LittleBigPlanet sequel already in the works? - Blu-ray Forum

xtop · 10-27-2008, 01:50 PM

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/27/...-in-the-works/

LittleBigPlanet is right on the cusp of official release. However, before the game has a chance to spread to the wider public, word arrives that Media Molecule is already working on a sequel. That's according to BBC technology editor Darren Waters, who recently visited the Guildford-based team.

Considering that MM co-founder Alex Evans has said that LittleBigPlanet was the quickest and easiest game he's worked on, the feasibility of making a LBP2: The Return of Sackboy is very high. Then again, Waters could be talking about the PSP title. Anyway, it is way too early for gamers to start thinking about sequels ... or trilogies. Let's see how the first one does before getting into future titles, shall we?

i dunno, i'd say this rumor is for the psp game. but i could be wrong

Blu Jacket · 10-27-2008, 02:02 PM

I would think they wouldn't really need a sequel for quite a while. There are nearly limitless possibilities for DLC and expansion packs due to the nature of the game.

PA_Kid · 10-27-2008, 02:11 PM

I agree - I would be surprised to see them seriously thinking about LBP 2 so quickly (or at all to be honest).

To make a LBP2, there really needs to be some significant changes or evolution to the game and gameplay to warrant a totally new game - and this thing is just so deep and comprehensive in it's tool set as it is that I'm not sure anyone should even have an idea of what those "enhancements" would be yet.

On the other hand - a graphically scaled down LBP for the PSP would probably be a huge hit. I wonder if they could make it in such a way that you could utilize PS3 shared level, but just with scaled back graphics - if they could pull that off it would be an amazing tie-in.

Personally instead of a LBP2 for PS3, I'd rather see a lot of purchasable content - like new story levels, building tools, stickers, etc....

I'm more than willing to toss more mony to MM and Sony for this one, I just don't see aything that would justify a whole new pressed game any time soon.

Wouldn't it be cool if we could get some themed purchasable story levels for download from other companies? I'd shell out some money for some MGS levels actually created and sold by Konami with MGS costumes and stickers. (or Kingdom Hearts or Ratchet & clank or Uncharted etc.....) They could even make it it's own little story mode that you run through in order.

CptGreedle · 10-27-2008, 02:12 PM

I think they have to make sure LBP1 is up and running before working on a sequel. But usually they start work on the sequel shortly after they finish the first, if they plan one that is.

Marine Mike · 10-27-2008, 02:13 PM

I could see them make more money by just releasing a ton of DLC then releasing a brand new game.

becomingwater · 10-27-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/27/...-in-the-works/

LittleBigPlanet is right on the cusp of official release. However, before the game has a chance to spread to the wider public, word arrives that Media Molecule is already working on a sequel. That's according to BBC technology editor Darren Waters, who recently visited the Guildford-based team.

Considering that MM co-founder Alex Evans has said that LittleBigPlanet was the quickest and easiest game he's worked on, the feasibility of making a LBP2: The Return of Sackboy is very high. Then again, Waters could be talking about the PSP title. Anyway, it is way too early for gamers to start thinking about sequels ... or trilogies. Let's see how the first one does before getting into future titles, shall we?

i dunno, i'd say this rumor is for the psp game. but i could be wrong

And I don't have the first yet..lol

7eVEn · 10-27-2008, 06:03 PM

But this game it will be infinite ...

I do not understand the sense to do an sequel

Marine Mike · 10-27-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7eVEn

But this game it will be infinite ...

I do not understand the sense to do an sequel

The more I think about it, the more I believe it'll just be expansion packs such as it is for World of Warcraft and such. Everyone can continue to play the first one, but you won't be able to play the 2nd game levels unless you purchase it.

If anyone has attempted/already created a level in this game knows that the level making system is already complex and fufills everything that you'd need to make levels.

BillCable · 10-27-2008, 06:07 PM

Better tools. More freedom. Larger levels. High-rez graphics.

Shin-Ra · 10-27-2008, 06:12 PM

Somebody at Media Molecule expressed an interest in a full-3D experience where you're not limited to 2D planes. Something like that couldn't easily be integrated with LBP. A full games worth of work would go into just making that as easy an experience (creating) as LBP.

7eVEn · 10-27-2008, 06:19 PM

I believe that to develop LBP in 3D could
lose of its originality

BillCable · 10-27-2008, 06:20 PM

3-D? I'm sure they'll save that for LBP3.

PA_Kid · 10-27-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Somebody at Media Molecule expressed an interest in a full-3D experience where you're not limited to 2D planes. Something like that couldn't easily be integrated with LBP. A full games worth of work would go into just making that as easy an experience (creating) as LBP.

That I could see, but considering those creation tools would be even more complicated than the current ones, I think that it would be better to wait and see how the create & share parts of the game take off before assuming people would want a 3D version.

Though it would be interesting if they made a 3D version and then let it be a persistent world - something like LBP meets WoW meets the Sims.

