Not quite, but it certainly comes close. Thanks to the wonders of one particularly talented creator, the Xbox 360 exclusive has been faithfully recreated in the PS3 exclusive LittleBigPlanet, and in impressive detail.
Is there anything this game can’t do? Apparently not!
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.
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.
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.
There you have it, folks. At the Sony segment of the GDC, Sony has officially given “Arc” a name – The PlayStation Move.
Seems kind of like an obvious name for a motion controller, but I suppose it also succinctly explains its purpose.
The PlayStation Move will come bundled with a PlayStation Eye, a game and the controller itself for under $100.
In addition, PS3 games LittleBigPlanet and Resident Evil 5 have been confirmed to support Move functionality. A new title, Sports Champion, will feature several sports-related mini-games for use with the PlayStation Move.
Very much looking forward to Microsoft’s motion controller, too! Everyone stay tuned for Microsoft’s This Camera Tracks Your Movements!
There’s a rather big update to the European PlayStation Store this week, and the biggest highlight of this one is pretty obvious – the Heavy Rain demo is finally available for everyone to download!
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Heavy Rain demo impressions. We were certainly impressed, and you hopefully will be too.
There’s also… Frogger HD. Yes, really.
PS3 PlayStation Store
Downloadable Games
Frogger HD (£3.99/€4.99)
Switchball (£6.29/€7.99)
Demos (free)
Heavy Rain
This week’s European PlayStation Store update is a pretty generous helping, and includes an additional chapter for Assassin’s Creed 2, and new skins for the Uncharted 2 multiplayer, amongst your usual helpings of LittleBigPlanet, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band offerings.
Enjoy!
PS3 PlayStation Store
Downloadable Games
Thexder Neo (£6.29/€7.99)
Trial and Unlock Key
Polar Panic (trial free, unlock key £7.99/€9.99)
Demos (free)
Add-On Game Content
Assassin’s Creed II – Sequence 12: Battle of Forli (£3.19/€3.99)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – PlayStation Heroes Skin Pack (£3.99/€4.99)
PAIN – Hilde Gunnagrope Pack (£0.79/€0.99)
LittleBigPlanet – Groundhog Day Costume (free)
A generous update this week. Highlights include the Bayonetta demo (which you can find on Xbox Live today as well), and more DLC for more games than you can shake a very long and very big stick at.
PS3 Content
Special Offers
Yes, that’s a type of cheese. Anyway…
Media Molecule has just announced the details of its upcoming LittleBigPlanet “Leerdammer” update, which adds a feature that sackboy fans around the world have been anticipating since the game’s release… the ability to create levels online with other players! Yay!
Also included in the update is improved network coding to significantly reduce lag during online play, changes to the way the game is saved, and extra profile space, alongside many other improvements.
The update goes life on November 30th.
Hit the link to check out the full details.
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.
Media Molecule has just updated their blog with the announcement that Watchmen DLC will be hitting LittleBigPlanet in this Thursday’s PlayStation Store update.
Unfortunately, a naked blue Dr. Manhattan isn’t amongst the cast of characters, but you’ll still be able to dress up as Silk Spector, Rorschach, Night Owl, and Ozymandias!
Best sackboy costumes ever? Quite possibly.
Are you a Marvel fan who happens to own a PS3 with LittleBigPlanet? Then you’re in luck my friend and can praise the good lord Media Molecule, because Sackboy is getting a Marvel makeover.
The costumes were announced at a Comic Con panel, showing off Sackboys dressed as Captain America, Iron Man and, of course, Wolverine.
We don’t know when they’re coming, but speculation around the internet points towards the launch of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. There’s no word on whether or not Iron Sackboy comes equipped with repulsor rays, or if Wolverine Sackboy’s claws can rip through anything.
Media Molecule are asking the question “Who you gonna call?” on their website. Those with half a brain and a memory of the 80′s and 90′s know the answer: The Ghostbusters.
So what will it be? Will we be seeing a Sackboy running around with a jumpsuit and Proton Pack, or maybe a Sackboy turned Slimer? Whatever it is, we can’t wait.
A pretty hefty update for the European PlayStation Store this week, including the full version of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, lots of Tiger Woods stuff, the Sacktue of Liberty, and more downloadable full games than you can sack a sackboy at!
Playable Content
As many of you probably already know by now, the king of pop, Michael Jackson, passed away this evening after suffering cardiac arrest. It’s a loss of the music industry, and the world, that will be felt for years.
We offer this small dedication to a wonderful artist, courtesy of LittleBigPlanet.
