If you’re anywhere near as big a fan of LittleBigPlanet as I am, you are probably already salivating over the upcoming release of LittleBigPlanet 2. You’re also probably a huge fan of the game’s incredibly charming art-style.

You’re in luck then, because we had a nice large collection of high quality art assets and screenshots of the game for you under the cut.

Only those of you who are dead inside will be able to resist the urge to say “Aww.” after looking at these pictures.

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After being rumored, then confirmed via Media Molecule’s twitter, LittleBigPlanet 2 got shown off today, giving us a flurry of new details.

I, like many others, were skeptical when I first heard of LBP2. Is it needed? Won’t it diminish the community built around the first one? What could it even add? Turns out, there’s quite a bit to add.

The press release tells us that just creating platform levels is old hat. LBP 2 will have the ability creating whole new game types. Just in the trailer we see a horizontal shooter, a space invader clone, break-out and bust-a-move clones, a cart racer, and a hamster racer, all created with the in-game tools. StarCraft II editor, you may have a competitor.

They’ve also added an AI system, the blocky characters called SackBots. They will be fully programmable, making you able to add much more life and interactivity to your level. You can also use them to make movies instead of levels, with controllable and programmable cameras. The title will not support the Move controller at launch, only with a “taste”. To me, that seems like a hint that the release date is before the Move is released.

Media Molecule also plans to streamline the level sharing, one of the biggest complaints about the first title. The levels will have an unique URL that you can give out, and you will be able to browse the levels online on littlebigplanet.me, and queue them up for your PS3. They have stated that all levels made in the original will transfer between the games.

Right now, this is reminding me of L4D2, a sequel to a game originally meant to be a platform, but adding so many features that it might be worth the upgrade. The game is due in 2010. Check out the trailer after the jump.

Kudos to VG247 for the extensive coverage.

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According to a twitter post made by Electronic musician Ochre, LittleBigPlanet 2 is in development. Ochre revealed that he has a licensed a song called “Infotain Me” to Sony for LittleBigPlanet 2. Given that Sony recently purchased Media Molecule, the franchise will be PlayStation 3 exclusive.

Media Molecule recently said that a sequel would be “counter productive”. It’s strange to see a sequel in the works, especially with the success of their DLC.

Could it be a large expansion pack? Would you welcome a sequel? Do you think it’s a mistake? Let us know in the comment section.

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In an interview with Critical Gamer, Media Molecule has dismissed the possibility of a LittleBigPlanet 2.

But don’t be sad Sackboy lovers; the opinion of Level Designer Danny Leaver is that making a second game would be ‘counterproductive’, as it would more than likely fragment the well-established LBP community, so they do have our best interests at heart.

We think you’ll agree the post-launch support in terms of DLC and software updates has been absolutely first rate, and Producer Martin Lynagh says ‘that’s the way it’s going to continue’, which makes us very happy indeed.

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