While the moniker of this webiste (as seen hanging ominously above) often causes readers to assume that we are a font of Microsoft biased gushing, we are, in fact, comprised of bloggers with a variety of gaming passions. As such, we have to admit that we're intrigued by the PS3 exclusive build-your-own-platformer Little Big Planet, yet woefully unable to afford the hardware necessary to play it. If you find yourself in the same position, you may find hope in Boku, a new programing tool from Microsoft. Boku allows users to create entire games using an entirely icon-driven system which can be controlled using only an Xbox 360 controller. In other words, Boku offers the promise of XNA (on which the tool is based) without the need for programming knowledge, allowing users of all ages to create their own games.
Most impressive is that it appears Boku can be used to create all kinds of games, including overhead shooters, 2D action, and even 3D platforming. Check out a video of it in action after the break.
The details of exactly how Boku will be released remain unclear, though it's expected launch in some form in 2009.
Ooohhh one full day... wow wee! What was I thinking posting in a site with a bunch of fanboys.
I have both systems so don't even bother flaming with that crap.
@ Sadistic The point I'm making is, again, if you read you P.O.S is that MS is notorious for copying everyone or buying them out since the beginning when they bought DOS. There are a very few things they have actually done that's "innovative".
He shoulda used "fount".. as a writer, why risk the confusion?
"font" is obviously ambiguous, in particular since the other meaning has become so prevalent in age of computing
I knew about the other use of 'font' , previously, *only* because I had to look it up once. It is becoming antiquated, while 'fount' is still highly suggestive of the underlying meaning
Oh really? How come it's just surfaced now? It says it's a project also. Does that mean it won't happen? Face it, MS business motto is to copy or buy out competition.
Can you give me source on when this was announced prior to LBP?
There's actually video of it from when it was first shown off too. It takes no time to find.
The only difference now is that the release of LBP is giving people fodder to argue about it.
I think these are very different, either way. Even the way MS talks about the purposes of Boku is different. The original idea was just to get kids into programming and they seem to be sticking with that concept.
When somone on your staff is contemplating purchasing a 150$ collectors edition, I think its hard to say they are "woefully unable to afford the hardware necessary".
The first few sentences pretty much give it away. It's a "visual programming language" aimed at getting kids interested in in programming.
That sounds like a totally different premise from LBP. One is essentially a "create your own platformer" game and the other is a level editor with educational focus.
Just because you can create things in both and both are open ended doesn't mean they're the same things. Geez. Everyone take a drink and calm down.
Add a network adapter, hard drive, rechargeable batterty packs, and a live subscription and you will have spent just as much (probably more) on a 360, to get what a PS3 already does.
If you care about online then you'll have a version with a HDD. Most people don't seem to have a problem with a wired connection, cheap rechargeable are perfectly fine and Live is worth it.
In the end, though, it's just about which games you prefer.
I have to laugh at those claiming a lbp ripoff.Ill have you know nothing lbp did was original.There were rpg makers and level editors long before lbp.Boku is a game design tool that gets kids interested and ready for future game development.
What this means is microsoft actually cares for the future of gaming and wants to make it easier and get more involved.
This is light years ahead of lbp in the sense your creating your own game not just a level within a game.
As far as not being able to afford a ps3 i think the majority of 360 owners could afford a ps3 including myself.As a matter of fact i got my 360 after ps3 launched and i payed 400 for my 360.
Regardless of what any idiotic fanboys say.The 360 is the better console the full 360 degrees and theres no way for sony and its fanboys to get around that.
Why cant you accept the fact that sony failed and let it go.Move on from this and learn your lesson get a 360 theres no point in you suffering any longer.
I have to laugh at how you guys keep lying to yourselfs claiming your exclusives have better graphix and psn is better than live its really sad and pathetic.
i was in one thread today were someone said that uncharted looked better than any 360 exclusive and that kz2 looks better than gears2 lmao just really sad.
How can you say Sony has failed? LOL. You are clearly pathetic. Their system has been out for two years compared to 360 3 years... and their hardware sales are only about 4mil apart. For a year difference, and price difference, I would say that is pretty good.
Many people say that Uncharted looks better than any Xbox exclusive, and it does (for now). But Gears 2 is looking pretty good, they MIGHT be equal. As for KZ2, I am not sure how it looks.
When it comes down to purchasing a system, it all comes down to what the customer wants. So to tell someone to buy an Xbox is completely STUPID! I got PS3 for these reasons: RFOM, R2, Uncharted, Warhawk, MGS4, GT5, LBP, KZ2, free online, blu-ray, and the Pixel Junk games... they are addictive!
Does 360 have ANY of these?
I would love to get a 360 for Gears.. maybe Fable. But what other good games are there? And which ones are not on the PC that I could pick up for much cheaper?
Even at $199, I cannot justify an Xbox 360 purchase. (especially because I would want to play online)
I don't know if it's meant to be just a programming tool disguised as a game/level editor, or an actual make-your-own-level LBP kinda game. but if it's the latter, it's certainly missing the polish, detail, and charm of littlebigplanet, probably cause it's more focused on the programming side? anyways, as a tool it looks powerful, but as a "game" it's missing a lot, so I don't think it's fair to compare it to LBP, it has probably a totally different objective.
I havn't been able to stop playing LBP since I bought it last week, I'm addicted like crazy. This is NOTHING like LBP. And I need some clarification. Is Boku a 360 game or PC program?
Well I can assure all of you that LBP isn't even worth it anyways I have both consoles and LBP is just too blah. I can assure that if you go and buy LBP your a retard.
