We were promised a LittleBigPlanetdemo in late 2007, but a sample of the user-generated-content-fueled platformer never materialized. It should come as no surprise then that (as rumored) the game will be missing its originally announced launch window of early 2008. Eurogamer's reporting that inside sources indicate a September release for the game.
Though we're saddened to have to wait, can we at least look forward to a LBP demo sometime in the spring? Or maybe Home? Anything? Hello? All we can say on behalf of all the PS3 owner out there is that Metal Gear Solid 4 had better be awesome.
Who really cares though, 360 owners have Halo 3, Gears, and Mass Effect to play until then :-P
But seriously, the only anticipated games for the PS3 are also on the 360 (Turok (not really THAT anticipated :\), Burnout Paradise, Devil May Cry (again, not everyone cares)) so really LBP is the next best thing to a decent game the PS3 has Exclusive. Though Haze should count for something.
Right, but think of it this way. Haze is the best thing PS3 has exclusive right now. So really, it's bad, but compared to other games... well... it's not as bad..
"so really LBP is the next best thing to a decent game the PS3 has exclusive if you pretend Warhawk, Uncharted, Heavenly Sword and Ratchet & Clank don't exist."
Fixed that one for you, paragraph. And since we're talking about games coming out in the future: Gran Tourismo 5, Metal Gear Sold 4, Killzone 2, and God of War 3.
And now do we get to hear about how these games aren't any good because the 360 controller is so superior or because they don't have achievements? Its really mind boggling that people are still trying the "lol no games" thing.
Haze is coming from a reputable dev, not sure why a lot of people are always so quick to dismiss it... oh wait, it's because they are PS3 haters. It's going to feature 4-player co-op which, IMO, adds a lot to just about any game. Other than that there's stuff like Echochrome, InFamous, Wipeout HD, HSG5, MSG4, and GT5 coming. Not sure if they will all pan out, but that's true of any release. Then you have all the various multiplatform games. PS3 gamers aren't going to be hurting for any games.
@baby sea tuna Nice work ignoring everything else. Oh, that's because you're grasping at straws to find something wrong with "there are games other than Haze, here's the list." Didn't realize there was some arbitrary time limit meaning GOW3 isn't a game and that a few touched up screenshots invalidated the Killzone 2 gameplay footage, which looked great.
I'm as skeptical about games as anyone should be, but if you anticipate everything as being shit, why even bother getting the console? I take what I can get for info, and if that info looks good, I expect a good game until it appears otherwise.
Nice reading, by the way. That wasn't even the edit.
I don't he was referencing to the touched up screenshots, it's more likely he was referencing to the mediocre prequel. Pretty graphics is pretty much the only thing Killzone 2 has right now (unless I missed some amazingly original gameplay trailer, which is totally possible).
@Vidikron
You know you are grasping at straws when you list racing games and sports games, the 360 has those in spades (Forza 2 + PGR4). I've only vaguely heard about InFamous, and have no idea when it's coming out. MGS4 should be good.
That all being said, out of the three consoles the PS3 has the most promising 2008, with a lot of anticipated titles coming out, I hope they turn out more like Uncharted and lees like Lair. I can't think of many 360 titles in 2008... Fable 2? Ninja Gaiden 2? Banjo-Kazooie 3? I don't know when any of these games come out though.
True, true. I was actually trying to say that the 360 has the better racing games and sports games, so these games coming out won't sway a lot of fence-sitters, but it's great for current PS3 owners. Also good news for race fans that want to use other steering wheels than the crappy MS wheel.
@Slazi That's not what I got out of it, but yeah, Killzone 1 was pretty meh. That doesn't somehow rob KZ2 of it's potential. As games go, the Spiderman movie series wasn't a pinnacle of anything, but 2 was superior to 1 in almost every way.
