Hero-of-Time Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Sackboy plushies incoming! http://kotaku.com/5044845/taito-readies-littlebigplanet-sackboy-plushies
Owen Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Sackboy plushies incoming! http://kotaku.com/5044845/taito-readies-littlebigplanet-sackboy-plushies Is it me..or aren't they very good? It's me..probably..lol
Strider Posted September 3, 2008 Posted September 3, 2008 Is it me..or aren't they very good? It's me..probably..lol Nah it's not you, they do look crap. I want:
dwarf Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 I can't help but think it would be really annoying to not be able to have your own 2D background if you wanted to. Maybe even have a moveable 2d background like being able to cut out shapes (e.g a cloud from a sky background) and then be able to slide it sideways and back or something.
flameboy Posted September 4, 2008 Posted September 4, 2008 Shows the great variety of levels you can have,
The Lillster Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 If a game similar to LBP was on the wii, it would immedietly be labled as 'kiddy'.
LegoMan1031 Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 If a game similar to LBP was on the wii, it would immedietly be labled as 'kiddy'. Most likely... but its not coming out for 'that' console.
flameboy Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 If a game similar to LBP was on the wii, it would immedietly be labled as 'kiddy'. Your nor the only one who thinks that; Little Big Mario I posted this on my blog. The concept of Little Big Planet should be a Nintendo project, they have the pedigree and have been left behind...
The Lillster Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 Most likely... but its not coming out for 'that' console. I know. I'm just making conversation. Your nor the only one who thinks that; Little Big Mario I posted this on my blog. The concept of Little Big Planet should be a Nintendo project, they have the pedigree and have been left behind... Hmm... i'm actually glad MM went with sony, with better online functionality and graphics.
LegoMan1031 Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 I know. I'm just making conversation. Hmm... i'm actually glad MM went with sony, with better online functionality and graphics. I know. Sorry, it was my lame attempt at a joke (i don't think much of the wii at the mo, its just collecting dust) I totally agree with second comment as well.
The Lillster Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 I know. Sorry, it was my lame attempt at a joke (i don't think much of the wii at the mo, its just collecting dust) I totally agree with second comment as well. Yeh theres not much on the wii atm. But 2009 seems to be good, in the long run though I think wii will be one of the best Nintendo consoles ever. Theres some promising games on the horizon besides Mad World, but if people only look at Wii for it's graphics then those people will never be satisfied. //OFFTOPIC
The Lillster Posted September 6, 2008 Posted September 6, 2008 Wii is a fine console but 'most' (people unlike us) Wii owners dont get too involved in their games. Many are non gamers, they treat games as less than equal compared to other forms of entertainment or were simply brought by non gamers like parents who worry video games will ruin their children. Wii takes advantage of the negative gaming stereotypes and is a product that endorses them which is one big reason why it is so successful. Look at software sales on the platform. Games on Wii generally are low attention span, low depth, low value games. Thats what sells. Thats where companies have found their biggest success. Whats good is subjective and good to a Wii owner is quite different from what people like around here. I thought Cooking Mama was not even as good as many free flash games but the game is a million seller ahead of the type of 3rd party games many here would like see selling well. LBP's big focus is content creation. If people dont participate and take the concept seriously it will fail. It wont be a huge game but its the start of something new. The idea of LBP is a big leap for console gaming in general. Any console user can create and share in a meaningful way that has not been done before. Ok but wasn't PS2 famous for selling shit like the endless fifa and need for speed sequels/clones? But it still ended up with some of the best games from last-gen. If your only judging wii by what sells the most in the top 10 then your not looking at the whole picture. And just for the record, the only non-game I own on the wii is wii sports. My point being, i'm sure there are millions of other gamers with a wii console who prefer to buy more traditional games like myself but are also looking for something a little different which can't be brought on the rival systems. History has tought us that the market leader always gets the most games, unfortunatly that also includes shit like Dogz and that ridiculous monkey sim. So my prediction stands that Wii will become one of the best consoles ever. As for LBP, I watched a trailer on it yesterday and the creator explained LBP will be a product that will grow over time.
Daft Posted September 6, 2008 Author Posted September 6, 2008 Well its user driven so it depends on users. I have no idea how it will fare. Its hyped with people like us but how about outside of game forums? How do you explain the concept to alot of PS3 owners int he dark? Also Sony's first party games may be good but popularity is another matter. SingStar has to be the most popular casual game I know. Similarly I've heard a lot of people go on about Buzz. I think LittleBigPlanet will have a big launch but I also think it'll be a slow burner through word of mouth. With the flexibility of the editor I wouldn't be surprised to see loads of stuff on youtube like film parodies/trailers and other little skits that non-gamer would definitely recognise. I'd love to see LBP licensed out as a platform with maybe movie studios developing levels for film promotions. We already know that the KillZone team are doing something so why not other media. In the end it depends on how Sony handle it. I think they should push it real hard because it has a load of potential.
