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LittleBigPlanet HUB Free to Play Officially Announced!

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Update 2: Awesome community member Amazingflyingpoo has created a post regarding new costumes being featured in the trailer for LittleBigPlanet HUB! Check it out here and post your findings if you notice more! https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=81457-Upcoming-Costumes-Secretly-Revealed-in-LBP-Hub-Trailer




Update: More details can be found here! http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/20/introducing-littlebigplanet-hub/

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It's that time again to update those LIttleBigPlanet (http://www.littlebigplanet.com/) wikis!


http://i.imgur.com/egueKOp.png

Free to Play Littlebigplanet HUB has been announced for the PS3 where you can create with free goodies and buy more! It's coming out later this year!


Check out the trailer here:


http://youtu.be/pUHc7rTqDXM

http://i.imgur.com/5vQUPKo.png

DON'T TAKE MY MONEY, IT's FREE!


As you can see above, there is so much surprise packed within this footage and it looks interesting so far!


http://i.imgur.com/aRnqvst.png




To those who want to see the other release trailers for the other LIttleBigPlanet (http://www.littlebigplanet.com/) games:

https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=80819-What-song-would-you-like-to-see-in-a-LittleBigPlanet-reveal-trailer




For those who do not know what LIttleBigPlanet (http://www.littlebigplanet.com/) is:

LIttleBigPlanet (http://www.littlebigplanet.com/) was originally created by Media Molecule (http://www.mediamolecule.com/) for the PS3 back in 2008. It is not like any other game, but an experience in the Play, Create, Share genre. You play as Sackboy going through adventures in a new story with rich-filled personality illuminating the characters and new revolutionary gameplay every time a game for this franchise comes out. The best part is that you get to make user generated content that you can share online with the community and you can play their creations, too! You can create just about anything and the power of the user-friendly tools can brings anyone's creativity to life! The franchise has grown -- along with it's community -- and each game brings a new element to the table to push the boundaries of creating with your imagination even further!



http://i.imgur.com/pRLbgUF.jpg		2013-08-20 18:33:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

You're fast. 2013-08-20 18:44:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

Well, this was... surprising. It's no LittleBigPlanet 3, but it's a start. 2013-08-20 18:46:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

Well if Twitter is anything to go by. Nearly nobody is excited or interested in LBPHub. IMO To be fair we have no idea what we can do in LBPHub yet. Does it come with better content and create-tools then the last games? Or is it like PSHome where hanging out with friends is the point and create mode will be seriously lacking or worse then the last games? No idea at this point. Have to wait to see I suppose.

As for me? I'm waiting to see. atm I'm not excited or sad about it. :I *mew		2013-08-20 18:47:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

You're fast.

My love for LittleBigPlanet is very strong! 		2013-08-20 18:47:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Could we please get some clarification on what this is? Will it be using a 2D or 3D engine? Will it get a retail release or just release on PSN? Who's developing it? Is it coming this year or next?

It showed no gameplay so I'm pretty confused.		2013-08-20 18:47:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

All in all it looks promising and it is a logical move for this franchise (though I bet some are not going to like it). I have spent hundreds on DLC already (and still have another $120 to before I have all available DLC). With LBP being such a unique community as it is, this allows us to continue to enjoy LBP for what it is forever and easily welcome new players into the great community.

In short it looks like a release of LBP exactly the way we know it, 2D with all of the tools we know and use (however I bet it will have the features exclusive to LBP Vita in this version) but it's free. Story mode? Maybe. But this is going to be a place for the LBP community to grow easily as it is.		2013-08-20 18:49:00

Author:
WyomingMyst
Posts: 101

Will it get a retail release or just release on PSN?

It showed no gameplay so I'm pretty confused.

It's a F2P. It's a download only.		2013-08-20 18:49:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Well if Twitter is anything to go by. Nearly nobody is excited or interested in LBPHub. IMO To be fair we have no idea what we can do in LBPHub yet. Does it come with better content and create-tools then the last games? Or is it like PSHome where hanging out with friends is the point and create mode will be seriously lacking or worse then the last games? No idea at this point. Have to wait to see I suppose.

As for me? I'm waiting to see. atm I'm not excited or sad about it. :I *mew
Yeah, not much info was released, LBP2 is good for now. 		2013-08-20 18:51:00

Author:
GreatWhite000
Posts: 673

There will be more news later today that will give you plenty more details! Stay tuned! 2013-08-20 18:53:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

There will be more news later today that will give you plenty more details! Stay tuned!

Good to hear! Although I'll probably blindly love it anyway, some more info would be nice. xD		2013-08-20 18:55:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

Wait, PS3? Not PS4?

Well, I'm guessing this is more a "Test run" for the concepts, and that the real LBP3 on PS4 will have similar features.

Wonder if it's basically a F2P LBP2 or if it's completely separate and a new game...		2013-08-20 19:01:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

It is a very interesting approach and it can greatly welcome more community members to the limit-less creativity in LittleBigPlanet. Also free to play games get constantly updated - usually. 2013-08-20 19:01:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Okay as I thought about it more, Free-to-Play is a freakishly great idea for LBP. If you really think about it, the game franchise has done almost everything we can get out of both PlayStation hardware and gaming concept, short of making a full 3D version of the game (and I still do not think that would be a good idea). We've got customizable weapons, everything to make any sort of fun platformer and many other gaming genres, WATER!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mL8-YvyEQU) (Seriously I giggled when I first heard about this announcement), multiple hardware platforms including cross-controller, and so much more. LBP has fulfilled both PlayStation and the game concepts every potential and established a great community.

This makes LBP even better, why? Aside from the cost of a PS3! It will be FREE! Which is more than what other creative games... say Minecraft... can claim. Of course they will have additional goodies for purchase but we already have that. So here are my hopes:

- All unique upgraded features on all tools and materials seen in LBP Vita is seen in LBP Hub (such as making any material static [like dark matter])
- All existing materials from LBP1 and LBP2 and all DLC existing already crosses over.
- Access to the LBP1 and LBP2 community levels is uninterrupted.
- A ten times better Dive In system and player pairing system. (seriously I don't need to wait five minutes getting knocked around player to player just to find a player who wants me to join).
- All exclusive materials and objects from LBP PSP and LBP Vita make their PS3 debut. (Realistically, this is unlikely though.)
- A new story mode, just to keep things interesting.		2013-08-20 19:18:00

Author:
WyomingMyst
Posts: 101

I believe in the last year Sony has made available the online portions of some of their games (KZ3, U3, and Starhawk?) on the PS Store. My guess is LBP Hub will offer the community and create parts of LBP2 with all the prizes from the LBP1 and 2 story modes unlocked. What I wonder is who is behind this... Sumo Digital? Or are they off working on #3...2013-08-20 19:19:00

Author:
TheFirstAvenger
Posts: 787

The idea of a Free-to-play LBP is very enticing, but I'd at least like to see what the game actually looks and plays like before judging it.2013-08-20 19:20:00

Author:
gamerC0LA64
Posts: 274

Other importent aspect od f2p is also that game can evolve infinitly :> imo LBP gonna benif from that2013-08-20 19:33:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Other importent aspect od f2p is also that game can evolve infinitly :> imo LBP gonna benif from that

Expect WAY more costumes and not much else. *mew		2013-08-20 19:40:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Expect WAY more costumes and not much else. *mew

We will see, but i bet f2p game is more easily upgradable then retail title		2013-08-20 19:43:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

There's nothing stopping current pay-2-play LBP from evolving infinitely. Indeed, you might say paid DLC is like free-2-play + price of admission (pay twice).

If this is just making LBP free so they can sell more DLC, I'm fine with that. But F2P often has all kinds of nasty side effects that constantly bother you to get more money from you. We'll see.		2013-08-20 19:44:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

There's nothing stopping current pay-2-play LBP from evolving infinitely. Indeed, you might say paid DLC is like free-2-play + price of admission (pay twice).

If this is just making LBP free so they can sell more DLC, I'm fine with that. But F2P often has all kinds of nasty side effects that constantly bother you to get more money from you. We'll see.

Regardless of paid stuff you still be able to play for free any level that made there as LBP model won't work without that		2013-08-20 19:52:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

This sounds exciting. Except, I bet you have to pay for most of the things (tools, stickers, materials, etc) in LBP Hub ... I could be wrong, of course. Seems to be how F2P games work. Just my thoughts.


EDIT: Of course we pay for some tools, materials, and stickers already. What I mean is, we'll have to pay for most of the things from the start. (Not claiming this is true.)		2013-08-20 19:53:00

Author:
Tynamite
Posts: 150

do we even know what the heck this is? they didn't even show any gameplay or anything. will we be building levels? will it play like normal lbp? does it have anything new? WHAT IS IT?!2013-08-20 19:54:00

Author:
lemurboy12
Posts: 842

do we even know what the heck this is? they didn't even show any gameplay or anything. will we be building levels? will it play like normal lbp? does it have anything new? WHAT IS IT?!

Looks like it free 2 play LBP game, considering how LBP is being developed, it probably gonna be extended from LBP Vita build as it is latest		2013-08-20 19:59:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Here the news:

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/20/introducing-littlebigplanet-hub/

A brand new level chock full of goodies to collect, exclusive to LittleBigPlanet HUB!
Free access to the first worlds from both LittleBigPlanet 1 and LittleBigPlanet 2. That’s 16 free levels and all the goodies and costumes contained within are yours to collect and keep!
Unrestricted access to LittleBigPlanet’s Create Mode and a full range of tools from both titles to create your very own levels!
The LittleBigPlanet Team Picks! Our weekly updated collection of some of our favourite community levels. That’s more than 500 levels at the moment and growing each week!
Exciting Weekly Challenges! A whole new way to play LittleBigPlanet!

