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I just went to GS to pay-off another pre-order and he handed me my paid copy of LBP VITA and said they removed the street date and it for sale now.


Called 2 GameStops nearby:

1: "I don't know, lemme check, hun. *2 minutes later* We have it here, but no notice that we can sell it. I can give y'all a call back after I check with my manager *decline*"
2: "Yup. Little Big Planet is out, darling."


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491427


(http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491427)
EB in Canada just changed the page to reflect that it ships in 24 hours


US Gamestop did too


Called my usual GS location, even though I'm not buying the game, it's available for purchase.




My EB confirmed it. Street date is lifted but they didn't get their stock in yet.

Toronto.		2012-09-14 19:20:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
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Thing like that happen i had ModNations racers 2 days before relese2012-09-14 20:10:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Thing like that happen i had ModNations racers 2 days before relese

This looks to be an official change of release date for evereyone rather than the usual lucky few that get games pre release.		2012-09-14 20:15:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Is the release date OFFICIALLY brought forward, or did the copies just happen to ship to Gamestop early?

My Amazon order of LBPV still says it delivers on the 25th, wouldn't it be earlier if the release date changed? I just might cancel my order and get it from GS a few days early.		2012-09-14 20:26:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

Is the release date OFFICIALLY brought forward, or did the copies just happen to ship to Gamestop early?


Talk looks to be of the street date being removed its looking too widespread to be accidental early releases. Also some may not have the game until Monday.		2012-09-14 20:32:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I hate when they give release dates, and stores releases the copies early. How fair is that? Now we probaly will see some spam lvls in LBPV.2012-09-14 20:33:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I called my local GameStop and they had one copy:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2xn-PtCcAAqg2O.jpg

It was not in a sealed case. Rather, the clerk pulled the cartridge out of a baggy and placed it in the empty case. I'm thinking it was a display copy or something. If you're interested, I'd give your local GameStop a call and see if they have any in stock. If you've pre-ordered from them already, you'll probably get an Email saying that it's ready for pickup.

I'm a bit disappointed that the street date was broken, personally, but I'll gladly take advantage of their blunder.

The only bad thing is that since it's not supposed to be out yet, the PS Store probably isn't ready yet. I really don't know for sure, though, as I haven't played it yet. That, and any Day 1 patches are likely not live yet.

Edit: I'm in Michigan.		2012-09-14 20:35:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I can confirm this is true. I have a copy of lbpvita in my greedy hands. I am playing the intro level right this minute.

This is awesome.

Got my copy at Gamestop in Charlotte NC BTW.		2012-09-14 20:44:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

Lucky Americans :/2012-09-14 20:54:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Are you telling me that all my gloating went to waste!2012-09-14 21:02:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Im going to check with my Gamestop Store tommorow and see if it applies to EU or just U.S2012-09-14 21:05:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

So will my game ship earlier from Walmart?2012-09-14 21:08:00

Author:
unc92sax
Posts: 928

Shouldn't this be in the Vita section?

Edit: Ok, I'm confused. There is a thread about this in the Vita section but that's just been locked...		2012-09-14 21:43:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Its out at my gamestop to -_- i may just see if i can pick up my copy to day! i am not at all happy with amazon!!!

Wonder if ill still get the dlc?.		2012-09-14 21:47:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Moved to the Vita New and Media section.2012-09-14 21:48:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

What LOLOL!!

These threads are slippery devils		2012-09-14 21:50:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

No freakin way, I called my local Gamestop and they have it! Looks like I'm canceling my Amazon pre-order.

Only down side is that I probably won't get the pre-order costumes. Ah well.		2012-09-14 21:57:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

I am holding out for DD...Darn it!2012-09-14 22:09:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306

My EB Games didn't have it, and they (finally) said that the release date is September 25th.

Up until today they were saying December 4th...		2012-09-14 22:12:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

My EB Games didn't have it, and they (finally) said that the release date is September 25th.

Up until today they were saying December 4th...

Nothing here either. Meh. I guess I can wait 		2012-09-14 22:28:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990

No freakin way, I called my local Gamestop and they have it! Looks like I'm canceling my Amazon pre-order.

Only down side is that I probably won't get the pre-order costumes. Ah well.

It's likely that the copies they have are the pre-order copies, as mine came with a little pre-order code, even though I just walked in and bought it on a whim.		2012-09-14 22:38:00

Author:
comphermc
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Well, at least you can get a start on those LBPVita tutorials, Comphermc 2012-09-14 23:22:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Once the Vita with the built in harddrive is released I'll consider buying it.2012-09-14 23:43:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Well, at least you can get a start on those LBPVita tutorials, Comphermc

I need to find my video camera and purchase a tripod. No fancy setups for direct capture, I'm afraid.		2012-09-14 23:46:00

Author:
comphermc
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Plenty of copies near me. I was going digital but apparently I couldn't wait, lol.2012-09-14 23:46:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

I just checked my Newegg order and it show release date 9/15/12.



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879261357 confirms it.		2012-09-15 00:03:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Went down to the nearest GameStop and got their one copy. Seeya guys online. 2012-09-15 00:22:00

Author:
RJA00000
Posts: 387

It's now official guys/gals!!


LittleBigPlanet Vita's North American street date of September 25 has been lifted. Sony says retailers can begin selling the game once they receive copies.		2012-09-15 00:27:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

just got mine! please add me on psn!2012-09-15 00:45:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's now official guys/gals!!

It being on psn would make it 100% official 		2012-09-15 00:51:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306

Servers don't seem to be up yet, but that's ok, plenty of story levels to play first. Apparently I also got a pre-order code, I didn't expect that. I can't get over how good the game looks, textures and lighting is amazing.2012-09-15 01:55:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

Servers don't seem to be up yet, but that's ok, plenty of story levels to play first. Apparently I also got a pre-order code, I didn't expect that. I can't get over how good the game looks, textures and lighting is amazing.

I didn't realise you were Elvenbane until I checked one of your levels out in the showcase threads. Kudos! I expect so see something special from you when I finally log on...		2012-09-15 01:58:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

I wonder if NA counts as Mexico also... LOLOLOL THAT WOULD BE AWESOMESAUCE.2012-09-15 02:23:00

Author:
yugnar
Posts: 1478

I have in my hands a copy of it.. I got a text from GameStop confirming my preorder was waiting to be picked up - so I ditched a party to happily frolic there like an over-enthusiastic hippy.

Servers don't seem to be up, but my oh my, this game is incredible.		2012-09-15 02:27:00

Author:
anoken
Posts: 1654

I am so weak... I have a copy now as well. BUT, I AM NOT GOING TO OPEN IT!2012-09-15 02:31:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306

i am so weak... I have a copy now as well. But, i am not going to open it!
lolwut why?		2012-09-15 02:52:00

Author:
yugnar
Posts: 1478

lolwut why?

I want to see if the release the digital copy soon...		2012-09-15 02:59:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306

Just got my copy from game stop 3 hours a go..The Servers are not up :/wonder if we will have to waight till the 25th lol.

Any how i got lucky they only had one copy left and it had dlc with it.

Iv been playing it and love it!.		2012-09-15 03:13:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I wonder if NA counts as Mexico also... LOLOLOL THAT WOULD BE AWESOMESAUCE.

Should be. Mexico is in North America.

