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LittleBigCelebration, LBP hitting GameStop Saturday photo

Based on reader reports, as well as my own voicemail, it appears as though LittleBigPlanet will be landing on GameStop’s shelves this Saturday. Recently, Media Molecule stated that the title could be hitting stores as early as October 27. We’re not ready to confirm that other retailers are getting the game tomorrow as well, but chances are they will.

By now the majority of you already know what happened with LBP. As a quick recap, Sony recalled LBP from stores after being notified that offensive lyrics were present in a song in the game. After a bit of scurrying, Media Molecule edited out the song and announced a tentative release date for North America and a tentative November 3 release date for Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.

In addition to recalling and fixing the song on the disc, Media Molecule released two patches for the game in Europe. The first of which added new costumes and enhanced some of the network aspects of the game. The second patch edited out the lyrics to the offensive song, but left the instrumental portion in the game.

[Thanks Jason]


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Shirley Temple's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 20:30
Shirley Temple
I wish they'd let us install the patches NOW. That way we don't have to go through the hassle of it at release.
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 20:32
riomccarthy
Yep I got my phone call a little bit ago. :)
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 20:34
Alexradl
I never get calls from Gamestop about my preorders. I always make sure to put the right phone number, but I never get a call/voicemail. Anyway, that wait wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 20:36
necrozen
BEST NEWS EVER!!!

For some reason I just had it in my had that it would be FOREVER and now - reading this I just kinda snapped out of it and realized holy shit I will get to play this in the near future!

I can't wait!!!
VWGTI's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 20:54
VWGTI
Must.Resist.Hype. Best.News.Ever. Impulse.Buy.Rising...
dmgi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 21:11
dmgi
I called my local GameStop and they neither confirmed nor denied the fact that it would be available Saturday, just that they would sell it as soon as they got it.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 21:24
BluDesign
Fucking finally. I can't wait to see you all online. Hopefully they'll turn the servers on soon.
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 21:34
ZekeThePlumber
I'll refrain from calling this the best news ever simply on the precipice that I should have been playing the game three days ago.
faultymoose's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 21:35
faultymoose
Just rang EBGames Brisbane city (Australia) and they said their release date is still 7th November :(
Mogg's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 21:52
Mogg
is this for people who just pre-ordered or can anyone (me) go pick it up?
Brad Nicholson's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 22:37
Brad Nicholson
@Mogg - I can't imagine that they're only getting enough copies to cover pre-orders. I know that really doesn't answer your question, but I would at least call around tomorrow.
Mogg's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 22:46
Mogg
@brad

that's what i figured, but I was just curious if anyone had confirmation.

It also seems like other retailers would be pissed if gamestop was the only ones to get it early
InfraredChimera's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 22:47
InfraredChimera
I got the call from Gamestop around 6:45pm EST this friday saying it will be there tomorrow in the afternoon.
bogart27's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/24/2008 22:48
bogart27
I just picked my copy up from Eb Games (Canada) it's fucking AMAZING! Though, mine won't connect online...not the PS3, the game. I'm a little upset.
inque's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 00:05
inque
So when do we get to play online?
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 00:24
Palidi
I got the call. Sadly, i'm back home for the weekend, so I won't be picking up my pre-order until Sunday(if I leave early enough) or Monday(if they don't "lose" my pre-order information).
CAVE's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 00:34
CAVE
I'm guessing gamestops near the east coast are more likely to get it tomorrow. First my gamestop refuses to give me the kratos code, and now they don't call me. After I pick up this game, it's over between us. I'll call tomorrow anyways.

:(
balth's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 00:36
balth
I broke teh internets? Oh no! :) Thanks for the linkback :)
Anus Mcphanus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 06:24
Anus Mcphanus
So it's coming out in Europe on a Monday? Now that gives me time to get some LBP action before Gears 2 comes out the following Friday
aphex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 09:35
aphex
Has anyone on the West Coast received a call from their local GameStop?
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 10:32
Corak
I ordered mine online from Gamestop, got a confirmation e-mail that its scheduled for delivery on Monday.
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 10:56
parrothead
The Gamestop website said they are shipping on the 28th. I might head up there this afternoon to see if they have an extra copy!
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 11:14
brainderailment
Checked with my local Gamestop this morning, they had 18 pre-orders and only got 12 shipped in.

me=fucked
aphex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 11:51
aphex
Corak, parrothead, brainderailment - where are you guys located.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 12:11
mix
OMG, today is Saturday so I'm going to pop into my gaming store but knowing I live in Canada my hopes of them getting anything in are low.

LOW.
Mogg's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 12:45
Mogg
I called a local gamestop and gamecrazy and they only had enough for pre-orders. I then called a different gamecrazy and they had extras. I just picked up a copy. Can't wait to play with my sack
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 12:56
Corak
@Aphex

I'm located in a suburb south of Chicago. I'm having my copy sent by mail, I almost never go to a store to pick up a game. I've been burnt by dumb ass clerks before selling copies that were supposed to be held for pre-orders. Never again.
aphex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/25/2008 17:27
aphex
Finally just got my hands on it.
LeeksFreaky's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2008 18:54
LeeksFreaky
Yeah, I can't get online with LBP yet either, and my Gamestop code for the God of War stuff isn't working either. Not going to panic though, at least for a few more days...
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