Most IMORTENTLY:

Played LittleBigPlanet 1 or 2 before? That’s fantastic! We can’t wait for you to join us on LittleBigPlanet HUB too! You will be able to fully import your current profile and everything you have previously purchased for either title will automatically be available to you in LittleBigPlanet HUB!		2013-08-20 20:04:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

LittleBigPlanet Hub news incoming!
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/20/introducing-littlebigplanet-hub/		2013-08-20 20:04:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

LittleBigPlanet Hub news incoming!
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/20/introducing-littlebigplanet-hub/

Considering it can inport LBP1 and 2 profiles, there talk about there 500 picks already.... is this gonna run on current LBP1 and 2 servers with full access to existing content form those games?		2013-08-20 20:12:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Well those new details aren't quite what I was expecting, thought it'd be a new game engine.

However good news for fans of costumes from the first game!! Since LBP Hub is pretty much LBP1 and LBP2 combined WITH their story modes, we will be able to use both LBP1/2 Story costumes in one game right?

I really hope they change up the look of the Pod though and Navigation menu to make things more fresh...		2013-08-20 20:15:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

Sooo.... It's just basically LBP1 & 2 Rolled into a single game with little extra?....

Will it at least get content from LBPvita too at some point? *mew		2013-08-20 20:16:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

So what does this mean to us veterans? We get a free HD-installed LBP2 client with a free extra level with prizes. But we can only play Team Picks? 2013-08-20 20:16:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

So what does this mean to us veterans? We get a free HD-installed LBP2 client with a free extra level with prizes. But we can only play Team Picks?

No StevenI confirmed it on twitter, this game runs on LBP1 and LBP2 servers so all community levels are there ^^		2013-08-20 20:21:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Sooo.... It's just basically LBP1 & 2 Rolled into a single game with little extra?....

Will it at least get content from LBPvita too at some point? *mew

I'm just curious if we get free access to the LBP1/2 Story levels all in 1 game, or if we have to re-buy them again.		2013-08-20 20:22:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

WAIT WHAT?!?!!? FREE!?!??! NEW LBP?!?!?! Now if you will excuse me, i promised something and im gonna go show it! And im guessing that there will be EVEN more tools on top of the 1/2 tools... and this also seems to be a hype for something bigger, PERHAPS... LBP 3!2013-08-20 20:23:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

I'm just curious if we get free access to the LBP1/2 Story levels all in 1 game, or if we have to re-buy them again.

Read the news you can import you profile and all stuff that oyu collected from LBP1 and LBP2 will be unlocked for free. Probably the story levels too		2013-08-20 20:25:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Okay, I was expecting NEW content with like..butterflies and stuff so initially I was pretty dissapointed with LBPHub. I do think this is a pretty smart move by sony though and something that will do nothing but benefit LBP players, for the most part.

Making it free to play invites a while bunch of people to try the game, hopefully getting some hooked. Then later on when LBP3 is maybe announced or whatever they'll have a bunch of new people playing the game, which is nice.

The most interesting aspect of this to me is that you can only play 16 story levels, and all of the Teampicks if you do not purchase anything in LBPHub. I'm sure there's a way to unlock more community levels; maybe buy a month of free access to the community or however that works, but for the most part this means that you'll have a bunch of players who pretty much only play the teampicks.

This means that Teampicked creators will recieve a ridiculous amount of plays and recognision. To me the thought is pretty scary since people are already so obsessed with Teampicks. Imagine what the updated verision would to to them, heh.

Another aspect of LBPHub is the create mode. You get the whole deal, pistons and all. it gets more blurry when it comes to publishing levels. Does one need to pay in order to publish a level created in LBPHub? What about levels created in LBPHub? does LBPH'ers have access to those or does one need some sort of online pass? It's pretty interesting and scary and potentially very greedy.

Looking forward to hearing more about this, mostly due to how interesting the whole phenomenon is

EDIT: I also want an updated pod if you expect me to just hang out in there. Gimme a livingroom, a bathroom and a bedroom! 		2013-08-20 20:27:00

Author:
Mnniska
Posts: 531

I really hope for Vita features and fixes that can work on PS32013-08-20 20:29:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I really hope for Vita features and fixes that can work on PS3

Same... I really REALLY hope they at least add LBPvita content and tools. *mew		2013-08-20 20:34:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

One more question, is this coming to America or just EU countries?2013-08-20 20:34:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

One thing for sure, this is (probably) ultimate death to LBP1 and LBP2 as you got both of those games in one package and more and there no point of using them pracicly anymore 2013-08-20 20:40:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

The most interesting aspect of this to me is that you can only play 16 story levels, and all of the Teampicks if you do not purchase anything in LBPHub. I'm sure there's a way to unlock more community levels; maybe buy a month of free access to the community or however that works
How does someone on LBP HUB even get on teampicks without a "community pass"?!? They would have to rely on lbp 1 or 2 to get on picks and that just means you dont really play Hub.		2013-08-20 20:43:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

How does someone on LBP HUB even get on teampicks without a "community pass"?!? They would have to rely on lbp 1 or 2 to get on picks and that just means you dont really play Hub.

You have free full access to community levels and you have LBP1 and LBP2 build in and youactully buy full version of those games in to LBPhub + if you already have LBP1 or 2 profile you import and got all your content unlocked for free + you get new stuff		2013-08-20 20:48:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I guess it's very likely that it's not only going to release in europe...

I'm not sure what to think about LBP Hub... on the one hand I look forward to something 'new' that has to do with LBP... on the other hand I' kind of disappointed because there doesn't seem to be so much new stuff. Importing all the materials und things you collected is nice, but then I could also continue creating in LBP2. Also if it's not possible to play all the community levels and only the teampicks (don't know if I got that right) that's somehow... stupid... There are soooo many awesome levels that are not team-picked and I love to play them. And paying for access to all community levels would be also strange... buying LBP2 isn't that expensive anymore and so I don't see a need for that...

Another thing is that free-to-play always sounds good, but if we're honest no company would give you everything just because they're so nice. I guess there's going to be lots (!) of stuff to buy. I mean there are already many DLCs and costumes, but I fear everything's going to be 'worse'. I've no problem with buying a DLC here and there or maybe one or two costumes, since the content LBP brings on the disc is already pretty cool. But my impression is that free-to-play games always try to convince me to spend 2? here and 2? there... and that's annoying - it'd ruin the fun playing LBP for me.

Well, it's hard to judge how it's going to be since there aren't many information yet... but still... I'm pretty sceptical about it. Also I would have wished for an announcement of LBP3.		2013-08-20 20:57:00

Author:
Chup
Posts: 95

Anyone know who's developing, by the way?2013-08-20 20:58:00

Author:
Mnniska
Posts: 531

I guess it's very likely that it's not only going to release in europe...

I'm not sure what to think about LBP Hub... on the one hand I look forward to something 'new' that has to do with LBP... on the other hand I' kind of disappointed because there doesn't seem to be so much new stuff. Importing all the materials und things you collected is nice, but then I could also continue creating in LBP2. Also if it's not possible to play all the community levels and only the teampicks (don't know if I got that right) that's somehow... stupid... There are soooo many awesome levels that are not team-picked and I love to play them. And paying for access to all community levels would be also strange... buying LBP2 isn't that expensive anymore and so I don't see a need for that...

Another thing is that free-to-play always sounds good, but if we're honest no company would give you everything just because they're so nice. I guess there's going to be lots (!) of stuff to buy. I mean there are already many DLCs and costumes, but I fear everything's going to be 'worse'. I've no problem with buying a DLC here and there or maybe one or two costumes, since the content LBP brings on the disc is already pretty cool. But my impression is that free-to-play games always try to convince me to spend 2€ here and 2€ there... and that's annoying - it'd ruin the fun playing LBP for me.

Well, it's hard to judge how it's going to be since there aren't many information yet... but still... I'm pretty sceptical about it. Also I would have wished for an announcement of LBP3.

1. You got access to all community for free even if oyu dont have LBP 1 or 2
2. LBP2 also pushing ton of DLC like it's f2p game already so i bet you won't feel the diffrence

There no really point of complaining about LBP Hub as you will have all you already have and no bady takes anything from you and you get more stuff (question is what is that content)

I also don't think Sony wil lbother to upgrade both LBP2 and LBP Hub in same time, so LBP Hub is probably just backward compatible with LBP2 and and all new stuff will show just on LBP Hub, makeing also LBP Hub levels incompatible with LBP2		2013-08-20 21:05:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

1. You got access to all community for free even if oyu dont have LBP 1 or 2


Where does it say we have access to the entire community of levels?		2013-08-20 21:10:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

Of course 'nobody takes anything from me', but I'm worried that the advertising for the dlc and stuff like that is going to be more aggressive.

I guess my post sounds pretty bad, but since I don't know much about the game it's not really complaining... actually I'm kind of curious how it's going to (especially what kind of new content there's going to be) but there are some things I'm really of worried about.		2013-08-20 21:15:00

Author:
Chup
Posts: 95

Where does it say we have access to the entire community of levels?

StevenI is saying on twitter..... besides why you would limit access to level that people publish? that doesn ot make any sense as this game is all about play create shere, and as this runs on LBP2 servers levels are there, considering LBP Hub level gonna be technicly superior why limit access to LBP2 and LBP1 levels? Not to mention you can play LBP1 levels on LBP2 for free

In general Sony wants to make money out of DLC how they already did with LBP2 and just increasing user base and sell LBP1 and 2 as DLC for it

EDIT:


Of course 'nobody takes anything from me', but I'm worried that the advertising for the dlc and stuff like that is going to be more aggressive.

I guess my post sounds pretty bad, but since I don't know much about the game it's not really complaining... actually I'm kind of curious how it's going to (especially what kind of new content there's going to be) but there are some things I'm really of worried about.

