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So, as most of you all know, IGN picks 5 levels for everyone to look at every month or so... I generally ignore these kind of sites, but I was bored and stopped by. What is with the 5 levels they chose? The Killzone one wasn't bad, but they actually featured a level that was composed of just dark matter and a jetpack and a level that had H4H in the title... What's the point of doing the article if you aren't even going to try? I apologize if one of your levels was selected (I doubt it), but this list is pure mediocrity. Edit: Link (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/100/1000484p1.html) Also, I know some of you appreciate the music levels, but they are boring for me.

2009-07-02 18:32:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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It would help if you placed a link to the site m8, so anyone who didn't know about it can check it out and have an opinion in this as well.

2009-07-02 18:34:00 Author: Silverleon Posts: 6707

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Sorry Silverleon, I was editing as you posted.

2009-07-02 18:35:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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Promoting H4H levels? eesh... >_> Yeah, some of them are bad, altho they do have a couple of good ones. But still, if they're showing any bad levels, they're not doing their job right!

2009-07-02 19:04:00 Author: Silverleon Posts: 6707

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It seems people nominated those... but still... REALLY, now >_>

2009-07-02 19:09:00 Author: RockSauron Posts: 10882

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The Snaggleking level is good. Don`t think he creates anymore which is a shame as he has a few good ones. But yeah IGN picks tend to be pretty poor when they do them

2009-07-02 19:10:00 Author: Matt 82 Posts: 1096

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I sent in a few picks from the 'levels endorsed by' thread in 'Recommendation', so hopefully if they do this again, they will have some better levels featured.

2009-07-02 19:20:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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The Snaggleking level is good. Don`t think he creates anymore which is a shame as he has a few good ones. But yeah IGN picks tend to be pretty poor when they do them i like all of snaggle's levels (have him on my buddy list) but unfortunately he hasn't hopped on LBP in at least a month. in other news, he's a trophy gathering machine. he's a level 12 with 791 trophies

2009-07-02 23:16:00 Author: RickTheRipper Posts: 345

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I liked the IGN pick when they had Splat Invaders Saga.... and Mulberry Woods... and Basalisk Bog....

2009-07-03 04:44:00 Author: CCubbage Posts: 4430

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In the past they haven't been that bad, but they really phoned this one in...

2009-07-03 05:20:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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I was thinking the same thing when I saw it. They used pick good levels but now I think they just say "aw what the hell, who cares, let's just pick the first 5 levels we find." It's a shame the TheJollyRajah's music level got picked when a H4H level did. That Ducktales song he did was great. I knew IGN took a turn for the worst when they picked that pie eating contest last time around. I mean seriously, all you did was mash R1 as fast as possible.

2009-07-03 07:08:00 Author: brnxblze Posts: 1318

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Yeah, IGN seems to have dropped the ball on this one. I agree that in past times they've featured some of the best - A couple from MrSuperComputer and a brilliant Ccubagge level.

2009-07-03 07:21:00 Author: Coxy224 Posts: 2645

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I was thinking the same thing when I saw it. They used pick good levels but now I think they just say "aw what the hell, who cares, let's just pick the first 5 levels we find." It's a shame the TheJollyRajah's music level got picked when a H4H level did. That Ducktales song he did was great. I knew IGN took a turn for the worst when they picked that pie eating contest last time around. I mean seriously, all you did was mash R1 as fast as possible. Yeah, that was ridiculous. But picking a level with H4H in the title, IGN has taken it to a new level. Bravo for such an epic fail IGN.

2009-07-03 11:48:00 Author: TripleTremelo Posts: 490

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That was awful. I wonder if Dr. Heartforhart is picking levels for IGN now.

2009-07-03 15:58:00 Author: xkappax Posts: 2569

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That was awful. I wonder if Dr. Heartforhart is picking levels for IGN now. Zing! Ha ha...

2009-07-03 16:05:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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So glad we have our own community picks and level thread. No need for either IGN or the in-game cool levels.

2009-07-03 16:28:00 Author: BasketSnake Posts: 2391

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IGN is now no different than the community which lately have been giving high ratings and hearts to complete and utter garbage. I can't wait for the new web portal thing.

2009-07-03 17:01:00 Author: Reef1978 Posts: 527

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I can't wait for the new web portal thing. Ooh, me either. I actually am looking forward to this more than online create.

