Media Molecule Announce Little Big Planet Contraption Challenges Are Returning Soon

Media Molecule have announced that Contraption Challenges for Little Big Planet are returning. these challenges are when Media Molecule ask the Little Big Planet community to come with solutions to challenges posed by the team. after a period of quiet, the challenges will be returning. Media Molecule have set up a twitter account for people to follow as well as youtube and forums.



Source: EU Playstation Blog

Marvel Have Released New Artwork From The 4th Marvel Little Big Planet Costume Pack

Marvel have revealed which Marvel characters are coming in the 4th Little Big Planet Marvel Costume Pack. this pack is coming out 17th August and will come with Magneto, The Hulk, Storm, Green Goblin, And The Punisher. like the previous costume packs, this pack will be compatible with Little Big Planet 2.

Magneto


Green Goblin


Storm


The Punisher


The Hulk


From Marvel.com

Marvel Have Released New Artwork From The 3rd Marvel Little Big Planet Costume Pack

Marvel have released artwork for the 3rd Marvel Little Big Planet costume pack. this pack consists of Sackboy costumes of Wolverine, Captain America, the Invisible Woman, Rogue, And Venom.

Wolverine


Captain America


Invisible Woman


Rogue


Venom


From Marvel

Marvel Reveal The Upcoming Little Big Planet Costumes Coming On 20th July

Marvel have revealed the second group of Marvel costumes coming to Little Big Planet. these costumes are coming out on 20th July and they will be compatible with Little Big Planet 2.

Thor


Elektra


Spider-Man


The Human Torch


Ghost Rider


From Marvel

Marvel Reveal The Daredevil And Dr Octopus Little Big Planet Costumes

Marvel have revealed the Daredevil and Dr Octopus costumes coming to Little Big Planet. these costumes are part of the selection that will be released from 6th July.

Daredevil


Dr Octopus


Daredevil From Marvel
Dr Octopus From Marvel

Marvel Reveal Mystique Little Big Planet Costumes

Marvel have revealed the Mystique costume for Little Big Planet. this costume will be one of the marvel costumes that are coming out from 6th July.

Mystique

Marvel Reveal Iron Man And The Thing Little Big Planet Costumes

Marvel have revealed the Iron Man and The Thing Little Big Planet Costumes. They also reveal that all the upcoming Marvel Costumes will work on both Little Big Planet and Little Big Planet 2. The first Marvel Costumes will be released on 6th July.

Iron Man


The Thing


Iron Man From Marvel
The Thing From Marvel

Sony Announce Marvel Costume Packs Are Coming To Little Big Planet From 7th July

Sony have announced that from 7th July, Marvel costume packs for Marvel Super Herpes and Super Villains are coming out n the PSN for Little Big Planet. Every other week there will be a selection of 5 costumes to download, or you can download all 5. The Following Marvel Characters will have Little Big Planet Costumes:

• 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

Its also been announced that a Marvel level Kit is coming out. it'll have 4 levels to play through as well as a large assortment of marvel themed music, objects, materials, stickers, and backgrounds that you can use to create levels with.

From USA Playstation Blog

Sony Computer Entertainment Announce They Have Acquired Media Molecule

Sony Computer Entertainment have announced that they have acquired the Little Big Planet Studio, Media Molecule. Media Molecule will now join Sony Computer Entertainment WorldWide Studios group in developing Games for Sony Platforms. this group already consists of 15 game development studios which intern hire over 2,500 employees.

Media Molecule will now become a first party studio for Sony Computer Entertainment. All of the first party studios share technology, production and methodology with each other to help make better first party games.

Press Release

London, 2nd March 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3™) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet™. Media Molecule will join as part of SCE’s global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation® platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship with SCE.

Media Molecule, based in Surrey, England, is the award-winning developer of LittleBigPlanet, one of the best-selling titles for PS3, a game that introduced gamers to the unique ethos of Play, Create and Share. Having seen over 2m user generated levels created for the community to download and play for free, LittleBigPlanet has completely changed the way people interact with games, whilst revolutionising the longevity of gameplay.

