Little Big Planet: Is this the game of the year?

I need an idea for the next level I'm going to make.
 
A GOTY edition is rumored to be in the works with DLC. I haven't bought the game yet, but am wondering if it would be worth holding out for this, i.e. is any the DLC a must-have? The game still retails for the regular price virtually everywhere I've looked here in Canada, so it might be worthwhile to wait to purchase it with the additional features included. Has anybody downloaded the MGS4 add-ons?
 
They went and bought them.

Sony Computer Entertainment Acquires Media Molecule Studios - Media Molecule - We make games

Acclaimed developer of multi-million selling LittleBigPlanet™ joins Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios

London, 2nd March 2010 - Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet™. Media Molecule will join as part of SCE’s global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation® platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship with SCE.

Media Molecule, based in Surrey, England, is the award-winning developer of LittleBigPlanet, one of the best-selling titles for PS3, a game that introduced gamers to the unique ethos of Play, Create and Share. Having seen over 2m user generated levels created for the community to download and play for free, LittleBigPlanet has completely changed the way people interact with games, whilst revolutionising the longevity of gameplay.

Having won over 90 awards for LittleBigPlanet, including 2 BAFTAs and 8 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards, Media Molecule brings a wealth of experience and a highly talented staff into the SCE WWS family that will further strengthen the PlayStation first party studio.

“Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet,” said Shuhei Yoshida, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. “SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders.”

“Since Media Molecule’s inception, we’ve had a uniquely close relationship with Sony. Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas.” said Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule. “What we’ve achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we’re excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved.”

Studios across the SCE WWS network share technology, production methodology and creative goals to build the best possible experiences for users to enjoy the most from the PlayStation family of hardware platforms and network services. With over 2,500 employees, SCE WWS combines the talents of 15 game development studios in Japan, the USA, the UK and The Netherlands.
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I am stuck on that big fecking wheel on the penultimate level. :mad:
 
That wheel is pure evil. Especially with 2 people.

I don't really enjoy the game online to be honest, but it's great fun with friends.
 
cina said:
That wheel is pure evil. Especially with 2 people.

I don't really enjoy the game online to be honest, but it's great fun with friends.
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Yeah, the players online are clueless as feck.

michaelness said:
I spent like 3 hours trying that utter cnut!!!!!


then came back the next day and done it 1st time.. always the way :mad:
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I reckon it took me a few hours n'all. The Bunker stage wasn't easy as well - no idea what the level's real name is but it's on the Russia/Soviet level.
 
Anyone seen the ideas going on for LBP2? Very interesting.

Have a look, very interesting, they've taken it to a whole new level, literally.



LittleBigPlanet 2 for PS3 Officially Announced for Winter 2010! – PlayStation Blog

Too much stuff on it, so I'll give a few pointers.

Okay. Here we go:

LittleBigPlanet 2 Game Informer June 2010 Issue Information

Context about the first LittleBigPlanet

- The first LBP was never intended to be a simple platforming game
- Over 2 million levels available online
- About 56,000 new levels per week on average

LittleBigPlanet 2 Information Starts Here:

- LBP 2 has less of a focus on platforming altogether and it's more of a platform to actually create games with

- There is an all-new level creator and it is not just a tool to create platform games.

- As examples, the game 100% encourages the player to create game types and wants you to make a shooter, a racer, puzzle games, Space Invaders clones, even RPGs

- A player can even customize a HUD. The example given is a health bar for a fighting game.

- A Media Molecule developer has created a fully-functioning Command & Conquer Clone

- Media Molecule loves that a lot of user-created levels in LBP1 were homages to classic games and laments that so many manipulations of the creation tools were necessary to do them. Sackboy won't need to be "hidden behind the curtain" when you make games with LBP2.

- There is a new super-important creator tool called "direct control seats"

- (from previous point) In LBP1, lots of people made rudimentary "hold R1 to accelerate" vehicles. Mark Healy created a car out of rubber wheels and a bottle, then placed a direct control seat in it. He pulled up an interface that resembled a PS3 controller and assigned commands to buttons.

- Example given was assigning Sixaxis tilt for forward and reverse, horn on the X button.

- You are no longer limited to the game's stock sound effects. You can record your own sounds and voices, attaching them to characters or objects. Magic Mouth from the original LBP is gone

- Direct control seat's control scheme is instantly accessible and you can attach it only to the part of the vehicle you want it to control.

- Example was given about the 8/16-bit remakes/tributes having to use the signature gameplay mechanics of LBP. That is no longer true in LBP2. A creator can place a direct control seat on their own platforming protagonist and complete it with a customized control scheme.

- Example of the previous was Yoshi's Island. If a player creates the perfect recreation of the SNES-era jump they can share it with anyone in the community.

- There is an in-game microchip that functions as a calculator and it is a direct response/homage to PSN user Upsilandre (seriously, he's mentioned by name)

- Enemies in the original title could only be programmed with super-basic commands and most resembled marionettes.

