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Taking to the US PlayStation blog, Sony director of hardware marketing John Koller revealed the PSP Go "3-Game Digital Pack" -- a $150 PSP Go bundle that includes three full (downloadable) games being sold at "retailers nationwide." In addition to a $50 savings from the recently lowered PSP Go asking price, it packs in LittleBigPlanet, SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3, and Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters. Interested parties should head to their nearest brick-and-mortar ASAP, as the bundle is only available in "limited quantities," and "at most retailers" the deals are "one day events and are while supplies last."

If digital games aren't your style, the PS blog also revealed Sam's Club's 160GB PS3 Slim bundle -- the console itself, a copy of ModNation Racers, an extra black Dualshock 3, a Blu-ray remote control, and a copy of (the adorable) How to Train Your Dragon for $399.

You know you’ve sang it, heard it, maybe even yelled it – the Happy Birthday song with the added “Cha Cha Cha” in-between the lyrics. Well. there’s been several instances around here where we’ve been singing the tune at the top of our lungs…

LittleBigPodcast turns 2!

We can’t believe our friends over at LittleBigPodcast are turning two! To celebrate, they’re about to release their 95th episode with a very special guest appearance by the team at Media Molecule. Check out the latest podcast and celebrate with us. Daniel and Austin: You guys rock! ..Cha Cha Cha…

LittleBigLand Unveils its Holiday Create Pack 2010

With the holidays around the corner, LittleBigLand is kicking off the celebrations with their release of a bunch of SHAREABLE holiday object goodness. Get online and be sure to play this awesome level by april2011, Dr. Pepper, Killer_Sackman, Poison_Samurai and Argetlam350 (aka The LBL Creators Club).

On the PlayStation Store

Birthday Cake for everyone!

Hurry and head to the PlayStation Store to download the limited edition Birthday Cake costume as we celebrate LittleBigPlanet turning 2. I’ll only be available for one week…Cha Cha Cha!

LBP and LBP2 goodness on the PlayStation Store in December

We’re sure you saw yesterday’s post on the upcoming Sackboy playables on the PlayStation Store. With the demo expanding, Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves and the downloadable LBP2 Story Demo coming soon, we’re glad you’ll have some quality Sackboy time over the holidays.

LittleBigBloggies at PAX Finale!

For all you CREATE fans, we just finalized the last two Bloggies from PAX 2010. Check out these two games made in LittleBigPlanet 2 while on the show floor. Kudos to our Community Creators for coming out and showing us how its done.

And…

…what’s a few celebrations with out cake, cookies and…glass statues?

…Cha Cha Cha…

Happy Birthday LBP!

Prepare yourselves to be genuinely unsettled, dear readers. Media Molecule released a batch of truly revealing concept art and an animation test, revealing the true reason for LittleBigPlanet's protagonist's plushy composition. Now, we're just guessing, but by the media seen below, we think Sackboy is made of ... well, sack, because it makes him all the more entertaining to squish, crush, immolate and eviscerate. We may never look at him (or his creators) the same way again.

Check out the disturbing concept art in the gallery below, and the even disturbing-er animation reel after the jump.

#gameface Sackboy and Buzz appear larger-than-life at this weekend's Game City in Vienna, Austria. Check out more photos from the event at the German PlayStation Blog. More »

#atlus On the same day LittleBigPlanet 2 is delayed a feature update for Atlus' 3D Dot Game Heroes brings a special guest to the retro land of Dotnia. More »

Bad news, LittleBigPlanet fans: the game's sequel, originally due out in November, has now been delayed until January 2011. More »

The original LittleBigPlanet was billed as a platform for platformers -- but what about those gamers whose favorite entries into that particular genre include Kazooies, Ratchets and Bandicoots? Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans recently revealed to Joystiq at Gamescom that an early build of the original LittleBigPlanet allowed for that kind of 3D gameplay, explaining, "LBP 1 had free depth and completely moving cameras, and the gameplay engine wasn't layered fundamentally."

