One of the most anticipated games of 2008, LittleBigPlanet, has launched in New Zealand after a short delay.

Interest in the PS3 exclusive has steadily picked up through word of mouth, acclaim, and plenty of awards (Best Console Game – E3, Best PS3 Game – Leipzig Games Convention) as more and more people have had the chance to play and enjoy this unique game. The buzz surrounding LittleBigPlanet has it tipped to be one of the gaming blockbusters this Christmas.

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand has informed us that With the launch of LittleBigPlanet, a bonus game deal will be available at gaming retailers. Purchase an 80GB PS3 and receive a bonus LittleBigPlanet game for a RRP of $799.95. For those who already have a PS3, LittleBigPlanet will be available as a stand alone game for an RRP of $119.95.

We've just received the following from Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand regarding the release date issues with LittleBigPlanet;

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to confirm that LittleBigPlanet will start to appear in stores no later than the week commencing Monday 3rd November in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. For Australia and New Zealand, we are working towards achieving a 7th of November launch. We appreciate all the enthusiasm surrounding this much anticipated title and we would like to thank PlayStation fans for their support and understanding.

Sony Computer Entertainment have released the following statement on their PlayStation.Blog site;

[quote]During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the Qur’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologize for any offense that this may have caused.

Sony Computer Entertainment have released a new trailer for LittleBigPlanet, their upcoming community based PS3 exclusive.

Developed by Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet is a new game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots – and use their character’s amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PlayStation Network.

Grab the trailer from GP Downloads (87MB).

 

Yesterday evening, Sony invited myself and several other gaming journalists to have a go at LittleBigPlanet. We were shown the level building tools and then let free, with two of us to a console, in order to have a go and see what we could do. We had the choice of either building levels or playing through the actual game if we wanted to (I did both).

My first partner had to leave early for a dinner appointment; which may have been for the best as while we were messing around with the level building stuff he managed to kill me by dropping a giant wheel on me. My second partner managed to not kill me, which I was grateful for.

For those who haven't been following the development of Sony's new community-based game, the LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character’s powers to interact physically with the environment. There are obstacles to explore, bits and pieces to collect and puzzles to solve – requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As you begin to explore, your creative skills will grow, and soon you'll be ready to start creating and modifying your surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community.

 

Sony Computer Entertainment America have released the latest round of screenshots for LittleBigPlanet. We've also mirrored a new trailer over at GP Downloads.

"Developed by Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots – and use their character’s amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PSN."

Artwork below; check out the trailer here (111MB).

Media Molecule have released a new LittleBigPlanet trailer, showcasing the community-based game due to be released for the PlayStation 3 in October.

The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character’s powers to interact physically with the environment. There are places to explore, creative resources to collect and puzzles to solve – all requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As soon as players begin their creative skills will grow and they will soon be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community.

Head over to GP Downloads for the trailer (20MB).

 

Kotaku has published a box-shot for LittleBigPlanet, a supposed PS3 exclusive title, complete with PC DVD insignia.

We can't help but think this is nothing more than a stuff-up, as it makes little sense for Sony to publish a PC port, but check out the below image and decide for yourself.

A new trailer for LittleBigPlanet has been released.

Developed by Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 exclusive community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots – and use their character’s abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via the PlayStation Network.

The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character’s powers to interact physically with the environment. There are places to explore, creative resources to collect and puzzles to solve – all requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As soon as players begin their creative skills will grow and they will soon be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community.