Marine Mike · 10-27-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCable

3-D? I'm sure they'll save that for LBP3.

Ummm currently it is in 3-D. You manipulate X-Y-Z planes while creating levels. Granted the Z plane is limited to only 3 layers, but its still there.

BillCable · 10-27-2008, 07:16 PM

Don't get technical with me...

I was talking full free-roaming 3D, obviously.

Marine Mike · 10-27-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillCable

Don't get technical with me...

I was talking full free-roaming 3D, obviously.

I didn't mean to get technical as I didn't know they were referring to Free Roaming 3D. Thats awesome news though!

Havok83 · 10-27-2008, 07:29 PM

I hope not. This is the type of game that will be supported and sustained with DLC. I dont want a sequel until probably the PS4. Till than, MM can just keep adding onto this game

Xerios · 10-27-2008, 07:35 PM

there must have been major success with advertising and pre-orders for a sequel to be considered right now lol

groovyone · 10-27-2008, 08:48 PM

A PSP version would be sweet, especially if you could share your sackboys between the PSP and PS3.

jamclaur · 10-31-2008, 04:11 PM

They have to make money... so they have to make sequels... Though it seem tough because this game is so expansive.

10-27-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	LittleBigPlanet sequel already in the works? http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/27/...-in-the-works/ LittleBigPlanet is right on the cusp of official release. However, before the game has a chance to spread to the wider public, word arrives that Media Molecule is already working on a sequel. That's according to BBC technology editor Darren Waters, who recently visited the Guildford-based team. Considering that MM co-founder Alex Evans has said that LittleBigPlanet was the quickest and easiest game he's worked on, the feasibility of making a LBP2: The Return of Sackboy is very high. Then again, Waters could be talking about the PSP title. Anyway, it is way too early for gamers to start thinking about sequels ... or trilogies. Let's see how the first one does before getting into future titles, shall we? i dunno, i'd say this rumor is for the psp game. but i could be wrong

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10-27-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	I would think they wouldn't really need a sequel for quite a while. There are nearly limitless possibilities for DLC and expansion packs due to the nature of the game.

10-27-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
PA_Kid Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX	I agree - I would be surprised to see them seriously thinking about LBP 2 so quickly (or at all to be honest). To make a LBP2, there really needs to be some significant changes or evolution to the game and gameplay to warrant a totally new game - and this thing is just so deep and comprehensive in it's tool set as it is that I'm not sure anyone should even have an idea of what those "enhancements" would be yet. On the other hand - a graphically scaled down LBP for the PSP would probably be a huge hit. I wonder if they could make it in such a way that you could utilize PS3 shared level, but just with scaled back graphics - if they could pull that off it would be an amazing tie-in. Personally instead of a LBP2 for PS3, I'd rather see a lot of purchasable content - like new story levels, building tools, stickers, etc.... I'm more than willing to toss more mony to MM and Sony for this one, I just don't see aything that would justify a whole new pressed game any time soon. Wouldn't it be cool if we could get some themed purchasable story levels for download from other companies? I'd shell out some money for some MGS levels actually created and sold by Konami with MGS costumes and stickers. (or Kingdom Hearts or Ratchet & clank or Uncharted etc.....) They could even make it it's own little story mode that you run through in order.

10-27-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I think they have to make sure LBP1 is up and running before working on a sequel. But usually they start work on the sequel shortly after they finish the first, if they plan one that is.

10-27-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I could see them make more money by just releasing a ton of DLC then releasing a brand new game.

10-27-2008, 06:03 PM	#7
7eVEn Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Italy (Venezia) Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:76	But this game it will be infinite ... I do not understand the sense to do an sequel

10-27-2008, 06:07 PM	#9
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Better tools. More freedom. Larger levels. High-rez graphics.

10-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#10
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Somebody at Media Molecule expressed an interest in a full-3D experience where you're not limited to 2D planes. Something like that couldn't easily be integrated with LBP. A full games worth of work would go into just making that as easy an experience (creating) as LBP.

10-27-2008, 06:19 PM	#11
7eVEn Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Italy (Venezia) Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:76	I believe that to develop LBP in 3D could lose of its originality

10-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#12
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	3-D? I'm sure they'll save that for LBP3.

10-27-2008, 07:16 PM	#15
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Don't get technical with me... I was talking full free-roaming 3D, obviously.

10-27-2008, 07:29 PM	#17
Havok83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:6	I hope not. This is the type of game that will be supported and sustained with DLC. I dont want a sequel until probably the PS4. Till than, MM can just keep adding onto this game

10-27-2008, 07:35 PM	#18
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	there must have been major success with advertising and pre-orders for a sequel to be considered right now lol

10-27-2008, 08:48 PM	#19
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	A PSP version would be sweet, especially if you could share your sackboys between the PSP and PS3.

10-31-2008, 04:11 PM	#20
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	They have to make money... so they have to make sequels... Though it seem tough because this game is so expansive.

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