In LBp2 you got annoying message box telling you about news which sometiems adrvitise new DLC how much more aggressive you can be?

On that point i actully hope they implement news in more frendsly and accessable way		2013-08-20 21:20:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Here the news:

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/20/introducing-littlebigplanet-hub/

A brand new level chock full of goodies to collect, exclusive to LittleBigPlanet HUB!
Free access to the first worlds from both LittleBigPlanet 1 and LittleBigPlanet 2. That?s 16 free levels and all the goodies and costumes contained within are yours to collect and keep!
Unrestricted access to LittleBigPlanet?s Create Mode and a full range of tools from both titles to create your very own levels!
The LittleBigPlanet Team Picks! Our weekly updated collection of some of our favourite community levels. That?s more than 500 levels at the moment and growing each week!
Exciting Weekly Challenges! A whole new way to play LittleBigPlanet!

Most IMORTENTLY:

Played LittleBigPlanet 1 or 2 before? That?s fantastic! We can?t wait for you to join us on LittleBigPlanet HUB too! You will be able to fully import your current profile and everything you have previously purchased for either title will automatically be available to you in LittleBigPlanet HUB!

I can't wait for it to come out!!But will level's that have not been team picked be playable in little big planet hub to?		2013-08-20 21:31:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I can't wait for it to come out!!But will level's that have not been team picked be playable in little big planet hub to?
Yes It same as you have LBP1 support in LBP2		2013-08-20 21:38:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

If it brings more people to the game it'll be cool.

I'm wondering how this will affect the disk-based games, though. Can we expect changes to the interface to cater for HUB across the board?		2013-08-20 21:41:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

If it brings more people to the game it'll be cool.

I'm wondering how this will affect the disk-based games, though. Can we expect changes to the interface to cater for HUB across the board?

Considering you got LBP1 and LBP2 in LBP Hub and more.... they kind of dead on point of LBP Hub release as there not really point to play them anymore. Not to mention you need to play LBP Hub in order to play LBP Hub levels		2013-08-20 21:51:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Where does it say we have access to the entire community of levels?

StevenI is saying on twitter.....

But he didn't say it was free. And neither did the blog post. So I get the impression that community levels are among the things you can unlock by paying.		2013-08-20 22:03:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

Well, we'll see how agressive the advertising will be, but here and there a pop-up which tells me about news isn't a big deal in my opinion. Nowadays it even feels like it's totally normal. There are more aggressive ways. For example the advertising in some free apps^^ Although I'm sure it's not going to be that annoying xD

But I just read over the news again and I have to say that I'm curious about the 'weekly challenges' they talk about. I wonder what that might be since you only got one week (which can be a short time if you'd have to work on a good level)		2013-08-20 22:03:00

Author:
Chup
Posts: 95

But he didn't say it was free. And neither did the blog post. So I get the impression that community levels are among the things you can unlock by paying.

And commit suicide on front of Project Spark?		2013-08-20 22:22:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I am sorry if I missed this somewhere, but do we get to keep the objects we created in LBP2. Seeing as we can import our profile from LBP2?2013-08-20 22:30:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

If there is a fee to play all community levels (and I can guarantee there is, from Steven dodging the question on twitter) it should be a 1-time fee and not subscription based. Since the LBP servers have been running for 5 years and will soon hold 10 million levels, someone will have to pay to keep them running though.

If it's 5 bucks or something then I don't mind, but for those of us who bought LBP1 and 2 we should be able to play community levels for no extra charge. Otherwise why not just fire up LBP2 and play online?		2013-08-20 22:31:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

This is kinda weird, but alright.

If it gives me something that I can play universally with all my friends, then I have no objections.		2013-08-20 22:45:00

Author:
gamerC0LA64
Posts: 274

But he didn't say it was free. And neither did the blog post. So I get the impression that community levels are among the things you can unlock by paying.

That would kind of defeat the purpose of the hub if community levels were not free, not to mention fairly clunky. Its fair to assume everything will be free besides some DLC. Unless I read a different article. And Its not like its a flat out upgrade from LBP2, which they already have given away for free for P+ users.

If anything, we should all be excited, because who doesnt want more LBP? 		2013-08-20 22:46:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

I was pretty confused by this announcement, but anything lbp I'm all for. I'm assuming they are still working on lbp 3 and this is something to get people who haven't tried lbp excited for. If that's the case, I think it's a great plan. I think it would be pretty cool to have the lbp hub directly on playstation's xmb like ps home is. I think a lot of people will still not download this because of the clunkiness of the ps store. Hard to find stuff. Plus, it will connect the playstation brand even more with sackboy who is the perfect mascot That's just me talking. Doubt they will do that.

One thing, I don't see how this adds anything to people who already own lbp 1 and 2... besides more people playing, which is great.		2013-08-21 00:41:00

Author:
Greensmurfy
Posts: 300

sigh* Time to change my pants again. 2013-08-21 01:12:00

Author:
SuperCola
Posts: 23

So, is the the LittleBigPlanet version of Sonic Jam?2013-08-21 01:41:00

Author:
Kalawishis
Posts: 928

Hmm. They said we'll be able to play the first world from LBP1&2... But does this mean we'll be able to play the whole storymode from those 2 games? I'm just guessing we can by importing our old profile like they said we could. which then would unlock the rest of the old story levels for free on LBPhub. Otherwise I bet you'll have to pay to unlock the rest of the old storymode levels...

I really hope they'll add the LBPvita tools & content too... otherwise LBPhub is basically just a free LBP2 special edition. if they don't end up adding any new tools that is.

I also hope we get a brand new storymode even if we have to buy it. Preferably with 20+ levels. Because honestly.

http://i.imgur.com/oqx0TTj.jpg		2013-08-21 01:43:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

So... what is it?2013-08-21 04:19:00

Author:
galacemiguel
Posts: 179

This is going to drag me back into the loving arms of LBP isn't it? Awesome.

I think this is a great way to breathe some life into the old LBP games and begin building hype for the upcoming game releases.		2013-08-21 05:34:00

Author:
ShamgarBlade
Posts: 1010

At first I thought this was stupid. Then I played some LBP2 and made some trees. Then I realized that this is pretty awesome.

I was planning to move on to LBP Vita once the PS4 came out, so I wouldn't have to fiddle around with the cables for my PS3/PS4/PVR. Guess I'm gonna have to stick around anyway. The way I see it, if people get free access to Mm picks and create mode, they'll be more likely to join in on the community and try to make some decent things instead of copying Mortal Kombat levels. Hopefully, if we do need to pay a subscription to play community levels that aren't Mm picked (which is extremely unlikely) they'll just lump it in to PS+. With the PS4 requiring PS+ to play online, it's not like anyone should really care at this point anyway.

I seriously hope we get Vita tools though... If this is treated like a new game, it should be the biggest and best game yet.
No excuses! ​I'll pay for them if I have to.		2013-08-21 06:00:00

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KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

I wonder if it will be pay-to-publish. That might actually help the game... 2013-08-21 11:24:00

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Rogar
Posts: 2284

....you guys really have twisted ideas, without ability to shere and play those shered levels LBP looseing it sence of existance and so f2p lbp lose it sence and aspeially what they said in trailer2013-08-21 14:03:00

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Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I'm feeling more like Shadowriver here. I wouldn't sit around assuming the worst (expecting them to claw every $ they can get out of you). Maybe you should start thinking about how these changes could even improve the experience we are used to. Things like adding Vita tools might be a bit too much to hope for, but what other things might change that creators/players have been hoping for?

I just can't imagine LBP Hub being a way that Sony is hoping to rip off LBP Players. I think it will be more of a way to allow players to purchase the parts of LBP that they want, and therefore give them a way to pay much less for LBP since they are only paying for what they want. Makes the cost of entry much, much lower for people who don't want the whole package, but do want some of the LBP experience 		2013-08-21 14:35:00

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amazingflyingpoo
Posts: 1515

Maybe I've missed something, but I really don't get the point of LBP HUB. So basically, they're releasing a downloadable app that allows you to play both story modes and that gives you access to the create mode, and with everything being free?

What's the point for Sony/MM ? The Playstation.com article reads "Unrestricted access to LittleBigPlanet?s Create Mode". So, is this all about LBP1's create mode? No tool from LBP2?		2013-08-21 17:01:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

this is a fantastic idea, think about it for all returning players. we will already have all dlc and story levels.

ok beyond that what to expect:

new players will have to pay to unlock portions of the game...... something we did as a lump sum when we bought it years ago, ok moving on.

community levels will all be there for free, otherwise the f2p will not work.

ok now onto publishing, this is where i hope to see the most improvement. i am really hoping we are limited to maybe 3 publishes in a given week. now your all like what about my series thats 4 levels long. well level 4 publish 1 week before the other 3, just keep it hidden(sublevel), until u publish the other 3 easy fix for those series/movie folks. what would this do. help ease the cool pages being cluttered with spammers boosting their levels. oh but wait, we are allowed 16 accounts, so thats 48 levels of spam from 1 player. well maybe now they'll link an ip address to the publish

either way steveni has confirmed there will be a change/modification to the cool pages in the next game update. we will see.