The Lillster Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Wii is not the new PS2. Its entirely different. NFS and Fifa are nothing like Dogz or Bratz etc. In fact there are many fans of Fifa and NFS even if they have their ups and downs. But the point is the games and the customers are different overall. Wii is selling far more than PS2 ever was. My argument isn't about wii being the only console you'll ever need, (maybe my refrence to the PS2 made you think this?). The point i'm trying to make is, Wii is a console that can appeal to a lot of different demographs. It's just that the casual games seem to get the most lime-lite. GTA IV is slowly falling down the charts and now theres a DS version coming out early next year. What does that tell you, it tells you big name developers and publishers are starting to see Nintendo platforms as viable sources of revenue, not just for 'throw shit and hope it sticks kind of titles'. Judging by this N-europe article: Take Two Talk GTA & Nintendo Take Two are willing to do even more to improve there relationship with Nintendo, does that include GTA Wii, who knows? What the CEO of Take Two said was: "It's not a one-way relationship in any way. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is not even the first step, but an important step, in continuing to develop that relationship." As i was implying outside of nintendo's own games there isnt much. The focus is on people who hardly play games. Thats where the money is. Yeh just like the only games that sell on Xbox360 are mostly shooters and GTA IV. And the only games worth owning on PS3 are pretty much 1st party titles and the over-rated MGS4. I can play the generalization game too. Well i dont know how many games Wii gets, but this generation the market is much more segmented than ever. The consoles and their customers are more different than ever. How can the market be segmented when it's contantly changing? Subjective.Now 'Popular', i could agree with. I wasn't asking you to agree with me, just acknowledge that Wii is destined to become one of the greatest (not for all) gaming platforms ever released by Nintendo, weather you like it or not.
Daft Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 http://kotaku.com/5046401/get-your-sackboy-included-in-littlebigplanet The Media Molecule folks are asking gamers to create a SackBoy for possible inclusion in an upcoming free DLC for LittleBigPlanet. To take part you need to hit up the site, download their template, slap on your own design and send it to the email address listed. You need to be at least 13 to enter. Entries need to be received by Sept. 30. The team will select a winning design from Europe, Japan and America within xix weeks of the contest wrapping up. While that design gets a free trip to the PSN down the line, the winner gets only the fame of having their character show up in the game. What? No free copy of the game, no LittleBigPlanet schwag? Seems a little cheap. Pretty cool.
dwarf Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Sorry Lilster, but you've basically just posted loads of random crap about the Wii being brilliant, when at the moment it's clearly not. It didn't appeal to my demograph because there only a games that hae depth to them. GTA isn't at all why I bought the PS3 either seeing as there are so many better games available or are coming out. 'Metal Gear Solid 4 is overrated' ..... You don't belong here! Do you realise how much stuff you can do in this game?
dazzybee Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Well I think this game looks fucking incredible, I agree with Lillster that the Wii will prove to be the greatest console ever and Metal Gear Solid 4, although isn't exactly my type of game, I'm enjoying playing through it and can appreciate its artistic quality! I'm still just going to recreate Super Mario Bros. with this game though...that's all I'm going to do! And then shelve it....and then actually play Super Mario Bros. whilst giggling to myself!
Daft Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 GTA IV is slowly falling down the charts and now theres a DS version coming out early next year. What does that tell you, it tells you big name developers and publishers are starting to see Nintendo platforms as viable sources of revenue, not just for 'throw shit and hope it sticks kind of titles'. To be honest the DS is a completely different animal to the Wii. Rockstar developing for it is in no way an indication that they will support the Wii beyond trying to cash in with crappy ports like Rockstar Table Tennis (Which is a lot better on the 360 anyway). Yeh just like the only games that sell on Xbox360 are mostly shooters and GTA IV. And the only games worth owning on PS3 are pretty much 1st party titles and the over-rated MGS4. Yeah, personally I love finding faults with games but MGS4 was just stunning.... God look what you've done. I want to go play it again.... I know you're not saying MGS4 is bad, but thinking about it has made me want to play it damn you!! I wasn't asking you to agree with me, just acknowledge that Wii is destined to become one of the greatest (not for all) gaming platforms ever released by Nintendo, weather you like it or not. The Wii is the gaming equivelant of Hello magazine. It'll get the idiot masses reading but it'll get them reading shit.
Shino Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Wow Daft, isn't having opinions great? I tried as hard as I can to not reply.
Daft Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Wow Daft, isn't having opinions great? I tried as hard as I can to not reply. Me too. I stand by my Hello mag example, you just have to look at Nintendo's advertising to see that's what they're going for. Any way this is MEGA off topic so everyone lets get back to LittleBIGPlanet.
The Lillster Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Wow Daft, isn't having opinions great? I tried as hard as I can to not reply. If i'm being a biased bitch, then tell me.
Shino Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 If i'm being a biased bitch, then tell me. Actually I thought Daft and Co. were being the biased ones.
Daft Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Actually I thought Daft and Co. were being the biased ones. My first point is completely legitimate. My second was about MGS4. My third was my opinion that you can easily disregard but which I expected most people would see the humor in. I don't see how on earth I was being biased. So thanks for that.
The Lillster Posted September 7, 2008 Posted September 7, 2008 Me too. I stand by my Hello mag example, you just have to look at Nintendo's advertising to see that's what they're going for. Any way this is MEGA off topic so everyone lets get back to LittleBIGPlanet. Yes but Nintendo isn't the only one developing Wii games, 3rd parties are there to fill in the gaps and by the looks of things that's exactly what their doing. The Wii's biggest problem is that there is far too much shovelware and not enough games worth buying. Now I can't say for definate that this situation will change, but it's likely. I don't know much Hello Magazine, but i'd say Wii has a lot more potential than Hello Magazine ever will. And this maybe of topic, but at least theres some kind of discussion going on. Actually I thought Daft and Co. were being the biased ones. Ok sorry about that.
Daft Posted September 7, 2008 Author Posted September 7, 2008 Yes but Nintendo isn't the only one developing Wii games, 3rd parties are there to fill in the gaps and by the looks of things that's exactly what their doing. As a genuine question, just to make it clear to some people that I'm not just having a dig at the Wii, are 3rd parties really making AAA games in the same quantity Nintendo are? Could you list a few? Again, I'm not having a go at the Wii, that is a genuine question.
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