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PS3 Following 360's Advertising Approach with LittleBigPlanet 2

"Media Molecule's latest project, LittleBigPlanet 2 is nearing its launch date of January 18th and the hype for Sackboy's latest appearance has never been so elevated. As a part of the press, Nick received his copy of Sony's upcoming exclusive this past Monday and one thing jumped out at him before he even began Sackboy's latest adventure."

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Nick2120044868d ago

So with Sony integrating what seems to be a "What's New" section for LittleBigPlanet 2, what do you guys think of Sony possibly integrating this into the upcoming PS3 titles?

killajd4868d ago

On the subject of whats new, what corresponds to that option? Is it all about whats new with the ps3 or with the game?!

Nick2120044868d ago

Right now its whats new on the PS3, but I would not be surprised to see advertisements for cars and such soon on our games.

killajd4868d ago

I was hoping it would show u what was new in LBP2 cause that would help the game alot since that game is going to be overflowing with new stuff all the time!!!

solideagle14868d ago

i dont see any advertising in London its one of the biggest and busiest city in the world and i have not seen a single LBP 2 ad. may be the ads are invisible hmmm
Sony should atleast advertise their big guns ;)

thanks

Dark_king4868d ago

@killajd you can search for recent levels.Not to mention http://lbp.me/

Nick2120044868d ago

@killajd
You know what? I have an e-mail going out right now to the right people. That would be SICK!

WhittO4868d ago

I wouldn't exactly say this is the XMB filled with advertisements like the site makes out, it's just an extra icon which shows a "whats New for that game" section that shows up when you put the game in, that disappears when you take the game out.

TheLastGuardian4868d ago

I wouldn't mind advertisements for upcoming PS3 games but I don't want to see any car ads or anything.

edgeofblade4868d ago

This is 2011. We don't pay people to take advertisements away. That's how websites in the 90's tried to make money... poorly.

These days we recognize... some of us at least... that revenue for the big evil corporation means we get more of the games we like in return. Someone at Mazda thought it was worth it to spend $100,000 to put that super brief Mazda blurb on the 360 dashboard. I'm thinking Mazda is the loser in that deal... because most of us just ignore it.

We could talk about Sony's Qore feature, an overpriced advertisement... with advertisements. It only makes sense now as part of the PAID PSN Plus service, which if you like old PS1 games is a pretty sweet deal. More intriguing still is that 360 offers the equivalent video magazine Inside Xbox channel, free for silver members.

If ads bother you, do what we do normally. Ignore them. Or are you so OCD you have to eat at every restaurant, click every internet banner, and test drive every car you see an ad for.

Kurt Russell4868d ago

The whats new has gone a bit far on the xbox. It used to be a little window on the dashboard, now it is the front page in my face (about 6 times over)before I have to scroll around the menus to find the "play my fucking game" button.

rockleex4868d ago

This is not advertisements.

This is extras that come with the disc. Many games on the PS3 have done this in order to promote their upcoming games, events, etc.

Pointless article.

Advertisements are more like in PS Home.

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r1sh124868d ago

to be fair they really should..
I mean sony should learn of MS marketing in the western world.
MS rigorously market, I mean kinect has sold very well, partly due to marketing.

zootang4868d ago

It's all about percentages.

SixZeroFour4867d ago

yup...say what they will about microsoft, but one thing they cant deny is that they know how to market and advertise and thats one thing that makes a game successful

edgeofblade4867d ago

Long story short, Sony is realizing they can't afford to arrogantly ignore and revenue streams.

BrianC62344868d ago

If it's just videos of other PS3 games this isn't new. Ive already noticed this on other Sony games in the past. I think they usually show up under the video section of the XMB.

Christopher4868d ago

As long as I don't have to click it or sit through ads, I really don't care if they add new ways for people to see advertisements otherwise.

