Author: Adam

LittleBigPlanet European TV spots are genius

LittleBigPlanet European TV spots are genius– Wasn’t too keen on the first one, but the second one ‘rocks’.  Get it?  Looks like marketing has found an excellent way of describing the undescribable, and communicating across what LittleBigPlanet is all about.  A job well done, I’d say.

LittleBigPlanet: Out now in the UK

After a short delay due to an offending soundtrack, LittleBigPlanet is officially out now in the UK.  I had been wondering when exactly to post this, as across different markets, retailers in some instances have chosen to sell LittleBigPlanet early anyway.  So I’ve settled for the official (revised) release date in the UK, which is today: November 5th, 2008- Bonfire Night!

Now, I have had my copy of LittleBigPlanet on pre order with Amazon for quite some time.  Last week, I received a disturbing email from them:

Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we
need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:

“Little Big Planet (PS3)” [Video Game]
Estimated arrival date: 12/11/08 – 19/11/08

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

As you can imagine, I’m not particularly impressed with this.  I was hoping that I’d be able to have a mess about on it when I go home for the weekend.  I’m just praying that Amazon are somehow mistaken and my copy will be there when I arrive home.  I mean, what kind of pre order arrives a week or two after release date?!

So, if you don’t see any LittleBigPlanet hands-on thoughts from me round here, you’ll know why.  I am 100% behind the game.  Other than that, I’d like to mention that this game should be a system seller and Christmas hit this year.  It comes quite highly recommended as well, so it’d probably be a good idea if you snagged a copy yourself.

Sony UK boss on DLC: ‘Nothing is ever exclusive’

Sony UK boss on DLC: ‘Nothing is ever exclusive’– This is a very interesting interview.  It has allayed most of my fears about exclusives and whatnot.  Seems that whilst Microsoft is engaging in bribery and market restriction, Sony is wisely investing in R&D.  My faith in them has been restored.

Sony on PS3 price: We’ve a business to run

Sony on PS3 price: We’ve a business to run– And people have got food to buy, fuel bills to pay.  I’d say a PS3 could be considered a luxury these days.  In all honesty, I agree that Sony have some fantastic games coming in the pipeline, but the Xbox 360 is sooo much cheaper.  Why should Sony waste the momentum they’ve currently got?

Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 Trophies this Monday

Grand Theft Auto IV PS3 Trophies this Monday– As a gamer who hasn’t spent much time on GTA IV at all, this is the incentive I need to sink some hours into it.  With many gamers who have already completed GTA IV not fancying playing through it again for the Trophies, is this a stroke of good fortune for me or what?!

Global approval process in the works for PSN

Global approval process in the works for PSN– Sounds like great stuff, making it even easier for developers to get their content on the PlayStation Network (PSN).  The PSN is one of the great, open online networks out there: no fees, no overly restrictive requirements on developers and no need for publishers.

Three Speech Title Round-Up

Three Speech Title Round-Up– It just goes to show what great games are going to be released on the PS3 in the next couple of months or so.  My favourites I’m looking forward to though?  Has to be Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, and BioShock.  Those are my dream three.  Right there.

Premium Themes on the PlayStation Store

Premium Themes on the PlayStation Store– I suppose new content like this is good as there’s always going to be someone out there with money burning a hole in their pocket.  Personally though, themes don’t appeal to me.  I like the clean, elegant XMB that is there as default.  I’ve even got rid of my wallpaper.  Just too distracting.  See also, TheSixthAxis’ report.