Check your stores.		2012-09-15 03:46:00

Author:
VelcroJonze
Posts: 1305

I got this game a couple of hours ago, and I already beat the game and got most of the prizes. I really think that this story mode was much better that LBP2's story. The final boss battle was cool too. Some of the costume parts were cool, but some of them are just not my style. What sucks is that the pre-order costumes code (both costumes are in the code) don't work yet . Online isn't up yet too. Also, this game is WAY better than LBP2, but it will be heavenly once online comes.2012-09-15 04:22:00

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amoney1999
Posts: 1202

Man... and I hoped I have time to 19th to finish my level and still publish it almost without competition.
Well, then. Time to hurry up the development :-D		2012-09-15 05:12:00

Author:
Agarwel
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btw - I can not logon online now. Is it now overloaded? :-D Or they shut it down for some reason just after moving the release date?2012-09-15 05:27:00

Author:
Agarwel
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I... hope they release the digital version soon.

This is a bit... shafting... for the fans who wanted to go digital. Hell, I have had the $40 waiting in my PSN for over a month as prep.

I'll be tweeting some questions, for sure.		2012-09-15 05:57:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I pre-ordered mine through Amazon and it's not estimated to arrive until October 1st.

Blasphemy.		2012-09-15 06:30:00

Author:
Rooster
Posts: 38

...The more I think about this, the worse the taste in my mouth gets.

How the hell does Sony expect consumers to see Digital as the superior option for Vita games, if they're doing this? This is basically a slap in the face to ANYONE who was ready to give them $35 DIRECTLY.

Just how is this good business decision? I certainly am much more hesitant to go digital again anytime soon. If ever.		2012-09-15 06:32:00

Author:
theswweet
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btw - I can not logon online now. Is it now overloaded? :-D Or they shut it down for some reason just after moving the release date? Its not even officialy out. That's why the servers arent up. I bet by Wednesday they will.2012-09-15 06:50:00

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Nazar_Ops
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Its not even officialy out. That's why the servers arent up. I bet by Wednesday they will.
Well. The servers were online and running without problems since 4th till yesterday. Just this morning wend offline for some reason.
Maybe they need to do some maintenance on them. The game is asking you to visit lbp.me (and the page does not contain Vita section at all) and to visit the store, that is empty. So maybe the need to take them offline to somehow update these functions - connection to lbp.me at least. If the game is already oficilly out, they should do this asap.		2012-09-15 07:03:00

Author:
Agarwel
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Just how is this good business decision? I certainly am much more hesitant to go digital again anytime soon. If ever.


Sony and good business decisions?

Whaaaaaat?		2012-09-15 08:31:00

Author:
Rooster
Posts: 38

Anyone know when it'll be on the PSN? Waiting 10 days purely because I went digital would be pretty annoying (and I already put credit on my account in anticipation, so buying retail isn't really an option).

Feels like it's all happening though . Hype.		2012-09-15 10:22:00

Author:
Unknown User

Ahhh i want this on the PSN now!
Not that it matters,I'm on vacation without my Vita untill the 18th 		2012-09-15 10:25:00

Author:
ythyth
Posts: 400

Anyone checked to see if this is in Europe too?2012-09-15 10:28:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Anyone checked to see if this is in Europe too? Sadly no. U.S as always -_-.2012-09-15 10:32:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Got my copy, and have spent several hours in story and create, and in my opinion, despite the very small graphical hit, which might I add is only really noticeable in bump mapping and water, this is down right the best installment in the series yet. It has that feeling of wonder that LBP1 gave me, and a unique flavor we haven't seen yet. I see great things down the line.2012-09-15 13:23:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

Another thing, the mini games are actually fun in this game! The ones in LBP2 were just so boring, but these ones are fun! There is even one that is similar to Doodle Jump!2012-09-15 14:27:00

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amoney1999
Posts: 1202

Anybody else having trouble downloading the free costumes using the code Gamestop gave out? I guess the costumes aren't even in the PS store yet?2012-09-15 14:58:00

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kaiju_kid
Posts: 329

Servers arent up yet.2012-09-15 15:01:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Whaat?!
I thought the UK and Japan were getting it first!
That's not fair!
You can't just push up the release dates for no reason!

I guess I'll have to wait till the 21st...... :<		2012-09-15 15:17:00

Author:
Jovuto
Posts: 2345

I can't believe were in Europe ended up having to wait instead of you :/
Why did Sony even did this? I don't think Tarsier would like they're game to release when online doesn't even work yet...		2012-09-15 15:22:00

Author:
ythyth
Posts: 400

I can't believe were in Europe ended up having to wait instead of you :/
Why did Sony even did this? I don't think Tarsier would like they're game to release when online doesn't even work yet...Its U.S u know.. Europe is like undiscovered aliens, while U.S is the "good side". Fair world we live in..		2012-09-15 15:35:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Still coming out on the 20th here in Aussie land. Would be great if it came out sooner i just can't wait any longer and on the 20th i'll be working solid for the rest of the month

Being in the southern most darkest depths of the world i am use to waiting till last to get anything.		2012-09-15 15:51:00

Author:
Lordwarblade
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There was a update this morening but it still is not online.2012-09-15 16:03:00

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Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Sony and good business decisions?

Whaaaaaat?

Sadly, you are very right. We all remember the Other OS fiasco - and more recently, the Memory Card locking in FW 1.80.

I would like to think they'll put everything online, including the actual game, on Tuesday... but I wouldn't be surprised if the game doesn't release until the 25th digitally.

While this was undoubtedly a good move for Physical buyers, Digital users have just been shafted hard. Reminds me of LBP PSP, but worse.		2012-09-15 16:05:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Speaking of physical vs. digital...do game cards also do the waiiting/loading when turning the Vita on? Can it be turned off?2012-09-15 16:14:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

I can't believe were in Europe ended up having to wait instead of you :/
Why did Sony even did this? I don't think Tarsier would like they're game to release when online doesn't even work yet...

I don't think they did it on purpose. More than likely one retailer broke the street date and Sony said screw it, just let everyone sell it. Sony is probably hoping this will move systems along with the game. I work at Toys r Us, and the Vita sells horribly.		2012-09-15 16:22:00

Author:
kaiju_kid
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Well, I just got done talking to a Sony representative on the phone.

Either he was... misinformed, seeing as he said LBP Vita shouldn't be out physically now, or we aren't getting the Digital release until the 25th.

...If we really aren't getting it until the 25th, I'm more then a little upset.		2012-09-15 16:58:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Well, I just got done talking to a Sony representative on the phone.

Either he was... misinformed, seeing as he said LBP Vita shouldn't be out physically now, or we aren't getting the Digital release until the 25th.

...If we really aren't getting it until the 25th, I'm more then a little upset.

I doubt digital dates are gonna change,It's probably more complicated then just telling stores to start selling...		2012-09-15 17:19:00

Author:
ythyth
Posts: 400

To be honest, I am a little annoyed at this. I never got a chance to experience the start of the LBP1 community or the LBP2 community and this was my chance, as a European, to do just that. I actually feel cheated by this. By the time I get the game now, there will be hundreds if not thousands of 'Trophy' hunting level up.2012-09-15 17:30:00

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GribbleGrunger
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Someone posted this on neogaf: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491427&page=8

Also hearing murmurs from multiple friends inside sony that the break of release date was a **** up by someone in marketing and heads are going to roll. I can't vouch for the validity, but I will say i've heard it from many people.


This sounds kinda likely with how random this date change happened, and would explain why people are unable to connect to the servers, redeem dlc etc if it wasn't supposed to actually work right now.
Though it would be nice if they were able to push the downloadable version to come in earlier too :/		2012-09-15 17:33:00

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sportbil
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G
Someone posted this on neogaf: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491427&page=8



This sounds kinda likely with how random this date change happened, and would explain why people are unable to connect to the servers, redeem dlc etc if it wasn't supposed to actually work right now.
Though it would be nice if they were able to push the downloadable version to come in earlier too :/

Would also explain why the server went down when the game started to sell...		2012-09-15 17:49:00

Author:
ythyth
Posts: 400

>Checking the Neogaf thread

Looks like Tarsier is confused as well.

