In case it’s not apparent, I have a thing for TV game shows new and old turned Facebook games. The Dating Game is no exception. In an interesting adaptation, players have both a male and a female avatar they can host or play games with. Like most Facebook games, the more people playing it, the more fun it is. There are two types of games; one that’s finished within 30 minutes, and one that’s finished within 7 days (for the more patient of us). When hosting a game, the choice is available as to which type of game to play. With the quick game, panelists are assigned, and the game begins. With the longer game, the host chooses options such as what gender avatar, player, and whether or not people who aren’t “friends” on Facebook can play. It seems as though when becoming a panelist, players don’t choose the type of game to play. There is the possibility to choose the type of host, however, when searching for a game to play. Keep in mind that it’s only possible to be a panelist on 3 games at a time.

Now on to the contest! In tribute to the number of celebrities that appeared on The Dating Game throughout its television days, 3G Studios announced today the “Celebrity Look-Alike Avatar Contest” for players of The a href=”http://www.datinggame.com/” target=”_new”>Dating Game across all its social platforms. Players have the chance to earn in-game prizes of points and hearts by creating – and voting on – avatars in The Dating Game that closely resemble some of the famous celebrities that appeared on the TV series, such as Farrah Fawcett, Tom Selleck, Michael Jackson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many more.

Here’s how it works:
“Once players are satisfied with the appearance of their celebrity avatar, they must post the avatar to The Dating Game fan page on the social networking site that they frequent. After doing so, other players can vote on the best avatars by trying to guess which celebrity the avatar depicts. Players who guess correctly will be rewarded in-game points that can be used to host games, win “dates” by giving more sensational gifts and snazz up their own avatars. A Grand Prize of 10 hearts, (premium currency of The Dating Game), and 1500 points will be awarded to the best celebrity look-alike avatar. Additionally, only on Facebook, the avatar that receives the most “likes” will win five hearts and 750 points.”

Play The Dating game on Facebook, Twitter, Friendster, Bebo, and MySpace!

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson might be dead, but his legacy will live on and people will figure out various ways to make money. A video game starring Michael Jackson’s likeness and speech was recorded before the musician died. Now that game is being worked on for release.

MJJ Productions has been working on the game for ‘several months’. The release is set for a Christmas 09 home console release. Lots of money to be made around the holidays.

MJJ Productions rep said:“I am sure it will still be released. Michael loved games”.

Moonwalker Michael Jackson Sega

Sega told MTV that they are “very sad” to hear of Michael Jackson’s death, adding that he “was a true music legend whose songs touched each of us at some point in our lives.”

Sega created the classic Moonwalker Videogame as well as put Michael in Space Channel 5.

“We are proud to have worked with him and included his music in some of our most well-remembered games and are sure that his genius will live on through his great body of work. We have no doubt that future generations will be moonwalking to all his greatest hits.”

Truth Movement

Last night I attended the Truth Movement concert at Universal City Walk. The band is led by Corey Feldman. The entire concert was brought to us through the use of alternative power which was pretty cool. We will hopefully have an interview with Corey about Truth Movement later in the week, but for now check out this very touching tribute that Corey Feldman did for Michael Jackson.