Given the massive launches of several high profile sequels over the coming weeks, it’s fitting that LittleBigPlanet
<span class="tooltip-content">
<span class='tooltip-tab-wrapper active' onclick='tooltiptab(this);'><span class='tooltip-tab PS3'></span></span>
<span class='tooltip-active tooltip2 PS3'><div class='tooltip-name'><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/index/" title="LittleBigPlanet">LittleBigPlanet</a></div><hr /><span class='tooltip-column'><ul>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/news/" title="LittleBigPlanet news">News</a></h6> (104)</li>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/news/" title="LittleBigPlanet news">Previews</a></h6> (19)</li>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/review/" title="LittleBigPlanet review">Review</a></h6></li>
</ul></span><span class='tooltip-column'><ul>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/videos/" title="LittleBigPlanet videos">Videos</a></h6> (66)</li>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/screenshots-and-images/" title="LittleBigPlanet screenshots & images">Screenshots</a></h6> (23)</li>
<li><h6><a href="http://g4tv.com/games/ps3/42457/littlebigplanet/screenshots-and-images/" title="LittleBigPlanet cheats & walkthroughs">Cheats and Walkthroughs</a></h6> (101)</li>
</ul>
</span><div style='clear:both;'></div></span>
</span><div class="arrow"></div>
developer, Media Molecule, is speaking openly about having very little interest in creating a flat-out sequel to its wildly popular PlayStation 3 platformer.
When asked about the developer’s interest in developing a new LBP as opposed to continuing to support LBP with DLC, producer Martin Lynagh told Critical Gamer, “I think what you’ve seen so far from LittleBigPlanet, that’s the way it’s going to continue.”
According to level designer Danny Leaver, a straight up sequel would “fragment the LBP community,” and “That’d be the most countrerproductive thing you could do I think.”
It’s refreshing to see a developer take a firm stance against the kind of sequel-for-sequels-sake attitude that shows up so often in gaming these days, and standing behind their initial vision in such a clearly gamer-oriented way. And I guess if the developers are able to release updates that continue to push the engine in new and creative ways then I don’t see any problem with the game not receiving a true sequel for a while.
What do die-hard LBP fans think about continual DLC releases vs. a sequel?
Source: Critical Gamer
Comments
Displaying 1–20 of 27
122
GrimJak
I think it's great that they're putting their time and money behind DLC. Now if only they could release the damn Water Kit DLC......
Boghound
I love Little Big Planet, but I would prefer that they continue to release DLC vice a sequel. If Media Molecule would release more packages like they did with the Metal Gear packages (i.e. more levels with additional trophies to go after), then I think they'd do well for themselves. Also, in the near future we have water to look forward to. That'll change the game some - hopefully it'll add a few trophies too!
Sawblood45
I am for DLC, I see LBP disc as like a start up kit for the many possibilities in the game, downloadable add ons are all that's necessary to expand the game as long as the point is to get a sackboy across an obstacle course.
mp1289
It sounds almost as bad as a left for dead sequel.
ProjektX13
Sony doesnt know how to do DLC.
gamersince1995
deathsdelivery SAYS
MS sure knows how to get 60 dollars for an expansion to a boring trilogy.!
My god, you are a certified ass.
Zmeeds
All I want is a double jump option
chromekreeper
honestly, the only thing i can see in a sequel is just more fabrics, tools, and all that, which just could be more DLC for the first game. what it needs to do is MAKE MORE LEVEL PACKS
TalkingLizard
I approve of the decision to continue with DLC for LBP. I'm not against, however, a new game featuring Sackboy. Less "LBP2" more "Adventures of Sackboy"
TalkingLizard
I believe they should continue with the DLC instead of making a sequel. I'm not against, however, a new game featuring Sackboy. Less "LBP2" More "Adventures of Sackboy"...
Displaying 1–20 of 27
122
Add a Comment