LittleBigPlanet isn't even on (most) store shelves yet, but if you thought Sony would be letting this IP go quietly, then you must be some sort of village idiot. According to a BBC article on British game development, a LittleBigPlanet sequel is already being planned, while the potential for turning LBP into everything from comic books to action figures is being discussed:
LittleBigPlanet has big potential. Right now it is just a game but the firm, with Sony, are in talks to turn it into a franchise that could mean spin offs including comics, cartoons, and action figures as well as a publishing platform itself for other brands' content.
Evans says: "There's been a lot of being in the right place at the right time. When we went to Sony we were a tiny but very experienced team. Sony had to trust in us in terms of the quality of people.
"It was amazing how much they understood what was a new concept; it was quite blue sky."
Even before the game has hit the shops, the team are already at work on a sequel.
Would you buy an LBP comic or an action figure? Would you watch the cartoon, wear the T-shirt, eat the breakfast cereal and -- of course -- play the customizable card game? Would YOU smoke LittleBigPlanet brand cigarettes or slap a Sackboy condom on before slipping between your Media Molecule sheets?
Seriously though, it's interesting to watch Sony jump on this one. It's obvious how important the game is to the PlayStation 3, but will it be the savior that Sony has been looking for? Let me sit back in my LittleBigPlanet-brand office chair and wait to find out.
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10:05 AM on 10.27.2008
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I can see this really taking off though. A film, maybe?
Oh well, it's just gonna become a merchandising whore.
I haven't played the beta but Sackboy is really cute.
Anyways, this is the kind of game that would be a lot better served as a one per generation thing. They gave players the tools, no need to make the tools and levels outdated in any way. Let people be comfortable and let the community flourish, patch it and add a few new features occasionally, but hold off until next gen to do a full fledged sequel. It's a model that has worked pretty well for games like this in the past.
Loving the game so far :)
Beat LBP with my woman last night, it was really amazing fun!
GOTTA CATCH EM ALL
100% on everything?
My GF and I played yesterday for like 4 hours straight and we are on the metro senario, awesome game.
Any idea how to get the damn lion sticker on "Skate to Victory" it's driving us NUTS sitting @ 96% :(
Also, just my opinion, but with a game that's main draw is community created content I don't see the need for a shit-ton of sequels. Sequels are inevitable and eventually will be justified, but I hope they take their time and make it worth the cash. Unfortunately, I get the feeling Sony is just seeing dollar signs...
News Flash: POPULAR GAME GETS SEQUEL AND MERCHANDISE. MORE AT 11.
I imagined downloadable content and more costumes etc. but i have a feeling that now if they should ask for ANY money, i am not going to give it, as i myself will be aiming for the next game.
I mean, ok, granted i am stoked they are going to take this to the next level. I spent 2 consecutive days (totally roughly 12-14 hours) laughing it up with a buddy, i love the game and concept, and presentation. But somehow it seems that this little bit of info really squashed it for me....
oh well, on to my level creation....
I'd buy a sackboy though, he's a charming little bastard.