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Kasz216 on 25 February 2008
Stever89 said:
Kasz216 said:
Final-Fan said:
Here's the thing, though: having a die-hard community raring to try out LBP is a GREAT thing for a game that needs users to put content into the system. If they can help build a good level-building community, then that will make a better experience for more casual gamers who try it out, who will recommend it to friends etc.

I'm the first to admit that this game would seem better suited for the Wii, but it's going to PS3 and I think it'll do great. 2D platforming FTW! Honestly, where else can we get our fix on current-gen home consoles?
Don't say Virtual Console!

Eh, that's the same thing peole were saying about Zack and Wiki though. I mean where else could one indulge their point and click wants?

I'm just worried this will be the next Z&W. Highly reviewed and unbelievably overhyped by the interent (from a sales perspective.)

Though it does seem like they actually plan to push it. Lets hope it gets at least half the advertising Heavenly Sword did.

Me I don't care that much. I'm not likely to use anyone's online stages and I don't care if people play my stages or not. I'd just build a lot of levels for me and my own personal friends.

Also... Paper Mario pretty much counts as far as 2-D platforming goes. You have to go 3-D at times but it seems minimal.


Zack and Wiki did sell well for the kind of game is though. Also it wasn't advertised at all on TV or in store, which is much more effective to getting to people who don't already know about it.

I haven't read anything on LBP, so I don't exactly know what type of game it is (besides what I read in this thread). I wouldn't dare to say that it would sell more on the Wii, but at the same time, certain titles will not sell a lot on any console not matter what.


2-D platformer that relies heavily on user generated content since there aren't going to be that many pre-made levels but instead it will rely on user generated levels created through a number of streamlined editors that they hope will make it easier then 2-D level design usually has been on similar computer games.

It's really one of only a few videogames that's level of popularity might actually effect it's quality. 



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Dolla Dolla on 25 February 2008
smbu2000 said:
Dolla Dolla said:
smbu2000 said:

So does Sony release non-Blu-ray games for the PS3???


Uh ... joke question?

PSN says hi. 


Ah, well that makes sense. I was assuming it meant something like what they did with PS2 games. i.e. the early PS2 games were on CDs as they didn't need the space of a DVD. Thought, they might've done the same with PS3 games except for the BRD/DVD in this case.


Ah, I see. In that case, no, Sony probably won't ever release a non-bluray game :)

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soccerdrew17 on 25 February 2008

lets put it this way: i have two absolute must have games that im about 95% sure will hit next year. lbp and ssbb.



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i officially boycott boycotts.  crap.

ultraslick on 25 February 2008
crymetyme said:
i don't think it will bomb. a lot of my friends who have a ps3 want it, and my friends mainly like shooters and racing games, just like me. As for me, im buying it, no question. it looks like a hell of a lot of fun, and im guessing it will be.

 same for me, in every aspect.



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makingmusic476 on 26 February 2008
Stever89 said:
Kasz216 said:
Final-Fan said:
Here's the thing, though: having a die-hard community raring to try out LBP is a GREAT thing for a game that needs users to put content into the system. If they can help build a good level-building community, then that will make a better experience for more casual gamers who try it out, who will recommend it to friends etc.

I'm the first to admit that this game would seem better suited for the Wii, but it's going to PS3 and I think it'll do great. 2D platforming FTW! Honestly, where else can we get our fix on current-gen home consoles?
Don't say Virtual Console!

Eh, that's the same thing peole were saying about Zack and Wiki though. I mean where else could one indulge their point and click wants?

I'm just worried this will be the next Z&W. Highly reviewed and unbelievably overhyped by the interent (from a sales perspective.)

Though it does seem like they actually plan to push it. Lets hope it gets at least half the advertising Heavenly Sword did.

Me I don't care that much. I'm not likely to use anyone's online stages and I don't care if people play my stages or not. I'd just build a lot of levels for me and my own personal friends.

Also... Paper Mario pretty much counts as far as 2-D platforming goes. You have to go 3-D at times but it seems minimal.


Zack and Wiki did sell well for the kind of game is though. Also it wasn't advertised at all on TV or in store, which is much more effective to getting to people who don't already know about it.

I haven't read anything on LBP, so I don't exactly know what type of game it is (besides what I read in this thread). I wouldn't dare to say that it would sell more on the Wii, but at the same time, certain titles will not sell a lot on any console not matter what.


You're missing out, man!  Check out this video to understand the basic premise of the game, and check out this video to see some really cool things that can be made in the game.  The "Flipper Tower" at around the 5:50 mark is especially cool, imo.



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makingmusic476 on 26 February 2008
ultraslick said:
crymetyme said:
i don't think it will bomb. a lot of my friends who have a ps3 want it, and my friends mainly like shooters and racing games, just like me. As for me, im buying it, no question. it looks like a hell of a lot of fun, and im guessing it will be.

same for me, in every aspect.


I think this game could have Sims-like selling power (though it will obviously sell far less due to the necessity of purchasing a ps3 to play it).  This game combines ease and creativity of games like the Sims, with the multiplayer fun of games like SSB, Mario Party, and Mario Kart.



Final-Fan on 26 February 2008

Being a communitarian game, it could have serious legs if it becomes a success. I don't want to make any crazy predictions but it seems to me that it could potentially have huge legs in the long run.



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Aj_habfan on 26 February 2008

I guarantee it won't reach a million first month, second most likely not as well, it should take a good 3 or 4 months to make it.



Lingyis on 26 February 2008

i tend to think this is PS3's biggest game. definittely bigger than Killzone 2, and quite possibly bigger than MGS4.

it could sell a million first month in japan alone... but seeing that SMG hasn't even gotten there yet i'll be more conservative and say 500k first month in japan.

i'm gonna say it'll be the PS3's top selling game when all's said and done.



the Wii is an epidemic.

Lingyis on 26 February 2008

oh, and habfan, looks like you guys got Hossa.



the Wii is an epidemic.