2009-07-03 17:39:00 Author: brnxblze Posts: 1318

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The general gaming media knows absolutely nothing about Little Big Planet from my experience, especially dealing with them in interviews and in reading through alot of editorial on the game. The general gamer public doesn't know too much about it either, and a community like ours is a very niche audience and subculture. They did pick some good stuff a few times, but have always picked terrible levels along with it. Stuff H.A.T.E., Splat Invaders (I think), The Movies and Jack McSetback were all pretty great, that I remember seeing on there... plus they were one of the major gaming sites to do a feature on our Contra levels so I can't hate on them too much ... but they've always had an unhealthy dose of terrible levels that reflect the same mentality in the LBP player base that goes into every legitimate masterpiece ending up with 1 to 3 stars.

2009-07-03 17:47:00 Author: Unknown User

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Ooh, me either. I actually am looking forward to this more than online create. Same here. I'm not too crazy about online create to be honest. I'll probably only use it to show friends stuff, but not for any serious creating. I can already work on levels with other people without it. When the web portal thing comes out, I'm going to organize massive lists of great levels that nobody is playing. I'm tired of seeing these awesome levels that came out months ago but only have less than 100 plays and a few hearts while Torture Miley Cyrus 7 and Bomb Level 12,349 get a billion plays.

2009-07-03 19:34:00 Author: Reef1978 Posts: 527

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You THINK you won't create serious levels online with others...but you're wrong.

2009-07-03 22:03:00 Author: BasketSnake Posts: 2391

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What's happened? They used to showcase a lot of good levels, but this isn't very good. That music level is pure awesome but, promoting a h4h level? Enough said really.

2009-07-03 22:05:00 Author: lk9988 Posts: 1077

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The spotlighted H.A.T.E. so they are cool with me. I do think that they could do a better job, but I am actually surprised they are still spotlighting this far after the release of LBP.

2009-07-04 07:50:00 Author: Voltiare Posts: 646

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They spotlighted Cause And Effct 3 too, but they don't seem to be trying anymore. Maybe if we all nominate some deserving levels...

2009-07-04 13:09:00 Author: TripleTremelo Posts: 490

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They spotlighted Cause And Effct 3 too, but they don't seem to be trying anymore. Maybe if we all nominate some deserving levels... Yes, I think that might be the problem. I think that none of the good levels are getting nominated anymore.

2009-07-04 13:49:00 Author: xkappax Posts: 2569

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Yes, I think that might be the problem. I think that none of the good levels are getting nominated anymore. I nominated about 7 of the best levels I could think of - so I'm doing my part.

2009-07-04 14:07:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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Yup - they are probably doing their part, but if people aren't nominating enough they may be just taking the few they get and popping them up.

2009-07-04 14:31:00 Author: CCubbage Posts: 4430

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How do you nominate something? I'd be glad to do my part and nominate a few gems that I know of. Anything to keep the H4H nonsense from getting any more attention.

2009-07-04 16:54:00 Author: xkappax Posts: 2569

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There's some kind of email address on the site. You send an email to tell them about a level. I've never done it myself, so maybe someone else can give the exact address. That's the whole point of level lovers anonymous - general plays see something they like and tell them about it. Not sure about how exactly they decide after that what goes on the list.

2009-07-04 18:45:00 Author: CCubbage Posts: 4430

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They don't give a direct E-mail address - you have to fill out a form, which can be found here: http://ps3.ign.com/email.html Just put "LBP LLA" in the subject box.

2009-07-04 19:45:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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Thanks. I'll try to compile a list soon and send it along to correct the travesty that has occurred.

2009-07-04 21:45:00 Author: xkappax Posts: 2569

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I was just about to post this exact thread!! But I'm not surprised at all to see that I was beaten to it, I think it was obvious to anyone who read this article how absolutely little effort had been put into it. I mean seriously, it's as though he only bothered to play through about 10 levels before he made his selection. I mean it's been a couple of weeks since the last IGN picks, and these were the best levels he's played in that time!? It just upsets me how many amazing creators receive no recognition for the work that they do, but someone's barely thought-out dark matter maze (with a badly spelled PS3 fanboy quiz thrown in for good measure) is shown off as one of the best levels out there? I'm grateful for IGN for continuing to showcase levels, but if they're not even going to bother then I'd rather they just quit while they're (slightly) ahead.

