Yes, there are instances where a tribute level/homage might fall under 'fair use,' and those that qualify have not been moderated off the online system. The most egregious violators aren't just making tributes though, instead they are using the EyeToy to capture product images or art assets from other games and importing them into LBP. Others are simply recreating Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 and publishing it with the title "Super Mario Bros World 1-1."

That's not a tribute. That's a blatant rip-off. The end users infringing on other designs aren't the ones liable here either, Sony and Mm are, so they are right to just nip the thing in the bud and get rid of the offending content, much like what YouTube has to do.

The LBP Workshop forums are a trainwreck right now with a few vocal idiots crying foul and stomping off to the corner with their, "I'm selling my LBP copy and here's why!" childish rants. It's a bunch of B.S. Sorry, but Mm isn't stifling anyones' creativity. Look, if the only thing you can come up with out of the powerful LBP toolbox is a Super Mario Bros World 1-1 imitation, you weren't that eff'ing creative to begin with!

I agree with Dryden. Creativity should be celebrated and these idiots making rip-offs and copies of other IP's shouldn't be comlaining. Thier levels SHOULD be deleted. That's not creativity....it's lack thereof.

i definately think its worth buying. i have a blast playing single, multiplayer, online and offline!!

I rented LBP when it first came out and the lag was a bit of an issue. It is a very good game however and unless there is something else you would want more go with it. I will eventually buy it but for right now I think I will hold off for a little while.

I haven't played fallout 3 for the PS3 but I own it for the xbox and it is a great game. I like it a little better than LBP, but LBP has more replay value IMO.

Worth every penny

This post broke my sarcasmometer. Should I say 'Ha'?

It's totally worth it. Go purchase it this instant.

Yes, but buy Valkyria Chronicles first. It's an awesome game that needs more support than LBP.