We know we've built a permanent establishment in our cheek in which to house our tongues, but we're being completely sincere when we say that the above trailer for Lego Universe is one of the coolest trailers we've seen in a long time. Who knew that a kid-friendly MMO in which colorful, stackable bricks are collected could cause our adrenaline to rise in a way we only thought really intense episodes of 24 were capable of? We certainly did not know that.
Check out the trailer above, then check out a fresh batch of screenshots below. They're considerably less awesome than the trailer, but they can't really be blamed for their stationary nature.
Reader Comments (65)
Posted: Jan 9th 2010 1:34PM Jomolungma said
That actually really was cool. I am definitely checking this out.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 4:45PM ch3burashka said
But will you be willing to invest hours upon hours in it? I'd rather spread my time across multiple games.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 1:38PM Typicalgamer said
i've never seen such a dark lego game, but it's still so cute!!!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:27PM Phoenix654 said
It's... It's all right (pats shoulder), I had the same thought.
This trailer seems like it's designed to evoke certain pop culture moments, like LOTR and Indiana Jones (which is kind of mysitfying why they have an analogue for that, don't they own Lego Indy rights?). All they need to make me happy is pirates or a train builder and the child in me will DEFINATELY command the adult in me to buy this.
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This trailer seems like it's designed to evoke certain pop culture moments, like LOTR and Indiana Jones (which is kind of mysitfying why they have an analogue for that, don't they own Lego Indy rights?). All they need to make me happy is pirates or a train builder and the child in me will DEFINATELY command the adult in me to buy this.
Posted: Jan 9th 2010 5:44PM oolz said
I've mentioned lego LOTR before. it needs to happen! What series is more perfect than that? Three great, long movies/books worth with tons of great sets and characters. THe main games could basically be the movie versions, and the unlocks are missing things from the books. It's perfect. It's the only thing since star wars with the depth to be really entertaining.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 1:48PM Nate Addison said
Really wish they would have not gone the MMO route...that tidbit was the buzz killer to my euphoria...the snake to my mongoose....or the mongoose to my snake....I don't really know how those things go...
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 1:48PM (Unverified) said
THIS is the MMO that will finally kill WoW. I'm calling it right now.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:49PM (Unverified) said
This wont be a WoW killer. The new Star Wars MMORPG will threaten WoW, but the only WoW killer will be the next gen MMO that Blizzard itself is working on.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 8:27PM WiredKnight said
It's going to be good *if* you can actually build your own vehicles and stuff. If it's just an MMO with Lego characters I think a lot of people will be disappointed.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:04PM BacteriaEP said
My jaw dropped... I can;t believe how awesome that game looks. When first announced, I figured it would just be a Lego version of Second Life, but NetDevil has shown real promise in what they can do.
Here's hoping the final deliverable is half as awesome as the trailer as this game just got a violent shove onto my "watch list".
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Here's hoping the final deliverable is half as awesome as the trailer as this game just got a violent shove onto my "watch list".
Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:04PM (Unverified) said
This has piqued my interests in LEGO's and MMO's.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:07PM Alex McKee said
Having been in the beta for a few months, I must say: it is extremely good. I'm shocked at how well certain things are implemented. I'm not saying more *damned NDA* but you guys are gonna love it.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:09PM Krantzstone said
I'm just trying to imagine what the cybersex will be like.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:12PM (Unverified) said
01:16 was the most awesome thing I've ever seen. If I could build bridges under me while jumping, I'd shit my pants.
Anyways, this game is looking very interesting. Hope it has a "Play, Create, Share" aspect.
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Anyways, this game is looking very interesting. Hope it has a "Play, Create, Share" aspect.
Posted: Jan 10th 2010 2:41PM (Unverified) said
Then you'll also need to go with diapers. It would be cool to create bridges while jumping, but everyone will laugh if your pants are wet.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:26PM (Unverified) said
erm... yes it looks great, but did nobody else instantly think of the south park imagination saga!?
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 2:28PM Cypher FDP said
And as we all know, games are always exactly as awesome as their trailers.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:03PM (Unverified) said
Totally reminds me of LEGO Island from so long ago! Oh I want this!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:28PM (Unverified) said
OMG! In my school that was the only game we were allowed to play with the CD! You had to stop the Brickster as some pizza guy right? Man that was fun!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:50PM (Unverified) said
Yeah! I remember the pizza guy! Definitely was that! It was a lot of fun for sure!
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:15PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
Awesome trailer. Only question is, will the actual game be just as cool?
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Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:24PM BrokenTriforce said
LEGO ninjas?
THIS will be the game that gets me into PC gaming.
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THIS will be the game that gets me into PC gaming.
Posted: Jan 9th 2010 11:00PM (Unverified) said
I wasn't aware SWTOR was coming to 360.
Or most of Steams library for that matter.
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Or most of Steams library for that matter.
Posted: Jan 9th 2010 3:27PM (Unverified) said
I have never been more excited for an MMO after WoW. This will rock my blocks off.
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