Sony Plans To Turn Closed LBP Beta Into Open Demo
LittleBigPlanetEveryone is going absolutely nuts over the LittleBigPlanet beta, as multiple gaming sites all over the Internet are giving away thousands of access codes. But you may not have to get lucky if you wish to play the game before its October 21 release date...
According to reliable inside information delivered by a reader, it seems Sony plans to open up the beta testing during the final week to give everyone a shot at it. Essentially, they produce the closed beta to generate hype and interest, and then open it up to the public in the form of a playable demo a week before the game launches. The tipster in question posted the following in the Blu-Ray.com forums-
"If you don't get in, don't worry. They are supposed to be opening up the public beta for the final week. Last I heard they were still planning on doing so, this closed beta is just there to generate a bit (a lot) of hype for the game before it releases. Basically they are talking about turning the limited time closed beta into a demo for the week before launch. It is easier to do this than to release a demo."
This info evidently comes straight from SCEE, and if that's true, there's no denying its validity. The concept makes perfect sense to us, too, so we're going to say we're about 95% certain this rumor will be proven correct very soon. For now, we have to say its unconfirmed, but we're definitely leaning towards "truth" rather than bogus. Thanks to our loyal reader for letting us in on the details; we agreed to keep this quiet for a while to keep the beta hype high, but now that hype is un-killable. So we figure it's safe to tell ya about this now.
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9/30/2008 Ben Dutka
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Fabi
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 10:34:41 PM
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recks1jtp
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 10:39:04 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 10:36:28 PM
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I'm getting sick of the word "beta"
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ffrulez
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:03:23 PM
Beta
Demo
Xbox 360 version of MGS4
Coming Soon
Delayed
TBA
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ffrulez
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 12:39:18 AM
Only false hope, but it brings hope nonetheless, and it's not impossible. (unlike 360 mgs4)
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AceTatsujin
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:19:14 PM
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Jizmack
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:21:08 PM
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Great News Ben Imma have to go to neighbors just to download =]
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NiteKrawler
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:35:52 PM
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P.S. This article plays into the recent rumored October 7th release date too.
Last edited by NiteKrawler on 9/30/2008 11:39:07 PM
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 11:58:40 PM
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 4:23:19 AM
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 5:01:30 AM
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tramp
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 5:59:25 AM
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but i've got news,GTA4 trophies.
check the link,
www.ps3trophies.co.uk/
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Skillz
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 8:27:23 AM
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I just checked Gamestop's website and I found Gears Of War 2 placed, labeled and, displayed before Little Big Planet. Now find this odd considering that LBP will be out before GoW2 and I think that LBP has more hype around it. What's up with Gamestop ???
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karneli lll
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 8:46:15 AM
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gamestop aka xstop, promotes microsoft 100% n if u go and ask about lbp they'll probably tell u its coming to the 360.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 9:41:57 AM
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