Ubisoft to make Michael Jackson video game

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Ubisoft to make Michael Jackson video game

 

 

LOS ANGELES--Video game maker Ubisoft announced Monday that it expects to publish a game in time for holiday 2010 based on the life and performances of Michael Jackson.

 

According to a release from Ubisoft, which was timed to the E3 video game convention, the game, which doesn't yet have a name, will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Sony PlayStation Portable. It will also be compatible with Kinect for Xbox and PlayStation Move.

 

(Credit: MichaelJackson.com) Although it is planned for a holiday 2010 release, it's not clear if it will be one of the 15 launch titles for Kinect, which is expected to be available for sale on November 4.

 

The game will "provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing," Ubisoft's release explained. "The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson's extensive catalog such as 'Beat It' and 'Billie Jean,' as well as an array of his awe-inspiring dance moves for players to learn and emulate within the game."