LittleBigPlanet is probably already owned by everybody who wanted it, but if you really, reeeeally loved the level-building PS3 exclusive, then you might want to spend some extra cash on the recently unveiled "Game of the Year" edition. It's just like the old game, but it's of the year.
LBP GOTY contains the full original title, obviously, but brings with it a ridiculous bundle of extra content. Seven download packs, including the Metal Gear Solid pack, will be made available for not one thin dime. Meanwhile, some of the LBP community's brightest creators have made eighteen exclusive bonus levels. As an added incentive, the whole package is wrapped up with a Modnation Racers beta. Just because.
The game will be on sale September 8.
Sony Computer Entertainment Turns Players Into Developers With Exclusive Bonus Levels Created By LBP Fans From Around The Globe
August 17, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment officially announced the upcoming U.S. release of the LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year edition. Shipping to stores on September 8th, the new Game of the Year edition features LittleBigPlanet’s award-winning “Play, Create, Share” gameplay experience plus a number of new bonus additions.
Since its launch last October, LittleBigPlanet has been the most critically acclaimed title in years with more than 80 industry awards worldwide, 15 of which have been for Game of the Year categories, ranging with awards from the top gaming critics to prestigious organizations such as Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and The British Academy of Film and Television Arts. This special edition will celebrate these achievements while bringing fans fresh, never-before-seen bonus levels by the LittleBigPlanet fans. The LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year edition will also include seven free downloadable Content Packs. And, limited quantities of the game will include exclusive access to the upcoming ModNation Racers Online Beta. With bonus content valued at over $30, the LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year edition has a suggested retail price of $59.99.
“LittleBigPlanet has become a principal franchise for the PlayStation brand and Game of the Year edition is a celebration of the overwhelming support we have received for the ‘Play, Create, and Share’ movement since the launch of this title last October,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. “The inclusion of these original levels and bonus content will give new players significant added value and a taste of the Share experience from the best creators all around the globe.
LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year Bonus Content to Include:
• 18 Exclusive Levels Created by LittleBigPlanet Fans from Around the Globe – Each creator was hand picked by Media Molecule based on previous levels that these enthusiasts have created and shared online. After being identified, all 18 consumers were commissioned to design a completely new environment for the LittleBigPlanet world, allowing each fan to become an amateur video game developer.
• 7 Costume & Level Packs – Each Content Pack provides a mix of goodies to expand Sackboy’s wardrobe, deliver new action packed gameplay, and a larger variety of “Create” materials. Packs include: o Metal Gear Solid Level Pack – featuring the “Paintinator” ($5.99*) o Metal Gear Solid Costumes ($5.99*) o Monsters Costumes ($2.99*) o Monsters Pack ($3.99*) o History Costumes ($2.99*) o History Pack ($3.99*) o Animals Costumes ($2.99*)
*as priced on the PlayStation Network Store
• Access to the Upcoming ModNation Racers Online Beta – Get a sneak peek at PlayStation’s newest “Play, Create, Share” experience – ModNation Racers. Limited quantities of the LittleBigPlanet – Game of the Year edition will include a PlayStation Network Voucher Code to download the upcoming Online Beta.
In celebration of this news, the LittleBigPlanet team has created a video illustrating the offerings of the Game of the Year package. You can check it out on the PlayStation blog at http://blog.us.playstation.com/.
About LittleBigPlanet: With "Play, Create and Share," LittleBigPlanet has established the Creative Gaming genre and the game continues to grow and evolve, helped by the support of countless fans around the globe. Developed by Media Molecule, the customizable nature of the unique PlayStation title allows players to alter characters and build entirely new objects and levels; then share and play them online as part of the LittleBigPlanet community. In fact, the sharing nature of the game has become so embraced, it has attracted fans to publish more than one million levels to the PlayStation Network since the award-winning game launched last October. Put another way, one new level has been published roughly every 21 seconds since LittleBigPlanet hit shelves!
About ModNation Racers: Race it, Mod it, and Share it! Slated for release in 2010, PlayStation’s newest “Play, Create, Share” experience – ModNation Racers – is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game. Exclusively for the PS3, ModNation Racers allows players to express themselves by creating their own urban vinyl character, style their own racing kart, and even build and decorate a track from scratch in just minutes. Players can then share their creations and remix others with the rest of the PlayStation community via the free PlayStation Network service.
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As i've said in every forum/comments section with this story so far...
Thank you Sony for pissing in the face of early adopters trying to support you, your console and Mm. We will know in future to make sure we purchase none of your risky ventures on day one just in-case it re-releases a year later with great new content and the beta for a game that looks so fucking awesome.
