not just make a calendar where every day of the year is April 1 and just be done with it?
The game's called Planet Michael, and it's slated to launch late next year. So, how's it work? Will our face have slots for upgrades? Not quite, unfortunately. Here's the gist, straight from developer SEE Virtual Worlds:
“At its core, Planet Michael is a massive social gaming experience that will allow everyone, from the hardcore fan to the novice, to connect and engage in collaborative in-game activities with people worldwide. Entire continents will be created that will celebrate Michael's unique genius in a way that underscores his place as the greatest artist of all time.”
The game world itself, meanwhile, will be composed of “visuals drawn from Michael’s music, his life, and the global issues that concerned him.” Well, at least it won't be dull.
Us, we'll probably spend most of our time on the Smooth Criminal continent. Not so much the Neverland continent; we've heard that place is kind of, er, weird.
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r7mr7m
September 23, 2010 at 6:41pm
Rated "N" for NAMBLA.
I hated Michael Jackson when he was alive, a mutant zombie and now that he is burried, I still hate him.
Trooper_One
September 23, 2010 at 12:47pm
So instead of hunting trolls, there's little boys running around in a playground?
Instead of swords, you'll be weilding Jesus Juice+10?
AkuPenguin
September 22, 2010 at 11:35pm
If there's a way to memorialize him, it isn't this. This is just rediculous.
AkuPenguin
September 22, 2010 at 11:35pm
If there's a way to memorialize him, it isn't this. This is just rediculous.
Biceps
September 22, 2010 at 11:29pm
I think I might actually be... hmmm... yes... yes, I am. I am speechless.
aviaggio
September 22, 2010 at 10:39pm
But what other game will power you up with Jesus Juice and let you put a bed full of young boys in your lair?
spoonard
September 22, 2010 at 9:07pm
I got my money on that this will last for a shorter period than APB did. Any takers?
ShadowDragoonFTW
September 27, 2010 at 8:55am
I dunno, there are some pretty crazy MJ fans out there... I think it can top three months. You, sir, are on!
Mighty BOB!
September 22, 2010 at 9:33pm
Only a fool would bet against that. :P
Also.
WHYYYYY?!?!!? WTF IS THIS?!
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