Michael Jackson video games - would you buy them today?

[J2games]

In light of the ongoing "scandle" in the Michael Jackson world, I'm curious to hear from my fellow DP'er on how they would feel about the following:

Much like the Moonwalker Games released decades ago for MasterSystem, Genesis and other platforms, with the notoriety Michael Jackson has now, if another Michael Jackson game came out, would you consider buying it?

Also, for you classic gamers, would you avoid adding a MJ title to your collection in protest? Would you add it in support of?

(I'm not saying he is guilty or not, but one has to wonder about him....)

Just curious, I was reading an article about him and a customer had just asked if I had Moonwalker in stock which made me think of it and begin to wonder....

[Cmosfm]

If they released a Michael Jackson game on the current consoles, no matter what kind it was, I'd be first in line to pre order it and pay full price for it.

Actually, if they released a new Michael Jackson game on the Xbox 360, I'd buy an Xbox 360 for it, and I have no interest in the Xbox 360 whatsoever.

[demen999]

I actually am trying to buy the genesis game of mj lol. Never tried it.

[thegreatescape]

Any michael Jackson game released today would surely be banned by the Australian Ratings board (OFLC). They have very strict guidelines for sex in games.

That said, it would certainly be a niche product...

sorry

[DDCecil]

I recently bought Space Channel 5 SE. Does that count?

[NESaholic]

I like the Moonwalker games, i do not compare them to what he is accused of, so why not if it is cheap i will buy it.

[CullJeff]

I own a complete copy of Moonwalker for Genisis. I also have not been following the trial mainly because i don't really give a damn. But if he does end up being guilty what happens to all of us who have the game where the object is to touch children to liberate them from capture. I am hoping that maybe the rating will go up, or at least the price.

[Tatsu]

If the game is good I sure would buy it. No matter if he did molest children or not. But I doubt they will make a game with him ever if the judge decides he is guilty.

I've never played any of the old MJ games. I sure wouldn't mind geting my hands on the Moonwalker game for the Mega Drive.

[Cmosfm]

But if he does end up being guilty what happens to all of us who have the game where the object is to touch children to liberate them from capture. I am hoping that maybe the rating will go up, or at least the price.

It won't, the game just won't magically dissappear if he's found guilty. It's just that whole flea market profiteerer syndrome. We seen it with Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Kobe Bryant for N64 and some other I can't remember.

[MegaDrive20XX]

I still wish the old arcade game was ported. I remember how much fun it was. The genesis game is still awesome though.

Yet if there was like a new Micheal Jackson game out, I'd think it'll sell well. Ever since Jackson has been on trial, his records have been selling better ironically.

[Kejoriv]

I would only buy the game if it was cheap and good. In my opinion, the guy is guilty and shouldn't be supporting him at all.

[DigitalSpace]

If a new Michael Jackson game was released, I wouldn't buy it, since I probably wouldn't have any interest in it anyways. I would have given the same answer had this trial never occured.

I would like to get Moonwalker on the Genesis though, for nostalgic reasons - my brother owned it back in the day and I'd like to get most of the games he used to own.

[rpepper9]

This is all a Moo point, due to the fact that they will never relaease another MJ game. It was a cool game at the time, a game based on a pop culture icon, but he just doesn't have that level of fame now. All anyone brings up now when the mention Mike is the ongoing trials. I cannot imagine a game developer even persuing MJ for the rights to produce such a game.

[tynstar]

I would buy one of the old ones if i needed it to complete a library. I wouldn't buy a new game. Then again I don't really buy new games anyways.

[sharp]

I of course will buy the MD, SMS and GG version one day, but not a game I'm really looking to get. In fact it's more I hated that pedohile as my brother listened to it.

Anyay the gam ewasn't tha bad if I remember well, for me it's a bit like Star Wars Aracde, also a game with a license from something I hate ,but which I also like till some degree.

And if he's guilty or not, I don't know. I only know he's mental sick anyway.

[Ascending Wordsmith]

I still wish the old arcade game was ported.

Same here. The 3 player cabinet was a good thing for me and my entourage of gaming junkies back in the day.

As far as buying a new MJ game, I rarely buy new games today. So, um.... no.

[mcgrail0007@netzero.net]

I personally would not buy a newly released Michael Jackson game because he would more likely than not be compensated for the game and I would not want to support someone who I believe has treated young boys the way that he has. I personally think that he is guilty. Even if found not guilty I find it disgusting that he would sleep with these young boys all of the time and think that it is perfectly fine.

[AJay17]

I'm not gonna search for it or anything, but if I ever see it then I will pick it up.

[slip81]

Well since I'm trying to get a complete SMS collection I'm gonna have to get Moonwalker eventually, and I'll play it to

If a new MJ game came out today and it was good I'd buy it, but not for $50.

[evildead2099]

with the notoriety Michael Jackson has now, if another Michael Jackson game came out, would you consider buying it?

If the game is anything like Moonwalker in terms of gameplay and fun, most definately.