2009-07-05 11:09:00 Author: CheesyMcFly Posts: 211

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I really think the H4H level was nominated for the lulz, either that or the creator convinced his friends to second the nomination or something

2009-07-05 13:05:00 Author: AwesomePossum Posts: 446

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I wonder if IGN would be open to the suggestion of using the Spotlight levels. It would save them going to the effort of searching through levels as all they`d be doing is taking what we`d put forward.

2009-07-05 16:04:00 Author: Matt 82 Posts: 1096

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That's a great idea, Matt. Would you be willing to contact them about this? The only problem with this is that it would only feature levels that are on this site. Others might feel un-included (discluded?)

2009-07-05 16:06:00 Author: comphermc Posts: 5338

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It would have to be ConfusedCartman that contacts them I'm guessing. My reasoning is that it looks like IGN really aren`t trying anymore and at least this way they'll still get some quality levels to put on their site. Even if it`s not the Spotlight, but rather a selection made by people who play the game pretty much every day. Maybe have a team, seperate to the Spotlight team (don`t fancy giving myself more work) who pick 10 levels a week/month/whatever and submit them. All IGN would have to do is copy + paste it onto their website.

2009-07-05 16:16:00 Author: Matt 82 Posts: 1096

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It would be kind of cross-site bias... even if it's in our favor. Some of the levels picked for the spotlights could be questionable to people as well... but 99% of the time it's on point, and alot more consistent and high quality than it used to be. Ccubbage really molded into what it is now, the crew seems to communicate better, the layout and format etc is very polished and organized, and the abundance of high quality levels/creators on the site has grown making it easier than ever to find a handful of levels that really scream 5 star quality... not so much padding or going through the motions. Now it looks like it's just hard to split hairs between all the good stuff, and keep up with it all. Less drama after the picks are announced too lol Then again... we do seem to be the only site with a substantial amount of serious, quality headliners being promoted on a regular basis, and big enough traffic to meet the demand, so I can't think of a better site to handle the duty if they were going to outsource.

2009-07-06 14:35:00 Author: Unknown User

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I think the problem is whoever is picking the levels doesn't really play LBP very seriously. That along with what I already said, not enough good levels are nominated. I mean not only did that level have 'H4H' in the title, it was an incredibly ugly, boring level. I don't think any active member of the community would put that on a list. Whoever makes them probably just boots up LBP when the editor says 'Ok! Make another LLA feature!'

2009-07-06 14:58:00 Author: TripleTremelo Posts: 490

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Wouldn't be the first time to be let down by ign, just keep you expectations to an all time low. Odd how I just recently played one of those levels and gave it a 2 stars, meh.

2009-07-06 20:13:00 Author: Final Recall Posts: 39

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Wow this is a terrible list, I can't believe they put a H4H level in there. The only other Level Lovers Anonymous I've seen from IGN is when they featured my level The Unfair Platformer, so I'm not sure if this is just a bad week for them or they are usually this bad.

2009-07-08 19:16:00 Author: Dr_Vab Posts: 134

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Awe, the one time I make the list, and everyone calls it garbage... Some people really don't realize how much work goes into one of my 8 bit music levels. Sort of makes me feel like I'm part of the problem. It's alright though, I haven't been playing LBP much lately anyways. So IGN picking me is like icing on the cake. :]

2009-07-19 05:45:00 Author: TheJollyRajah Posts: 466

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Awe, the one time I make the list, and everyone calls it garbage... Some people really don't realize how much work goes into one of my 8 bit music levels. Sort of makes me feel like I'm part of the problem. It's alright though, I haven't been playing LBP much lately anyways. So IGN picking me is like icing on the cake. :] Actually, I have a really good idea how much work goes into those things! I can't even imagine placing all those notes.

2009-07-19 13:05:00 Author: CCubbage Posts: 4430

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Awe, the one time I make the list, and everyone calls it garbage... Some people really don't realize how much work goes into one of my 8 bit music levels. Sort of makes me feel like I'm part of the problem. It's alright though, I haven't been playing LBP much lately anyways. So IGN picking me is like icing on the cake. :] Actually they've been pretty bad for a while not only this week. I was saying your level was one of the bright spots, maybe the only one, of this one. You just have the bad luck of getting picked at the same time as some pretty bad levels.

2009-07-19 14:19:00 Author: brnxblze Posts: 1318

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I didn't even read the list to know you were on there, JollyRajah lol... I should really just stop going with what the last person said. I couldn't make a music level if my life depended on it, or even think about making something like Concrete Man.

2009-07-19 21:34:00 Author: Unknown User

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