3rd, or 4th, not sure thing. lag times, with f2p, maybe they can boost the server load a bit. not sure, pure speculation.

new stuff.... cool

advertising: currently the advertising for new dlc isnot a nuisance. cool a banner comes up when u start the game and it only comes up once. this is great, it gives me a chance to see whats new and it doesn't harass me. a 1 time message is definetly far from a nuisance. now if i see a geico ad stream at the bottom of my tv while playing a level or creating, then i will have a serious problem. but as advertising is currently is too me, its great. i am actually happy that they do these 1 time news feeds. cause not all lbp players hamper around the fansites and littlebigplanets twitter feed, k?

onto the combination and backwards compatibility. not being able to play lbphub levels on lbp2 gives them tighter restrictions and easier updates moving forward. hmm maybe it would be easier to intorduce that block button some have been calling for(debonaire toast) or as it was mentioned last night, a search engine that looks for levels based off your preference or history (thanks to shadowriver and zippopot for that idea)

either way, if u don't like the new lbphub there will still be 8,000,000 levels to play thru lbp2

in all honesty i foresee them giving us an x amountof publishes upon downloading. after u use those x amount of publishes u are going to have to pay for them. would u pay each week to constantly control the cool pages with your justin beiber, mortal kombat, 50 jumps levels? but as a genuine creator I just hope they load enough free to start levels to make me content.

sony is a business that relies on $ for its shareholders, but they are not out there to hang us upside down to make all the change they can to fall out of our pockets. theres a happy median when pricepointing, if done wrong, it will drive a wedge inbetween them and us, the users.

I am very opptimistic 		2013-08-21 17:02:00

Author:
L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

I think I have every DLC that isn't time sensitive so I don't see any reason to download Hub other than the fact that it's free. All this talk about "unrestricted access to create mode" piques my interest, but I'm sure it's just more moon craters and a bigger thermometer, so I won't hold my breath.
Hopefully this will get a PS Vita release in the near future. I want to use this thing more.		2013-08-21 17:19:00

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Chdonga
Posts: 388

ok now onto publishing, this is where i hope to see the most improvement. i am really hoping we are limited to maybe 3 publishes in a given week.

Oh yeah, a per week allowance, that fits the F2P model very well. And it could apply to playing non-Picked community levels as well. Yeah, this is the best explanation of our current info up till now.		2013-08-21 17:24:00

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Rogar
Posts: 2284

What's the point for Sony/MM ? The Playstation.com article reads "Unrestricted access to LittleBigPlanet’s Create Mode". So, is this all about LBP1's create mode? No tool from LBP2?

It's all the core tools that you would find on your moon in the LittleBigPlanet 1 and LittleBigPlanet 2 base games. 		2013-08-21 17:25:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

It's all the core tools that you would find on your moon in the LittleBigPlanet 1 and LittleBigPlanet 2 base games.

Thanks for the clarification. It's good to know someone's there to answer the players' questions! 		2013-08-21 17:55:00

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Oddmania
Posts: 1305

The only thing that feels awkward is the fact that it's a reissue of 1 and 2 with a new framework. Overall, I am pretty optimistic about what's to come.2013-08-21 18:02:00

Author:
Tellous
Posts: 45

hmm maybe it would be easier to intorduce that block button some have been calling for

We already have the block button. It's a LBP.me feature.		2013-08-21 18:05:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

We already have the block button. It's a LBP.me feature. but not within the game 2013-08-21 18:16:00

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L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

I think what we are seeing here is the model that will be used with MMs new game on the PS4.2013-08-21 19:32:00

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GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

What i would like to see is a way to play Lbp 2 & Lbp 1 levels on the vita , in exchange for more memory space of course. I do realize that it wouldn't be the easiest thing to do, Texture imports, particle effects and costumes so on and so forth. Would this be possible?2013-08-21 20:11:00

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dsdavve
Posts: 72

Would this be possible though?

No. The games are actually quite different in how it's built and they had to change a lot of things to get LBPvita working right for PSvita. *mew		2013-08-21 20:19:00

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Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

That is exactly what i thought, sigh. Thanks for the response! wem*2013-08-21 20:23:00

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dsdavve
Posts: 72

Does this mean we'll have 20 new level slots on our planets when we load up HUB?2013-08-21 20:24:00

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Reef1978
Posts: 527

Of they add in the vita tools, then what's the point of getting LBP vita? By introducing the tools into lbphub won't they be stabbing themselves in the foot with lbpvita?

also, what glitches will be patched and which 1's will not be. Some great ones. Moving in and out of the 3d layers and emitting, hit box glitch, enlarge/reduce, and twisting.		2013-08-21 20:49:00

Author:
L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

if they add in the vita tools, then what's the point of getting LBP vita? By introducing the tools into lbphub won't they be stabbing themselves in the foot with lbpvita?

Most people who got LBPvita only wanted it because it was on a handheld they could play anywhere. I mean you could also call it unfair that LBPhub is basically LBP1&2 for free when other people had to pay for the games in the past. But it's all fine imo. It's better for the games to get better and not be limited because of people's greed. *mew		2013-08-21 21:00:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Of they add in the vita tools, then what's the point of getting LBP vita? By introducing the tools into lbphub won't they be stabbing themselves in the foot with lbpvita?

also, what glitches will be patched and which 1's will not be. Some great ones. Moving in and out of the 3d layers and emitting, hit box glitch, enlarge/reduce, and twisting.

No because Vita will have still stuff on there own that cant be used ps3 as it does not have right input hardware. Besides there already Vita crosscontroler.		2013-08-21 21:01:00

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Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Well looks like I'll be having no life then.2013-08-21 21:41:00

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Shooter0898
Posts: 996

There has to be -some- extra content. Honestly, they could of just sold the digital versions of LBP1 and LBP2 for free on PSN, but they're either mashing them up to save download time, or... I don't know. Whatever they've got planned. I don't see the point. LBP1 and LBP2 tools? Don't they both use the same tools with different models for the tools in each game? The only real new content were getting is probably whatever they mean by "sharing" costumes.

I'm assuming they're allowing a Modnation Racers-esque costume sharing thing, where you can upload and download various player made costumes, but that's it. They advertise it like it's something we haven't seen before, but really, it's just LBP2 with a bit of LBP1 stuff, with a little of HUB content, basically just a DLC pack with the new HUB costumes. Again, whatever that content is, we'll see. I'm not bashing on it or anything, but it doesn't seem like that big of deal, but if further info interests me, I'll check it out. If this is all it has, I'm not interested, but it's free, so hey, why not?		2013-08-21 21:59:00

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Nitranon77
Posts: 127

Personally I think this is just a test for the business model. I mean essentially this is LBP2 going free to play with most likely an update. So I don't think is anything to get excited about for current players besides bringing attention to series again. I actually like this idea though I'm not sure it would work very well business-wise.2013-08-21 22:34:00

Author:
koltonaugust
Posts: 1382

No because Vita will have still stuff on there own that cant be used ps3 as it does not have right input hardware. Besides there already Vita crosscontroler.

I would shell out money for the Memorizer and the text tool. I love that from the Vita version, but most of my stuff is on LBP2 and the communities better. I think they could implement a lot of the Vita features without breaking the ps3, because its still the more powerful system--however at the same time, such an implementation would warrant a price tag as it would almost defeat the incentive to by LBP Vita if these features suddenly became free.

So devs... make it happen and we will do something cool with it 		2013-08-21 22:41:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

Personally I think this is just a test for the business model.

This is more like the result of the previous tests on giving the games away for free.		2013-08-21 23:29:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

This sounds like a great idea but my only issue is that my LBP2 profile is so corrupt i can hardly use it i can't even play other peoples levels without trying 15 times to load them and i can no longer create without losing lots of stuff each day due to glitches or hanging.

If our profiles import into the hub then i will just be where i am now meaning for me its just no good. If however it can just import my collected objects and level progress then i can at least start creating from scratch without loosing any story mode collectables.

I have moved on to the Vita because of this so if it doesn't add anything to Vita players then its useless to me really. It would be great if any new DLC stickers and costumes etc added by the hub were compatible with the Vita version.		2013-08-22 00:10:00

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Lordwarblade
Posts: 761

I wonder how soon will get a release date? or when it could be coming to the PSN?2013-08-22 01:01:00

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Lbphart3
Posts: 813

We already have the block button. It's a LBP.me feature.

Speaking of which LBP Hub is a good oppertunity to implement this and other LBP.Me exlusive features (lists + comment disbaleing) in to game GUI. I hope thye got this in mind They already doing those chalanges right, so why not this? it alreay got backend, it just needs GUI implement in to game		2013-08-22 01:13:00

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Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Speaking of which LBP Hub is a good oppertunity to implement this and other LBP.Me exlusive features (lists + comment disbaleing) in to game GUI. I hope thye got this in mind They already doing those chalanges right, so why not this? it alreay got backend, it just needs GUI implement in to game

Yeah. I want to see lists and other LBP.me features in the game. I also hope they put FanSpotlights into their own front page tab now too. *mew		2013-08-22 01:46:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I'm curious as to whether they will reward old players or if "new players = bigger community" the incentive. Either would be fine, in my opinion.2013-08-22 02:18:00

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Tellous
Posts: 45

The thing im wondering with challenges is if its limited to a certain level, because if it effected creative mode too that could benefit contests ALOT.2013-08-22 04:24:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

Expanding the potential DLC purchasing audience to everybody is a very smart move. Plus, if this gives them enough reason to develop some interface improvements, and possibly consider supporting the community design/development community, then I'm all for it. I'm ready to get to work if they're willing to give me a platform that's worth working on.2013-08-22 04:28:00

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DarkDedede
Posts: 672

Um... I'm not certain whether to be cheering or not. I can only give my very proper opinion when we get at the details patched out, but I must say, it is quite interesting how much you miss out when you are away from the internet for only a few days! 2013-08-22 05:02:00

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Bryan_Zuckerberg
Posts: 874

Anyone one else constantly checking for screenshots? >_<2013-08-22 18:32:00

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Seant1228
Posts: 348

Anyone one else constantly checking for screenshots? >_<

If there been any screensshots thye would be already here 		2013-08-22 22:37:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

That's a great interesting news. I've been always thinking to a game by Team LBP which includes LBP1 & LBP2 stuff together. And that's a better news that our community is going to get bigger.

