Michael Jackson's 9 Greatest Video Game Moments

#6: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

No song represents the 1980s better than Billie Jean, and Rockstar's tribute to that golden time period hit a high note with the inclusion of Michael Jackson's treasured hit single. With Grand Theft Auto, you didn't always need to be causing havoc and mayhem. Sometimes, you could just cruise though the night in Vice City, listing to the immortal MJ in one of his best performances ever.



Michael Jackson's 9 Greatest Video Game Moments

'And now, in the red corner... from Gary, Indiana!'

#5: Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2

OK, so Michael Jackson probably couldn't beat anyone in a real boxing match, but his stellar cameo in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 showed that the King of Pop could easily be the virtual King of the Ring. MJ wasn't the only celebrity on hand for this fun bout of fisticuffs, though. You could also reach the top with Shaq and the Clintons, although no one could resist Michael's winning victory dances.



Michael Jackson's 9 Greatest Video Game Moments

MJ's tight relationship with Sega even took him off planet with Ulala in Space Channel 5 and its sequel.

#4: Space Channel 5/Space Channel 5: Part 2

What better fit for Michael Jackson is there than a Sega game that uses dancing to defeat invading aliens (well, a Captain EO game would be nice)? Space Channel 5 proved to be a worthy tribute to the King of Pop, as his dance moves made it to the game intact and in style. Hopefully, a future addition with Space Channel 5: Part 3 (we hope) will bring "Space Michael" back to the dance floor.



#3: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Ending)/Sonic and the Secret Rings (Moonwalk)

"Stranger in Moscow" is one of Michael Jackson's latest and greatest singles, but what some people don't know is that it's rumored to have originated from the soundtrack of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, specifically the ending theme in the game's finale. You can literally listen to the two songs side by side and see where MJ's inspiration came from. Or, maybe Sonic 3's theme came from Michael himself. He's rumored to have been originally set to compose for that classic Genesis title. Weird!

(Oh, did we mention that in Sega's Sonic and the Secret Rings, you can actually do the Moonwalk by tilting back on the Wii Remote?)



#2: Guitar Hero World Tour ("Beat It")

You can tweak the clothing all you want to look like Michael Jackson's various outfits, but the only official MJ part of the Guitar Hero series is the iconic "Beat It" single. Now that the King of Pop has passed away, we can only hope that he'll continue to live on though the best guitar-based franchises around, Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Personally, our first picks would be "Smooth Criminal" and "Dirty Diana". Heck, we'd even like some "Torture" from the Jackson 5. That would be epic.

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XXXGhettoGamerXXX

God Bless him. He was just a beautiful man who wanted to live the childhood he never had. His influence was universal

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BLackdragon201

Of course they were doing tons of tributes on BET and MTV. You forget just how much music he has put out.

numba1gamer

#6 is so true, I used to get distracted and just listen to Billie Jean when it came on.

I never played moonwalker but I wish it would come out on the virtual console now.

He was such an inspiration. It's so sad he past especially without being able to revive his career like he planned with the tour in London and a new album. I will always enjoy listening to his music, best performer ever.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

Ashkorsair

this man was a truly iconic human being.
forget his last ten years or so, facing lawsuits, doing strange things.
this man's legacy in music is so huge its in a level of its own.
the shell that was michael jackson died, but his spirit transcended into the music he left behind.
dont rest in peace michael!! let your spirit kick musical ass and inflame many people with your brilliance!

360WUTITDOWii

M.J. we will never 4get wut u did for music.. And the way u changed how videos should be done.. You will always have a place in my heart.. Also u will never be forgotten, believe that..

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