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06-30-2009, 05:46 PM
Following the wake of Michael Jackson's surprise death earlier this week, we've considered the unusually deep connections he had with the videogames industry, not to mention his more ephemeral and tangential connections to gaming culture. But now Microsoft has decided to pay tribute in a simple and fitting way: Over the weekend, they're offering the landmark "Thriller" music video for free on Xbox Live Marketplace.
This is the full, 10-minute version of the video, widely considered to be Jackson's greatest music video moment -- and perhaps the most influential music video of all time, inspiring infamous prison inmate recreations as well as videogame related tributes. The free deal ends Monday, so if you're interested in a little poignant nostalgia, better download it before the end of the day.
This is the full, 10-minute version of the video, widely considered to be Jackson's greatest music video moment -- and perhaps the most influential music video of all time, inspiring infamous prison inmate recreations as well as videogame related tributes. The free deal ends Monday, so if you're interested in a little poignant nostalgia, better download it before the end of the day.