Evans added that while the developer "used to make levels that could travel into the screen," this feature was ultimately removed from the game. "It's really unconstrained in 3D. It's really hard -- I mean creatively unconstrained, it's really difficult to have something to push off," Evans explained. "We found our level designers wasted tons of time in 3D land, so we iteratively reduced it, first of all we reduced the scope, then we added the layers, and with each restriction we did, it improved the quality."

According to Evans, the lack of 3D platforming wasn't due to a technical snafu, but rather, "entirely a game design decision." He added, "so when we go 3D, and I'm assuming at some point we will go 3D, the challenge we will have, and any other user-generated content company -- you know, I want to be one-upped, I'd love to see a fully-3D creation game. I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm saying we haven't cracked it yet." Keep an eye out for our full interview with Evans in the coming days.

On August 17, Marvel Costume Pack 4 -- the final Marvel costume pack for LittleBigPlanet -- will be available for download. Included in this pack are an eclectic mixture of Marvel's best and worst, including The Hulk, Storm, The Punisher, Green Goblin and, as you can see above this text, the master of magnetism himself, Magneto.

Feel free to smash into our gallery below and check out each new Super Sackboy.

#dlc All week long Marvel teased the costumes for the fourth LittleBigPlanet/Marvel DLC package, and says they'll be available on Wednesday. You get Magneto, Storm, Hulk, The Punisher and the Green Goblin. See the gallery of 15 shots inside. More »

Can't be bothered to pony up the $15 entry fee for Limbo? Don't fret, miser -- just check out PSN user bra2008's take on the Summer of Arcade title in the PS3 platformer platform, LittleBigPlanet. As seen in the video below, the level does a nice job of capturing the aesthetic of its inspiration.

#limbo Limbo is a wonderful black-and-white game from Playdead that has been a marquee title for the Xbox 360's summer of arcade (we like it). LittleBigPlanet is a modder's delight on the PS3. Of course, someone combined the two. More »

Both iterations of LittleBigPlanet recently had their future DLC plans outlined, and ... well, we're sensing a bit of inequality. Next Tuesday, PS3 players get Marvel Character Pack #2, which includes Elektra, Human Torch, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man and Thor. Meanwhile, PSP players get ... a banana.

Next week, we’ll be at San Diego Comic Con 2010, in the PlayStation booth with your chance to play LittleBigPlanet 2. And if you’re at the convention, we’ll be giving away a small handful of these exclusive “Team Sackboy” shirts (we’ll have both girls and guy shirts. These are extremely limited, so keep watch on our PlayStation.Blog Twitter and we’ll let you know when/where/how to get your hands on these exclusive shirts – you may see something like this …

“LittleBigPlanet 2 @ SDCC: Want a Team Sackboy Vampire shirt? Come by the LBP2 area and show us a pic of Spider-Man Sackboy! First 25 ppl gets em!”

See you there!

We hope you’re enjoying last weeks LBP DLC. The PSP’s Heroes in Uniform pack has a great collection of goodies themed around the emergency services teams that make sure we’re safe every day. And on the PS3, we know many of you are enjoying the first two packs from Marvel – the Marvel Level Kit & Marvel Character Pack #1.

Next week (on July 20th), be sure to get your hands on the new Marvel Character Pack #2, featuring Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Electra, Human Torch and Thor.

And for all you LBP PSP owners, be sure to download the free Fruit Salad Costume and check out the Fruit Salad Level Pack.

#screengrab As presented to Haran_Elessar on his birthday by his girlfriend. Note the Sackboy and girl button eyes, real clothes and tiny, little stickie-outie eyelashes. [Thanks HE] More »

#ps3 Your friendly neigborhood Sackboy swings to LittleBigPlanet soon, perhaps the most amazing, spectacular addition to Marvel's line of downloadable superhero get-ups. As seen at Marvel.com. More »

Subscribers get Little Big Planet thrown in for nowt.

Media Molecule knows you've been waiting in agony for those Marvel-themed LittleBigPlanet costumes revealed at Comic-Con last year, but the studio has come up with a solid way of making amends: Starting the week of July 7 and then on every other following week, the game will receive four Marvel costume packs, each of which include the outfits of five different characters from the Marvel universe. Click past the jump for all of the heroes and villains you can expect.

