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Ubisoft buys Michael Jackson Developer
According to an artcile on GamesIndustry.biz the huge games publisher Ubisoft have acquired Canadian developer Longtail Studios Quebec.
The article then goes on to say that nearly 50 employees were transferred to Ubisoft Quebec, with a small number rumoured to have lost their jobs.
Longtail’s Queubec branch is most recently responsible for Dance on Broadway and Michael Jackson: The Experience (both are Ubisoft titles).
“The Longtail team has already completed several important projects for Ubisoft,”
the publisher told local paper Le Soleil.
“This initiative will allow Ubisoft Quebec to acquire additional expertise, as well as talented and experienced developers who participated in the development of key Kinect projects including Michael Jackson: The Experience. ”
Longtail’s three other studios and its NYC corporate offices are unaffected, but the employees joining Ubisoft constitute around half of the organisation’s total staff.
The company claims it will increase headcounts at its Halifax branch in order to ramp up development.
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Michael Jackson MMO to be released in 2011
SEE Virtual Worlds, and the Michael Jackson Estate today announce Planet Michael, a massively multiplayer online virtual world set to launch in late 2011. Planet Michael will offer fans around the globe an innovative interactive gaming and social experience that celebrates Michael Jackson’s life as an artist and humanitarian. This is just the first of a virtual reality universe of connected planets tied to licensed franchises produced by SEE Virtual WorldsTM.
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Michael Jackson The Experience In Game Footage
Its being reported that Ubisoft’s game Michael Jackson The Experience is delayed until next year but luckily for Wii owners you will be get it first and here is the trailer featuring actual in game footage.
for the games tracklist check here.
Michael Jackson The Experience TRACK LIST
Ok MJ fans and “beLIEvers” here is a short track list for Michael Jackson The Experience the UBISOFT title that could make millions. It should also be out for christmas.
- Bad
- Beat It
- Billie Jean
- Earth Song
- The Girl Is Mine
- Who Is It
- Workin’ Day And Night
- And many more…
The Power of Ubisoft’s Player Projection on KinectTM for Xbox 360®
Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, Michael Jackson The Experience using the sensor for Kinect for Xbox 360, will give fans of the King of Pop the feeling of actually performing in Michael Jackson’s shoes. Ubisoft’s proprietary Player Projection technology projects the player on-screen and into the game itself, where their body will be tracked so they will see their true movements and steps reproduced in the game. This level of immersion has never been seen before and as players are surrounded by environments inspired by the music videos and live performances of each song, they will truly live the experience. The player’s performance will trigger effects, visuals and even the music itself as fans match their talent to that of the greatest artist of all time, whose music, lyrics and stunningly innovative dance moves continue to excite fans in every corner of the world.
Michael Jackson The Experience for KinectTM for Xbox 360 sensor is more than just a game as it features a combination of dancing, singing and freestyle moves. The player’s full-on singing and dancing performance takes place in jaw-dropping sets with incredible lighting, special effects, and a completely energized million-strong crowd just waiting to cheer on every move.
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Michael Jackson Game Could Sell MILLIONS
It wasn’t long ago when I told you that there would be a Michael Jackson game out for Christmas and now I have some more news.
Michael Jackson: The Experience will be Ubisoft’s latest million-selling sensation, according to them anyway.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with MCV, UK MD Rob Cooper says the firm was approached by Michael Jackson himself – long before his death – to create a game based on his iconic dance movies. Which means despite some peoples beliefs they are not “cashing in” on his death.
“We feel that this title will definitely be a million-seller,” he said. “We hope that it will be one of the bigger titles for this Christmas season. It’s a unique game in its genre, allowing fans to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson.
“We were approached quite a long time ago by Michael Jackson himself to build this game as he really liked what Ubisoft had done in the past. We’re so excited with this opportunity and to be a part of the legacy that he has left.
“It is a real honour that his estate felt Ubisoft could produce a quality title which would bring his genius to a video game for so many to enjoy.”
The Michael Jackson game is also one of four new dancing video games the publisher has been working on for release this year. The other three include the recently released Dance on Broadway, upcoming fitness title My Fitness Coach: Dance Workout and the sequel to the Wii sensation, Just Dance.
According to a recent rich list of deceased celebrities, the Michael Jackson estate has made £168 million since the star’s death in June last year. Michael Jackson: The Experience will launch on DS, PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 later this year.
Its a BLUE Day
Today is the 19th Birthday of someone who is special.
This animal has had many rings, more than Tolkien and he is the true Lord of The Rings. I am of course writing about Sonic. Sonic is 19 today and so here are some facts about our blue spikey friend.
- Sonic is available to play ONLINE AND FOR FREE via a flash game. http://www.freesonic.org/
- The first Sonic game was released on June 23, 1991.
- Sonic was created as a 15 year old anthropomorphic hedgehog.
- Sonic is actually 34 years old when that point above is taken into account.
- Sonic was created to compete against the italian plumber and also Alex Kidd would be replaced by Sonic.
- Sonic has a nemesis called Dr Robotnik who plans to take over the world!!
- Sonic has a friend called Tails
- Sonic has featured in many games, approximately 13.
- Sonics theme song is called “It doesn’t matter”.
- Several actors have lent their voices for Sonic the Hedgehog character over the years. The first among them was Takeshi Kusao for Sonic the Hedgehog. Later on Junichi Kanemaru started providing his voice with release of Sonic Adventure. Ryan Drummond was the first English game voice actor for the Sonic. He provided his voice for Sonic Adventure and continued to so till the year 2004. Jason Anthony Griffith took over from him after that.
- Sonic’s shoes were inspired by Micheal Jackson’s thriller.
- Sonic was originally meant to be a villain.
- Robotnik was originally meant to be the hero.
- Mighty the Armadillo was Sonic’s prototype design
- Sonic was originally going to be a rabbit
- Sonic was also the first non-Disney videogame character to be featured at Walt Disney World.
- Sonic’s fave food is Chilli Dogs, apparently
So that said,
