Little Big Planet 2

[Pakman3000]

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PlayStation 3 do-it-yourself platformer LittleBigPlanet is getting a sequel, a fact confirmed by the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, which spills a sackful of new and fascinating details on developer Media Molecule's next game.

According to early details from the magazine from a NeoGAF forum member, LittleBigPlanet 2 is much more than just a side-scrolling platforming game. Media Molecule is creating new tools that will enable players to create racing games, puzzle games, "Space Invaders clones," role-playing games and even real-time strategy games.

"A Media Molecule developer has created a fully-functioning Command & Conquer clone," according to a recount of the mag's report.

LittleBigPlanet 2 will also apparently let players create and edit short films, record their own sound effects and manipulate the game's camera to make customized cut scenes using Sackboys.

The PS3 game also introduces the Sackbot, a fully customizable and programmable enemy unit. With new "direct control seat" options that let players define control schemes, creating customized controls for enemies, vehicles and even Sackboy himself—no more standardized floaty control?—LittleBigPlanet 2's game creation tools sound like a massive leap.

While it all sounds wildly different, LittleBigPlanet 2 is said to let players carry over all their levels, costumes and downloadable content from the original game.http://kotaku.com/5533736/first-littleb ... e-new-game (http://kotaku.com/5533736/first-littlebigplanet-2-details-its-a-whole-new-game)

[MaximusR3]

i saw a little bit about this earlier today and i was skeptical because rumors were floating around since even before the very first beta test of LBP that they were working on the sequel but i guess now it is a reality. I look forward to hearing/seeing more about this when E3 rolls around.

[MaximusR3]

here's a blog post with a decent amount of answered questions people have been having about the upcoming sequel

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/ ... tlebigfaq/ (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/20/littlebigplanet-2-the-littlebigfaq/)

[MaximusR3]

live stage demo from E3 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rY7DZ6wTug

LBP is going to become a lot more advanced, hopefully they don't lose too much of the simplicity of the original that made it so easy and fun to pick up

[David_3033]

They took it down Maximus... :shock:

[MaximusR3]

bastards. oh well, got a replacement one up now

[MaximusR3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpAqFSG6Zy8

[David_3033]

I always thought this game was cool because how simple it was that I could even get my wife to play along with me on it. They look like they changed alot with some of those Mario smash brothers type of arenas...

[ASignorelli]

This game looks to be AMAZING! I can;t wait to make my own levels of greatness... Anyone wanting an RPG or tower Defense more? I'm a good at creating stuff.

[MARDIGRA21]

Game just got delayed to next year
From ign.com



LBP2 Pushed Back
Date: Sep 23, 2010
Author: Martin Robinson

Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet 2 is being pushed back to the January 2011, Sony has confirmed. In an official statement on the PlayStation blog, Media Molecule said it was "truly sorry" for the slip and explained that the reason for the delay was "to allow ourselves a bit more time to deliver the experience that our great fans and community deserve."

LittleBigPlanet's no stranger to delays - 2008's debut instalment was pushed back thanks to some unwitting controversy stemming from its soundtrack choices.

Already LittleBigPlanet 2 is looking hugely ambitious, extending its scope beyond platforming and so far astounded every time we've seen it. It's sure to be worth the wait.

Here's Media Molecule's statement in full:

LittleBigPlanet 2 is a crazy dream, a dream to allow players to make whatever kind of game they want, but also to play though a great adventure of drama and excitement, power-ups and cinematics. But like all the most ambitious ideas, it can be a considerable challenge to turn these dreams in fun games. We've all been working like powered-up space ninjas and we're almost there, but because we love what we've made, and we love our little sack-friends, and most of all we love all our fans out there, we couldn't let you all get together until we knew we were giving you the best experience imaginable. Which is why we've taken the hard decision to delay the worldwide release of LittleBigPlanet 2, originally slated for later this year to January 2011.

We know this will come as disappointing news for all you LittleBigPlanet fans, and believe us, we are disappointed too. We are a tight-knit team and we take enormous pride in our work, so to raise the bar we've set with the original LittleBigPlanet, a game that has been so embraced by all, we've agreed to allow ourselves a bit more time to deliver the experience that our great fans and community deserve. We are truly sorry, but hope you understand that we have to build the best possible game, as it is the foundation of our community.