They ARE saying the DLC will be up on Tuesday though... hmm. They'll get more flack if they DON'T put up the game, too.

Alright. Lets just hope digital will be out on Tuesday.		2012-09-15 18:01:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

To be honest, I am a little annoyed at this. I never got a chance to experience the start of the LBP1 community or the LBP2 community and this was my chance, as a European, to do just that. I actually feel cheated by this. By the time I get the game now, there will be hundreds if not thousands of 'Trophy' hunting level up. This. The gaming industry is devil there. Getting game first, etc. I can go on. I never experienced a fresh lbp with 0 lvls. Im sry to the people that get offended by this, but its true.2012-09-15 18:08:00

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Nazar_Ops
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This. The gaming industry is devil there. Getting game first, etc. I can go on. I never experienced a fresh lbp with 0 lvls. Im sry to the people that get offended by this, but its true.

Well hopefully the servers won't be put straight up because clearly some Gamestop stores broke the release date and Sony decided to let them all do it. The servers weren't meant to be up yet which is why they're not. I'm still disappointed and I know it sounds unfair to say this, but hopefully, like I said, we'll still have a relatively clean community to tap into when we get it next week. I just don't want to be faced with hundreds and hundreds of pointless 'enter', 'exit' levels that are there just for the trophy. I was actually hoping there wouldn't be a trophy for that.		2012-09-15 18:15:00

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GribbleGrunger
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Well hopefully the servers won't be put straight up because clearly some Gamestop stores broke the release date and Sony decided to let them all do it. The servers weren't meant to be up yet which is why they're not. I'm still disappointed and I know it sounds unfair to say this, but hopefully, like I said, we'll still have a relatively clean community to tap into when we get it next week. Either way if its not up right now. They are probaly making lvls. Once the server is up. Everybody going to publish their lvl -_-2012-09-15 18:17:00

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Nazar_Ops
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Either way if its not up right now. They are probaly making lvls. Once the server is up. Everybody going to publish their lvl -_-

Yeah, but perhaps that delay will at least inspire even the trophy whores to make a little effort. I'm trying to be optimistic here lol		2012-09-15 18:19:00

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GribbleGrunger
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If LBPV gets ruined. I blame U.S. Lol2012-09-15 18:20:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

If LBPV gets ruined. I blame U.S. Lol

Yeah, because of course we would have done a far better job! 		2012-09-15 18:33:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Heh, you're complaining about having to wait until the 19th, and I'm getting it until the 26th... 2012-09-15 19:23:00

Author:
yugnar
Posts: 1478

Ugh... It would've been alright if our release date was kept until September 25th but no. Now it's a race to people's local Gamestops to see who can snag copies before anyone else.

How fair is it that I have 2 copies preordered (One for me, one for my brother) but I'm still waiting for a copy, when there's people just waltzing in to stores and getting pre-order copies?! I went in to my EB Games yesterday to ask them for my game, but they said it doesn't come out until September 25th. Up until yesterday, they were saying "December 4th..."

And then when I bring it up on Twitter, everyone just tells me to "ignore it."

Seriously, how do you ignore the fact that you're not gonna see any of your friends this weekend because they got a game that you preordered, before you did!? I'd really rather the Europeans get it first than to be one of the last people in the world to get it! Europeans get it this week, most North Americans already have it... I get it on the 25th.​

I thought preordering meant to get a game when it comes out. It's out, where is it? Apparently Sony would rather have preordering be the bad thing to do, and they're rewarding people who didn't preorder it by giving them the option to phone around and find a copy of the game while still getting the pre order voucher...

I know I'm ​never preordering one of Sony's games again, and I'm definitely not preordering anything from EB Games/Gamestop either.		2012-09-15 19:26:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

Ugh... It would've been alright if our release date was kept until September 25th but no. Now it's a race to people's local Gamestops to see who can snag copies before anyone else.

How fair is it that I have 2 copies preordered (One for me, one for my brother) but I'm still waiting for a copy, when there's people just waltzing in to stores and getting pre-order copies?! I went in to my EB Games yesterday to ask them for my game, but they said it doesn't come out until September 25th. Up until yesterday, they were saying "December 4th..."

And then when I bring it up on Twitter, everyone just tells me to "ignore it."

Seriously, how do you ignore the fact that you're not gonna see any of your friends this weekend because they got a game that you preordered, before you did!? I'd really rather the Europeans get it first than to be one of the only people in the world who don't get it early!​

I thought preordering meant to get a game when it comes out. It's out, where is it? Apparently Sony would rather have preordering be the bad thing to do, and they're rewarding people who didn't preorder it by giving them the option to phone around and find a copy of the game while still getting the pre order voucher...

I know I'm ​never preordering one of Sony's games again, and I'm definitely not preordering anything from EB Games/Gamestop either.

Think about the people who wanted to go digital.

Slap in the face, and a kick to the *****.		2012-09-15 19:27:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I agreed with Klaww. This is like the last time im buying Sony products. Next gen, im going to get a PC or stick to my Vita. I dont even want these money eaters take my money and in return give me less products than US. Microsoft dont even have any problems with this..2012-09-15 19:29:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I was rather ****** off at the start too, but honestly, If I'd be holding the game in my hands at this very moment, I think my happiness would easily beat the annoyance I'm feeling now. So if they're going to release it earlier, all that really means is that SOME people get to be happy, and litterally nothing changes for the other people. We still get the game at the date we have expected, and once we will actualy have it no one will care anymore.2012-09-15 19:55:00

Author:
Wertpol
Posts: 264

I can't believe were in Europe ended up having to wait instead of you :/
Why did Sony even did this? I don't think Tarsier would like they're game to release when online doesn't even work yet...

Tarsier finished the game earlier than expected, so they just released it early. I also read that it should come to all game selling stores today, but the DLC codes won't work until the 19th because the costumes aren't released yet. Also, the servers should be up on the 19th also.		2012-09-15 20:05:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

Tarsier finished the game earlier than expected, so they just released it early. I also read that it should come to all game selling stores today, but the DLC codes won't work until the 19th because the costumes aren't released yet. Also, the servers should be up on the 19th also. Either way, they said 25th is the release for U.S. But apparently Gamestop in ur country break the rules.2012-09-15 20:10:00

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Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

They didn't break the rules, Tarsier just finished way earlier than they thought, and it was pretty smart that they did that. Its only 4 more days for you guys anyway, so that isn't that long of a wait.2012-09-15 20:16:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

They didn't break the rules, Tarsier just finished way earlier than they thought, and it was pretty smart that they did that. Its only 4 more days for you guys anyway, so that isn't that long of a wait.Easy for u to say. And again they did break the rules. Otherwise, if gamestop goes by their rules, why would Tarsier put a 25th release date in U.S?2012-09-15 20:18:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I honestly don't see why this is such a big deal. Seriously? I don't even have a Vita yet, and I have no clue when I'm going to be getting one. You guys are kinda acting childish, we all should be appreciative Tarsier and Double Eleven made the game in the first place..2012-09-15 20:22:00

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Super_Clone
Posts: 849

I honestly don't see why this is such a big deal. Seriously? I don't even have a Vita yet, and I have no clue when I'm going to be getting one. You guys are kinda acting childish, we all should be appreciative Tarsier and Double Eleven made the game in the first place..

