Sony Europe Executive Mentions "LittleBigPlanet 2"
LittleBigPlanetWe've often heard whispers about a follow-up to LittleBigPlanet, despite the insistent claims by Media Molecule that producing a sequel would be "counterproductive."
And the latest piece of evidence is sure to spark new discussions concerning the possibility of a LBP2. According to a video interview posted at Game-Vid and reported on by Dutch tech site Tweakers, PlayStation Marketing Manager for Sony Benelux, Folkert Langeveld, may have accidentally confirmed a sequel. He was talking about the future of PlayStation Move; that it will support big-name titles like SOCOM 4 and, in Dutch, "LittleBigPlanet Twee," which translates to "LittleBigPlanet 2." Now, this could just be a mistake for multiple reasons: firstly, Sony and Media Molecule have been pretty clear about their stance on the issue; they will continue to build on the ever-expanding world of LBP and as a result, a sequel would be unnecessary. Secondly, we know LBP will be compatible with Move and perhaps this is what Langeveld was referring to. We probably won't know unless Sony comes forward and clarifies the issue.
The question is, do you want to see a sequel? Or would you rather they simply continue to offer new content for the original? Perhaps they could take the platformer in a slightly new direction with a follow-up? Or would that be a bad idea...?
Related Game(s): LittleBigPlanet
3/23/2010 12:37:14 PM Ben Dutka
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airwedge1
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:58:07 PM
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Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:09:05 PM
People mainly await the new packs for the tools rather than new levels.
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Lotusflow3r
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:07:16 PM
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Fans dont want a sequel yet and LBP still feels as if it has lots more to give.
I hope it was a mistake.
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NoSmokingBandit
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:45:32 PM
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Mornelithe
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:14:44 PM
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XxNoir
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:15:28 PM
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 1:43:54 PM
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shreevin
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:33:55 PM
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bOnEs
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 3:19:16 PM
"...that it will support big-name titles like SOCOM 4 and LittleBigPlanet too."
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:46:18 PM
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Yup, that's exactly what I was thinking 2.
Besides, I though LBP was made to stay in perpetual BETA mode forever, with just the occasional add-on pack needed to update it.
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crump602
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:47:54 PM
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Naw, there's no need for LBP2, the timing isn't right yet. The only chance LBP2 has is the PS4, which I find more acceptable.
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Silent_J
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:50:38 PM
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NeoHumpty
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 1:54:58 PM
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totozero18
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 3:40:32 PM
Yep LBP2 would have to be for PS4 (WHICH I HOPE IT DOESN'T RELEASE SOON(still struggling on with the PS3 price tag))
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NeoHumpty
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 5:14:24 PM
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:17:16 PM
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FullmetalX10
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 6:20:04 PM
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piratedrunk
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 8:46:45 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:18:42 PM
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tridon
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 2:48:40 PM
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bearbobby
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 4:13:05 PM
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Fane1024
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 10:22:56 PM
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sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 4:22:50 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 4:32:11 PM
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Wonder what LBP2 could be like :O
I think they're planning to release another one in the future (maybe for ps4).
Nonetheless, it's interesting that they're thinking it.
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FullmetalX10
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 6:03:13 PM
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tes37
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 7:22:11 PM
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sonic1899
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 9:51:32 PM
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Milonakis
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:50:16 PM
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___________
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 4:13:20 AM
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now i know what my teacher means when he says 3D gaming destroyed the industry.
but i dont think it will happen 50 bucks says he was misinterpreted and was talking about LBP getting a move patch since this is not news weve known this since GDC.
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bOnEs
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 10:21:27 AM
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but, i still think he said, "too" in the article and not "2"...
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 1:50:08 PM
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People asking for a new story on LBP, go make one I say. You can make a story and then make it into as many levels as you need it to be. Then just make the first level open to all, but put a key in it for level 2(easy to find) then level 3 key on level 2 and so on, so people could enjoy your entire story.
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buckoboy1
Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 4:59:30 AM
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NothingBoy
Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 1:22:20 PM
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LividFiction
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:57:58 PM
http://www.criticalgamer.co.uk/2009/11/09/media-molecule-talk-to-critical-gamer-part-two/
Given that Media Molecule doesn't want to do it, I doubt it's happening. Sony tries to maintain good relationships with their developers, and forcing them to make a game doesn't seem like the way to do it. Then again I'm not in the business so I don't know.