I don't recall another game using an all first person cover mechanic. Its definitely not a new thing to have a cover system, but its a new take on one. Like I said, I'm hoping for the best from any and every game; you can't go wrong with too many amazing things to play. It looks like they made the reactions of people being shot satisfying to watch and the cover looks neat (better than Haze's drug thing).
They're certainly not reinventing the FPS, but I'm not sure anything really ever has. It all just seems to tweak things for the better as time progresses.
That's what I'm doing, by that time maybe Home will be ready and Little Big Planet be running. I've bought the Wii last Christmas, the 360 this Christmas and PS3 next Christmas.
I'm having a hard time holding interest in LBP anymore. The concept sounded awesome at first, but everything that's been shown has me snoozing in Mehville.
Still, it's not out yet, so I'm holding out that the final product is as enticing as the original concept was.
It's true, people were praising the Spike VGAs trailer up and down, when I thought it was rubbish. They basically just showed a bunch of quick cuts of players going through menus and not really doing anything.
That was the fault of bad editing and direction though, and I don't think it's a sign of any problem with the game. All you need to do to prove that is to watch the full gameplay trailers instead of the hyper-edited ADD ones.
Halo could very well be long in the tooth... I never stated anything to the contrary.
The FF series, between all the different systems and versions, has at least 10 times as many games out as Halo though, so if you insist on comparing apples to oranges, I'd say FF has probably overstayed it's welcome longer than Halo.
I wouldnt say it has overstayed its welcome. Its probably the biggest rpg franchise of all time. When people dont want it, it wont sell and then I will agree that its overstayed its welcome.
poor ps3 owners? wtf exclusives is 360 getting in the near future? hmm... Looking over the 2 calenders, I don't really see anything on par with GT and MGS4 in the first half of the year... soooo how are ps3 owners getting the shaft relatively? Facts, not fanboyis, please. If I've missed something, please let me know.
I said coming in the first half. not TBA in the first half. Besides, that's one game, still not a reason to claim console superiority for the year... in the first month.
Well, I look forward to NG2 more than GT and MGS4. Gran Turismo is a game that looks nice, but I've bought every single one released and it's starting to get old for me. Metal Gear lost my respect after MGS2. I just can't bring myself to buy another Metal Gear game after that abomination.
Ninja Gaiden has yet to fail in my book. Bought every version of the game except Sigma, but that's only a matter of time.
But unfortunately there are loudmouth jerks on both "sides" of this that love to shout when one console doesn't have as many games coming as the other. Before it was the 360, now it's the PS3 that has the big list. Either way, games coming out is good for gamers.
"That's because 360 already got it's big exclusives at the end of 07. Whereas PS3's were set for early this year."
So 360 got it's big exclusives between the middle and end of it's second year, with a few great titles at the end of it's first year.... and the ps3 is getting it's big exlcusives.... at the middle and and end of it's second year, with a few great titles at the end of it's first year *gasp* that's sooo substandard.
And it would look like a last-gen title. If it had any multiplayer, it would be tied to crappy "friend codes". And with the Wii's lack of storage, the driving force behind LBP's greatness (user-created content) would be impossible.
I love me Wii. Galaxy has given me a sense of gaming bliss I haven't felt since I first fired up my 64 at launch. But LBP just wouldn't work on the Wii in the way it will work on the PS3. Their network and storage limitations would break the game.
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why not the LS2LS7? @ Jan 7th 2008 12:36PM
GT5P coming soon too. So there are things coming for PS3 owners.
And that's not to mention the cross-platform games coming like GTA4, which although not exclusive to the PS3 will provide a lot of fun for PS3 owners.
Spring isn't a big time anyway, do 360 owners have anything to look forward to in this timeframe? Wii owners sure do with Super Smash Bros.
paragraph @ Jan 7th 2008 12:43PM
Who really cares though, 360 owners have Halo 3, Gears, and Mass Effect to play until then :-P
But seriously, the only anticipated games for the PS3 are also on the 360 (Turok (not really THAT anticipated :\), Burnout Paradise, Devil May Cry (again, not everyone cares)) so really LBP is the next best thing to a decent game the PS3 has Exclusive. Though Haze should count for something.
