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Sackboy is in your PS3, eating your data: LittleBigPlanet glitch deleting things photo

LittleBigPlanet really has had it bad since it launched. The highly promising PS3 title was delayed a week due to Muslim-themed controversy, the launch was riddled with glitches and server issues, the sales have been less than fantastic and, to top it all off, people are now having their data mysteriously delete itself. Nice.

According to reports, random parts of save data is at risk of simply disappearing, be it MGS4 level pack progress to whole swathes of user-created content. "I lost four costumes and she lost all 12 of her saved costumes, as well as losing the level status. Also we found that all of our community and saved photos were erased too," claims one unfortunate LBP fan.

It is being theorized that bloated profile data may be causing the bug to occur. Especially since this follows the MGS4 level pack release, which adds a lot of content, some believe the game is automatically deleting things when a profile gets too large. Nothing official has been said in response to these reports, so be careful out there.

At this rate, I just feel really sorry for LittleBigPlanet. To go from one of the most hotly anticipated titles of the generation to little more than a series of tragedies just isn't right.


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Aurain's Avatar
Aurain at 12/31/2008 08:07
Not many reports of this happening.
It is better to be safe than sorry, but you should mention that so far, the problem is far from widespread.
n3a's Avatar
n3a at 12/31/2008 08:31
"A series of tragedies"?

Are we overreacting a little, maybe?
bloodylip's Avatar
bloodylip at 12/31/2008 08:31
moar like little big crashers, mirite?
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shipero at 12/31/2008 08:39
It's not deleting anything, it's just not saving new things. You can only have so many items in your profile before it won't save anymore. There used to be a message alerting you to this but for some reason it doesn't show anymore. Just delete some of the worthless community objects you've collected and it'll start saving again.
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pd771 at 12/31/2008 08:44
Not many reports of this happening.
It is better to be safe than sorry, but you should mention that so far, the problem is far from widespread.

Yeah, it seems to happen to only really happen to people who play a ton. Still stupid, but not a huge deal
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Slique at 12/31/2008 08:51
@Shipero:

From what I understand, people are losing things they've collected prior to the MGS4 pack, so it's not just a simple case of not being able to collect anything new and have it stick.
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OneSneakyNinja at 12/31/2008 08:58
I know this is the wrong place to post this, but my friend and I are having trouble finding gamers to play LBP with. (Almost all of my friends play on the 360.) If anyone wants to play LBP, please friend me. My PSN is OneSneakyNinja.
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GaveUpTomorrow at 12/31/2008 09:00
Nothing like destructoid to turn a little "problem" into a widespread issue. I've had LittleBigPlanet since its launch day, and I've yet to experience any gitches. I've lost no data, had no online problems, and I've never had a crash or anything. This game shouldn't be bashed...it should be praised considering how well it is running, and how diverse the content is.
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BlackSheep at 12/31/2008 09:18
jim wrote something.

argue argue argue.
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teach4food at 12/31/2008 09:37
The game is $60 and isn't that great. I got a PS3 for Christmas and LBP was one of the first games I got (big three, Uncharted, LBP, and MGS4) and it isn't that great. Good game, but hmmm... Random deletions, if I was into this game, it would really bug me, like the Viva Pinata problems that were never fixed. Don't count on a fix for this one, it didn't sell enough to warrant one. Just live with it.
Aurain's Avatar
Aurain at 12/31/2008 09:51
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Aurain at 12/31/2008 09:54
LBP didn't sell enough for a Patch?
You obviously havent played LBP, It's had around 5-6 patches already, some of them are for some rather minor issues, such as making searching levels a bit better, and improving support for USB Keyboards (which is bugged, you can't see what you're typing unless you press tab to go into the PS3 default interface). Trying to argue LBP will never be patched is a futile effort, it's already had numerous.
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Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 09:55
"Nothing like destructoid to turn a little "problem" into a widespread issue."

Nothing like some avatar-less noob to moan and bitch about something Destructoid has written.

And of course, if it didn't happen to you, it CAN'T be an issue, right?