P1NKY4868d ago

This isnt the same as Xbox. You actually have to put the game in then select the "Extras" before you can see whats there. On Xbox you are greeted by Advertisements as soon as you boot up the console (If you are signed into Xbox LIVE) even if there isnt a game in the console. I don't see how this "Extras" option is anything like XBL?

the_1080p_guy4868d ago

I'm pretty sure God of war collection had it too.psp umd games always comes with other game demos (if its a first party title).

When the psp launched (Sep,2005),i bought a game called Fired Up,it had Wipeout and MediEvil demo on it.It was even before the 360 came out.It was my first umd,so i recall it perfectly,got it for cheap too.

This topic (having extra contents on Lbp2 disc) was already posted on N4G.

maybe you should focus on the review instead of bringing console flame wars or psn vs xbl comparison fiasco...we have enuf of that already

KiLLUMiNATi_894868d ago

Hahha it's funny because I thought Sony never advertise there products. They do just like ms there's no difference they both here to sell products and make money.

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ubiquitious4868d ago (Edited 4868d ago )

No surprise.

Keep following the leader, SONY.

MaximusPrime4868d ago

Yep the leader is truly Sony. Thanks for your support

TheLastGuardian4868d ago

I don't understand why anyone would want to be a 360 fanboy. What is there to be loyal for? The 360 has no games. PS3 has more games than you can afford. M$ abandoned the hardcore once they got a motion control device. Sony got a motion controller and they support core and casual gamers more than ever. Sony FTW!

TheLastGuardian4868d ago

What's up with all the disagrees? I thought this site was full of PS3 lovers.

Threesix4867d ago (Edited 4867d ago )

As long as it's not something that I can choose to see or not, it won't be a big deal.

vvvvTheLastGuardianvvvv

I don't understand why someone would want to be a fanboy in general making annoying, assumptive claims that are either wrong or have absolutely no proof or back up material. Oh hey look at your comment and the comment you're responding to. But I have to just go over a few things with you.

"360 has no games."

2011 is the year of the multiplatform game for the 360 owner. If you look closely you'll see, things like Dead Space 2, Deus Ex, Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, Dragon Age 2, Portal 2, TES 5...all games you can play on the 360. So clearly the 360 does have games this year as well as a huge catalog of previously released games. Why yes, there are in fact hundreds to choose from.

"M$ abandoned the hardcore once they got a motion control device."

That dollar sign shows some original humor right there. I wonder...how does $ony or P$3 strike you? It's not like Sony isn't in this for the money any less than Microsoft is. But I digress. Microsoft has already said they're starting off casual and moving to hardcore. Personally, I'm not interested in Kinect or PS Move, but do some actual research before you start making stuff up. - http://www.gamesradar.com/x...

Those disagrees are the result of you assuming that any Xbox bashing comment will get automatic thumbs up as if it actually mattered. And then you go and confirm yourself to be a fanboy. So thank you for that laugh.

Oh and I own and play both an Xbox 360 and PS3.

edgeofblade4867d ago

"I thought this site was full of PS3 lovers"

So all you can do is preach to a choir?

As it pertains to motion, I'd prefer my motion peripherals stay out of my core games. I know, crazy, right? But I've played enough Wii games to know I'd rather just have a competent controller in the first place.

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Azmacna4868d ago

Ubiquitous, you are everywhere but in the right place. this thread is for LBP2 fans, which is on the PS3. i think you're seeking 360 articles

zootang4868d ago (Edited 4868d ago )

I guess he's got no games to play or even talk about.

OllieBoy4868d ago

This kind of delusion is scary. I fear you might be dangerous.

Azmacna4868d ago

i really don't understand it. i don't understand it when PS3 owners do it either.

MysticStrummer4868d ago

@ubiquitious - Nintendo? No Sony... please don't follow the leader.

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Joni-Ice4868d ago (Edited 4868d ago )

I for 1 Love the idea. It sounds like Sony is not forcing the issue but giving people the option. Now are you saying these are LBP wiget theme? If so I will use them.

@ ubipuitious....its sounds like Sony is giving the option and not forcing it down your throat like the so called leader you speak of.