James @ Jan 7th 2008 12:53PM
Haze? What on earth is Haze about, all I'm seeing is a generic looking FPS that'll likely have a little twist but fail on a Perfect Dark Zero level.
paragraph @ Jan 7th 2008 1:03PM
@James
Right, but think of it this way. Haze is the best thing PS3 has exclusive right now. So really, it's bad, but compared to other games... well... it's not as bad..
Trev @ Jan 7th 2008 1:38PM
"so really LBP is the next best thing to a decent game the PS3 has exclusive if you pretend Warhawk, Uncharted, Heavenly Sword and Ratchet & Clank don't exist."
Fixed that one for you, paragraph. And since we're talking about games coming out in the future: Gran Tourismo 5, Metal Gear Sold 4, Killzone 2, and God of War 3.
And now do we get to hear about how these games aren't any good because the 360 controller is so superior or because they don't have achievements? Its really mind boggling that people are still trying the "lol no games" thing.
baby sea tuna @ Jan 7th 2008 1:49PM
Trev, Killzone 2 is provenly unproven and GoW 3 has got a loooong way to go. So yeah, you didn't "fix" shit in anyone's paragraph.
Vidikron (FU) @ Jan 7th 2008 1:53PM
Haze is coming from a reputable dev, not sure why a lot of people are always so quick to dismiss it... oh wait, it's because they are PS3 haters. It's going to feature 4-player co-op which, IMO, adds a lot to just about any game. Other than that there's stuff like Echochrome, InFamous, Wipeout HD, HSG5, MSG4, and GT5 coming. Not sure if they will all pan out, but that's true of any release. Then you have all the various multiplatform games. PS3 gamers aren't going to be hurting for any games.
Trev @ Jan 7th 2008 2:17PM
@baby sea tuna
Nice work ignoring everything else. Oh, that's because you're grasping at straws to find something wrong with "there are games other than Haze, here's the list." Didn't realize there was some arbitrary time limit meaning GOW3 isn't a game and that a few touched up screenshots invalidated the Killzone 2 gameplay footage, which looked great.
I'm as skeptical about games as anyone should be, but if you anticipate everything as being shit, why even bother getting the console? I take what I can get for info, and if that info looks good, I expect a good game until it appears otherwise.
Nice reading, by the way. That wasn't even the edit.
Slaziman (B-B-BRUSHED WITH FAAAAME) @ Jan 7th 2008 2:48PM
@Trev
I don't he was referencing to the touched up screenshots, it's more likely he was referencing to the mediocre prequel. Pretty graphics is pretty much the only thing Killzone 2 has right now (unless I missed some amazingly original gameplay trailer, which is totally possible).
@Vidikron
You know you are grasping at straws when you list racing games and sports games, the 360 has those in spades (Forza 2 + PGR4). I've only vaguely heard about InFamous, and have no idea when it's coming out. MGS4 should be good.
That all being said, out of the three consoles the PS3 has the most promising 2008, with a lot of anticipated titles coming out, I hope they turn out more like Uncharted and lees like Lair. I can't think of many 360 titles in 2008... Fable 2? Ninja Gaiden 2? Banjo-Kazooie 3? I don't know when any of these games come out though.
Vidikron (FU) @ Jan 7th 2008 3:01PM
@Slaziman
That's doesn't even make sense. The 360 has some great racing and sports games so games in the same genre on the PS3 suddenly don't count?
Slaziman (B-B-BRUSHED WITH FAAAAME) @ Jan 7th 2008 3:13PM
True, true. I was actually trying to say that the 360 has the better racing games and sports games, so these games coming out won't sway a lot of fence-sitters, but it's great for current PS3 owners. Also good news for race fans that want to use other steering wheels than the crappy MS wheel.