On the upside, we are going to find a way to give more of you a taste of LBP2 prior to launch, so stay tuned.
Thanks for your continued love and support, it won't be long - we promise.

Lots of love from all at Mm.

[MaximusR3]

I was just about to post this info. Sucks it is not coming out for a while still but at least that last part in their statement hints at a demo or an open beta coming up that anyone can participate in.


I'm still waiting on the NA closed beta codes to be released any time now, right now only EU is in the beta but MM has said our codes will be sent when the beta client gets updated again :D

[ASignorelli]

Pushed back to JAN!?!? This is Bull shizza. Looking forward to it too... grrrr, they better have no glitches and super awesomeness added to it now.

[ladym123]

I was just about to post this info. Sucks it is not coming out for a while still but at least that last part in their statement hints at a demo or an open beta coming up that anyone can participate in.


I'm still waiting on the NA closed beta codes to be released any time now, right now only EU is in the beta but MM has said our codes will be sent when the beta client gets updated again :D

Bum!

They should have given you a job Max...it would be finished in time then! :mrgreen:

[MaximusR3]

i know, I would have forced more efficiency out of them. same thing if i worked for sony, i would be forcing routine out of them. no more updating the playstation store at a random time each week

[ASignorelli]

Max is by far the best LBP map maker I know of. Especially his ideas of thinking outside the box on teleporting, and of course his NINJA WARRIOR! I still have the high score I think... :)

[ladym123]

Max is by far the best LBP map maker I know of. Especially his ideas of thinking outside the box on teleporting, and of course his NINJA WARRIOR! I still have the high score I think... :)

Yes cos they are impossibly difficult lol! :shock:

[MaximusR3]

updates on the status of the NA beta have been pretty scarce so far, the EU leg of the beta has been going on for about a month now whereas everyone here has been promised the beta is coming "soon"

every week passes with the hope that next week is going to be the week we get our codes but alas, no code. Anyways, here is the latest word with a little info for those that are interested in getting into this beta test


LittleBigPlanet 2 U.S. online beta
Good news…the 2nd phase of our online beta will be ready next week. This phase will be a small phase, with invites going to a special mix of LBP contributors, DLC owners and PlayStation Plus members, so be on the lookout for an e-mail soon with your beta code. Don’t worry: there are more beta phases in the works, so if you don’t get in next week, we’ll keep you posted on following phases.

the hope is that the codes will go out along side today's playstation store update so if you are a LBP player or a plus subscriber, it would be a good idea to keep an eye on your email inbox

you you think you might be included in this test but lost or didn't know you got the email, an easy test is to try and go to this link:

http://www.community.eu.playstation.com ... N_LBP_beta (http://www.community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PRIVATE-LBP-2-Beta/bd-p/bEN_LBP_beta)

it is a private forum and only beta testers have access to it so sign in with your PSN account and if you can view it, you're in the beta :D

[wick3d_y4yo]

For anyone who's interested...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdn2X121a8g

[wick3d_y4yo]

I can't find a link to the video... but here is a link to the page on Kotaku...

http://kotaku.com/5709285/how-littlebigplanet-2-gets-started

[MaximusR3]

the beta on this game is awesome, to any fans of creation in the first game you are going to be in for a real treat when you get your hands on the new creation tools :)

i also just got a voucher code via email for some new sackboy psn game, anyone heard of it or get a code for it?

[MaximusR3]

Reviews are coming in from all over the net today, for those who have doubts in this game (wicked), here's some great reviews so far:

Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/04/littlebigplanet-2-review/)

"LittleBigPlanet 2 isn't just a great platformer, it's a veritable celebration of creativity."
-5 stars


IGN (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/114/1142372p2.html)

"LittleBigPlanet 2 is a blast to play, and that's even without the thousands of cool levels people are about to start posting"
-9 out of 10


Wired (http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/sackboy-is-back-and-better-than-ever-in-little-big-planet-2/)

"never-ending game options, coupled with the astounding visuals and wonderful opportunities for creativity (and flat-out fun) make Little Big Planet 2 one of the best games you can pick up this year"

[ladym123]

The game is too awesome for words ;)

[wick3d_y4yo]

Im glad its getting crazy high remarks. Unless its an easy plat (i doubt) ill prolly still take a big pass on it.