I generally think, it's like a "goodbye" to PS3. And make people more patient for Next LittleBigPlanet. If it includes all the vita or some of karting creating options, that would be awesome for LBP. And probably, it has better things in it which we'll love it.

If there could be a bigger exception between "New" and "Old" creators which have been with LBP before it gets free, it would be something really good. I hope there is going to be a big prize or something like that for us who has spent alot time on LBP.
Totally it's a good i dea to make interest in people to buy a PS4 if they are only a LBP lover, such as me. So it should include some theme of Next Littlebigplanet to show us if it worth it or not! That's what i had to say about this thread.

I'm really curious how is it going to be. Especially the options!
I love it! Thanks for the attention @Team LBP!		2013-08-22 23:01:00

Author:
porkyfern
Posts: 48

Oh this reminds me of how adorable Sack Thing can be, and is. Sounds great. I'm down.2013-08-23 03:04:00

Author:
Radio447
Posts: 159

LBP HUB will have full LBP1 & 2 storymode for the ones who have LBP1 & 2 bought?2013-08-23 05:07:00

Author:
p-p-j
Posts: 35

LBP HUB will have full LBP1 & 2 storymode for the ones who have LBP1 & 2 bought?

Possibly. This entire thing seems like a way for them to make some extra money on the current story content, for those that don't have the already have the game. The folks that don't already have the game will most likely have to pay for access to the levels and/or content (just like the DLC story packs). At the very least, I'm sure they'll at least have a "unlock all prizes" DLC option, like they did for LBPKarting.

Now I'll be extra surprised if they incorporate LBP Karting into this package, so it's all packed up into one program.		2013-08-23 05:30:00

Author:
DarkDedede
Posts: 672

Now I'll be extra surprised if they incorporate LBP Karting into this package, so it's all packed up into one program.

While anyone sane should think that's impossible... But it does make me think.

LittleBigPlanet HUB will be the ultimate destination for all LittleBigPlanet activity on PlayStation 3!
Wouldn't it be a bit of a lie for them to say that when it's just more or less LBP2? Unless they plan on acting like LBPK doesn't exist? hur hurr~ ...So maybe just maaaaaby there's something to that. I doubt it though of course. *mew		2013-08-23 06:41:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

LBP HUB will have full LBP1 & 2 storymode for the ones who have LBP1 & 2 bought?


Free access to the first worlds from both LittleBigPlanet 1 and LittleBigPlanet 2. That’s 16 free levels and all the goodies and costumes contained within are yours to collect and keep!

That sounds like you get 16 backgrounds an the items to go with them.		2013-08-23 08:51:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

It's a LBP2 DLC pack, pretty much. At least, for the LBP veterans, in that case all we'd get is just those extra backgrounds and costumes, that's not really going to bring most of us back. That being said, this is directly pointed towards the new users. Again, this is basically them making LBP1 and LBP2 free on the PSN store.2013-08-23 09:23:00

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Nitranon77
Posts: 127

That sounds like you get 16 backgrounds an the items to go with them.

Nah, first worlds sounds like The Gardens + Da Vinci's Hideout, they've got 5 + 11 = 16 levels if you don't count the introduction levels. So that's two backgrounds, plus probably 1 or 2 empty level backgrounds.		2013-08-23 10:22:00

Author:
Rogar
Posts: 2284

Nah, first worlds sounds like The Gardens + Da Vinci's Hideout, they've got 5 + 11 = 16 levels if you don't count the introduction levels. So that's two backgrounds, plus probably 1 or 2 empty level backgrounds.

Or levels from random worlds, it would be more convincing to buy a game (LBP1/2 content DLC) if you got incomplete items from theme then complete items of theme. Besides what ever they will choose, it will be most used items in hub, so they need to be careful what they pick.		2013-08-23 12:22:00

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Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

One thing I think Stephen Fry says in the video is you'll have unlimited access to Create Mode. Now my guess is that means we will be able to create as many levels as we want however there still might only be a certain amount of them we can publish? Maybe I'm wrong about him saying that but I think he did?2013-08-23 19:18:00

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charles--1970
Posts: 46

One thing I think Stephen Fry says in the video is you'll have unlimited access to Create Mode. Now my guess is that means we will be able to create as many levels as we want however there still might only be a certain amount of them we can publish? Maybe I'm wrong about him saying that but I think he did?
Yeah, I wouldn't expect the 20 level limit to change.		2013-08-23 21:38:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

While anyone sane should think that's impossible... But it does make me think.

Nothing is impossible if the programming was developed to allow it. The real question is whether or not doing so would reap an acceptable return on the investment ($$$)


Yeah, I wouldn't expect the 20 level limit to change.

Unless you pay, of course. ($$$)		2013-08-24 04:23:00

Author:
DarkDedede
Posts: 672

if they made it an allowance of publishes per week or u have to $$ that would be great. good number is 3-52013-08-24 20:29:00

Author:
L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

if they made it an allowance of publishes per week or u have to $$ that would be great. good number is 3-5

I would be not supprice to see buying extra publish slots. But why won't we wait for cool pages fix to see with week limit is worth it?		2013-08-25 03:22:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

yay lbp hub is coming!2013-08-25 18:13:00

Author:
Unknown User

I would be not supprice to see buying extra publish slots. But why won't we wait for cool pages fix to see with week limit is worth it?

yeah i recant what i said, I foresee spamming as a thing of yesteryear in the next update but we will see		2013-08-26 14:47:00

Author:
L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

lbp have become worse and worse since mm left, remember when you couldnt move your heads because of bad update?.... im sure there are other examples too. but that was when i lost faith in the game. so i bet its gonna be a cheap butt knockout of the lbp, to trick people to buy the useless dlc costumes... so the hub will most likely be installed to get the free dlc then delete of the hd for good.2013-08-26 16:32:00

Author:
RONNYNS
Posts: 34

lbp have become worse and worse since mm left, remember when you couldnt move your heads because of bad update?.... im sure there are other examples too. but that was when i lost faith in the game. so i bet its gonna be a cheap butt knockout of the lbp, to trick people to buy the useless dlc costumes... so the hub will most likely be installed to get the free dlc then delete of the hd for good.

Considering level of hub are not comaptible with LBP2 my guess is LBP2 wont have HUB stuff, so you wont be bale to install and get free dlc and delete of the hd for good because you need to play hub to use that free dlc.

YOu not loseing anything by hub, it's just like digital version of LBP2 just it works kind of like demo of it or else you buy LBP2 DLC or you import profile, you won't fell much diffrentce so i don't know why it suppose to be worse		2013-08-27 01:27:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

This makes a lot of sense really:

LBP going F2P because DLC's sell like hotcakes. Benefits:

1)MM will make more money with DLC this way rather than waiting for people to buy the game first and then opt for extra content.
2)Amazing boost of new players, which makes creating worth it again (at least more worth it).
3)More money means more support for the game (updates, content, official contests etc.) which will in turn make the experience great, bringing in more players.

Hopefully this means the "youknowwhat" page get's fixed and the "youknowwhat" button get's some restrictions.

If this was the thought process behind it all, it makes sense, but if it turns out to be a micro-transaction fest, it might hurt LBP...

Let's all hope for the best.		2013-08-27 14:14:00

Author:
Alex-Raven
Posts: 147

I really hope that soon we will have news that LBP HUB will be available on PS4 from day one, so we will have all LBP fun on PS4 as soon as we will get it!2013-08-28 10:41:00

Author:
Domik12
Posts: 838

I'm gonna guess LBPhub for the PS3 will be released late November. What you folk guess?2013-08-28 15:38:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I'm gonna guess LBPhub for the PS3 will be released late November. What you folk guess?

I'd say that's plausable.		2013-08-28 16:06:00

Author:
Shooter0898
Posts: 996

Hopefully this means the "youknowwhat" page get's fixed

I guess my prediction came true faster than I was expecting... Sauce (http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/LittleBigPlanet-PS3-General/LBP2-Game-Update-1-26-Cool-Levels-Changes/td-p/19626038)		2013-08-28 17:06:00

Author:
Alex-Raven
Posts: 147

They already said it was coming to PS3...2013-08-28 22:21:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202

They already said it was coming to PS3...

Think you misunderstood my post. That wasn't my point.		2013-08-28 23:08:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Think you misunderstood my post. That wasn't my point.

In all honesty I can't see it taking too long for them to release it, it's pretty much a basic shell of LBP1/2 so the work is already done. I can see it coming out late October or early November to avoid the PS4 launch. Or December for that matter.

What I really want to know is if they'll be releasing any playable DLC with this game on Day 1, because all I see coming are costumes. Otherwise there'll be nothing for us to play except Community and old Story levels... (Oh, and that entirely new 1 level with goodies! )		2013-08-30 21:12:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

More f2p lbp means more players which means more of those creative bomb survivals that we love!
In seriousness, it looks really promising. Can't wait to see some gameplay!		2013-09-03 03:18:00

Author:
TheUltraDeino
Posts: 1274

Screenshots? none still? ;(2013-10-01 00:11:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

I hope the "hub exclusive content" is more like the Muppets pack than the monster pack. I'd much rather have to earn stuff than just get "gimmie" prizes, though I'll take any new level content over none or just an endless barrage of promotional costumes...2013-10-01 18:38:00

Author:
DreadRandal
Posts: 434

Considering they plan to relese this this year we should get more info soon2013-10-01 18:53:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Hope we get something soon I hate waiting for news lol.2013-10-01 22:53:00

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Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Any chance they are waiting to announce this with the PS4 release? It believe that is in November. I'd cross my finger for a bit more thermo space and the text tool from vita would be a much needed addition.2013-10-02 04:27:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

Hey guys, it has been a while since I updated this post with anything new. Pretty much everything you need to know about LBP Hub is on the link I posted when I updated the thread. Your thoughts on LBP Hub are really interesting and I can't wait to see how this plays out before the end of this year (I expect sometime soon, November sounds to me as an educated guess but then the PS4 comes so I'm not sure).