Onlineatron, I think it's completely fair that they're re-releasing it with more stuff. It's obviously just trying to get new people to buy the game, and if they wouldn't buy it vanilla, this might push them over the edge. Getting mad at them for releasing this is like getting mad at a computer company for making a better computer for cheaper 2 years down the road.
Actually, I am kinda :| about those 18 fan made levels. People make some really good stuff, and it'd really suck if I'd have to buy the game again just to play them.
It would be ok if they released this stuff free to the early adopters aswell.
I've made a post on GT about that comment http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/-bigger--annoucement-tomorrow-/895661
and take note that the response is made by SCEA's Marketing Manager... not Mm.
If I bought this, I could give back my friends copy and actually get 100% trophies. I was pretty pissed off when I saw that I couldn't because of that extra content, I don't think it should be a part of the (now) native trophy list for the game.
I mean, hell, I want this stuff for free too, but keep in mind that early adopters (including myself) have had this game for a full year before people who buy it now. If someone handed me $30 and said "I'll give this to you if you wait to buy LBP until this time next year", I woulda said no, and that's why I don't see this as being that big of a deal.
They really need to put out a demo for this game! I was lucky enough to get into the beta and it was only by actually playing the game that I saw how much fun it was... otherwise this game really wasn't on my radar.
A demo would likely sell people that are still unsure of the game or just don't think it's for them... and with the GOTY edition, it's perfect timing!
I was asking about this edition in the last LBP thread... and was hoping it would include all of the overpriced costume packs as well.
It would sure be nice if the bundled the DLC together in one pack (maybe one pack for levels and one for costumes) at a discounted rate. $5 for a costume pack is outrageous, though the level packs have much more value. I'd buy a $15 level pack for sure, and then I'd want to start going build-crazy.
As for playing through the levels, the floaty jumping physics have always hampered my enjoyment, which is very unfortunate; I really want to love this game. Just this announcement makes me want to attempt to build a level again (and play BK:N&B)!
This is definitely a great deal for those who don't yet have the game!
When my friend gave me his PS3 he regretted to inform me that he had lent a lot of games to other people and that LBP was one of the many games that I would never get from his library.
That's really nice! If we wouldn't be getting those PSN cards over here I would pick this version up right away. For I really REALLY want to get my hands on the Metal Gear items, material etc. Great news for people that don't have the game yet. I recommend this to every one.
@Onlineatron
Really? You're just being ignorant. Everything in the world gets lowered in price after a while. EVERYTHING! You don't say the same thing about a certain washing machine manufacturer when they're selling a their models at a lower price now do you? Early adopter pay more to play more. You're just dumb.
ahhhh I've been wanting to get this game but there's so many games to keep up with. a cheaper price and more in the game does bump it up on the list to purchase though
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6:50 PM on 08.17.2009
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Thank you Sony for pissing in the face of early adopters trying to support you, your console and Mm. We will know in future to make sure we purchase none of your risky ventures on day one just in-case it re-releases a year later with great new content and the beta for a game that looks so fucking awesome.
"Don’t worry…wait until tomorrow for “bigger” announcement."
I wonder what this could be.
It would be ok if they released this stuff free to the early adopters aswell.
I've made a post on GT about that comment http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/-bigger--annoucement-tomorrow-/895661
and take note that the response is made by SCEA's Marketing Manager... not Mm.
So it could be about anything not just LBP.
Now I've finally been motivated to pick it up.
I mean, hell, I want this stuff for free too, but keep in mind that early adopters (including myself) have had this game for a full year before people who buy it now. If someone handed me $30 and said "I'll give this to you if you wait to buy LBP until this time next year", I woulda said no, and that's why I don't see this as being that big of a deal.
A demo would likely sell people that are still unsure of the game or just don't think it's for them... and with the GOTY edition, it's perfect timing!
PS3 into OVERDRIVE MODE!
It would sure be nice if the bundled the DLC together in one pack (maybe one pack for levels and one for costumes) at a discounted rate. $5 for a costume pack is outrageous, though the level packs have much more value. I'd buy a $15 level pack for sure, and then I'd want to start going build-crazy.
As for playing through the levels, the floaty jumping physics have always hampered my enjoyment, which is very unfortunate; I really want to love this game. Just this announcement makes me want to attempt to build a level again (and play BK:N&B)!
This is definitely a great deal for those who don't yet have the game!
Still can't believe I overlooked this game.
Now that this is happening, I am excited.
@Onlineatron
Really? You're just being ignorant. Everything in the world gets lowered in price after a while. EVERYTHING! You don't say the same thing about a certain washing machine manufacturer when they're selling a their models at a lower price now do you? Early adopter pay more to play more. You're just dumb.
Or you can just read what Magesx said.