It is a big deal for Digital peeps. We might not get the game for 10 freaking days.		2012-09-15 20:23:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

And I'm sure ten more days won't kill anyone. You've waited this long, so just be glad you have a Vita in the first place. It sounds as if I should be giving the "There are starving kids in Africa" speech. 'Course, there are starving people everywhere, but the point remains the same. Be grateful and please, complaining will get you nowhere.2012-09-15 20:28:00

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Super_Clone
Posts: 849

And I'm sure ten more days won't kill anyone. You've waited this long, so just be glad you have a Vita in the first place. It sounds as if I should be giving the "There are starving kids in Africa" speech. 'Course, there are starving people everywhere, but the point remains the same. Be grateful and please, complaining will get you nowhere good.

I was willing to give Sony the money directly. No costs for the Box, or the inserts, or the cartridge... or the cut from retailers. I was willing, to give them MORE money.

Do you really expect me NOT to be ******, when they release the game for people physically, and basically say I might be **** out of luck for 10 days... unless I buy a physical copy?

No, I already put $40 on my PSN account, I'm not gonna spend another $40 for the physical release, ESPECIALLY with the Wii U coming, and the fact that it is a priority for me.

Look - Sony has said on various occasions, that they want people to see Digital as the superior option for Vita games. Am I not entitled to disappointment, when they have suddenly made the Digital version for my most anticipated game of the year, TABLE SCRAPS?

Dude, just stop.		2012-09-15 20:34:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I don't care about not having the game rather than how I'll have no reason to even play PS3 or Vita over the next week and a half because most of my friends are all playing it, and I have to try dodging story spoilers until then.

I was even invited to an LBP PS Vita party chat on the Vita... That was just uncalled for.

And reading Twitter just infuriates me:

"Since everyone has it by now..."
"How's everyone liking it so far?"
Etc...

I'm not mad at Tarsier or Double Eleven. I'm mad at Sony and Gamestop for making me have spend the next week away from my friends, and having to avoid spoilers! On a game that, according to the EB Games I preordered at "isn't out yet," and I "will receive a copy on release day."

September 25th isn't the release date anymore. It's out. Hundreds of people have it in North America already, why can't I? I already payed for it! 		2012-09-15 20:41:00

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KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

The reason that it was pushed forward was so LBPV would stand a chance here. Borderlands is pretty big here in the US, and Borderlands 2 Launches on the 25th. If Sony wants to admit it or not, this is a big reason it was released early. So it would have a chance at sales and doesn't have to compete on the same day.2012-09-15 20:43:00

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poorjack
Posts: 1806

Same here. Sony screws it up as always. EU getting screwed since launch of the console. And Gamestop up in the U.S.2012-09-15 20:45:00

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Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

The reason that it was pushed forward was so LBPV would stand a chance here. Borderlands is pretty big here in the US, and Borderlands 2 Launches on the 25th. If Sony wants to admit it or not, this is a big reason it was released early. So it would have a chance at sales and doesn't have to compete on the same day.

Oh, I deduced that pretty quickly.

It would be nice if they PUT IT ON THE STORE already, though.		2012-09-15 20:46:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

The reason that it was pushed forward was so LBPV would stand a chance here. Borderlands is pretty big here in the US, and Borderlands 2 Launches on the 25th. If Sony wants to admit it or not, this is a big reason it was released early. So it would have a chance at sales and doesn't have to compete on the same day. That's not the reason.2012-09-15 20:46:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Tarsier finished the game earlier than expected, so they just released it early. I also read that it should come to all game selling stores today, but the DLC codes won't work until the 19th because the costumes aren't released yet. Also, the servers should be up on the 19th also.

LOL they finished the game a month ago,How do you think they started making copies?


They didn't break the rules, Tarsier just finished way earlier than they thought, and it was pretty smart that they did that. Its only 4 more days for you guys anyway, so that isn't that long of a wait.

But those 4 (5) days were supposed to be your wait not Europe,And that never happens,So we were glad about that.


I honestly don't see why this is such a big deal. Seriously? I don't even have a Vita yet, and I have no clue when I'm going to be getting one. You guys are kinda acting childish, we all should be appreciative Tarsier and Double Eleven made the game in the first place..

Some of us waited for a year now,So yes,Eace day counts for us now.


And I'm sure ten more days won't kill anyone. You've waited this long, so just be glad you have a Vita in the first place. It sounds as if I should be giving the "There are starving kids in Africa" speech. 'Course, there are starving people everywhere, but the point remains the same. Be grateful and please, complaining will get you nowhere.

Ya we'll cutting of you're finger probably won't kill you either,It will still be uncomfortable...I don't get it,You're really bothered we're complainig about us not getting LBPV in an LBPV fourm? I didn't realize you wanted us to talk about starving kids instead,And if we wont complain,How will Sony know what they did was BAD ?		2012-09-15 20:56:00

Author:
ythyth
Posts: 400

I honestly don't see why this is such a big deal. Seriously? I don't even have a Vita yet, and I have no clue when I'm going to be getting one. You guys are kinda acting childish, we all should be appreciative Tarsier and Double Eleven made the game in the first place..

Childish? The main reason that I GOT a vita was because of this game, and I paid money before hand to get LBPV, yet I'm gonna be the last one of my NA friends to get it, and a ton of them didn't even have it pre-ordered! So please tell me how we're being childish, because I think we all have a good reason to get angry. WE had it pre-ordered, but we don't HAVE it yet.		2012-09-15 21:01:00

Author:
TheMonkeyBlade
Posts: 687

It isn't so much that you guys are complaining, it's how you're complaining. We're all going at each others throats, as if it's any of our faults. Oh, and I'm definitely not expecting us to have a chat about food-deprived children- it was merely an analogy- but I am expecting us to remain civil.2012-09-15 21:06:00

Author:
Super_Clone
Posts: 849

Well, that is it. I just said 'screw it'...

I have a broken iPod touch, gonna sell it to a place next to the GameStop in my mall. That should, at the least, get me $30. Then I have a second DS Lite a friend gave me, that I can get $25 for.

I'm still REALLY ****** with Sony, but I'm not gonna let go 10 whole days of potential game-time. No, sir.

But... what about the $40 on my account? I have no freaking clue. Maybe Ragnarok Odyssey, maybe something. I'm just emotionally exhausted right now.


It isn't so much that you guys are complaining, it's how you're complaining. We're all going at each others throats, as if it's any of our faults. Oh, and I'm definitely not expecting us to have a chat about food-deprived children- it was merely an analogy- but I am expecting us to remain civil.

You said that my complaints that the Digital version, which is supposed to be superior in Sony's eyes, could come out as much as 10 days later, were unfounded.

I fail to see my error.		2012-09-15 21:10:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Wow. Ok, I'm a bit ticked off by this but cripes, I'm not going to stop buying Sony products because of it lol.2012-09-15 21:17:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Whaat?!
I thought the UK and Japan were getting it first!
That's not fair!
You can't just push up the release dates for no reason!

I guess I'll have to wait till the 21st...... :<

Hehe..you know what though? I have no sympathy for Europeans this time around. We Americans usually get the shaft in terms of all thing LBP 		2012-09-15 21:18:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

@theswweet

There wasn't one. I'm most certainly not trying to make anyone mad or make them seem like the bad guy, but like everyone else, I'm just stating my opinion.
Y'all have every right to be angry, and I'm sorry I ever said anything to offend anyone, but if it weren't for some bloke at Sony who screwed up, all of us in North America would be waiting the expected amount of time and the folks in the EU wouldn't have gotten the short end of the stick.
Sorry again everyone, I'll just stop now.		2012-09-15 21:19:00

Author:
Super_Clone
Posts: 849

But... what about the $40 on my account?

