It seems that a segment on the latest issue of Qore implies that 3D adaptations of everyone’s favourite PS3 games are just around the corner. Just in case anyone missed the clarification from Sony: Unfortunately,our feature did not make it clear that the 2D game footage was included for demonstration purposes only. We apologize [...] According to a Blockbuster ad in today’s Metro,LittleBigPlanet is not only available at a new low price,but is also no longer a PS3 exclusive. Their website disagrees,so this must be an in-store special;be sure to run down to your local Blockbuster and demand your copy of LittleBigPlanet 360 today! [...] First,without commenting directly on the recent unpleasantness,I’d like to give some words of encouragement to our friends at Sony and Media Molecule. I’ve been part of enough suddenly-delayed releases to know what a horrendous pain it can be. If any of you have time to read this between frantic phone calls and urgent [...] Sony sent out a press release today announcing the launch of their PlayStation YouTube channel. One paragraph in particular caught the attention of the few LBP fans not already camped out at their local video game retailer: In the future,PlayStation’s YouTube channel will feature a user-generated content section within the channel,as publishers [...] This one has already started to spread quickly: Someone over on the Blu-Ray forums claims that they’ll be opening up the Beta as a Demo for the week before launch. Despite the claim that “I heard this from SCEE”,I have strong doubts. The poster goes on to say “The closed public beta is just [...] [Big Update: Eurogamer is giving away 5800 keys to registered users now,and says the Beta starts tomorrow. (Further update:Eurogamer being overrun with traffic,relatively nonresponsive.)] [Thanks to all tipsters,especially Oxoc!] Beta codes continue to be offered on various European websites: Gamepro.de is giving away 250 keys,although the entry period ends today;[...] It’s a familiar story by now. First,a company representative at a trade show says something: They wouldn’t talk specifics,but said they’re partnering with other companies to bring third-party themed content into LittleBigPlanet. The Sony rep mentioned Disney,for example –being careful to note that it was just an example –as a [...] Lots to report,before anything starts coming in from PAX: First of all,the LittleBigPlanet News Site is showing off the official boxart for the USA [thanks Brian!]. I can’t decide whether I like the UK packaging better or not. I like the USA crowd better than just showing two Sackboys,but the use [...] First of all,if you haven’t yet,go take a look at Media Molecule’s Leipzig photos. Simply amazing. And to those who ask “What about lighting? Can we make dark levels?”,you might spy an answer in this image. [...] First there was a blurb on CVG that user-generated levels in LittleBigPlanet would be segregated by region. And the internet exploded in rage. Then PS3Fanboy expressed their concern,as they had heard something different. And the internet continued to explode in rage and confusion and speculation. Now our good friend Sam Protagonist (Hi Sam!) has [...] | |