Planet Michael will be a multiplayer world, akin to Habbo Hotel, and is described as "an immersive virtual space themed after iconic visuals drawn from Michael's music, his life and the global issues that concerned him".

The world, which will also feature social networking elements, has been fully approved by the Jackson estate and the news comes 15 months the singer's death.

The world will be free to enter, but gamers can purchase virtual goods as well as donate to ...