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[Boxster17]

Got this in my email today....eta is about 10mins, really looking forward to trying this out as I've been itching for some new game.

[DirtyLarry]

Boxster17, on 12 June 2012 - 02:35, said:

Got this in my email today....eta is about 10mins, really looking forward to trying this out as I've been itching for some new game.

Nice, you lucky SOB.
I applied as well, hoping I get my invite in a bit, and you just got it earlier as much different time zone. At least one can hope that is the case LOL

[AbandonedTrolley]

Didn't have the Vita when this was announced but will certainly be picking it up. Been playing the PSP version that was given away free after the downtime.

[DirtyLarry]

Well, never got an email about being accepted into the Beta. Oh well.

AbandonedTrolley, on 12 June 2012 - 03:49, said:

Didn't have the Vita when this was announced but will certainly be picking it up. Been playing the PSP version that was given away free after the downtime.

Does it work on the Vita? Cause I swear I grabbed it.

EDIT - NVM, I did grab it, downloading it now. Nice.

[Boxster17]

So I've played a bit of it so far, they only have 4 levels: a typical story type level, a race type level with the countdown timer, a versus map where you control small tanks and another limbo inspired level. With essentially only 2 proper platforming levels with Sackboy, they are quite fun to play and I probably enjoy the race one the most of those two. The game looks amazing on this screen which really shouldn't surprise me at this point but it looks just as good as it's PS3 counterpart.

I do find that the touch stuff you can interact with sometimes can be a bit unresponsive. I don't have issues when it's a simple, tap the back to push this out or tap the front to push it in, but it's ones where you actually have to drag it a bit. I find that I've had issues where it doesn't seem to recognize the input at all which can get annoying for some levels like the race where it can hurt your score. Outside of that touch stuff I don't really have many complaints as I've really only played through each level about twice.

I just started playing LBP2 on PS3 but for whatever reason I find the grapple hook easier to use in this version. On the PS3 I was definitely having a hard time getting used to it though this one seems to be a bit easier for me (maybe It's because I spent Sunday played LBP2 for the first time so I got a somewhat decent amount of practice in with it. I will say that I can see this being a game I enjoy more on this system as I there seems to be so many more options with regards to how much time you want to invest making it perfect for on the go or at home.

I grabbed a couple community levels to check them out, and they had a game that was like the mutant blobs albeit much simpler at this point. Also had a game of checkers that someone created and a lot of other levels show the real potential there with this game. Really looking forward to what the memorizer can offer in terms of making a game within a game where you can have proper save points. If anything I think this could be a huge game for Vita based on what you can do with it. I've never been much into level building myself but will definitely check it out here and see what it's like at some point. I imagine the touch screen will make things easier but I'm yet to try that theory so far.

[DirtyLarry]

Nice, sounds promising. I did not realize touch controls were implemented as much as they sound like they are, not sure how they will play out, but I am hoping they are like all the other Vita games, and just take some time to get used to.

It is the community aspect of this game that really gives me high, high hopes. Buy one game, potentially have 100's to play. That right there is something pretty special for the Vita, and this could be the title that really takes the Vita to the next level IMO.

[Boxster17]

Looks like they've finally given this a release date of Sept. 25th in North America and Europe gets it just about a week earlier on the 19th. Anyways looking forward to this and will most likely be a digital download for me. Could see this game being one I play a lot of so being able to boot up a level or two here and there would be nice (without having to worry about swapping game cards).

More details here...

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It’s time. Time to reveal the LittleBigPlanet PS Vita release date! The game will be available in North America on Tuesday, September 25th. That’s right, in just a few short weeks you’ll experience Sackboy’s next adventure, set on the mysterious traveling planet of Carnevalia.

We’ve put together a featurette video for the game, which you can watch up at the top of this post. The video will tell you a little bit more about LittleBigPlanet Vita’s story.

Thanks to the PS Vita’s unique features, you’ll be able to play completely new game experiences and share your levels with the world wherever you are and whenever you feel like it. You can take pictures of anything you see while you’re out and about, and use them to decorate Sackboy or customize your level. It’s never been easier to make your cat or dog the hero of your level!

By the way, it’s not too late to pre-order the game and get some bonus BioShock or Knights of Old costumes.

[AbandonedTrolley]

Yeah I'm considering the DD version of this too, I have about £150 of HMV store vouchers to use though, every passing day is a worry given their financial situation. Hoping they stick around long enough for the new revised PS3 and will pick up with that voucher.