Above you can watch a trailer for the Wii version of Michael Jackson: The Experience. It is much as you would expect: A bunch of people dancing with Wii remotes and having a spectacular time doing it. I can't remember the last time I saw such a diverse group of people so insincerely feigning so much joy all at the same time. It's enough to make me want to sing "Man in the Mirror" slightly off-key.
That said, I'm sure the game probably is a good time but it doesn't stand out amongst other games of its ilk. With such a glut of dancing games hitting the market today, it's a good thing this has the King of Pop's name recognition. Dale and Holmes will be checking out the title at Tokyo Game Show tomorrow, where they'll be able to play three newly announced tracks, "Smooth Criminal," "Black or White" and "They Don't Care About Us." I will pay good money to watch Holmes do that lean in "Smooth Criminal."
You can check out some screenshots of the game below, along with some shots of the DS version which looks suspiciously like Elite Beat Agents. That would suit me just fine, thanks.
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4:00 AM on 09.16.2010 | 
j/k RIP MJ
I'm still waiting for the Moonwalker HD remake though.
Dancing games.
Oh wow, they're doing Singstar Dance!?!
/jk.
Continue to groan.
Also, I hope all you who make the MJ/Wii/paedophile jokes get kicked in the face. Seriously, we get it. We had our lulz and derpz. Anybody have anything original to say?
The tag line should be:
Michael Jackson: The Experience - only on the WIIHEEEE!
Does he talk at all? Did they start making this before he died?
how is that going to work? painting signs in the air? colour me surprised, i allways thought you need feets to dance, but what do i know *roll eyes*.
The commercial actually looked decent in itself, but the game resembled "Just Dance" and other similar games. You'll probably have a better time dancing to the game withOUT the f'ing controller.