Trev @ Jan 7th 2008 3:21PM
@Slazi
That's not what I got out of it, but yeah, Killzone 1 was pretty meh. That doesn't somehow rob KZ2 of it's potential. As games go, the Spiderman movie series wasn't a pinnacle of anything, but 2 was superior to 1 in almost every way.
I don't recall another game using an all first person cover mechanic. Its definitely not a new thing to have a cover system, but its a new take on one. Like I said, I'm hoping for the best from any and every game; you can't go wrong with too many amazing things to play. It looks like they made the reactions of people being shot satisfying to watch and the cover looks neat (better than Haze's drug thing).
They're certainly not reinventing the FPS, but I'm not sure anything really ever has. It all just seems to tweak things for the better as time progresses.
c.Lake @ Jan 7th 2008 6:37PM
XBox doesn't have Final Fantasy. FFXI doesn't count.
rom @ Jan 7th 2008 12:39PM
SEPTEMBER?!?
*Cries*
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Jan 7th 2008 7:06PM
SEPTEMBER?!?
*Cheers*
...at least it's coming out.
ThornedVenom @ Jan 7th 2008 8:08PM
September baby! Just like that Earth Wind and Fire song. B-)
danny. @ Jan 7th 2008 12:42PM
plenty of time to start saving for that third console.
Karen @ Jan 7th 2008 12:50PM
That's what I'm doing, by that time maybe Home will be ready and Little Big Planet be running. I've bought the Wii last Christmas, the 360 this Christmas and PS3 next Christmas.
elpmis @ Jan 7th 2008 12:45PM
I wish it was common practice to delay products in my line of work like it is in the gaming industry.
danny. @ Jan 7th 2008 12:56PM
I work in construction, so I'm afraid I live in a glass house on that one.
baby sea tuna @ Jan 7th 2008 1:52PM
LOL, I work for the Government, so I guess I'll have to sit that one out as well...
Jerk Face @ Jan 7th 2008 12:49PM
Poor PS3 owners. I feel for you guys.
Noshino @ Jan 7th 2008 3:29PM
nothing to feel sorry about dude...
http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/01/07/ps3-games-to-look-for-in-2008/
Zertoss @ Jan 7th 2008 12:50PM
I'm having a hard time holding interest in LBP anymore. The concept sounded awesome at first, but everything that's been shown has me snoozing in Mehville.
Still, it's not out yet, so I'm holding out that the final product is as enticing as the original concept was.
Bluebrake @ Jan 7th 2008 2:12PM
It's true, people were praising the Spike VGAs trailer up and down, when I thought it was rubbish. They basically just showed a bunch of quick cuts of players going through menus and not really doing anything.
That was the fault of bad editing and direction though, and I don't think it's a sign of any problem with the game. All you need to do to prove that is to watch the full gameplay trailers instead of the hyper-edited ADD ones.
Gun Barrier @ Jan 7th 2008 4:38PM
i dont even get wut makes LBP a highly anticipated game. The video is nausiating imo.
Burnt Meatloaf @ Jan 8th 2008 5:45AM
Well, Nintendo seems to be jealous of the game, so it can't all be bad.
CJC @ Jan 7th 2008 12:54PM
This game is the reason I'll have to buy a PS3 someday.
Neptune @ Jan 7th 2008 1:01PM
It's a shame the release date is so far away, but nice to see it announced anyways.
Mr Khan @ Jan 7th 2008 4:26PM
Honestly, the further away it is, the more realistic it seems
jsn @ Jan 7th 2008 1:01PM
At least they're not delaying blu-ray movies, and that's what the majority of ps3 owners bought it for anyway....
Nate @ Jan 7th 2008 2:09PM
[citation needed]
JodyAnthony (death by snoo-snoo) @ Jan 7th 2008 1:03PM
LBP is one of the main reasons I chose to get a PS3 over 360. Well that and Final Fantasy XIII
jsn @ Jan 7th 2008 1:06PM
That's a decision that is seriously devoid of logic.. Alton would not be pleased..
