LittleBigPlanet

LittleBigPlanet is a community-based platformer video game being developed exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The game allows players to create objects in the game world, using components of all different varieties, and share what they build with other gamers on the PlayStation Network.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: Media Molecule
2. Platform: PS3
3. Genre: Platformer
4. Modes: Single player, multiplayer, co-op
5. First announced by Phil Harrison on March 7, 2007 at the 2007 Game Developers Conference (GDC)
6. GameSpot's E3 2007 Game of the Show
7. ESRB Rating: Pending
8. Release Date: October 2008

Gameplay

Players control small gangly teddy bear characters called "Sackboy" or "Sackgirl", each of which can jump, move, and grab objects. Their abilities are used to shape and develop the highly manipulable environment to build custom spaces either individually, collaboratively, or competitively. As you play through the game, you will unlock the full wardrobe of accessories for your character. The game also allows players to acquire new skills and tools. Navigate the world by jumping, pushing, grabbing, running and flying to overcome puzzles provided by the physics engine.

The major focus is on global community features through the PlayStation Network, such as sharing custom "patches", levels and modifications, as well as online play. Teamwork is required to unlock much of the content.

Little is currently known about the game's enemies, but they will range from small to large and complex.

The scoring system is in the form of a time trial with a start and end gate, and players collection of various items.

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