Week 1 T-shirt.		2012-09-15 21:29:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Wow. Ok, I'm a bit ticked off by this but cripes, I'm not going to stop buying Sony products because of it lol.

It's not really Sony's fault, it's Gamestop's. They have a reputation for doing whatever the heck they please anyway...I'm actually impressed that Sony gave all the other retailers their blessing to start selling the game early as well.		2012-09-15 21:37:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

I honestly wouldn't have a problem with all of us North Americans getting it on the 25th and Europeans getting it on Wednesday but... Now it's like I'm gonna be one of the last people I know to get the game, just because my local EB Games doesn't have any copies. The game "came out" yesterday. Why don't stores have it yet? As usual, most of Canada is left out. (The only place in Canada so far where I've heard of someone getting a copy was Toronto)

I'm not mad at anybody here. They bought the game, they deserve the game.

That being said, I​ bought the game. I deserve it too.

The worst part is that if I had preordered it online from EBGames.ca, rather than in-store, I would most likely have it by now, or would be getting it soon due to there being "24-hour shipping" and how their website says the game is out (whereas the person in the store said it comes out September 25th and that everybody must be getting a "beta" copy. Yeah, sure).

Yeah, I know I am acting kinda childish but... I just hate how I won't be able to experience the game with my friends.


Wow. Ok, I'm a bit ticked off by this but cripes, I'm not going to stop buying Sony products because of it lol.
I'm not gonna stop buying Sony products, I just don't see the point in preordering anything anymore if people who don't preorder the game are treated better (they get it first and still get all the preorder bonuses). 		2012-09-15 21:38:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

Easy for u to say. And again they did break the rules. Otherwise, if gamestop goes by their rules, why would Tarsier put a 25th release date in U.S?

Because they didn't know that they would finish it so early. They realized that they made earlier than they thought. If you made a game and chose a release date, but finished earlier, would you ship you game to GameStop early?		2012-09-15 21:55:00

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amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I didn't pre order but I just picked it up at game stop. It doesn't mention pre order bonuses on the box, and I haven't opened it yet. Does anybody know if I should expect it to include the pre order codes? I was actually going in to pre order when this early release was announced, but they won't let me pre order now!2012-09-15 22:22:00

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LittleBigDave
Posts: 324

yuppers its out ^_^!

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg811/scaled.php?server=811&filename=img20120915170013.jpg&res=landing		2012-09-15 22:26:00

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Unknown User

Because they didn't know that they would finish it so early. They realized that they made earlier than they thought. If you made a game and chose a release date, but finished earlier, would you ship you game to GameStop early?If that's the case, then why isnt it out in EU?2012-09-15 22:34:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I guess this should be posted here: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/09/15/sackboy-popping-up-early-on-ps-vita/


Hi everyone ? production on LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita (http://us.playstation.com/psvita/games-and-media/psv-littlebigplanet-playstation-vita.html?CMP=soc_us__ac_sm_05_21_12) was completed earlier than expected, and due to the excitement from our retail partners, some have decided to put it on shelves as soon as the product was received. You?ll still be able to fully enjoy all the offline features of the game until that time, but the servers will not go live until September 18th. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and will keep you posted on any further updates.

Hopefully this means that all retailers in North America will start to sell it? I really wish I hadn't preordered it... 		2012-09-15 22:37:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

Funny story.I just got back from watching Resident Evil at the cinema, but before the movie I was playing LBPVita. The kid behind my seat nearly shet his pants when he saw what I was playing, he didn't know it was out. I told him it was a bootleg copy.

THIS JUST IN, ALL YOUR ANSWERS ABOUT THE STREET DATE BREAK ANSWERED OVER AT IGN.COM

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/14/littlebigplanet-vitas-street-date-broken		2012-09-15 22:39:00

Author:
kaiju_kid
Posts: 329

I told him it was a bootleg copy.

Should have gone with you/a relative works for Sony.		2012-09-15 22:49:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Crap! I haven't preordered yet! Better still get my bioshock and knights costumes from amazon when I preorder tonight.2012-09-15 22:52:00

Author:
Nick930930
Posts: 878

THIS JUST IN, ALL YOUR ANSWERS ABOUT THE STREET DATE BREAK ANSWERED OVER AT IGN.COM

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/14/littlebigplanet-vitas-street-date-broken

Lol, Rabid-coot, I love your sig, its hilarious. It looks like Amoney was, on the money about Sony's reasons for releasing early...		2012-09-15 22:53:00

Author:
kaiju_kid
Posts: 329

I didn't pre order but I just picked it up at game stop. It doesn't mention pre order bonuses on the box, and I haven't opened it yet. Does anybody know if I should expect it to include the pre order codes? I was actually going in to pre order when this early release was announced, but they won't let me pre order now!

Pretty likely, mine had a single code for the online pass/costumes.		2012-09-15 23:08:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

Please note that the following is not an official Tarsier response. I am a level designer, but I have no knowledge of the decisions surrounding release dates.

It seems as if there is a lot of misinformation regarding Sony's response to the early release. This is straight from the Playstation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/09/15/sackboy-popping-up-early-on-ps-vita/):



Hi everyone ? production on LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita was completed earlier than expected, and due to the excitement from our retail partners, some have decided to put it on shelves as soon as the product was received. You?ll still be able to fully enjoy all the offline features of the game, but the servers will not go live until September 18th. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and will keep you posted on any further updates.

This does not show that Sony approved the early release date, as IGN is reporting (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/14/littlebigplanet-vitas-street-date-broken), it merely states that retailers started selling it early. This press release is reactionary to the GameStop blunder as a way to let people know that the servers are not online yet. It definitely appears as if Sony had no intention of the game being released early. As for the statements of production being completed earlier than expected, I have no place to comment.

The point is, the game is definitely not meant to be out already. It's not going to do any good to complain about Sony, Tarsier, or Double Eleven's actions, as they are not at fault here. Get angry at Gamestop.

Also, I'm sorry that some of you have to wait another week or so to get the game. I promise that by next month you'll have forgotten all about your worries of getting a late start. A few days' head start will never be enough to turn someone into a Super-Creator with a million plays and hearts. The servers aren't even up yet!		2012-09-16 01:50:00

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comphermc
Posts: 5338

I understand compher... but answer me this. Why even put up the DLC and Servers on 9/18... but then decide to hold back the digital version?

I'll be mad at GameStop for the leak in the first place, but don't expect me to leave out SCEA's incompetent PSN team... wish Morgan was off vacation. He probably would have gotten LBP up tuesday.

Again, I'm sorry you and the other folks at Tarsier/Double Eleven are probably gonna take the fall. I know you guys never asked for this.		2012-09-16 02:02:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I figured that was the case. Thanks for clearing things up comphermc. But Ill admit I got a bit upset when I heard the misinformation that they just released it early, but not on PSN. Trying to be a DD only owner on Vita hasn't worked out for me thus far. There are just too many go deals on carts to pass up.

Had I not already planned to go to Gamestop(not a big fan of them) to pick up a gift for someone, I may have been strong enough to hold out. But even then, as annoyed at the situation as I was, I understood that no one was putting a gun to my head to get the game before the 25th.


I played through the first area. I am happy to sack boy controls very well and very close to the PSP version of the game. =) It was the one thing that I was concerned about. Other than that I'll just say it is AWESOME.		2012-09-16 02:16:00

Author:
Xenon
Posts: 306

Glad to see confirmation that the digital version will be released on the 25th. Wait, did I say glad? I meant the other thing, disappointed.

