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Sony should really do it, but they have to do it in a way that wouldn't recieve the backlash that Guitar Hero 5 is currently getting.

Sony is a bit safer in that it owns the rights to Michael Jackson's music and probably the music videos so there's no need to get into a fuss about using his likeness or being playable. They'd still probably want to get the approval of the Jackson family though to be perfectly safe.

As for the game actually existing, there's almost no doubt that it doesn't. The listing for it on VGChartz was based on a rumor from a site that leaked a schedule for Sony's remaining 2009 releases that included SingStar U2, omitted games a few games, and contained a number of inaccurate released dates.



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Seihyouken said:

Sony should really do it, but they have to do it in a way that wouldn't recieve the backlash that Guitar Hero 5 is currently getting.

Sony is a bit safer in that it owns the rights to Michael Jackson's music and probably the music videos so there's no need to get into a fuss about using his likeness or being playable. They'd still probably want to get the approval of the Jackson family though to be perfectly safe.

As for the game actually existing, there's almost no doubt that it doesn't. The listing for it on VGChartz was based on a rumor from a site that leaked a schedule for Sony's remaining 2009 releases that included SingStar U2, omitted games a few games, and contained a number of inaccurate released dates.

Not to put too fine a point on it but Jackson's family are as likely to want to milk the memory of MJ for as much as it's worth as Sony. And, well I understand MJ was pretty well broke when he passed away so his estate will welcome the millions in royalties that this game would bring in.



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The first Singstar ill probably buy.



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I would have to buy this game day one, if it is released anyway!



WOAH

this could be BIG!



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kowenicki said:
bit soon i think... leave it until next xmas

lacks a bit of class to release this now.

It would sell more if released this Christmas.



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kowenicki said:
@zlejedi

Im sure... but it still lacks class.

pure and simple its cashing in on his death, havent they made enough from the increased album sales.

Actually I don't think it would sell more if it released this Christmas as opposed to next. I think it would sell phenomenally if it was released 5 years from now (final push for the 10 year plan you know), and in July... Wait when did he die exactly? One really bad move would be to release close to the anniversary of his death. Release it on his birthday next year I say.



“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” - Bertrand Russell

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."

Jimi Hendrix

 

just stick his songs on the sing store!