You people.
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Qraze at 12/31/2008 09:56
the thing with lbp and viva pinatas is that lbp WILL get fixed. remember warhawk in the first two months and look at it now, its a whole differant experience after a year. sony fixes their big name games if their i a problem but the only problem i have with game is that is kicks me from the lbp servers occaionally.
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mistic at 12/31/2008 10:15
too bad for the people who had this issue, genuinly feel bad for them :-(

hope I won't suffer from it :-)
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BattyAdroit at 12/31/2008 10:25
"little more than a series of tragedies"

Oh, Jim.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 12/31/2008 10:34
@GaveUpTomorrow
I never once had any issues with Castle Crashers eating my data. So, you know, fuck everyone who said that was an issue, right?
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 10:44
This is a complete non-issue because I like the PS3 guys!!!!!
Leathersoup's Avatar
Leathersoup at 12/31/2008 11:16
Patches are easy to make. As games become more and more complex it becomes less and less possible to find and fix every bug prior to release. Some people understand this, others complain about how little developers care about the products they're making.
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twentythoughts at 12/31/2008 11:46
LBP came with a lot of annoyances which are slowly being fixed. The search system is improved, if not yet perfect... They'll get to the community items issue eventually.
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Holyetheline at 12/31/2008 11:47
It definitely sucks that little glitches keep happening on LBP like this. I still love the game and will buy it if I ever get a PS3.
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 12/31/2008 11:47
Guys, don't worry, I'm sure the Tic Tac Toe level is ok!
n3a's Avatar
n3a at 12/31/2008 11:50
Well Jim, I can't figure what triggered you most: the fact that the guy doesn't have an avatar or the fact that what he said is true?

Nobody said it's not an issue. But the distance between that and "a series of tragedies" is a little too exaggerated.

Well, what do I know anyway, I don't even have an avatar.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 12/31/2008 11:56
I think it's a test. They know that the hardcore fans would pick up the MGS4 DLC and want to see if they'll still feverishly defend the system on the internet.
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Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 12:02
I do kind of regret using the word "tragedies." After seeing how desperate people are to rush to the defense of a videogame and whine about one word in an article, I can see the real definition of the word "tragic."
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Primo at 12/31/2008 12:09
@OneSneakyNinja

PSN: PrimoTapia
n3a's Avatar
n3a at 12/31/2008 12:25
We are not whining about the word, we 're just discussing. On the other hand, simply tagging anyone who posts a different opinion as a "noob/troll" or a "fanboy", isn't tragic?

You wrote your opinion in the article and we 're commenting it. Maybe you're right and it actually is "tragic", but maybe you 're not. In any case, we're discussing.
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delriego at 12/31/2008 12:31
"Nothing like some avatar-less noob to moan and bitch about something Destructoid has written.

And of course, if it didn't happen to you, it CAN'T be an issue, right?"

xD

You rock Mr. Sterling.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 12:36
n3a:

Considering so many people without avatars are just here to troll, you can't blame me for assuming you're all that way. People who want to remain members or the community and anticipate getting banned tend to use *something* to identify themselves. You all look the same to me.

That sounded like racism.

Anyway, maybe it was "over-reacting" to you, but I do find LBP tragic. I'm not even criticizing the game. It's one of the biggest reasons I got a PS3 and I think some of the stuff it offers is really good. But that's why I think it's quite tragic. No excellent, ambitious game should get caught up in the kind of bullshit that has surrounded LBP.

I'm firmly on the game's side. I wish for better for it, that's all. I don't see what's wrong there.
Noah's Avatar
Noah at 12/31/2008 12:50
LOUD NOISES!

I would be pissed if I lost any of my user generated stuff. Bring us SONY'S HEADS ON A PLATTER!
Emrah's Avatar
Emrah at 12/31/2008 12:52
Jimmy, I'm glad you got a ps3.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 13:00
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 12:36

I got a PS3


:o you have a PS3 .... your kidding right ?
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 13:03
Quest, my PS3 is fucking old news. If you spent less time bitching about me not having a PS3 and more time reading about how I have a PS3, maybe you'd realize I had a PS3.

Eyes can make reading happen!
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Nick Chester at 12/31/2008 13:57
Everyone relax, or I'm going to get rid of my avatar. And then the next person who calls out the site's Editor-in-Chief for not having an avatar will get banned/fired.

As far as the use of the word "tragedy," it's a bit over-dramatic, for sure. But the point here is that, unfortunately, there have been a few public "issues" with the game, the first of which was its much publicized launch delay.

In all truth, it hasn't been smooth sailing for Media Molecule, but that doesn't mean that the game isn't fantastic. Calm down everyone.
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brainderailment at 12/31/2008 14:18
I got the MGS pack, haven't noticed any problems since.
Kent's Avatar
Kent at 12/31/2008 14:33
hopefully that calculator level isn't lost forever. If I had a PS3 id probably play that for hours.
mix's Avatar
mix at 12/31/2008 14:39
Jim has a PS3?