"Day-and-date" digital releases seem so meaningless when something like this happens.		2012-09-16 03:53:00

Author:
Unknown User

So, just went to check out my local videogame store ("GamePlanet") and the guy told me it would be out until the 25th. So I guess I'll have to wait then. Hmphhh... I may even go digital if I have to buy it until that date.2012-09-16 04:01:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

Glad to see confirmation that the digital version will be released on the 25th. Wait, did I say glad? I meant the other thing, disappointed.

"Day-and-date" digital releases seem so meaningless when something like this happens.

>Rekease DLC on 9/18
>Open servers on 9/18
>Don't stop selling retail copy released before 9/18
>"Lol, digital is a week after physical can play."

Nothing can explain this in a logical manner. Either delay the server w/DLC or have the digital version release on the day the games DLC is uploaded..		2012-09-16 04:20:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I didn't pre order but I just picked it up at game stop. It doesn't mention pre order bonuses on the box, and I haven't opened it yet. Does anybody know if I should expect it to include the pre order codes? I was actually going in to pre order when this early release was announced, but they won't let me pre order now!

What happened for me was they gave me a code for the costumes, but there was also a code inside. The one inside is an online pass (although it says the costumes), and on the receipt they had the code, and the cash register circled it with a pen. The code won;t work until the 18th or 19th.


If that's the case, then why isnt it out in EU?

Cause GameStop is boss like that 		2012-09-16 04:24:00

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amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I really need to know if Walmart will ship me my preorder early! I am going to the beach on the release of the game, and I would really like to have the game on the road-trip.2012-09-16 04:27:00

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unc92sax
Posts: 928

I read that the game ships to other stores on the 15th (today), but I might be wrong.2012-09-16 04:28:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I read that the game ships to other stores on the 15th (today), but I might be wrong.
If this is true, do they ship it to you as soon as they get it?		2012-09-16 04:30:00

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unc92sax
Posts: 928

I think Sony should actually tell all the stores in NA to start selling the game, it seems just fair. Oh, and I hope Gamestop gets in trouble because of this. Yeah, I'm evil.2012-09-16 04:32:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

If this is true, do they ship it to you as soon as they get it?

It didn't say anything specific, just that they ship on the 15th. Sorry. 		2012-09-16 04:34:00

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amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I think Sony should actually tell all the stores in NA to start selling the game, it seems just fair. Oh, and I hope Gamestop gets in trouble because of this. Yeah, I'm evil.
I hope Walmart will start selling it. Target has already started.

Gamestop should get in trouble for buying my PSP games for 25?.		2012-09-16 04:34:00

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unc92sax
Posts: 928

I have come to a conclusion. Sony should either upload the digital download alongside the DLC and servers, or wait for the 25th for ALL of them.

It's the only real way to be fair to everyone, and the former will make people much happier then the latter.

Thoughts?		2012-09-16 04:35:00

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theswweet
Posts: 2468

I think Sony should actually tell all the stores in NA to start selling the game, it seems just fair. Oh, and I hope Gamestop gets in trouble because of this. Yeah, I'm evil.

This. A million times this.

Right now it seems like almost every North American LBP player I know has it already. Europeans get it on Wednesday.

Canadian EB Games stores are still waiting until September 25th it seems (unless you preordered online. Those online preorders are shipped to you within 24 hours, now). I think I know four people who don't have the game (and are in NA), and we'll be the last, lonely 4 people to get it.

I'm just gonna give up with this (or at least try to give it up) and play some other games for a bit. Knowing me, I'll probably still be watching this thread like a hawk tomorrow. 		2012-09-16 04:40:00

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KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

The DLC codes and the servers should most likely be up on the 19th. Try it then.2012-09-16 04:40:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

This. A million times this.

Right now it seems like almost every North American LBP player I know has it already. Europeans get it on Wednesday.

Canadian EB Games stores are still waiting until September 25th it seems (unless you preordered online. Those online preorders are shipped to you within 24 hours, now). I think I know four people who don't have the game (and are in NA), and we'll be the last, lonely 4 people to get it.

I'm just gonna give up with this (or at least try to give it up) and play some other games for a bit. Knowing me, I'll probably still be watching this thread like a hawk tomorrow. I live in NA and I still don't have the game, because Wally-World is still not selling it? even though Gamestop and Target are. But I have a Walmart giftcard, and this is what I am using it for.		2012-09-16 04:49:00

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unc92sax
Posts: 928

The online pass is for the dlc ain't it?I got the code to in my case but i dont know if they gave me a code were is it on the receipt?2012-09-16 04:57:00

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Lbphart3
Posts: 813

All this fuss about being behind the gamers who have it first, but the story mode is fairly short. I beat it already in one day, of off and on play. You guys will be caught up quickly, believe me. It's a brilliant game for sure, but it's over in no time. Maybe eight hours of gameplay if you unlock everything, but of course the create portion is where the longevity comes in.2012-09-16 05:39:00

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kaiju_kid
Posts: 329

I understand compher... but answer me this. Why even put up the DLC and Servers on 9/18... but then decide to hold back the digital version?

I can't give a reason for the digital version still releasing on the 25th but the servers would have been going up on the 18th before this little farce as the 18th is the day before the game would have had its first official release in Europe.		2012-09-16 07:57:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Lol, glad you guys like it, that means it's probably a really good game (of course I didn't have doubts to start with). The only thing is, where I am, I have absolutely no clue when it's gonna release, most likely a week or so after the 25th.2012-09-16 08:08:00

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Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195

I have a pre-order at Best Buy so I went to two GameStops and they said the early release it only for those who pre-ordered. The 3rd GameStop I tried I played the dumb adult and asked if I could pre-order that Sackboy Vita game for my kid. The employee was pleased to tell me it was called Little Big Planet and he could sell me a copy today with the pre-order bonus. I was like wow you are amazing. Guess playing the fool gets you what you want.2012-09-16 08:21:00

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blastroid
Posts: 262

I can't give a reason for the digital version still releasing on the 25th but the servers would have been going up on the 18th before this little farce as the 18th is the day before the game would have had its first official release in Europe.

Fair enough. The DLC is probably the worse offence for digital users.		2012-09-16 16:05:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Just to clarify one thing, the official release date in North America is still the 25th. Some retailers just got a little bit too excited and started selling the game early.

As for the issue with the codes, as soon as we have any news we will post the on the PS Blog and everywhere else. Hang in there!		2012-09-16 17:04:00

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Syroc
Posts: 3193

Hey Syroc, I'm sorry that you've been having to deal with all this. Any particular reason you can give, for the digital download still being held back? It's not like anyone wants it held back, and it sure is making some users angry :/

Surely it would be a better community move, for the fans who want digital... and a better move to show that digital matters to them. I already know a few people who are now not getting ANY digital games.		2012-09-16 17:12:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Hey Syroc, I'm sorry that you've been having to deal with all this. Any particular reason you can give, for the digital download still being held back? It's not like anyone wants it held back, and it sure is making some users angry :/

Surely it would be a better community move, for the fans who want digital... and a better move to show that digital matters to them. I already know a few people who are now not getting ANY digital games.He already told you. The game isnt officialy out. Just because retailers break the release date, dosent mean Sony should change the digital release too.		2012-09-16 17:22:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Yes, but the key word is officially.

It is certainly available at retailers. Holding it back for digital will not gain any DD fans.		2012-09-16 17:30:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

So you all got the game 12 days earlier than expected and STILL you find things to complain about. I hope Sony learn from this and never release a game early again, because clearly some people will just never be satisfied. 2012-09-16 17:34:00

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GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Yes, but the key word is officially.