- Users will be able to take a template for an enemy called a Sackbot, tweak the AI and dress it in any way they choose.

- Creators can choose the weak points on the Sackbot, determine if it is scared of heights, and even program acting routines.

- A disco scene was set up by Media Molecule and two employees recorded together on a single Sackbot. They moved its arms and bobbed its head in a dancing routine. JUST the AI was copied and pasted onto twenty different Sackbots. Each Sackbot was given its own unique look.

- There are now movie editing options as well.

- Every LBP2 player will receive their own profile on LBP.me. It will display your activity feed as well as previews of their own stages

- There will be user-created integration in QR codes as well. They can be printed on advertisements, business cards, and automatically load a level when held up to the PlayStation Eye. There is no special menu to do this. Any time the PS3 is turned on and running LBP 2, you can wave it in front of the Eye.

- If you are not near your PS3 you can take a quick photo with your smartphone to see an online preview of the level and add it directly to your level queue.

- For creators of multiple levels, you will be able to string your stages together so that they flow from one level to the next.

- Sackbots can be drastically increased or decreased in physical size.

- Sackbots can be controlled by direct control seats as well.

- There is a new gadget (like the MGS paintball gun). It is a big-ass grappling hook.
- Media Molecule says explicitly there are multiple more gadgets coming.

- All DLC from LBP1 transfers over to LBP2. Including downloaded content packs, costumes, etc.

- There is a major overhaul to the story level as well. There's the same 3-plane perspective for the story mode and the levels so far have a similar run-jump-grab platform style.

- Storyline is not country-based like last time, but is based in periods of time

- Here is a list of levels and summaries so far:

- Techno Renaissance: Whimsical alternative take of the Renaissance period. Leonardo da Vinci-like character to guide him through a technology-based twist level

- Steam & Cake: Steampunk-style level based on a fecked-up tea and cake party

- Neon Propaganda: Cold-war era posters line a factory environment where Sackboy is liberating oppressed workers. There is a grim nature to the level that is totally opposed to the neon lights and signs.

- Fluffy High-Tech: Various high-end technology equipments like video walls are mixed with bunnies and fluffy sheep. It is a cold, futuristic environment populated by adorable creatures

- Designer Organic: Eco-architecture comes together around a designed and controlled version of nature. Described as "art noveau". The closest to nature Sackboy gets in this game. Elaborate designs comprised of plants.

- Hand-Made Arcade: A super-tribute level to tons of arcade classics. Embraces the hand-made art from the first game. Pixels made of cardboard and wood.

- Circuit boards (like the calculator) can get extremely complicated and they have a very distinct interface

- Creators can make full-on cutscenes. Camera angles and voice-overs included. Creators can even make little five-minute short films. These levels are clearly marked on the stage select screen so you can tell whether you're watching or playing the level.
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Winter it says Spoons. Everything has its flaws, but something like this, flaws or not, is refreshing in my view because it must have taken some total nutters to even come up with the idea of it, it's that original. I think that it's one of those things that only the British could come up with.
 
Looks mint, the original was brilliant but deep down is was only a platformer. I hope they push the envelop out a bit more in terms of gameplay this time around. But yeah it was a cracking game.
 
Can't wait for this game, going to be even better than the first and you'll be able to create all sorts of different games within it.

 
ha_rooney said:
Can't wait for this game, going to be even better than the first and you'll be able to create all sorts of different games within it.

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:drool:

I love the first and can't wait for this. I just hope it's not a broken load of shite online again as with most PS3 games. Sort it out Sony!
 
I was being facetious mate ;)

LBP 2 is going to be immense no doubt - LBP 1 is up there with the best video games of all time in my honest opinion.
 
Demo is fun as can be expected. The jumping system/mechanics feel better compared to LBP1 and the level with the different animals was enjoyable. Didn't realise the community levels created for LBP1 will also be available from LBP2. Overall, looking forward to its release next month.
 
didnt get the first one but i think im going to get this one, just 2 days until its released
 
Lance Uppercut said:
Do you live in America?
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no europe

but it says 2 days beside the europe flag, one day beside the us flag and then 4 days if you live down under but then when you click the european flag it says release on the 19th which is in fact 3 days so now im all confused and dont know when i can actually get it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

:(
 
why is the EU and the UK different? is the UK not part of the EU

does this mean i can get it in ireland on the 19th seeing as i am there at the moment?
 
No, I think that the Ireland is grouped together with the UK. Basically it's different distribution channels and traditional release days. Some retailers are going to break the official release date in any case, as they always do.
 
Yeah, I think Tuesday in the US has always been the traditional release date for anything, music, film, games, etc. UK likes a Friday, and in a way it makes more sense doesn't it? Then again, I'm British, so...
 


i really really really want this now
 
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