[ladym123]

Im glad its getting crazy high remarks. Unless its an easy plat (i doubt) ill prolly still take a big pass on it.

No way it won't be an easy Plat...but so much fun who cares! :D

[MaximusR3]

lol it took like two years before i plat'd LBP 1

not because i struggled though, because i never could come across 3 other people on my friend's list to complete a single level with. The hardest trophies for most people are the ones where it requires so many people to favorite you as an author and so many people to favorite your levels. It's definitely boost-able though so it wouldn't be a really hard platinum, i think i got all the trophies except the one within the first month of having the game.

[MaximusR3]

here's another review, Gamepro's first 5 star of the year


GamePro (http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/217770/littlebigplanet-2/)

"If you've even a faint spark of youthful exuberance still lurking in your heart, LittleBigPlanet 2 will fan it back into a roaring blaze"
-5 stars

[David_3033]

I think I will have to get this game when it's out. I really liked little big planet 1. I was really sceptical about the first one but really ended up loving the game.

[ASignorelli]

Seriously, I can;t wait. Anyone else getting this besides Max and Lady? I know I'm getting the Special Edition cause my wife wants a sackboy to cuddle with LOL.

[ASignorelli]

OMG Amazing I can;t wait! I think I started a thread in the game reviews thing. Maybe someone can post videos?

[ASignorelli]

Here's the trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy_a3oCDzRA

Demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9JmVZTE0As&feature=related

SACK ZILLA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSlsW3l6po&feature=channel

Just click here ----> http://www.youtube.com/user/LittleBigPlanet?blend=2&ob=1

[ladym123]

OMG Amazing I can;t wait! I think I started a thread in the game reviews thing. Maybe someone can post videos?

I thought you DL'd the demo Sig? It's free to plus users and is amazing :)

[ASignorelli]

Meh, I got a lot going on between now and the 11th. :) I seriously can't wait though! mmmmmmmmm

[ladym123]

Just pre-ordered my copy :D

[ladym123]

Eek!!! :D:D

[jack]

For the sack person in all of us.

http://gamerant.com/littlebigplanet-2-dlc-brings-move-support-story-levels-tao-64858/

[ladym123]

Will be great if they add on levels :)

I'm already bored with the levels lol

[jack]

you're on it 24/7 lol.

[ladym123]

you're on it 24/7 lol.

aah but I'm not you see...it's on 24/7 but I just drop in and play from time to time ...you think I got nothing better to do Jack :rolleyes:

[jack]

aah but I'm not you see...it's on 24/7 but I just drop in and play from time to time ...you think I got nothing better to do Jack :rolleyes:

I never said that lol.

[ladym123]

I never said that lol.

I did my school runs and some cleaning ...so there :p
;)

[jack]

Combined with the levels created in the original LittleBigPlanet, the amount of levels that have now been shared online by players stands in at over 4 million. On average, that means that since the release of the original LittleBigPlanet back in October 2008, players have been creating a mind-bending 4400 levels a day. Should someone attempt to play LittleBigPlanet 2 for 12 hours a day, it would take them over 78 years to play through all of the shared levels, according to PlayStation Blog. Such astonishing numbers are a testament to the popularity of the Media Molecule creation, and the community that continue to support the game. With such support, it’s little wonder that LittleBigPlanet 2 has set 5 world records since its release.


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upcoming downloadable content for LittleBigPlanet 2:
On April 26, the Tron: Evolution Minipack, which will set players back $2.99 and feature a Tron sticker pack as well as two new costumes

Killzone 3 Minipack was also teased with an awesome new costume, dubbed the Hazmat Trooper
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http://gamerant.com/littlebigplanet-2-4-million-user-levels-terry-79806/

[ladym123]

http://gamerant.com/littlebigplanet-2-4-million-user-levels-terry-79806/

Ah yeah I saw this the other day and the little KZ costumes lol...I was gonna DL them actually but thought Max would be gutted lol! :D

[jack]

Ah yeah I saw this the other day and the little KZ costumes lol...I was gonna DL them actually but thought Max would be gutted lol! :D Lol I thing he would've gotten over it.