Nick2120044868d ago

@Joni-Ice
By advertisement widgets, I mean how the ads are displayed.

killajd4868d ago

I love the idea of having a,"Whats New" with LBP2 because in that game almost every second theirs going to be something new!

killajd4868d ago

Seems like this is for PS3 only in game which I dont like personally

Joni-Ice4868d ago (Edited 4868d ago )

The fact to the matter is this.....Advertising is here to stay rather you like it or not. It help the cost of games, hardware, firmware, you name it. One example is...The price to make a game is very expensive and we are talking big budget, quality games. Advertising is a way to help with cost. Microsoft advertise the Shyt out of Halo and look how much it gained. I think its great when you find unique ways to advertise besides putting ads everywhere like the leader ubiDICKious speaks of. Sony is on the right track.

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Dead Space Isaac Clarke: Every Cameo in Other Games

Isaac Clarke of Dead Space fame has appeared in many games, both as a playable character and an Easter Egg. Have you played them all?

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Older PlayStation games that we'd love to see on the PlayStation 5

From Xfire: "For a company with a three-decade-long history in gaming, Sony has done a crappy job at preserving its legacy. "

Flawlessmic744d ago (Edited 744d ago )

All the mgs games, all the ape escapes, silent hill 1-4, croc 1 and 2, legend of dragoon, tekken 3,tenshu, bushido blade, vagrant story, okami, ico, crash bash, gt4.

Thats just off the top of my head that i would play immediately, still so many more though that id love.

Welshy744d ago

MGS, Silent Hill etc are no brainers, but you earned my thumbs up for our boi Croc. I talk about him all the time, it's an honour to find another man of culture.

Flawlessmic744d ago (Edited 744d ago )

Hahaha yea was one of my very first games i owned on ps1 as a child, great memories!!

Love to hear there other people out there that enjoyed the gem of a game that is croc 👌

RedDevils744d ago (Edited 744d ago )

Okami has HD version already. I want those Sly games though since PS3 and vita had it.

Flawlessmic743d ago

Yea sly would be cool, i never got into those so would be a good opportunity for me to do so.

But yea theres so many games in sony catalogue we coukd be here all day listing titles.

Hopefully we all get the ganes we are hoping for.

outsider1624744d ago

Tenchu 1 and 2
Socom 1 and 2
MGS 1-3
MGS4
ICO

seanpitt23744d ago

RDR2 for me they can boost that up to 60fps with better graphic settings than last gen

Luc20744d ago

Folklore. It was such a unique and beautiful game. Great soundtrack. I still have my PS3 copy

The_Hooligan744d ago

YES please! Also I would love to see Warhawk come back. Such an awesome game.

moriarty1889744d ago

The Resistance and a killzone series for me.

Bigman4k744d ago (Edited 744d ago )

Infamous 1 & 2 probably will get remaster for PS5/4 at some point as for the others in that article idk

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An update on the LittleBigPlanet server and online services

Classic LittleBigPlanet servers are to be shut down permanently following hacks.
Sony’s drastic move comes after months of downtime for the older games.

darthv72972d ago

It was fun while it lasted. And some of the user created stuff was a blast to play with.

Snookies12972d ago

Whaaa-? That's crazy. Didn't expect it to be permanently shut down...

Teflon02972d ago

It's still up on PS4, they just shut down the PS3 end because hackers on PS3 can't be stopped and go on the game making announcements that can't be avoided without having to go back to all the old game codes and updating to remove the feature etc. It's one of those sad and garbage things where hackers ruined a good thing. I'm mostly sad about the Vita, I'm not sure if I have my music stages saved to my Vita, meaning they're gone forever if I didn't save them back to it. They were good too :(

Profchaos972d ago (Edited 972d ago )

Have to say I expected them to be permanently shut down problem would be in the underlying server architecture and possibly something like a depricated authentication protocol which has to be replaced that the PS3, PSP and vita can't support which is why they can't be securely restored on those consoles but the PS4 does support it.so lbp3 was restored on that.