In addition, Media Molecule announced the Marvel Level Kit, which includes a pre-made adventure that has you battling against Magneto, who has virtually zero power over sackcloth. While toppling Magneto's reign, players will be able to collect "Marvel-themed music, objects, materials, stickers, and a special 'Rooftop' background." This is all great news -- now, about those Final Fantasy VII costumes ...

#littlebigplanet Will the adorableness of LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy be lessened when sporting a flaming Ghost Rider skull or the slippery alien garb of Venom? When the new Marvel-themed blow out comes to LittleBigPlanet next month we'll find out. More »

GI-MUNGOUS update for you guys today…so lets get right to it.

Alex Evans REMIX’d

A few weeks back, during the Mm Community Jam, Alex, myself and the rest of the Mm team stayed up all night with our super-users. And when you combine no sleep + coffee / energy drinks / both with fun, creative minds and lots of laughter ensues. Particularly at my expense, as they found out I was the Marketing Manager for Genji: Days of the Blade. From then it was nonstop Genji talk, ending in a brilliant auto-tuned song dedicated to me, with brilliant lyrics and chorus of “Massive Damage” / “Giant Crabs”. Payback time…

Marvel Costume packs and Level Kit coming July 7th!!!

Hey, True Believers! Coming soon to the PlayStation Store will be a whole series of official Marvel comic Super Hero and Super Villain costumes for your Sackboys and Sackgirls. Starting July 7th and every other week following, we’ll introduce four different Marvel Costume Packs, each with five different costumes depicting Marvel’s mightiest Super Heroes and most dreaded Super Villains. Starting Monday, Marvel.com will unveil the glorious details for each costume. But for now, here’s the full list to let your imagination run wild…

• Captain America
• Daredevil
• Doctor Octopus
• Elektra
• Ghost Rider
• Green Goblin
• Hulk
• Invisible Woman
• Iron Man
• The Human Torch
• Magneto
• Mystique
• The Punisher
• Rogue
• Spider-Man
• Storm
• The Thing
• Thor
• Venom
• Wolverine

Plus, we’re also unveiling a spectacular Marvel Level Kit, which includes a four levels of adventure against the evil plans of Magneto. And of course, while you play through the levels, you’ll collect a huge assortment of Marvel-themed music , objects , materials , stickers , and a special “Rooftop” background to help you CREATE your own dastardly levels. Stay tuned to more details on the Marvel Level Kit next week. Till then…

Make mine Marvel.

More DLC for LBP Fans!
Apart from the BIG Marvel news, several other LBP-esque items have hit the store for all you hungry for more Sackboy DLC…

LBP “Soccer fan” Avatars (PSN)

Show your team pride with these new PSN Avatars. ($.49 ea)

Solstice Costume (PS3)

Be sure to grab this limited timed release, this week – includes the longest beard in gaming history (FREE)

Unidentified Sacking Objects Costume + Level Pack (PSP)

Aliens have landed! Download the Costume (FREE) and have an out-of-this-world time with the Level Pack ($2.99)

Heavy Rain costumes (PS3)

Dramatic – check. Mysterious – check. Sackful of costumes – Check. Check out the collection of Heavy Rain costumes ($5.99 or $1.99 each)

LittleBigChallenge

We enjoyed the Alex Evans Remix so much we want to see what you can do. So here’s the challenge: take any LBP2 interview(s) from this months E3 coverage and remix it – then take your video and add it to a response to our YouTube video channel page. If it catches our eye/ear, we’ll hand out a few of the Rare Prize Crowns for your efforts.

Kids Competition EXTENDED

With summer here and lots of extra time on a lot of kids’ hands, our friends at the MacArthur Foundation has extended the LBP level design kids competition over the summer. Here’s your chance to win a new PSP. Click over for more detail.

More LBP shirts on its way to Hot Topic

Just found out that these two shirts will be available in-store for our fans. Be sure to check out your nearest Hot Topic on 6/28. Last we heard, previous shirts at Hot Topic sold out uber-fast, so make sure you get there before they’re out.