[MaximusR3]

lol nice try lady, that KZ costume hasn't been released yet. I do have the old Killzone 2 pack though, came with a ton of stickers and Sev and Helghast costumes :cool:

So did anyone else around here besides Lady, Sig, and myself get this game? Don't be ashamed to admit it, the game isn't made for little kids even though it may appear that way at first glance. Yeah kids can enjoy and play it but when you get into the level/game creation there are things even some adults can't fully grasp like digital logic and manipulation of the tools to get what you want out of it.

The reason i ask is because i could use some more beta testers for my latest project. Lady and I have run through it dozens of times throughout construction so i need people from an outside perspective to make sure it runs properly. Well go on then, go buy the game already :p

[ladym123]

lol nice try lady, that KZ costume hasn't been released yet. I do have the old Killzone 2 pack though, came with a ton of stickers and Sev and Helghast costumes :cool:

So did anyone else around here besides Lady, Sig, and myself get this game? Don't be ashamed to admit it, the game isn't made for little kids even though it may appear that way at first glance. Yeah kids can enjoy and play it but when you get into the level/game creation there are things even some adults can't fully grasp like digital logic and manipulation of the tools to get what you want out of it.

The reason i ask is because i could use some more beta testers for my latest project. Lady and I have run through it dozens of times throughout construction so i need people from an outside perspective to make sure it runs properly. Well go on then, go buy the game already :p


Erm ...I think you'll find it is? It was on Plus to buy the other day :p

Anyway...who let you loose on the internet? lol!

[MaximusR3]

i checked the EU store, and nope. You guys did get two motorstorm apocalypse costumes that the US hasn't gotten though....some costumes are regional like that, where only one region gets them. Not sure why they do that though

[MaximusR3]

I finally did it!
I've finally finished and published my level. I've only been working on it what, 5 weeks or so now? lol
Lady was a huge help as always, she has a nack for breaking my levels and letting me see what i need to patch up so it can't be done anymore. I know no one around here plays this game so i'll have to try and get it recorded on youtube somehow so i can share it here.

I got 2 plays almost instantly after publishing it and they gave it a positive rating so it's off to a good start :D

[ladym123]

I finally did it!
I've finally finished and published my level. I've only been working on it what, 5 weeks or so now? lol
Lady was a huge help as always, she has a nack for breaking my levels and letting me see what i need to patch up so it can't be done anymore. I know no one around here plays this game so i'll have to try and get it recorded on youtube somehow so i can share it here.

I got 2 plays almost instantly after publishing it and they gave it a positive rating so it's off to a good start :D


This level is AWESOME! Those of you who have this game then do play the level...Dbg. Sigs, Wiley :)

[MaximusR3]

pics from my level:

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that last one is dark because it's a mine cart section, and the light helps you see ahead of you so you know when to change tracks

[David_3033]

I finally did it!
I've finally finished and published my level. I've only been working on it what, 5 weeks or so now? lol
Lady was a huge help as always, she has a nack for breaking my levels and letting me see what i need to patch up so it can't be done anymore. I know no one around here plays this game so i'll have to try and get it recorded on youtube somehow so i can share it here.

I got 2 plays almost instantly after publishing it and they gave it a positive rating so it's off to a good start :D


Maximus I have this game too!! Just send me an invite sometime or let me know how I get to your map. :)

[MaximusR3]

go to the LBP.me site, here's where all my levels are listed: http://lbp.me/u/MaximusR3/levels

you can use that site to add levels to your queue (well when the network is working properly and you can sign in to the site again) and then when you load up the game you can view your queue from the community section and play all the levels you added to it.

the other way of doing, entirely in-game, it is to go to community>more>friends then scroll down and find me and it should take you to all my levels

play Lady's level as well, she put a lot of time into hers too

[ladym123]

Yes Db play our levels! Gentle tapping on my sledge at the end or it will bury you in the snow :cool:

[ladym123]

Seriously, I can;t wait. Anyone else getting this besides Max and Lady? I know I'm getting the Special Edition cause my wife wants a sackboy to cuddle with LOL.

