I'm sorry but "the next big thing" will have to have stellar sales to claim the title. Thats just the way being a big thing in the gaming world works.

@Talkingparrot

I remember many haters and doubters of MGS4 and it's exclusivity to the PS3 just before the launch. Hahaha, brings back memories.

There is only one other game that has and will be pushed as hard as LBP by SONY so far and that's MGS4. LBP appeals to so many more people too, so does that mean it will be a success? People!

trestres: it is easily within reason to call MGS4 one of the best games ever. There's no exaggeration needed. Sales have been good, but that's not everything.

I don't think anyone thinks Wii Play is better than Super Mario Galaxy.

Gnizmo: people were excited about Lair because it was freaking fighting with dragons. Sure, there was also the hope for a PS3 AAA title, but a lot of people also just like dragons. It was disappointing. However, I don't think anyone predicted 5 million in sales for any games outside of MGS4 and GTA4. Also, the major point was against HappyRat that seems to think PS3 fanboys are the only unreasonable ones. That's interesting.

On topic: just about everyone in the media and nearly everyone not blinded by fanboyism is excited about LBP. I can't wait for it. I think the negativity about LBP is exaggerated because it's hardly there. I see people asking "why is there so much hate for LBP" but I'm not seeing it. Not nearly as much as there was for MGS4 and GTA4 because LBP appeals to just about everybody. The only people saying they don't want it aren't exactly bashing the game. The only bad thing that is said about the game is that it won't sell much. I think that's wrong, but that's hardly saying the game won't be good.

@Gnizmo

This thread was not created to talk about stupid sales predictions, but if thats what u get kicks out of I will save your post so I can have amunition when LBP sells great, u know, to throw it back into your face and u can be sorry once again, [feel free to do the same]!

@Windbane

Great points and my feelings exactly! But, like all animals, safety in numbers, right?

2 of my most cherrished games of all time are ICO and Shadow of the Colosuss. They sold averagely, but this still does not mean that they are not fucking amazing! LBP though is really being pushed from SONY, so it's very different to compare the 3.

This game will really make people remember why they play games in the first place and bring back that warm sensation they first had when they first ever played that special game.

I cannot wait though for the "doubters" to run and hide like they did when MGS4 was released, hehe.

 Those numbers better be for an attachment. I find that the Sony installed base isn't really that active on purchases.

 LOL...the doubters knew that MGS4 was going to be Sony's savior game of 2008. MGS4 was expected to pull Sony out of a ditch. I don't believe for a minute that LBP will outsell MGS4. If that ever happens, then it really is time for Kojimas series to R.I.P.

@S.T.A.G.E

What, are u saying that LBP will not appeal to as many as MGS4 or GTA4?

 I say again, if something is to be the next big thing then it has to have the sales to back it up. I would like you to show me where I have said LBP will do poorly in sales. I can give you posts where I say the sales of the game will be great, and posts where I express sorrow because quircky titles like LBP never get the sales they deserve. You can keep on with your irrational bashing of me though if you like.

 If you don't think that sales count then you need to really think hard about why Sony is trying to overhype this game. Mark my words, this game better sell over 4 million the way Sony is selling it, or else i am laughing at, "The Next Big Thing" when I get my PS3 and enjoy Tekken 6 in all of its glory. I love Tekken 6 and I know the game cannot sell anymore than 2 million and after Tekken 4 messed everything up, even less these days. Sony installed base isn't as supportive as it used to be.