Also regarding screen shots, if there was any pictures of LBP Hub you guys would want me to put as an update to the thread, please post em' here and I will add to the thread.


-hyper		2013-10-03 03:03:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Here are my thoughts on LBP Hub:
- It'll be nice to be able to play LBP1 Story Levels without switching discs and having to delete old stuff I don't want that was in my LBP1 Popit.
- It will also be nice to not have to worry about losing the disc.
- Faster loading times are always nice.
- I hope they finally add 1080i/1080p support.
- New players! Yay!
- My theory about this is that it will be a dual PS3 and PS4 game with a DLC Pack exclusively for the PS4 version that would take the place of a "True" third LittleBigPlanet game.
- More Stephen Fry! 		2013-10-10 15:14:00

Author:
Robo4900
Posts: 409

I know a few people are excited about new players in hub, but I am excited to see what old players come back that have their save data still, but for one reason or another lost or got rid of their physical disk. Getting back in for free may be just the thing to bring some good blood back into the fold.2013-10-14 15:51:00

Author:
DreadRandal
Posts: 434

So... I'm gonna take a random jab that this'll release sometime in December. We haven't really received any news since gamescom in August except for bits and pieces.2013-11-08 22:35:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

So... I'm gonna take a random jab that this'll release sometime in December. We haven't really received any news since gamescom in August except for bits and pieces.

I agree im a tad bit disappointed with the lack of news on it.		2013-11-12 20:26:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Such mystery, such absolute vagueness about what it actually is…2013-11-12 20:58:00

Author:
Pookachoo
Posts: 838

Such mystery, such absolute vagueness about what it actually is…

Well from what is sounds like, LBP HUB is pretty much LBP2 with 'DailyWeekly Challenges' like how Rayman Legends has... or am I missing something?		2013-11-13 10:58:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

Well from what is sounds like, LBP HUB is pretty much LBP2 with 'DailyWeekly Challenges' like how Rayman Legends has... or am I missing something?

LBP HUB is most likely going to be used to transfer data between the PS3 and the PS4, probably for an unannounced LBP game for the PS4. I mean...why else would we need a "hub" that's being released at around the same time as the PS4?		2013-11-13 16:12:00

Author:
dragonboy269
Posts: 172

Its pretty obvious they are making this playable on PS4. With the release of a new console, it would make sense to have LBP Hub available on PS4 in addition to the ps3.2013-11-15 16:45:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

I'm not that anxious for this LBP.
For me, this is like a propaganda game for future LBP Games...		2013-11-16 01:59:00

Author:
FusY-_-KaH
Posts: 6

On the topic of LittleBigPlanet Hub, has any recent information been released? I feel like we haven't gotten anything since August. And 2013's drawing to a close and there isn't even a release date. It might not be the 3D platformer we've been begging for, but no LittleBigPlanet game deserves to get swept under the rug.2013-11-16 20:33:00

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Chdonga
Posts: 388

On the topic of LittleBigPlanet Hub, has any recent information been released? I feel like we haven't gotten anything since August. And 2013's drawing to a close and there isn't even a release date. It might not be the 3D platformer we've been begging for, but no LittleBigPlanet game deserves to get swept under the rug.

Moved to existing thread on LittleBigPlanet Hub.		2013-11-16 23:01:00

Author:
Lady_Luck__777
Posts: 3458

On the topic of LittleBigPlanet Hub, has any recent information been released? I feel like we haven't gotten anything since August. And 2013's drawing to a close and there isn't even a release date. It might not be the 3D platformer we've been begging for, but no LittleBigPlanet game deserves to get swept under the rug.

Nope nothing new no release date or anything not even screen shots.It fills like it has been swept under the rug.		2013-11-17 02:24:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

It will get worse now that PS4 is out, it should be out any week now if they want a holiday 2013 release.2013-11-17 06:20:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

Is this still coming out. I want to know if this will include any exclusive features otherwise I'll stick to Lbp1, 2 and Karting. If there are any exclusive features like new tools or a 3d option then will we be able to transfer our save data across to it as I'm not willing to pay to buy all the content I already have.2013-11-18 15:23:00

Author:
thefutureman
Posts: 44

Only new players have to pay, I remember that part clearly. if you have already paid for content, it is instantly available to you. That was the message I took away.2013-11-23 21:16:00

Author:
DreadRandal
Posts: 434

Sounds suspiciously like PS Home to me...2013-11-23 22:15:00

Author:
Felyne
Posts: 25

Is this still coming out. I want to know if this will include any exclusive features otherwise I'll stick to Lbp1, 2 and Karting. If there are any exclusive features like new tools or a 3d option then will we be able to transfer our save data across to it as I'm not willing to pay to buy all the content I already have.

You can transfer profile same as you do with LBP1 in LBP2, with it all your unlocked stuff transfer over including access to story modes. So there no really point in staying in LBP2, not to mention you only cut yourself from future levels and DLCs		2013-11-25 01:24:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

At this point, i lost hope at there 2013 release, its delayed guys, trying to pull information by tweeting didnt help.2013-11-25 05:03:00

Author:
Seant1228
Posts: 348

Or... Maybe they are just saving it for Christmas this year. I mean they normally keep the most big LBP DLC near Christmas time every year. So good chance this is the main LBP related Christmas download for this year. *mew

As for the lack of news. I'd just assume that they are trying to keep everything a big surprise. Or there isn't much to really talk about. I'd bet on the last 1.		2013-11-25 08:14:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

As for the lack of news. I'd just assume that they are trying to keep everything a big surprise. Or there isn't much to really talk about. I'd bet on the last 1.

I second this. I mean from what we know, LBPH isn't introducing THAT many new things to the LBP franchise, so there's really nothing for them to report/reveal til the game actually launches. I'm just anxious to know what they do change, since I want the game to feel fresh again.		2013-11-25 09:48:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

So it's a no to a Christmas release and there's no news about it getting released within these last three days. Hub's quietly been cancelled or delayed.2013-12-29 20:11:00

Author:
Chdonga
Posts: 388

It's probably delayed, Steven said they are hard at work on it in the ps blog comments. I'd say early next year, but who knows.


-hyper		2013-12-29 23:09:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

When the DLC was confirmed, I knew hub had been delayed. Its almost a filler. This could be beneficial though. I dont think there are any big titles coming in January and Feb so its a smart time to release the game. Not that it was the reason for the delay.

This does make me skeptical as to what exactly they will add to hub--they seemed pretty sure it was releasing this year.		2013-12-29 23:28:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

Yeah they said on twitter last week they are still working on it.

Which makes one wonder what exactly will be in the game? If it was just simply a semi edited LBP2 it shouldn't had took them this long. Hopefully that means it'll come with more and be better then we have expected. *mew		2013-12-30 03:03:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

http://global-loc.mediagen.fr/littlebigplanet-hub-free-to-play-image-screenshot-capture-beta-02_038401C200508212.png
http://global-loc.mediagen.fr/littlebigplanet-hub-free-to-play-image-screenshot-capture-beta-01_038401C200508202.png
http://global-loc.mediagen.fr/littlebigplanet-hub-free-to-play-image-screenshot-capture-beta-03_038401C200508222.png

http://lbp-hub.com/hub.php		2014-01-15 18:19:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Hm. That link also had this info.



This completely private beta was started just a few days before the end of 2013... Those who have access can already create levels and share them with the community of testers to verify that everything works properly and report bugs directly to the developers...

Two modes are available: on the one hand the player challenges, in which players can confront each other, must however be friends on PSN to be able to compete and compare. And on the other hand story challenges, which as usual makes us explore different planets created by Media Molecule and where we can win medals.

In addition, it is possible to create your own worlds using the tools provided in this new edition, but also including the contents of LBP 2...

Hopefully the beta opens to the public soon!		2014-01-15 19:15:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Neat! I wonder what new tools they will add.2014-01-15 20:10:00

Author:
Chdonga
Posts: 388

If they add the text tool after I finish Chrono Chrysalis, I am gonna cry.

I do wonder what new tools they will add. This will be interesting		2014-01-16 03:16:00

Author:
Rpg Maker
Posts: 877

Judging from the score counter in the top left , some challenges may be score based. Then awarded with a medal on completion, explaining the fact that bronze is written on the 1st picture. Bronze,Silver,Gold presumably being the different types of medals you are awarded with for completing the challenges.

Maybe Pins will be a thing too.		2014-01-16 23:19:00

Author:
Spaceraoul28
Posts: 175

Alright, I've tried reading up on this but I'm still confused, so sorry if the answers to these questions are obvious.

They say LBP HUB allows users to get free access to the first worlds of LBP1/LBP2, create mode, constant challenges, and all of the team picks, while being able to buy additional content as they go. (and, I guess, to access community levels) So if there's no free access to community levels but you do get create mode, do you have to pay a fee to get your level published, or does your published level get trapped in a bubble where people have to pay in order to play it?

Also, it's said that people who already own LBP1/LBP2 can import their profiles to LBP HUB. So, does that mean we still get access to the full story modes, full create mode, and endless list of community levels that we already paid to get access to through buying LBP1/LBP2, or are we too now restricted by the same fees, only able to transfer over things like costumes, stickers , and objects?		2014-01-22 14:01:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

Alright, I've tried reading up on this but I'm still confused, so sorry if the answers to these questions are obvious.