It is certainly available at retailers. Holding it back for digital will not gain any DD fans.They are not holding it back. They are going by their rules. They cant change the release date, just because retailers did.		2012-09-16 17:34:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

So you all got the game 12 days earlier than expected and STILL you find things to complain about. I hope Sony learn from this and never release a game earlier again.Lol, 100% this.2012-09-16 17:35:00

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Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I am upset at GameStop for the fiasco, but I am certainly upset at Sony for releasing DLC, and allowing physical buyers, to play the full game on 9/18. If they are going to have the game out on the 18th, keeping the digital release where it is, is just harmful to Sony's best interests.2012-09-16 17:37:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

I am upset at GameStop for the fiasco, but I am certainly upset at Sony for releasing DLC, and allowing physical buyers, to play the full game on 9/18. If they are going to have the game out on the 18th, keeping the digital release where it is, is just harmful to Sony's best interests. I was upset at Sony since 2010. And i disliked their actions.2012-09-16 17:38:00

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Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Soooo, it's still the 19 for EU?2012-09-16 17:51:00

Author:
PixelJam
Posts: 88

Soooo, it's still the 19 for EU? Yep. Nothing has changed for EU.2012-09-16 17:53:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I think this guy gets it best.


To use this analogy. Imagine if I had two kids and a cookie jar full of cookies. One of my kids gets caught trying to take a cookie. Out of compassion not only does he not get in trouble and I even allow him to take a cookie. Then the second kid comes and asks if he can have one, and I say no.

DD customers are the second kid. And yes I’m hungry.		2012-09-16 18:12:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

That's just a long winded way of summing up 'envy'.2012-09-16 18:15:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

That's just a long winded way of summing up 'envy'.

Gribble, you can't deny that DD peeps are getting a shorter stick.		2012-09-16 18:15:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Gribble, you can't deny that DD peeps are getting a shorter stick.

No they're not. Because someone is lucky doesn't mean you're unlucky.		2012-09-16 18:18:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

No they're not. Because someone is lucky doesn't mean you're unlucky.

And SCEA isn't stopping the sale for retail games. If they are gonna keep selling the physical games, why should the people paying SOny directly be shafted?		2012-09-16 18:33:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

And SCEA isn't stopping the sale for retail games. If they are gonna keep selling the physical games, why should the people paying SOny directly be shafted?

You are not getting shafted. Read the post you responded to.

Gamestop broke the release date, not Sony. Sony then decided to make things fair and officially release it. There was nothing else they could do. Presumably you didn't want the digital version because you wanted it earlier? That was never the plan anyway. So, you can either wait and get it the way you wanted it or go out and buy the physical version. It's your choice, not Sony's. Buy it early at the retail or wait for the digital version. And if you DO decide to buy it earlier from the retailer, don't complain that you can't go online straight away, it was supposed to be the 25th and now it's the 18th, something else Sony has done for you.		2012-09-16 18:37:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

You are not getting shafted. Read the post you responded to.

Gamestop broke the release date, not Sony. Sony then decided to make things fair and officially release it. There was nothing else they could do. Presumably you didn't want the digital version because you wanted it earlier? That was never the plan anyway. So, you can either wait and get it the way you wanted it or go out and buy the physical version. It's your choice, not Sony's.

Fair enough, but Sony should've expected that digital consumers would be upset that physical copies would get a full week early.

My point, is that it is a bad business move for them. Digital gets them more profit, so why should they intentionally make the physical version a more desirable copy for more then a week?

Again, It's not their fault that this happened in the first place. It is their fault how they are handling it.		2012-09-16 18:42:00

Author:
theswweet
Posts: 2468

Fair enough, but Sony should've expected that digital consumers would be upset that physical copies would get a full week early.

My point, is that it is a bad business move for them. Digital gets them more profit, so why should they intentionally make the physical version a more desirable copy for more then a week?

Again, It's not their fault that this happened in the first place. It is their fault how they are handling it.

Again read the response you are responding to. Sony are NOT making a bad business decision, they're doing their best to put right what Gamestop messed up with. There isn't a button in Sony's basement with the word 'Press me to release'.		2012-09-16 18:46:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

I *almost* bought the digital copy, but I pre ordered for physical because I have a sack boy display with all my LBP swag and boxes of all the games bought day 1. DIdn't think I was gonna get LBPV on day -112012-09-16 19:10:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

Well, I'm glad to know that servers come up in 2 days. Soon enough, I'll get my sweet pre-order costumes and go online. I already beat the story in like 2-3 hours, and all I've been doing is prize searching and acing story levels. P.S. You unlock a new game at the Arcade world for each world you beat.2012-09-16 21:07:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I'm tryinng to ace all levels before it goes online to get a head of the curve once multiplayer is implemented.2012-09-16 21:58:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

So... EBGames.ca lists the game as not being released anymore. There's no more option to purchase it, and it lists the release date as September 25th...

So when Sony doesn't want them to sell it, they do. Then when they get permission, they pull it back?

Over the phone earlier today, they told my neighbour that they are going to have it in stock tomorrow and they'll contact the people who preordered it once it gets there, but that was before they changed their website. Now I have no idea what's up.

This has crushed the little faith I still had in Gamestop. Last week they said it released on December 4th, then it changed to Friday, now it's September 25th.

Could they at least keep in touch with their preordering customers?

When I pick it up, I'll be sure to reference what it says on their own website.


Preordering a product is the best way to ensure that you'll receive it promptly when released

No. It isn't. People who didn't preorder the game got it before I did.

(Sorry, I'm still on a bit of a rant here) 		2012-09-16 22:10:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

I pre ordered it, and I still picked it up early. From what I heard, Canada was the first country to start selling early, and I have read lots of reports of stores all around Canada releasing it several hours before my local GS did.2012-09-16 22:40:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

got my copy of lbpv. played it yesterday at 4 am and finished during night time. sorry if anyone had said this but the lbpv servers is not on yet. my guess is that they'll put up the servers when the game is supposed to be released.2012-09-16 23:06:00

Author:
Sunbunny23
Posts: 995

got my copy of lbpv. played it yesterday at 4 am and finished during night time. sorry if anyone had said this but the lbpv servers is not on yet. my guess is that they'll put up the servers when the game is supposed to be released.

Actually the servers are up on the 18th, but your close. Same goes to pre-order codes and maybe Week 1 T-Shirt.		2012-09-16 23:14:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

Just got my copy this afternoon, enjoying it.

I think I'm gonna make a level and publish it when the servers go up, just to get a head start.		2012-09-16 23:25:00

Author:
gamerC0LA64
Posts: 274

The first thing I'm publishing is my level that I use to make costumes (its locked)2012-09-16 23:27:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

I'm probably going to try to do a minigame, but I am mainly working on finishing up my projects from LBP2 in Vita right now.2012-09-16 23:41:00

Author:
poorjack
Posts: 1806

Is rewind and fast forward a lot slower in this version of the game?2012-09-17 00:57:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Is rewind and fast forward a lot slower in this version of the game?

Very. It's kind of annoying.

Hopefully this issue will be patched in the future. Chances are it will.		2012-09-17 01:05:00

Author:
gamerC0LA64
Posts: 274

Is rewind and fast forward a lot slower in this version of the game?

I don't think it's that slow. Hell, I'm just glad it works. On PSP LBP, rewinding an error would cause major stuff to go wrong in your level. You learned not to use it, which was hard. I've already undone tons of errors in the level I'm making, and it works perfect.		2012-09-17 01:49:00

Author:
kaiju_kid
Posts: 329

So... EBGames.ca lists the game as not being released anymore. There's no more option to purchase it, and it lists the release date as September 25th...