#psn Sony Europe has an effective way to convince people to sign up for its new PlayStation Plus service: give away free copies of one of the PS3's best titles, LittleBigPlanet. More »

If you live in Europe and were intrigued by the deals, trial games and complimentary downloads offered by the recently announced PlayStation Plus subscription plan, you might want to sign up with a quickness.

Fun Fact: Guinness Breweries started the Book of World Records to settle pub arguments over the biggest, fastest, and best milestones in the world.

Fast forward half a century, and Guinness World Records now not only publishes the book that you probably own, but also annually produces the Gamer’s Edition; a records book devoted games and gaming-related achievements (high scores, etc). That brings us to E3 2010, where the Guinness folks dropped by our booth to recognize a trio of PlayStation milestones.

Scott Rohde, Vice President of Worldwide Studios, North America, accepted records for LittleBigPlanet with the Most User-generated Levels (2,463,073), UNCHARTED 2 as the Best Selling PS3 platform game and MAG for the Most Players in a Console FPS with 256.

Although we’re the recipients of the plaques, none of these records could’ve been set without you, the PlayStation gamer. It’s you who made the levels in LBP, you who bought UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves by the million, and you who make those MAG battles the biggest on a console.

So congratulations! And if a disagreement over PlayStation should ever come up in a pub one evening, remember: you’re now equipped to settle it decisively.

With well over 2 million user-created levels playable in LittleBigPlanet, it’s safe to say that Media Molecule knows what makes the gaming community tick. Recently, the Molecules did something else that proved pretty popular: they opened their doors to the top creators in that community, giving them a chance to spend a day trying out LittleBigPlanet 2’s powerful creation tools.

Our intrepid European counterpart, James Gallagher, was on hand in Guildford, England for the event, and interviewed MM’s Alex Evans and Mark Healey – presented now for your viewing pleasure.

It’s sunny! Are you sure you shot this in England, James? :D

Though the thematically distinct universes of LittleBigPlanet and Heavy Rain don't have much business crossing over into one another, we're in full support of the former's upcoming batch of DLC based on the latter. The costume pack, which will hit the US PlayStation Store later today, costs $1.99, and includes the outfits of Heavy Rain protagonists Ethan, Madison, Jayden, and Shelby. Also included is an origami hat, stained with the crimson hue of spilled ... jam. (We're guessing Media Molecule's stance on blood hasn't changed.)

We can't wait to see the LittleBigHeavyRain levels these costumes inspire. "In order to save your jelly beans, you'll have to cut off your own shoelaces. You have three minutes."

[Via Videogamer]

It's been a while since we last posted about a LittleBigPlanet creation that really knocked our socks off, but maybe that's because we were simply waiting for that super special level. You know, a platforming masterpiece that combines Sony spokesperson extraordinaire Kevin Butler with the fast-paced micro-games of WarioWare into a single, functional package. We weren't aware science had progressed far enough to make this fusion possible -- but the very existence of "Kevin Butler Ware" seems to indicate that it has.

Check out the video after the jump to see this extremely clever level in action.

Can Sackboy stop the Origami Killer?

Sony gives buyers what they've always wanted.

#ps3 Sony's new PS3 bundle, packing in a copy of LittleBigPlanet's "Game of the Year" edition and an honest to goodness HDMI cable, will be available at retailers far and wide starting this weekend. More »

Is your old man still just a kid at heart? Does he show proficiency for structural design, but lacks the power tool expertise required to actually build said designs? Does he ... like ... platforming games starring adorable, sackcloth protagonists? My, what a coincidence -- Amazon is selling a special Father's Day PS3 bundle which includes a 250 GB PS3 Slim, an HDMI cable, and a game that should fit your Pops' needs quite nicely: LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition.

The bundle sells for $350 (the base price of the console alone), and will go on sale June 12th. We'll wait around for a bundle which is more tailored to our dad's preferences, which is to say, one that includes Def Jam: Icon. Yes, that's how he rolls.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]