MY GAWD MY EYES, I CAN SEE, IT'S A MIRACLE!

I want the MGS4 pack but I havn't got it yet so maybe I will wait a tid bit. I havn't touched LBP since R2 and Folklore.
n3a's Avatar
n3a at 12/31/2008 14:48
@Jim:

I'm not critisizing you for the word "tragic", of course. If that's your opinion then it's perfectly fine by me. I can't do anything to change it, nor is it mandatory to do so. We're having a conversation, that's all! Hopefully, a conversation where different opinions are expressed.

My opinion is that glitches such as this, albeit not very common, are not something to bash a game for. The majority of titles today ship with problems even more serious. We're not supposed to look away of these problems, of course, but as long as these things get patched quickly (as in LBP's case so far), the player's frustration will remain low. It's almost common for titles with heavy network functions to have some problems in the first period.


@Nick:

Couldn't agree more :)
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 15:25
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 13:03

Quest, my PS3 is fucking old news. If you spent less time bitching about me not having a PS3 and more time reading about how I have a PS3, maybe you'd realize I had a PS3.

Eyes can make reading happen!

No Jim as you may know i took a small break about your bad journalism ... that's why i'm surprised to see that you have a PS3 .

Grandma gave you money to spend for xmas ? :)
moot button's Avatar
moot button at 12/31/2008 15:29
Jim GRR, arrgh! Tragic GROWL! meh MRRR GRAAAWER!! PS3, GROOOWWLLL! Troll troll.

...its what you expected.

Seriously though, it is deleting just LBP data right? When I first heard about this it was made out to be that Sackboy was running around eating up save files for other games, which definitely didn't sound right.
dmgi's Avatar
dmgi at 12/31/2008 15:43
I've had to beat the damn MGS pack 4 times because I want to get that stupid REX trophy but apparently my online with LBP doesn't work either so I can' do the four player co-op nescessary to beat the REX in 2:30. I deleted a few community objects but I have yet to try the "fix".
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 16:21
"No Jim as you may know i took a small break about your bad journalism ... that's why i'm surprised to see that you have a PS3 .

Grandma gave you money to spend for xmas ? :)"

No, I made the money out of people like you. Thanks!
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 17:16
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 16:21

"No Jim as you may know i took a small break about your bad journalism ... that's why i'm surprised to see that you have a PS3 .

Grandma gave you money to spend for xmas ? :)"

No, I made the money out of people like you. Thanks!


yeah that's why it took you 2 years for having a PS3 ... money is good in your hood loll
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 18:44
"yeah that's why it took you 2 years for having a PS3 ... money is good in your hood loll"

Protip: Moving from one country to another is expensive. I know for people like you, yet to move out of Mom's house, this is hard to grasp, but people who actually understand how money and savings work, it's not too difficult a concept.

There are more important things in life than a PS3. Not that you could believe that.
B-Radicate's Avatar
B-Radicate at 12/31/2008 18:56
Hmm. Am I the only person in the world who was never excited about LBP and still has no urge to play it?

I feel like if I wanted a level editor I'd go buy any number of PC games. Making my own stuff is boring to me. I buy games to be entertained by a developer's creativity and enthralled by a story line. I have no interest in this title, but I do agree it's sad it's had so many issues.

Now let's all take pity on Epic and Gears of War 2.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 19:25
Jim Sterling at 12/31/2008 18:44

"yeah that's why it took you 2 years for having a PS3 ... money is good in your hood loll"

Protip: Moving from one country to another is expensive. I know for people like you, yet to move out of Mom's house, this is hard to grasp, but people who actually understand how money and savings work, it's not too difficult a concept.

There are more important things in life than a PS3. Not that you could believe that.


hehehe Jim ... i'm sure i left mom's house way before you did. you have to find something better then this kid ... 'cause compare to me you are a kid.
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Sharpless at 12/31/2008 19:52
Quest, go get your G.E.D. first, then you can come and try to communicate with the grown-ups, k thx bebe.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 20:12
Useless call me when grown-ups are gonna be here ... because right now there's only you and Jim at this time
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 12/31/2008 20:22
Quest, go get your fucking G.E.D. like Papa Shaprless said, or son, I'm gunna unleash a whoppin' so hellborn on your sorry little ass, you'll wish you where in the draft back in the Nam days you worthless little excuse for a wherever the fuck you come from.

Fucking Commie.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 12/31/2008 20:44
@ Daxelman

I'm sure if I was in front of you i would smell shit in your pants :) little dumbass 15 years old loll funny
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