Unless I'm mistaken. It's still to early to get answers to our questions. So nobody really knows yet how the game will work besides the info we got months ago. *mew		2014-01-22 16:19:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Unless I'm mistaken. It's still to early to get answers to our questions. So nobody really knows yet how the game will work besides the info we got months ago. *mew

Alright, just making sure if there was something I missed. Thanks.		2014-01-22 17:35:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

They really should charge for the right to publish lest HUB gets spammed by bullies and trolls with multiple accounts, though I doubt anyone but me sees it that way.2014-01-25 13:54:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

They really should charge for the right to publish lest HUB gets spammed by bullies and trolls with multiple accounts, though I doubt anyone but me sees it that way.

That is a terrible idea.

Since LBP Hub is free to play that means it's inevitable that it will have microtransactions. But they would have to be insane to charge you for a feature that was free in every other game.		2014-01-25 21:42:00

Author:
Chdonga
Posts: 388

They really should charge for the right to publish lest HUB gets spammed by bullies and trolls with multiple accounts, though I doubt anyone but me sees it that way.

This would alienate the serious community for than anything else. Working on a level for several months only to be forced to pay money to have it published would be pretty insulting in a user content driven game. Paying for the privilege of "working" is silly.

I'm honestly really worried about the FTP model they might use in the game, but I don't think Sony / Sumo / Tarsier are going to be that malicious.		2014-01-25 22:56:00

Author:
bonner123
Posts: 1487

That is a terrible idea.

Since LBP Hub is free to play that means it's inevitable that it will have microtransactions. But they would have to be insane to charge you for a feature that was free in every other game. Every other game wasn't free. Besides, they ALREADY implemented a similar online fee for LBP Vita (though you get the online pass with a new copy).


This would alienate the serious community more than anything else. Working on a level for several months only to be forced to pay money to have it published would be pretty insulting in a user content driven game. Paying for the privilege of "working" is silly.

I'm honestly really worried about the FTP model they might use in the game, but I don't think Sony / Sumo / Tarsier are going to be that malicious.

Then it's a good thing working and publishing aren't the same thing. No one is entitled to continual online services, so there's hardly anything "mailcious" or "insulting" about it.

Perhaps the idea is terrible, but can you think of any other way to discourage hackers and trolls from tormenting users and copying other people's work? If everything was free, banning them would do nothing. They'd just create a new email and a new account and continue trolling. Compared to that, charging a $3-5 fee seems harmless.		2014-01-26 01:16:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

Almost nobody would pay money to upload their levels or to play other people's levels. Hell I know I wouldn't. I would quit LBP long before that. *mew

And I really can't see normal-trolls being much of a problem on LBP nowadays. You can disable/delete comments ETC and block users altogether. Really at this point there is no excuse if almost anybody actually allows themselves to overly get upset from normal-trolls. As there is enough ways to deal with it. The world can be a cold place no matter where you go, If nothing else maybe it's time for some people to grow up little and just ignore most of it instead of getting crazy emo over it. *mew		2014-01-26 03:10:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

They really should charge for the right to publish lest HUB gets spammed by bullies and trolls with multiple accounts, though I doubt anyone but me sees it that way.

Or how about you just learn to ignore the bullies and trolls?
They want a reaction. If everyone learned to ignore them and stop giving them attention, they will go away. But sadly that won't happen so....we can't have nice things.		2014-01-26 03:42:00

Author:
AmazingKittyCat
Posts: 204

They made a new post..


January, 25th 2014 No news about "LittleBigPlanet HUB" available, we have to wait...

http://lbp-hub.com/hub.php


Wonder for how long do we have to wait for more news. we have waited 6 months lol.		2014-01-26 08:44:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

They made a new post..
Wonder for how long do we have to wait for more news. we have waited 6 months lol.

Same post since long time, I always check all news I can find in the internet, twitter, etc.
When there is something new, you will find it on the page you mentioned,
otherwise only the date of the "No News" post will be changed...

And I hope you know this is just a (great new) LBP fansite...

But it's really time that StevenI or SumoDigital should give a statement...		2014-01-26 09:53:00

Author:
Hanfi1311
Posts: 776

I really can't wait for LBP Hub. I am done creating until the whole thing comes out.2014-01-26 18:10:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408

most things about price pointing and such is pure speculation at this point, I would GUESS an online pass would be inevitable, unless you already have a lbp account or if these weekly challenges are worthwhile then ill cough up the $10(speculative cost) and move over to HUB.

so far we know we will have all our dlc and items as if we already do, if we have to recollect all the story items again, oh well, we get to replay the story, heck I havent played either 2 lbp stories in 2 yrs, can barely remember either story. might be a good thing to replay em, but levels should be free for former players. I would imagine this is a tough cookie for coders to tackle, a program to recognize the collect all items and game completion pins or if u posted a score in the level i guess???

also might need all new coding if it will also work on ps4(speculative)/server stuff/idk I dont program

maybe they announced the hub prematurely, this happens alot in gaming and shot themselves in the foot.

did they initially give a date range?		2014-01-28 02:58:00

Author:
L-I-M-I
Posts: 611

You know... The only way I can imagine they charging money for publishing levels is by selling extra slots for creators. I mean... if you already topped your 20 slots maybe you could buy 5 extra ones for $5 more, maybe until a maximum of 30 levels or so in somebodies Earth. Anyway, I find this really unlikely. I guess LBPHub will rely heavily just on DLC.2014-01-28 04:34:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

I would be fine with buying extra level editor slots so long as they're reasonably priced. There is nothing wrong with charging for features if they're new.2014-01-28 18:25:00

Author:
Chdonga
Posts: 388

I'm sure they are really working hard on HUB, and the more time they take on it is most likely the more awesome it would be.

Reasonable pricing for extra features that LBP2/LBPV don't have (like extra slots) I would not mind at all.

LBP always bring to us awesome new content in DLC for a price, and so far it has not been anything bad at all. I see HUB as LBP1 an LBP2 for free for those who have the save files for them, and the DLC would probably be like the DLC LBP usually gives out.

Personally, I can't wait!

-hyper		2014-01-29 02:25:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Now, If there is a launch T-shirt for LBP:HUB i highly doubt that THIS will likely be the launch T-Shirt for LBP:HUB... Starting at just $5.99 in addition to the cap of course. I maybe wrong but i might predicting that this is going to be the Launch shirt.
47625		2014-01-29 15:17:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

No offense to the advertising or PR teams but the handling of this game's release(if it still has one) has kind of been a joke. Absolutely no comments or future estimates after it missed it's Q4 2013 release date, barely a peep for 6 months since the reveal, and no gameplay shown(except for a couple screenshots). Are they trying to make us lose our excitement, or do they not care how many people know about this game?

Who knows I could be wrong and they could release tons of information this month, advertise the game heavily, and release it in March. But I'm just a little sick of being left in the dark. The DC packs have been great, but I have a feeling their release schedules were meant to correlate with HUB's release as well to help promote it.

If they're trying to keep the game from being a buggy release like LBP Karting was then I commend them. However that still doesn't affect them communicating better with us.		2014-02-04 03:06:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

It would be funny if lbpcentral's account LBPCentralHub gets banned because it could be mistaken for an official LBP account related to the hub.2014-02-04 08:19:00

Author:
AmazingKittyCat
Posts: 204

No offense to the advertising or PR teams but the handling of this game's release(if it still has one) has kind of been a joke. Absolutely no comments or future estimates after it missed it's Q4 2013 release date, barely a peep for 6 months since the reveal, and no gameplay shown(except for a couple screenshots). Are they trying to make us lose our excitement, or do they not care how many people know about this game?

Who knows I could be wrong and they could release tons of information this month, advertise the game heavily, and release it in March. But I'm just a little sick of being left in the dark. The DC packs have been great, but I have a feeling their release schedules were meant to correlate with HUB's release as well to help promote it.

If they're trying to keep the game from being a buggy release like LBP Karting was then I commend them. However that still doesn't affect them communicating better with us.

I totally agree. When you see the hype train for Infamous, Tombraider or The Order (as well as some big title Indies), it seems odd that this game just isn't getting any air time at all. Surely they can give us an overview of how the project is coming along or a short video or two.		2014-02-04 08:56:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

It would be funny if lbpcentral's account LBPCentralHub gets banned because it could be mistaken for an official LBP account related to the hub.
The official name is LBPHub not LBPCentralHub 		2014-02-04 09:53:00

Author:
Jauw
Posts: 484

The official name is LBPHub not LBPCentralHub

It's entirely plausible that it will be banned, given Sony's track record of banning accounts that are even slightly similar to "official" things.		2014-02-04 11:06:00

Author:
AmazingKittyCat
Posts: 204

No offense to the advertising or PR teams but the handling of this game's release(if it still has one) has kind of been a joke. Absolutely no comments or future estimates after it missed it's Q4 2013 release date, barely a peep for 6 months since the reveal, and no gameplay shown(except for a couple screenshots). Are they trying to make us lose our excitement, or do they not care how many people know about this game?

Who knows I could be wrong and they could release tons of information this month, advertise the game heavily, and release it in March. But I'm just a little sick of being left in the dark. The DC packs have been great, but I have a feeling their release schedules were meant to correlate with HUB's release as well to help promote it.

If they're trying to keep the game from being a buggy release like LBP Karting was then I commend them. However that still doesn't affect them communicating better with us.

Advertising for a game that's free?

Hyping up a game that's free?

Making sure we know about and are ready to pay for a game that's free?

I suppose if they had time and money to throw at something that would only profit from increased DLC sales.

Also, this lack of communication is nothing new.		2014-02-04 14:12:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

It's entirely plausible that it will be banned, given Sony's track record of banning accounts that are even slightly similar to "official" things.

Thank you for pointing that out AmazingKittyCat!

The crew will take a look into it.

