I swear I’m not making any of this up — I just received a press release on Planet Michael, an MMO based on Michael Jackson. What does the King of Pop have to do with a massively multiplayer online game? Here’s some press release info to help you (and me) figure it out:
SEE Virtual Worlds, an entertainment company developing a virtual reality universe of connected planets tied to licensed franchises, today announced a collaborative deal with the Michael Jackson Estate to publish Planet Michael, a massively multiplayer online virtual world set to launch in late 2011. Planet Michael will offer fans around the globe an innovative, first-of-its-kind interactive gaming and social experience that truly celebrates Michael Jackson’s extraordinary life as an artist and humanitarian.
The new planet, currently under development and slated for launch next year, will be an immersive virtual space themed after iconic visuals drawn from Michael’s music, his life and the global issues that concerned him. 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. Michael’s longtime fans will feel at home as they find themselves in places that seem familiar and yet unknown at the same time, and new generations will discover and experience Michael’s life in a way never before imagined. 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.
Hrm. I thought only Mormons got their own planets in the afterlife. Also, do I get this or a Hello Kitty Online account? Decisions, decisions. Anyway, I’m anxiously awaiting all the jokes you can make about a Michael Jackson MMO. Let the invasion of Planet Michael begin!!!
I can see the magazine ad right now :
Michael Jackson's More Molestation Offenses. This game will touch you like no other.
@Big Blak That's a fine start to the jokes. I love it!
I wanna be young black Michael, old white Michael is creepy.
Game, game, game, game, gaming machine. Watch me get down, watch me get down as I do, do, do my thing, over the screen.
interesting, so does this mean that the women will all look like Debbie Rowe? or will they resemble small children.
@rpad
i would still go with a Hello Kitty account, there's more of a chance of you getting that 17 year old stalker you've always wanted.
How embarrassing would it be to say "I have a character in the southern hemisphere of Planet Michael".
@n8r
probably as embarassing if you say you want to visit Planet Michael's South Pole.
@ tokz and N8R
Or "Quick I need some more Jesus Juice, they awake from their slumber in the deep man caves of Planet Michael."
@big blak
ha!
If Big Blak played this game, he would have to change his name to Big Wite.
Then again, I suppose it doesn't matter if your Black or White (Shamore).
HE HE!!! OWWW!!! thats a good one.
Hey, guys, you should just sign up for the Beta like I did so you can see how incredibly awesome this game is.
My avatar name is "Billie Jean" and our guild is headquartered in the Bubbles memorial complex at Neverland Ranchville. Join up so that you guys can help me and my clan (mostly 9 to 12-year-olds) go and raid the evil demon, Glora Allred in the Dungeon of Lawyers. Since you guys are just starting, you may want to stop by the white castle of Liz Taylor to receive the diamond tiara and funtime underwear upgrades.
-M
@Big Blak Excellent call on the Jesus Juice. That restores hit points. What's the Planet Michael equivalent of ether?