Michael Jackson Update: New video game on its way

July 15, 10:24 AMLA Celebrity Headlines ExaminerTiffany Warner

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Michael Jackson's 1990 Moonwalker

Following Michael Jackson's untimely death, the King of Pop is set to be immortalized in a new video game.

The "Thriller" hitmaker was reportedly working on a game several months before his untimely death on June 25, 2009.

Fortunately, Jackson already recorded vocals for the project.

Executives at his company -MJJ Productions- have decided to move forward with the star's vision and are confident fans will see the finished product soon.

A MJJ representative says, "I am sure it will still be released. Michael loved games."

However, true Michael Jackson fans know the "Smooth Criminal" singer dabbled with video gaming technology in the past. He appeared in the Sega Genesis release Moonwalker in 1990 (see pictures and video) and lent his likeness and voice to the dance game Space Channel 5 in 1999 and its sequel in 2002. Michael was also featured in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 2 in 2000.

Here's a look at the arcade version of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.

Here's a tribute to the King of Pop by GiantBomb. They take a lot at all of MJ's video game appearances. Very nice!