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LittleBigPlanet boasts nearly two million users
725,000 user-generated levels 2 April 2009 9:46 GMT
LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation 3 has hit a milestone with a community of nearly 2 million players worldwide, says Sony.

This platformer allows players to build their own levels and share them via PlayStation Network, where there are currently around 725,000...
Play It range set for full Wii re-design
Won't just be simple ports 17 November 2008 17:52 GMT
The games in Nintendo's upcoming Play it on Wii range that are based on a number of older Gamecube titles, are set to be more than just straightforward ports to the new console.

In fact, the Play It line-up that includes titles such as Donkey Kong Jungle Beat...
Media Molecule working on LBP sequel?
Reports suggest developer "already at work" at number two 27 October 2008 18:37 GMT
Media Molecule is reportedly already working on a sequel to the hugely-hyped LittleBigPlanet.

A report from the BBC said that "even before the game has hit the shops, the team are already at work on a sequel", however neither Media Molecule or Sony were quoted...
Tetris Party stacks up in the WiiWare update
Also Mega Man 9 DLC, Home Sweet Home and The Incredible Maze 24 October 2008 18:20 GMT
This week's WiiWare update gives you three new games to get your teeth into.

First is Tetris Party, an updated version of the old favourite featuring never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including Field Climber, Stage Racer,...
LittleBIGPlanet developer "gutted" at worldwide recall
"Shocked and dismayed" about delay 20 October 2008 14:25 GMT
The developers behind LittleBIGPlanet have expressed their disappointment at the delay of the long-awaited game, after an offensive lyric found in a backing track for the game called for a worldwide recall.

Alex Evans, one of the founders of Media Molecule,...
LittleBIGPlanet release delayed following Qur'an references
Offensive lyrics cause game to be recalled worldwide 20 October 2008 12:54 GMT
Sony has confirmed that the release of LittleBIGPlanet has been delayed, after the company decided to recall the game from retailers worldwide following potentially offensive lyrics were found in a background song.

The lyrics that have led to the recall were...
Two Mega Drive classics for Virtual Console this week
Earthworm Jim makes his comeback 3 October 2008 17:37 GMT
Two Mega Drive classics are up for grabs on Virtual Console this week for your retro gaming pleasure.

Firstly, 90s gaming hero Earthworm Jim makes a return - the ordinary earthworm turned oversized, intelligent superhero thanks to a suit dropped from outer...
LittleBigPlanet boss hints at PSP version
Job ad is also a bit of a giveaway 3 October 2008 11:56 GMT
The co-founder of the company behind PS3 game LittleBigPlanet, has expressed an interest in creating a PSP version of the game.

Mark Healy from Media Molecule said: "There's definitely scope for a PSP version. We've had discussions and talks, [but] nothing concrete...
Classic Sonic collection headed for next-gen consoles?
Retailer listings suggest so 25 September 2008 19:36 GMT
It looks like 16bit Sonic classics could be headed for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Retailer listings are at the root of the buzz, with Amazon featuring an upcoming title called Sonic Genesis Collection for both next-gen consoles. For those who can't remember that far...
LittleBigPlanet beta coming later this month
Although no news on how to get involved just yet 4 September 2008 19:51 GMT
The developer of LittleBigPlanet has announced that there will be a "limited" public beta commencing later this month, ahead of the game's full release on October 24th.

Media Molecule broke the news on a thread in the Official PlayStation Forum, though stopped...
Another 80GB PS3 bundle, another not for UK
LittleBigPlanet is the game included 1 September 2008 18:58 GMT
So here's news of another 80GB PS3 bundle, not confirmed for the UK.

Following news of the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and Blu-ray movie bundles released across Europe, we hoped that some new upcoming big releases would at least get us on bundle over here.
LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy PS3's next big thing?
Well he is cute... 15 August 2008 17:49 GMT
Sony has its eye on LittleBigPlanet character Sackboy to be the next big thing for the PS3.

Just as Sonic did for Sega, and Mario for Nintendo, Sony has said it is looking at building Sackboy into the next "emblematic character" for its next-gen console.
Sega boss admits Sonic criticism was "warranted"
Taking steps to ensure "quality is right" 7 August 2008 13:23 GMT
Sega of America's marketing boss, Sean Ratcliffe, has admitted that Sonic games after the initial few releases weren't up to standard, and says the company is working hard to make sure future releases return the blue hedgehog to his former glory.

Speaking of...
Sega announces Sonic and the Black Knight
He's back.. 21 July 2008 14:50 GMT
Sega has announced an all-new Sonic adventure exclusive to Nintendo Wii.

Sonic and the Black Knight is part of the storybook series of games that began with Sonic and the Secret Rings, and sees Sonic thrust into the world of Arthurian legend armed with just...
Ratchet & Clank gets PAL Blu-ray release
Plus all the titles coming to PAL regions confirmed 17 July 2008 12:41 GMT
Rachet & Clank: Quest For Booty will get a Blu-ray Disc release in PAL regions, David Reeves has confirmed.

At Sony's Santa Monica press event today, the SCEE president confirmed that any relevant title announced by SCEA for America, would also be getting a...
Mario and Zelda games in the pipeline
Although that's about as much as we know... 16 July 2008 20:02 GMT
More Mario and Zelda games are in the pipeline, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed on Tuesday.

Iwata said the development teams were "hard at work" on new titles for both franchises. He also went on to say that they were being developed for Wii, but stopped...
Wario Land: The Shake Dimension gets European release date
Get ready to shake your Wiimotes... 11 July 2008 11:42 GMT
New Wario game, Wario Land: The Shake Dimension has been given a release date and we now know that we'll see the 2D platform game on European shores in September.

Developed excusively for the Wii, its Wario's first appearance on Nintendo's console, and the game...
Video: Rolando iPhone game teaser trailer revealed
Sneak preview of physics-based platform puzzler 4 July 2008 10:43 GMT
UK developer Handcircus has revealed a teaser trailer for their forthcoming iPhone game Rolando, that looks to use the phone's motion and touch abilities to great effect. Due for release this summer - check out the LocoRoco-esque action by hitting the play arrow above.
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia details and screenshots released
Drac's back 19 May 2008 10:46 GMT
New details about the recently-announced Castlevania game for DS have been released.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is the third in the series for the DS, following on from the rather cheerily-named, Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin.

This instalment...
Sega puts Sonic the hedgehog into Panasonic mobiles
Arcade action on a mobile near you 19 May 2005 13:31 GMT
Panasonic has teamed up with Sega to bring the friendly hedgehog to the mobile. Sonic will be pre-installed on six new Panasonic phones including the company's flagship phone of the year, the VS3 as well as the VS7, SA6, SA7, MX6 and MX7.

Sonic the Hedgehog was...