News

Report: Sony To Release Michael Jackson Video Game

Last week, Sony shelled out $US200 million for the rights to release 10 new posthumous Michael Jackson albums, DVDs and video games between now and 2017 reports The Independent.


March 16, 2010
In Real Life

But Can You Buy Michael Jackson’s Arcade Cabinets Now?

In early 2009, popstar Michael Jackson was facing financial ruin. Part ownership of his Neverland Ranch was sold off, and 1400 personal artefacts were slated to be auctioned off. That auction never happened. A new one is, however.


January 7, 2010
News

Will The Michael Jackson PS3 Bundle Get Western Release?

It currently does not look that way. The bundle, releasing on January 27 in Japan, comes with a 120GB PlayStation 3 as well as a Blu-ray copy of the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It. But is Japan it?


January 6, 2010
News

This Is It, The Michael Jackson PS3 Bundle

This is, ahem, it. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is releasing a new bundle with the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It.


December 30, 2009
In Real Life

A Touching Tribute To The King Of Space Pop

This is some Space Channel 5 cosplay from Comiket, and for once, Ulala isn’t the centre of attention.


December 7, 2009
In Real Life

Sonic’s Shoes Inspired By Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson and SEGA had a long history with Jackson appearing in and working on SEGA games. But his connection to SEGA goes deeper — right down to Sonic’s shoes.


December 4, 2009
News

Yes, Michael Jackson Did Work On Sonic The Hedgehog 3

Late pop star Michael Jackson had a fairly close relationship with Sega, lending his image to Space Channel 5 and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker. Jackson was also rumoured to have contributed to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, a rumour now confirmed.


November 25, 2009
In Real Life

Michael Jackson’s Thriller In 8-Bit

A little night music — Japanese chiptune pioneer Saitone has put out an 8-bit version of Thriller. You can hear the full live version here.


November 9, 2009
News

Europe Rates Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker For Virtual Console

Pan-European Game Information has given Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker, the iconic 1990 Sega Master System game, a 12-rating for Nintendo’s Virtual Console, raising hopes the King of Pop will make a posthumous return to video games.


July 22, 2009
News

Jackson 5 Songs Coming To Karaoke Revolution

There’s already one Jackson 5 track in LEGO Rock Band. Not to be outdone, Konami has bagged two Jackson Five songs.