Having won over 90 awards for LittleBigPlanet, including 2 BAFTAs and 8 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards, Media Molecule brings a wealth of experience and a highly talented staff into the SCE WWS family that will further strengthen the PlayStation first party studio.

”Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet,” said Shuhei Yoshida, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. “SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders.”

"Since Media Molecule's inception, we've had a uniquely close relationship with SCE. Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas," said Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule. "What we've achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we're excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved.”

Studios across SCE WWS share technology, production methodology and creative goals to build the best possible experiences for users to enjoy the most from the PlayStation family of hardware platforms and network services. With over 2,500 employees, SCE WWS combines the talents of 15 game development studios in Japan, the USA, the UK and The Netherlands.


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About SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS)
SCE WWS was formed on 1 September 2005 in order to secure, strengthen and further develop game development and publishing activities for the PlayStation® range of game and entertainment consoles. SCE WWS is responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family. SCE WWS directly employs over 2,500 people in its 15 studio locations around the world, all exclusively dedicated to PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable ), PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Network development.


About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, over 33.4 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level. Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 142.8 million systems worldwide. Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 60.2 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 40 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 829 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at www.scee.presscentre.com.

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Sony Announce Accessories Based On Little Big Planet Are Coming Out Now

A Sack Boy Figurine
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Sony have announced that Sack Boy products are now available from online retailers. items such as figurines, Mugs, Keyrings, T-Shirts, Hoodies will be available now and into 2010. The first items will be Sackboy keyrings and Figurines and they are available from HMV, Play.com, The Hut and Firebox.com.

Future items coming are Soft Toys, Mugs, bags, Posters and more. there will be Ratchet & Clank bags, keyrings and toys also coming in 2010.

Press Release

Earth calling all big fans of the much-loved PlayStation® game LittleBigPlanetTM. For the very first time you can adopt your own SackboyTM as the iconic character springs into real life action with a super cool range of products available to buy and collect. Snap up a whole sack-full of goodies including figurines, mugs, keyrings, t-shirts, hoodies and loads more, all featuring the loveable little character. The power of play is now in your hands and can even fit in your pocket so unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild as Sackboy and LittleBigPlanet morph into life and join you wherever you go this winter.

Home to the small but mighty Sackboy, LittleBigPlanet is an irresistible world of endless possibilities where imagination is everything. Whatever you can see, you can enhance. And whatever you don't see, you can invent. All you need is curiosity, creativity and a thirst for fun: LittleBigPlanet provides the rest! Now this gameplay just hit a whole new dimension as the irresistible Sackboy is transformed into a quirky range of collectable souvenirs starting from just £2.99.

Available to buy now at selected UK high street stores and online retailers including HMV, Play.com, The Hut and Firebox.com, Sackboy keyrings and figurines will be the first to hit gamers’ wish lists this Christmas. You may even be lucky enough to bag a sought-after angry version of Sackboy in your stocking, plus watch out for more amazing products and characters released in the New Year that will really put a smile on the face of all you fans across the nation.

So get ready for 10 times more fun in early 2010 when Sackboy and Sackgirl are busy taking shape to form a fantastic range of soft toys, mugs, bags, posters and more. Style and fashion flair are key to life on LittleBigPlanet so it’s handy that Sackboy’s celebrity status even stretches to his very own clothing range from Bravado. Wear the T-shirts and hoodies with pride as Sackboy represents the ultimate fashion statement to ensure you are the trendiest little or big kid in town. Plus, don’t miss more ‘out of this world’ products coming soon, including collectable mini-figurines, children’s sleepwear and underwear and all you need to keep in tune with the coolest character in the universe!
Ratchet & ClankTM fans can also look forward to racing into stores in early 2010 to clamber over the first ever must-haves, including bags, keyrings and toys, featuring the exploits of their favourite crime-fighters.