Aw my daughter got a sackboy toy :)

Off topic a bit though...she needed cheering up after dbg rated her level with a sad face :(

lol...she was only 8 when she made that level bless her :)

Shame on you Db! :p

[MaximusR3]

i got a sackboy toy too, we'll have to arrange a play date so ours and Sig's sack people can mingle

[jack]

impressive, WAY outside the box level concept by LBP creator Steve_Big_Guns, Massive Epic Raging Destruction


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_CKjtjjcoI
http://gamerant.com/gr-pick-littlebigplanet-fps-massive-epic-raging-destruction-sieg-85480/

[River_Rat_459]

go to the LBP.me site, here's where all my levels are listed: http://lbp.me/u/MaximusR3/levels

you can use that site to add levels to your queue (well when the network is working properly and you can sign in to the site again) and then when you load up the game you can view your queue from the community section and play all the levels you added to it.

the other way of doing, entirely in-game, it is to go to community>more>friends then scroll down and find me and it should take you to all my levels

play Lady's level as well, she put a lot of time into hers too

My daughter picked this up this evening and has been playing for about 90 minutes straight without stopping. I'll have her look up you guys once she gets to the point that she wants to try other levels.

[ladym123]

My daughter picked this up this evening and has been playing for about 90 minutes straight without stopping. I'll have her look up you guys once she gets to the point that she wants to try other levels.

Yes my daughter is the same...loves that game, and it's a great way to keep them busy on rainy days lol! ;)

[River_Rat_459]

They announced at E3 that they would be adding some DLC for LBP2 that would incorporate the Move. Here is some info on it:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/17/littlebigplanet-2-playstation-move-even-endless-er-possibilities/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LBP2+Move_061711

By the way: Lady, my daughter played your level yesterday and loved it. She rated it with a smiley face.

[ladym123]

They announced at E3 that they would be adding some DLC for LBP2 that would incorporate the Move. Here is some info on it:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/17/littlebigplanet-2-playstation-move-even-endless-er-possibilities/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LBP2+Move_061711

By the way: Lady, my daughter played your level yesterday and loved it. She rated it with a smiley face.

Aw wicked thank you mini River :D

It was sooooo time consuming and tiring! I literally didnt sleep for like 2 weeks or so making that level. I don't think I'll be making another one lol!

Get her to play Max's, he has some amazing levels and the new one he has just done is so clever. It's called relic hunter and it's basically Indiana Jones ;)

Also he is working on a new one which I've yet to see but it sounds awesome too :)

[MaximusR3]

Not going to lie, this new dlc will be my main motivation behind finally picking up move

I'm glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the game River. There is such a vast amount of user created content out there that they've already concluded is statistically impossible to play them all in a life time and more are published every day. This really is a game you could enjoy for years without it going stale

In other LBP news, Media Molecule is still looking for a few more programmers and artist, and I forget the name of the Sweden based studio but they are now hiring level designers for LBPvita. damn it all, why couldn't I be from the UK or Sweden?

[jack]

Quite some time ago, Media Molecule revealed some pictures of the original LittleBigPlanet‘s Sackboy dressed like Sepiroth, and Final Fantasy VII fans were overjoyed to see their favourite characters return – albeit in sack form.

A few years have come and gone since we saw Sackboy repping his Square Enix-owned threads, which left many to believe that the deal had fallen through. This is apparently not the case, as the Playstation.blog has revealed that the new Final Fantasy VII costume pack will be available later this month to LittleBigPlanet 2, along with a medley of other licensed outfits

http://gamerant.com/littlebigplanet-2-final-fantasy-7-costumes-riley-94471/

[jack]

LittleBigPlanet has been one of the great success stories of this console generation. Its adorable hero, Sackboy, has become the PlayStation 3′s de facto mascot, and LittleBigPlanet spearheaded Sony’s Play, Create, Share initiative, which has grown to include such other games as ModNation Racers and Planet Minigolf.

http://gamerant.com/littlebigplanet-developer-new-game-jeff-94264/