E310 Media | Michael Jackson Dances onto Wii/DS

Ubisoft has confirmed it has grabbed the rights to bring a Michael Jackson dance game to Wii. Inspired by the late legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, the game will provide an interactive experience that enables players to step into the shoes of the star himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing.

The upcoming game will include the most famous tracks from Michael Jackson's extensive catalogue, 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. Additionally, fans will be able to sing along and test their vocal skills while immersed in the performance.

Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and the most popular global icons of all time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. During his extraordinary career Jackson sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award. His album "Thriller" is the world's best-selling album of all time with more than 110 million copies sold.

Michael always pushed every limit when it came to technology to give his fans unforgettable entertainment experiences, whether it involved his videos, his recordings or his concerts. Now, with this interactive product, we have the chance to bring Michael, the artist, into households around the world in a perfect match of Michael's artistry and the family entertainment which he always highly valued. Kids, their parents, extended family members and friends will now have an opportunity to all come together and experience Michael's music and dance in an innovative, exciting and fun way.
- John Branca, co-executor for The Estate of Michael Jackson.

No artist can energise a dance floor in the spirit of fun like Michael Jackson. His God-given gifts for music and dance are something new generations of fans will appreciate even more. This game is a natural extension of what he would be doing today to raise his artistry to even greater heights for his fans of all generations. It is a game that the entire family can experience and enjoy together and this is something that would please Michael tremendously.
- Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor John McClain.

We're delighted to have the opportunity to develop a game based on the songs and moves of one of the world's most incredible performers of all time. We expect the game to bring Michael Jackson fans, families and friends together with the energetic song and dance of The King of Pop.
- Yves Guillemot, Chief Executive Officer at Ubisoft.

The game will be available for Xbox 360's Kinect, PlayStation 3 with PlayStation Move support, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS in time for the holiday period in 2010.