Marty @ Jan 7th 2008 1:07PM
A glorified physics demo and a series that's getting a little long in the tooth. Grats!
baby sea tuna @ Jan 7th 2008 1:54PM
Yeah, you really screwed the pooch on that one, buddy.
ForcedSterilizationsForAll @ Jan 7th 2008 1:56PM
@Marty
The long in the tooth comment could also be said about Halo. OOoooOoOOOoo NOES!!!! I've said BLASPHEMY!!!!
Vidikron (FU) @ Jan 7th 2008 1:58PM
Oh no! He prefers some games over other games!
Marty @ Jan 7th 2008 2:36PM
Halo could very well be long in the tooth... I never stated anything to the contrary.
The FF series, between all the different systems and versions, has at least 10 times as many games out as Halo though, so if you insist on comparing apples to oranges, I'd say FF has probably overstayed it's welcome longer than Halo.
ViagraFiend @ Jan 7th 2008 3:49PM
@ Marty
I wouldnt say it has overstayed its welcome. Its probably the biggest rpg franchise of all time. When people dont want it, it wont sell and then I will agree that its overstayed its welcome.
foe1one @ Jan 7th 2008 1:07PM
poor ps3 owners? wtf exclusives is 360 getting in the near future? hmm... Looking over the 2 calenders, I don't really see anything on par with GT and MGS4 in the first half of the year... soooo how are ps3 owners getting the shaft relatively? Facts, not fanboyis, please. If I've missed something, please let me know.
rom @ Jan 7th 2008 1:08PM
Ninja Gaiden 2.
foe1one @ Jan 7th 2008 1:26PM
I said coming in the first half. not TBA in the first half. Besides, that's one game, still not a reason to claim console superiority for the year... in the first month.
Jevanzz @ Jan 7th 2008 1:31PM
"Ninja Gaiden 2."
Lol @ that.
LeChuck @ Jan 7th 2008 1:36PM
That's because 360 already got it's big exclusives at the end of 07. Whereas PS3's were set for early this year.
rom @ Jan 7th 2008 1:40PM
Well, I look forward to NG2 more than GT and MGS4. Gran Turismo is a game that looks nice, but I've bought every single one released and it's starting to get old for me. Metal Gear lost my respect after MGS2. I just can't bring myself to buy another Metal Gear game after that abomination.
Ninja Gaiden has yet to fail in my book. Bought every version of the game except Sigma, but that's only a matter of time.
Trev @ Jan 7th 2008 1:45PM
@LeChuck
Exactly.
But unfortunately there are loudmouth jerks on both "sides" of this that love to shout when one console doesn't have as many games coming as the other. Before it was the 360, now it's the PS3 that has the big list. Either way, games coming out is good for gamers.
foe1one @ Jan 7th 2008 1:56PM
"That's because 360 already got it's big exclusives at the end of 07. Whereas PS3's were set for early this year."
So 360 got it's big exclusives between the middle and end of it's second year, with a few great titles at the end of it's first year.... and the ps3 is getting it's big exlcusives.... at the middle and and end of it's second year, with a few great titles at the end of it's first year *gasp* that's sooo substandard.
x876543 @ Jan 7th 2008 1:12PM
If this was made for the Wii it would have been out already.
XanthouS @ Jan 7th 2008 1:19PM
And it would look like a last-gen title. If it had any multiplayer, it would be tied to crappy "friend codes". And with the Wii's lack of storage, the driving force behind LBP's greatness (user-created content) would be impossible.
I love me Wii. Galaxy has given me a sense of gaming bliss I haven't felt since I first fired up my 64 at launch. But LBP just wouldn't work on the Wii in the way it will work on the PS3. Their network and storage limitations would break the game.