Apparently EB isn't selling it, but a friend of mine in Toronto got his at Future Shop in Trinity Commons if you're still looking. Otherwise, ya gotta cross the border into Buffalo (where apparently they have a lot in stock)		2012-09-17 02:07:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

Is rewind and fast forward a lot slower in this version of the game?

yes. i thought the same way when i first played with the moon.

Also is the loading of objects slower too? I waited forever on my sackbot. (smack bot)		2012-09-17 03:14:00

Author:
Sunbunny23
Posts: 995

I remember in LBP2 before some patch if you are creating offline everything was very slow and rewinding was almost 30-60 seconds. Maybe it is the same problem with the Vita and I hope this is true as we should see it speed back up on Tuesday.2012-09-17 05:33:00

Author:
blastroid
Posts: 262

Ok, now I'm really annoyed. Not only did the Americans get it early and STILL complained, but the Europeans was supposed to be getting it earlier on the 19th. I've just been down town and all 6 places that sell the game won't be releasing it till the 21st.

Note: Out of all 6 retailers, only one had the boxes in and that was at the bottom of the shelf, tucked away out of sight. Not a single retailer in my town is actually advertising it. It's as if the game doesn't exist here.		2012-09-17 13:36:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Ok, now I'm really annoyed. Not only did the Americans get it early and STILL complained, but the Europeans was supposed to be getting it earlier on the 19th. I've just been down town and all 6 places that sell the game won't be releasing it till the 21st.

Note: Out of all 6 retailers, only one had the boxes in and that was at the bottom of the shelf, tucked away out of sight. Not a single retailer in my town is actually advertising it. It's as if the game doesn't exist here. So you got the game?		2012-09-17 13:43:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

I've just been down town and all 6 places that sell the game won't be releasing it till the 21st.

clearly not		2012-09-17 13:50:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Ok, now I'm really annoyed. Not only did the Americans get it early and STILL complained, but the Europeans was supposed to be getting it earlier on the 19th. I've just been down town and all 6 places that sell the game won't be releasing it till the 21st.



Europeans are getting it on the 19th UK is on the 21st.

Standard release days for games are NA Tuesday, Europe (mainland) Wednesday, Austrailia Thursday, UK and Ireland Friday.		2012-09-17 13:55:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I've just been down town and all 6 places that sell the game won't be releasing it till the 21st.

Don't they have phones in Europe? 		2012-09-17 13:55:00

Author:
fullofwin
Posts: 1214

Don't they have phones in Europe? Maybe he dont know the phone numbers for the stores?2012-09-17 14:04:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Maybe he dont know the phone numbers for the stores?
Don't thy have phone books in Europe?		2012-09-17 14:47:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

Don't they have phones in Europe?

Well yes, but I've got a bike and needed to go into to Town anyway. Plus I only have a mobile and can't really afford to waste money phoning around.		2012-09-17 14:52:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Don't thy have phone books in Europe? Yeah but who seriously wants to search throught all the pages to find the numbers? Besides, it costs money too.2012-09-17 15:05:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Yeah but who seriously wants to search throught all the pages to find the numbers? Besides, it costs money too.

It costs money too look up a phone number? More than it costs to go to each store?		2012-09-17 15:07:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

Yeah but who seriously wants to search throught all the pages to find the numbers? Besides, it costs money too.

You had 6 stores in skateboard distance or is gas free there?		2012-09-17 15:09:00

Author:
blastroid
Posts: 262

It costs money too look up a phone number? More than it costs to go to each store?It costs money to call.2012-09-17 16:51:00

Author:
Nazar_Ops
Posts: 175

Talking about LBPV > Talking about phonebooks in europe2012-09-17 17:01:00

Author:
PixelJam
Posts: 88

Talking about LBPV > Talking about phonebooks in europe

That's it just for you my first level will be called "Phonebooks in Europe".		2012-09-17 18:05:00

Author:
blastroid
Posts: 262

It costs money to call.

That's gotta be rough living over there, where a phone call costs more than running out to check in person. I do not envy you and your large phone bills 		2012-09-17 18:33:00

Author:
Chazprime
Posts: 587

That's it just for you my first level will be called "Phonebooks in Europe".

Will it feature every phonenumber in europe?		2012-09-17 18:49:00

Author:
PixelJam
Posts: 88

Will it feature every phonenumber in europe?

Probably not. At least, not if it's authentically referenced. but it would make a good virtual door stop or uneven table leg prop.		2012-09-17 18:58:00

Author:
DreadRandal
Posts: 434

That's gotta be rough living over there, where a phone call costs more than running out to check in person. I do not envy you and your large phone bills

Biking to 6 stores will be chaper than the 6 mobile to landline calls.		2012-09-17 19:05:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Will it feature every phonenumber in europe?

Sorry level over heated only into the B's. I will need to make a level link for each letter.		2012-09-17 19:25:00

Author:
blastroid
Posts: 262

Yeah, I'm playing LBPVita right now and was surprised that I got a copy, considering I just wanted to pre-order it 2012-09-17 19:26:00

Author:
Night Angel
Posts: 1214

So the guy at EB Games basically called my brother and I criminals for asking to pick up our pre-orders early, saying "It's against the law," among other things. Yeah, last I checked, it was THEM who were selling it first.

So we went and picked up copies at Future Shop, cancelling the ones at EB (as well as both of our PS All Stars pre-orders there).

I've heard rumours that Gamestop is giving people two pre-order vouchers and I wanna know if that's true or not, because that's the only downside to this whole thing. I'm not gonna be one of those annoying beggar types, but if anyone happens to have a spare code, I would appreciate it a lot. Like... Number one on my "to send extra stuff to whenever I happen to get it" list.

Other than that, I'm glad I got away from them, and my dad, brother and I agreed to not shop there again.

Loving this game so far, and I can't wait until I can play this with all my friends!		2012-09-17 23:15:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

The whole expensive phone bills explains why I have to disable call and text when I go to other countries for vacation.2012-09-18 01:35:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

Yeah, I ended up getting a pre-order voucher with the game but no instructional booklet. I have yet to see if the code works.2012-09-18 01:44:00

Author:
Night Angel
Posts: 1214

Yeah, I ended up getting a pre-order voucher with the game but no instructional booklet. I have yet to see if the code works.

There aren't instruction booklets for Vita games. I have 3 other games for my Vita, and none of them have instruction booklets.		2012-09-18 01:47:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

off-topic much? LOL

so does the servers show up exactly at 12 or sometime tuesday?

EDIT: whoops. I was at page 12


Yeah, I ended up getting a pre-order voucher with the game but no instructional booklet. I have yet to see if the code works.

the booklet is in the game itself. once to you to the game, don't open it,there should be a red book on top. and that's it.		2012-09-18 02:22:00

Author:
Sunbunny23
Posts: 995

Whoa, so I could be playing LBPV right now? Dayum... here I am wasting my time on this product design project 2012-09-21 07:03:00

Author:
SSTAGG1
Posts: 1136

I hate the fact that EB didn't call me, and they told me they'dd call when I can come get it. But others in Canada say we can go have it. Oh well, we're the 25th so I guess I won't have any problem now. I hope my philosophy class ends at 16:15 so I can take the 16:23 bus to the store, arrive at 16:42 and then the 16:58 bus home, else I'll have to play LBPV at the store while waiting for the 17:30 bus. I hope buying the game actually takes less than 16 minutes too. The Meter toolkit is waiting for me!2012-09-25 13:20:00

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