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Michael Jackson The Experience Sold Way Better Than Anyone Thought It Would
Greg Tito | 6 Jan 2011 3:49 pm
Apparently, a lot of people wanted to slip on a glove and a Wii remote to dance to Michael Jackson songs.
I liked Michael Jackson The Experience. There was something awesome about picking up a controller and pretending to be the Gloved One as I did my best keeping up with his (occasionally really freaking hard) dance moves. But I honestly didn't think it would appeal to a lot of gamers, especially with more complete dancing experiences available from Just Dance 2 and Kinect's Dance Central. I guess I should eat my hat as Ubisoft announced today that Michael Jackson The Experience sold through two million copies in the US and Europe. Keep in mind, that's only one platform and the game hasn't even been released in Japan yet. Ubisoft is optimistic that the Move and Kinect versions out later in 2011 (April 12th in N.A. and 14th in Europe) will perform even better.
"Michael Jackson The Experience is a worldwide hit and offers fans the game they have been waiting for," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer of Ubisoft. "As the leader in the dance game genre, our teams have worked enthusiastically to build an experience that recreates the magic worlds of Michael Jackson's videos and performances. We're looking forward to bringing Michael Jackson The Experience to Kinect and Move so an even bigger audience can enjoy playing the game with their friends and family too."
The Xbox 360 and PS3 version will add "Blood on the Dance Floor," "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" as well as some as yet unannounced tracks. You will also be judged on singing in addition to dancing, which will add a whole new difficulty level to the mix. I am out of breath every time I finish "Thriller" so I can't imagine having to actually get out all of the words at the same time.
Michael Jackson The Experience Sold Way Better Than Anyone Thought It Would
Greg Tito | 6 Jan 2011 3:49 pm
Apparently, a lot of people wanted to slip on a glove and a Wii remote to dance to Michael Jackson songs.
I liked Michael Jackson The Experience. There was something awesome about picking up a controller and pretending to be the Gloved One as I did my best keeping up with his (occasionally really freaking hard) dance moves. But I honestly didn't think it would appeal to a lot of gamers, especially with more complete dancing experiences available from Just Dance 2 and Kinect's Dance Central. I guess I should eat my hat as Ubisoft announced today that Michael Jackson The Experience sold through two million copies in the US and Europe. Keep in mind, that's only one platform and the game hasn't even been released in Japan yet. Ubisoft is optimistic that the Move and Kinect versions out later in 2011 (April 12th in N.A. and 14th in Europe) will perform even better.
"Michael Jackson The Experience is a worldwide hit and offers fans the game they have been waiting for," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer of Ubisoft. "As the leader in the dance game genre, our teams have worked enthusiastically to build an experience that recreates the magic worlds of Michael Jackson's videos and performances. We're looking forward to bringing Michael Jackson The Experience to Kinect and Move so an even bigger audience can enjoy playing the game with their friends and family too."
The Xbox 360 and PS3 version will add "Blood on the Dance Floor," "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" as well as some as yet unannounced tracks. You will also be judged on singing in addition to dancing, which will add a whole new difficulty level to the mix. I am out of breath every time I finish "Thriller" so I can't imagine having to actually get out all of the words at the same time.
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Today, Michael Jackson: The Experience has been rated the highest on Amazon’s list of Wii games. It’s an incredible achievement considering how many Wii games Amazon stock!
To celebrate, we’re giving away a copy of the game to one lucky winner. The game we have includes the limited edition glove, unfortunately this limited edition will only work on Wii systems in The United States. Leave as many comments as you like to enter.
See Also:
1. Ubisoft: Limited Edition Glove on the Way
2. How To Play ‘The Experience’
3. The Experience’ Experiences A Delay
4. The Experience: Full Track List Revealed
5. Michael Jackson: The Experience Hits 2 Million Units
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We get to pick a variety of Michael's from different age in his life..as in hair, etc. We pick the outfit, from concerts, award show. We take our Michael to interviews, arrange tours, photo shoots, helping others as in charity work (notice we are building toward something thus points in the game). We have our Michael practice dance and sing in his studio. Then TOUR. This is done like these games I've seen on commercials where little kids jump up and roll and an animal on the screen does the same in the game they play.
CRAZY!!! Like the real game, but instead of us copying Michael, WE make Michael MOVE. WE have to do it right to make him get it right.
You have a great idea...you should present that to MJ when he returns. I bet he'd love the idea. It would be a great workout...Blessings!
I don't believe that is true. It would have sold well, for the possibility of an MJ tournament guest starring MJ himself LOL <!-- s --><!-- s --> <!-- s --><!-- s --> <!-- s --><!-- s --> <!-- s --><!-- s -->
That is so funny <!-- s --><!-- s --> I did the same thing. Never had any desire to play video games. But when I heard this game was coimg out, I bought the 360 w/Kinnect for myself for Xmas just MJ’s Experience.