It almost breaks my heart to think that the adorable little freaks that star in LittleBigPlanet have creatures out there that would want to do their darling faces harm, but it also pleases me greatly that the cute title won't just be an obstacle course simulator. Pete Wilson, senior producer for Media Molecule has confirmed that you won't merely be riding skateboards and climbing up walls, you'll also have to deal with more malicious elements.
"It's funny -- I don't think we actually mentioned this previously, but yes, we will certainly have enemies in the game; I think that's a fundamental part of good gameplay," Wilson told Electronic Gaming Monthly. "They will range from little robots that simply roam from left to right to spectacularly complex beasts that pose quite a challenge. We've recently built this big, huge giant, and, as with other objects in the game, he's composed entirely of materials that you wouldn't expect. He's quite intimidating, and shows the possibility of what designers can create."
This is really good news. I've been quite skeptical of LittleBigPlanet, especially from the video trailers that gave me no understanding as to why people are so excited, but Wilson's comments on the kind of enemy creatures we stand to see have already increased my interest significantly. It's quite amusing that the idea of enemies just seemed to slip everybody's mind, but it's very pleasant to have confirmed.
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10:27 AM on 07.28.2007
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I think that the game is really over exposed. Maybe some time away from it will get me more interested.
I was so flattered I did a typo.
That aside: I'm glad there is actual gameplay in LBP. Maybe it's not entirely an overhyped online version of Klik & Play with physics and better graphics.
What's the point of coming here if they don't post news other sites already have? I love it for the fact I can get my gaming news from one source. I don't really see what sets Jim apart from Nex and all the other bloggers here with this post. And the making up news was sarcasm, elder.
Internet people over react. If news is even a few hours old, it's "old". If a console isn't a dominanting success right out the gate, it failed (PS3). If a new type of game comes out for a console, people piss and moad, even threaten to sell said console out hatred of new-ness (Wii Fit). And of course, there are tha Matlocks.
STOP THE MADDNESS, INTERNETS!
"I'm new here"
Say again?
New Commenter :). Been reading for a couple months.
shut up.
-the peanut gallery
If you dont like enemies dont make them :D haha lol its that simple, when u other player levels, just check they dont make enemies and just obstacles. :)
thats why I love LBP, you create the content as you wish and share it with your friends, even test your friends abilities to pass your level you created. I think this is the most original game of this generation.
But is it possible to die in LBP, or just get slowed down finding a way to stop the boss.
The gta thread was kinda funny now its getting fucking old. All you do is talk in circles and validate nothing so please leave.
Ignore SuMizzle. He's just annoyed that Jim isn't being submissive like his dog used to be.
Are you fucking insane?
07/28/2007 18:16
Those things look like ewoks with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Sheesh, Mxyzptlk, that’s an awful image. *shudder*
If LBP were a 360 exclusive, you can bet your bottom dollar Sterling would be all snuggling up to it like a fat southern baptist kid with a Jesus Christ shaped chocolate cake. It's less of a I amd intrigued by, but distrust this unknown, unique game thing and more of a I fucking hate PS3 because I can thing instead. That being said, it's his column. Maybe hating on Sony still gives you street cred, I don't know. Fuck it.