It took several public demonstrations to convey what LittleBigPlanet was all about. After it was all said and done, I was convinced that this was the Lego set for the gaming generation. The opportunity to easily build a 2D platformer with relative ease sounded like an excellent opportunity to flex creative muscles. Then to find out that there would be a method of sharing these creations with others; the potential to be amazed and floored by the talent of the world was there. Media Molecule undoubtedly created a unique product for the home console market, but can it resonate with the masses? Can someone merely be a player of LittleBigPlanet and completely ignore the construction aspect of the game? I took the time to contemplate all of that and more.
Looks like Sony and Media Molecule are going to update the community on a regular schedule now with their “SACK IT TO ME” posts. The first installment contained two interesting pieces of info. The first of which is stats from LittleBigPlanet itself:
# of user generated (UG) levels = 177,657
# of comments = 1,093,491
# of times Story levels have been played online = 36,661,881
# of times UG levels have been played online = 22,463,892
# of levels played online = 59,125,403
That’s a whole lot of levels being played online. And the number of user generated levels isn’t something to scoff at either.
Next, they’ve said that they’re working on a better searching solution. No further details were revealed, but at least they’ve acknowledged the request.
The most anxious of fans probably already know that LBP is finally on retail shelves. However, before you go out and grab your copy, know this: the servers are currently down. I guess you will have to spend some time unlocking items within the single player campaign.
No details on when the servers will be back up or what glitches they’re fixing, but Media Molecule assures us that they’re working on it.
LittleBigPlanet was delayed after complaints were received concerning unsavory Quran lyrics were discovered in one of the game’s licensed song. In a post “Manchester Cathedral in Resistance” world, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe decided it was best to recall all the discs and postpone the game’s launch.
It’s a bummer and Media Molecule has said it will address the issue via a patch to those lucky folks who’ve already have their copy. I’m unphased by this, but I know a few you out there who’re quite upset that you don’t get to play with your Sackboys sooner.
On Monday, I was blessed with a LittleBigPlanet beta code courtesy of 1UP. Since then, I’ve put in approximately 8 hours or so into this beta. It took awhile for me to sit down and write this little piece for you all because of two simple reasons: 1) the beta has so much to offer and 2) I was too busy tinkering with my level.
Getting some of you to read manuals is tough, but what if it was a manual for LittleBigPlanet? Ok, it’s not the most difficult game to play, but all games include manuals no matter how intuitive it is.
Well somebody stumbled upon a copy of the LittleBigPlanet manual and here’s a copy for your viewing pleasure.
What a walkthrough. They’re actually multiple walkthroughs from the most recent build of LittleBigPlanet from PAX 08. Really, I don’t need to spend time hyping it. It has a lot of hype already. If you don’t get it, ask questions or just watch all the possibilities.
According to an interview Mr. David Reeves of SCEE, talented people will be able to make money off the levels they create in Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet.
So, for example, what we’re trying to do with LittleBigPlanet is almost iTunes meets eBay in the sense that once an individual or a developer has qualified by producing certain levels or certain add-ons, they will then be able in the future to exchange these and make money out of them. Eventually, it’s feasible that you might well see the first LittleBigPlanet millionaire!
Even if you charge less than one euro, it doesn’t take many downloads if you’ve got a really strong LittleBigPlanet level for people to be able to make money. It’s a great way for people to show others what they can do.
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