SCE Acquires LittleBigPlanet Developer
See Full ImageAs far as business news goes, this seems to make perfect sense from all angles.
Today, Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has announced that it has acquired Media Molecule, the designers behind the critically acclaimed and multi-million selling LittleBigPlanet. The formerly independent studio will now join SCE's global development operation and "formalizes the successful executive relationship with SCE." The idea of "Play, Create, Share" came with LBP and has proven to be a creative boon for the industry; other developers are already building upon that concept as the PlayStation 3 exclusive, ModNation Racers, once again puts the player in the customization driver's seat. With a total of over 90 counted awards for LittleBigPlanet - this includes 8 AIAS Awards - the Sackboy gem was one of the first great games for the PS3. Said Shuhei Yoshida, SCE Worldwide Studios President:
"Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet. SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders."
Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans says SCE has "consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming" and he praised the company's "willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas." You can bet we'll see a lot more from MM now, what with SCE at the helm. However, this may not mean LBP2; the team has long since said they don't need a sequel as the longevity of the original title is seemingly without limit. Either way, this should be a solid partnership for both parties.
3/2/2010 12:28:38 PM Ben Dutka
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coverton341
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:41:51 PM
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What with all the DLC support and such for LBP and the fact that Sony have been using Sack Boy as a kind of mascot can you blame my confusion?
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Odd Child
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:17:57 PM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 9:28:36 PM
LOL
Yeah, SCE & MM were in bed together, but now they gone ahead and consummated the relationship.
Shame you missed the wedding though, it was "simply mahhhhhvalous"....
MGS4 & KZ2 provided security, keeping the paparazzi away,
both Kratos and Ratchet & Clank provided the entertainment,
free open bar was provided by Blue Lagoon,
ModNationRacers provided all the limos to the church & reception.
And MR & MRS LittleBigSCE Planet's 2 week honeymoon Rapture was courtesy of Bioshock travel agency.
Please be advised: gabby newell & booby kotex were turned away at the gate numerous times
Oh BTW, Sackboy made a cute ringbearer!!!
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Alienange
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:43:35 PM
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Imagi
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:43:42 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:46:41 PM
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They seem to have a knack for finding (and buying) the best developers out there. Sony invests their money wisely by buying studios and resources instead of spending millions just to have time exclusive rights to one game...
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coverton341
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:52:36 PM
Buy and fund great developers to secure future titles and market share or buy and fund current projects to secure an immediate advantage over something in hopes that ever time you do it it will be the killing blow.
It's like education versus a decent paying immediate job. Sure the immediate job will pay off right now but you will always be in the same pay bracket for the most part. The educational route takes longer and you don't see the immediate benefits but in the long term it pays off higher.
Sony an educated company or Microsoft the manager of the Burger King down the street.
No offence to any Burger King managers, I'm sure you're doing just fine.
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Dustinwp
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:47:38 PM
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Last edited by Dustinwp on 3/2/2010 12:48:13 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:52:33 PM
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Now they just need to make an offer to Square and Kojima Pro.
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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 7:14:42 AM
They're getting bigger and bigger, it would be great for Sony to stop SquareEnix from happening again with Level 5.
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Shams
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:53:38 PM
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Oyashiro
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 1:11:32 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 1:17:07 PM
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That's actually a very nice compliment by Evans. Sony has not gone stagnant in it's efforts to bring entertainment to the masses. Sure motion controls took off because of virtual bowling, but Sony has never turned it's back on new ideas and creativity.
Bringing this kind of developer into it's family shows just how broad minded Sony really is.
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LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 1:40:50 PM
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Karosso
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 3:45:16 PM
But it also gets me thinking... Maybe Sony saw their new project their working on right now and decided its time to bring them in. Can't wait to see what's next for them.
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Karosso
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:06:47 PM
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Its always no strings attached.
Last edited by Karosso on 3/2/2010 2:14:29 PM
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Taha1
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:12:45 PM
They'd probably want to see what they were thinking of first.
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Karosso
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:36:53 PM
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Karosso
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:25:48 PM
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Look at what kind of games insomniac used to make before Resistance.
As long as they have faith in the developer, Sony seems to be pretty supportive of innovation in every way.
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NoSmokingBandit
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 9:34:55 PM
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NeoHumpty
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:45:12 PM
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fluffer nutter
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 5:56:27 PM
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Mell
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:56:43 PM
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tumbletunnel
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 2:57:33 PM
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kraygen
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 3:21:07 PM
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godsman
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 3:43:31 PM
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By the way is the developer that is making Mod Nation Racers any good?
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Superman915
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 3:44:44 PM
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Buy Atlus next! Keep Demon's Soul in Sony!
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fstop
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 4:44:28 PM
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MM
Naughty Dog
Santa Monica Studios
SOE
SCE Japan Studio
Guerilla
Clap Handz
...Something is missing...hhhmmmmmm....!!!...
!!!QUANTIC DREAM!!!!
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kraygen
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 5:44:59 PM
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sony could own the entire create, share genre. that would be awesome.
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eLLeJuss
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 6:02:15 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 7:24:23 PM
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That's how you do it!
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 9:39:55 PM
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entice IW into the PS stable too!!!
And please do it before MS has a chance of tainting IW with their slimy ways, filthy tricks, and tons of dirty slush money.
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___________
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 12:42:14 AM
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Qwarktast1c
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 12:48:30 AM
wow you made MS sound like the crooked politicians in government lol
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jerocarson
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 12:21:17 AM
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Syphon Filters 4 pls...
And i have lost hope in BEN, the secrete exclusive does not exist and i not going to ask about it again...
E3 GDC and DP will be here soon...
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 2:42:57 PM
LOL
They are!
MS wants to take & rule the world.
Can't get any more political than that.
M$kynet, anyone?????
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jerocarson
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 12:22:18 AM
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Syphon Filters 4 pls...
And i have lost hope in BEN, the secrete exclusive does not exist and i not going to ask about it again...
E3 GDC and DP will be here soon...
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___________
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 12:45:21 AM
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GTA chinatown wars released at 60 and is now 45.
assassins creed bloodlines released at 60 now is 40.
little big planet psp released before those at 60 and is STILL! 60.
NO psp game, i repeat NO psp game is worth 60 bucks!
now all they have to do is aquire quantic dream, united front games (the guys doing mod nation racers, and the new true crime game)and there set!
o, and throw in epic and remedy for good measure.
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Robochic
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 3:46:39 AM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 @ 2:49:50 PM
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What fanboys, but if they're really that bad, do we even want them anywhere near our beloved PS3's and PSN???LOL,
I was just thinking.....this is the perfect opportunity for you to mess with their heads now.........
Just tell em M$kynet's is watching their every move!
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Radical Gordon
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 @ 12:41:50 PM