Little Big Planet 2

[Pakman3000]

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

[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/

[MaximusR3]

live stage demo from E3 2010


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]

[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

[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

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

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

[wick3d_y4yo]

For anyone who's interested...

[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-little...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

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


IGN

"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

"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!

[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.