Given the attackers were able to breach the server there was obviously a fear of lateral movement once inside their servers so I can't blame them for this and it makes sense despite the huge blow to the community millions of hours spent building that community.

Despite this blow I believe the millions of creations are going to be available via lbp3 and it's capability of backwards compatibility with user generated content so that's something to be thankful for still not a huge consolation to the many players who only own a older console but unfortunately that's the world we live in these games are old the older they get the more insecure the servers get which the company that make them.host them on and the more likely they need to be shut down.

MadLad972d ago (Edited 972d ago )

Feel bad for the people who dedicated so much time into this game.

Battlestar23972d ago

Nice edit to your troll comment.

MadLad972d ago (Edited 972d ago )

I reread the article, and changed it, to be as honest on the topic as possible.
Let's be real, it was an easy reaction to have considering their actions of late.

CaptainHenry916972d ago (Edited 972d ago )

He's been on a roll and it's comical 😁

RedDevils971d ago

This guy love stealth troll on playstation article as I see the pattern, but he doesn't want to admit that he's a MS fanboy.

Christopher972d ago

I am also sorry people enjoyed the online aspects of the game?

mikey15971d ago

TheRealTedCruz10h ago(Edited 10h ago)
Feel bad for the people who dedicated so much time into this game.***

I'm sorry for the PC fans port begging for Dreams to come to PC... You do realise that

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Little Big Planet 3 PS4 - PS Now PC gameplay
224 viewsJun 26, 2020

LBP is on PS Now and PC right?? So less of the crocodile tears/crap when you stated PS Now was crap... Clue

https://www.gamesradar.com/...
The man who earned a job by playing LittleBigPlanet
By GamesRadar Staff March 03, 2015
***“We've hired four people from the LBP community" reveals Alex Evans, co-founder of UK studio Media Molecule and creator of LittleBigPlanet. Including one lucky soul who dodged death to get a job on LBP2. Enter John Beech, or 'johnee' to his PSN friends. Two years ago John was a builder with absolutely no qualifications to speak of. But now? He's a full time designer at Media Molecule working on LittleBigPlanet 2, one of the most anticipated titles on PlayStation 3. This is his story.***

https://www.videogameschron...
Dreams players are being employed by game studios
DEVELOPERS INCLUDING MEDIA MOLECULE HAVE HIRED FROM THE COMMUNITY

NEWS
3RD MAR 2020 / 11:49 AM
Posted by
Tom Ivan***

The CREATIVE CONSOLE creates JOBS... What are they using to Sculpt??

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

the failure that is the MOVE controller. lolol

John_McClane971d ago

Why would anyone disagree with your statement? I don't get get it.

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John_McClane971d ago

@mikey15 Actually my comment was for TheRealTedCruz. There is absolutely no good reason for all those disagree votes.

mikey15970d ago

John_McClane9h ago
@mikey15 Actually my comment was for TheRealTedCruz. There is absolutely no good reason for all those disagree votes.***

lol
of course there is.. He was stealth trolling stating all LBP contributors wasted their time making levels for LBP... I pointed out that some of the contributors for LBP + Dreams have actually got JOBs because of the CREATIVE console. Just like Gran Turismo fans

https://www.gtplanet.net/te...

***Team GT Academy Competing at the Nürburgring 24hr This Weekend with Kazunori Yamauchi
May 18, 2012 (updated Mar 13, 2016) · News Article
by Jordan Greer · 37 Comments***

If you are so clever, step up and show me where I was wrong, or keep schtum and we'll see what a hero "John Mclane" actually is. lol

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Battlestar23972d ago

Understandable they had to do this better to be safe then sorry. I just wish those right wing racists that hacked the servers and started posting homophobic slurs would get want they deserve a good few decades in prison.

Profchaos972d ago (Edited 972d ago )

That's the thing I guess if it wasn't them it would just be someone else and we would still be in this position regardless of their intent.

darthv72972d ago

What are you going on about?

Profchaos972d ago

The attackers breached and manipulated the servers to place abusive messages all over the game ccontent https://www.ruetir.com/2021...

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