-hyper		2014-02-04 14:38:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/9166/8zlp.jpg

I knew it! Now we have to know the price...		2014-02-04 20:46:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

Where did you find this picture?2014-02-04 21:00:00

Author:
Hanfi1311
Posts: 776

Where did you find this picture?

https://twitter.com/GlitchMaster7/status/429802598674071552		2014-02-04 22:22:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

Advertising for a game that's free?

Hyping up a game that's free?

Making sure we know about and are ready to pay for a game that's free?

I suppose if they had time and money to throw at something that would only profit from increased DLC sales.

Also, this lack of communication is nothing new.

Whether a game is free or not shouldn't dictate any of those things. Addressing your statements... Advertising doesn't require spending millions on a commercial, hyping up your *target audience* never hurts, giving us new information feeds excitement, and lack of communication is new as far as releases are concerned.

Both LBP Vita and LBP Karting had a fair amount of promotion and the developers released multiple gameplay trailers leading up to the release.		2014-02-05 00:08:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

Also far as I am aware. It doesn't cost the company much money if any money at all or much effort to post basic update info on twitter or something. And I doubt a basic youtube video or 2 showing-off some stuff would be very hard for them too. *mew2014-02-05 00:47:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

Whether a game is free or not shouldn't dictate any of those things. It shouldn't, and yet it does.


Addressing your statements... Advertising doesn't require spending millions on a commercial, hyping up your *target audience* never hurts, giving us new information feeds excitement, and lack of communication is new as far as releases are concerned.It can hurt if the money and labor that the promotion costs outweigh the projected results of said promotion.

Also, we often don't get any details regarding any LBP-related DLC release until a week before it releases, and HUB is practically DLC. Besides, HUB has hardly anything new so how much more can we know?


Both LBP Vita and LBP Karting had a fair amount of promotion and the developers released multiple gameplay trailers leading up to the release.Those two games weren't free, so naturally they would promote them.		2014-02-05 04:14:00

Author:
MMLgamer
Posts: 183

Advertising for a game that's free?
Hyping up a game that's free?
Making sure we know about and are ready to pay for a game that's free?

There's plans that are a-brewin' and we should hopefully have much more to say soon!

The key difference between LittleBigPlanet HUB and the other examples stated in this thread is that it's going to be an on-going service that will remain permanently free to download, so a slightly different approach will be taken to it compared to your more regular video game.

Example. We will want to continually encourage new folks to take their first trip to LittleBigPlanet after HUB is released to check out all of your latest and greatest creations. Something we couldn't do previously because of the requirement for potential new players to actively purchase LittleBigPlanet 2 first. Such messaging before could only be aimed at current players.

So I can assure you that we won't be keeping LBP HUB quiet.
When it's ready, we will start shouting. 		2014-02-05 10:12:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

If only it was an on-going service....ON PS4!2014-02-05 10:41:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

The key difference between LittleBigPlanet HUB and the other examples stated in this thread is that it's going to be an on-going service that will remain permanently free to download, so a slightly different approach will be taken to it compared to your more regular video game.

Example. We will want to continually encourage new folks to take their first trip to LittleBigPlanet after HUB is released to check out all of your latest and greatest creations. Something we couldn't do previously because of the requirement for potential new players to actively purchase LittleBigPlanet 2 first. Such messaging before could only be aimed at current players.

So I can assure you that we won't be keeping LBP HUB quiet.


I see... Can't wait to see more info for this.		2014-02-05 22:20:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

If only it was an on-going service....ON PS4!

I hope that it ends up on ps4.		2014-02-05 23:09:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I would .never pay to be able to publish levels. Publishing levels is what will fuel the game, keep people playing, make them money. If anything I should charge them to have my levels.2014-02-09 16:55:00

Author:
Tynz21
Posts: 544

Double Eleven’s PS4 and PS Vita Game Will Be Announced Tomorrow

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/03/04/double-elevens-ps4-and-ps-vita-title-will-be-announced-tomorrow/		2014-03-04 21:37:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

Yeah, I got the email about that. I did wonder if it was LBP-related but I would have thought any announcement about LBP3 or whatever wouldn't come before we have any real details about HUB.

Then again, if D11 come out tomorrow and say "omg im ****in making LBP3!!!!!" I will cry and lol.		2014-03-04 21:55:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

It say's it a pot of a PS3 PSN title... so I doubt it's LBP related.2014-03-04 21:57:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I do not think it has anything to do with LBP, though can't wait to see!

-hyper		2014-03-04 22:21:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Could it be ...

Journey? 		2014-03-04 22:41:00

Author:
Schark94
Posts: 3378

I don't get it.2014-03-04 23:20:00

Author:
FreeAim
Posts: 2462

Could it be ...

Journey?

I'm almost willing to bet money that's it


I don't get it.

A PS3 game is being ported to PS4 and Vita. What's not to get?		2014-03-04 23:33:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I don't get it.

Thing happening tomorrow, people on fansite automatically assume it is related to the subject of the fansite then wild speculation.		2014-03-05 00:25:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Lbp 2 is on the psn tho. omg i cant wait to find out wooot!!!


Watch it will be lbp Hub omg!!! im so excited i cant wait!!


Just a reminder...

A few months a go Sony Computer Entertainment filed for the registration of two trademarks for the acronym LBP in the UK, indicating that something may be moving behind the scene of the LittleBigPlanetfranchise, especially considering that we don’t know what Media Molecule is working on after Tearaway.
Both trademarks have been published for opposition at the end of October and the opposition period ended very recently, on December the 27th, so the registration should be finalized soon. You can see two screencaps below.

http://cdn.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LBPTM1-542x425.jpg

http://cdn2.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LBPTM2-581x425.jpg


While the first could match the already announced LittleBigPlanet Hub for PS3 due to the description as a “game service provided as means of the internet,” the name is different, and it’s not very common for an acronym to be registered like that.

The second trademark is more interesting, as it has a double class. The first is “computer game software,” and the second definitely doesn’t fit LittleBigPlanet Hub, as it describes physical goods, including bags for handheld devices.

Lately there has been a trend of using acronyms as titles for games, especially for reboots or spin-offs of a franchise. It’s very possible that this “LBP” could be a new Vita game coming with a bundle (which could include a branded case), or even a multi-console game across Sony’s different platforms, hence the multiple trademarks.

Of course no announcement has been made by Sony, and as always with trademarks we should take this with a grain of salt until the publisher gives word.		2014-03-05 07:03:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/03/04/double-elevens-ps4-and-ps-vita-title-will-be-announced-tomorrow/

i'm not sure what this could be, LBP3 or Pixel Junk, LIMBO, or Another LBP game... Still i want to find out what it really is.		2014-03-05 11:43:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

IGN are late with their announcement but PS blog says it's Pixeljunk shooter.2014-03-05 16:04:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

IGN are late with their announcement but PS blog says it's Pixeljunk shooter.

Good thing I didn't bet money then.

So when's the next time Sony will likely announce, well, anything big? GDC? Do they announce games there?		2014-03-05 16:09:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

So when's the next time Sony will likely announce, well, anything big? GDC? Do they announce games there?

LBP1 was announced at GDC 2007 so yeah. GDC. Starts in a couple of weeks.		2014-03-05 16:11:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

LBP1 was announced at GDC 2007 so yeah. GDC. Starts in a couple of weeks.

Good. hopefully they announce some games. They need to whet the appetite of the 6 million PS4 owners and counting.		2014-03-05 16:29:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

LBP1 was announced at GDC 2007 so yeah. GDC. Starts in a couple of weeks.

Hopefully more hub info!

-hyper		2014-03-05 16:33:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

The GDC Starts on the 17th and ends on the 21. http://www.gdconf.com/ Hope we get some lbp news then.2014-03-05 16:36:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Never expect much to be announced at GDC it's really not that kind of event.2014-03-05 17:11:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I hope GDC can deliver some new LBP News (LBP:HUB or a new LBP game) 2014-03-06 03:52:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

By the time this game comes out, the outer plastic shelling of my PS3 FAT will be decomposed. 2014-03-11 04:13:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

By the time this game comes out, the outer plastic shelling of my PS3 FAT will be decomposed.

By the time this game comes out, I'LL be decomposed.		2014-03-12 02:36:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

3 days till GDC whos ready for new lbp news? i hope we here something about hub or a lbp game for ps4.2014-03-14 23:01:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

3 days till GDC whos ready for new lbp news? i hope we here something about hub or a lbp game for ps4.

Well, they will be announcing VR. Probably.

They may have some tentpole titles. Driveclub is likely for that, but maybe MM's new game would be VR. Idk, it's a possibility. Kind of hard to imagine UGC working in VR.

But yeah, I find it more likely we'd hear about MM's new game than an LBP3.		2014-03-14 23:04:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Seriously don't expect much from GDC http://us.playstation.com/develop/gdc-2014/#sf20788842014-03-14 23:34:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Seriously don't expect much from GDC http://us.playstation.com/develop/gdc-2014/#sf2078884

Yeah, probably shouldn't. I mean, I still expect the VR headset, but MM's new game is probably being saved for E3.		2014-03-14 23:36:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Yeah, probably shouldn't. I mean, I still expect the VR headset, but MM's new game is probably being saved for E3.

I thought they announced the first lbp at GDC a few years a go or was that a nother event?. cant wait to here more about the new game MM is working on.		2014-03-14 23:41:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I thought they announced the first lbp at GDC a few years a go or was that a nother event?. cant wait to here more about the new game MM is working on.

It was GDC 2007, there's normaly a very small number of games announced but it's mainly a developers event full of tech talk and retrospectives.		2014-03-15 01:29:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Just in case you all missed it.


On February 27th, 2014 at 2:45 am Steven Isbell said:
It hopefully shouldn’t be too long now. Sackboy is going to be a very busy little chap after LittleBigPlanet HUB releases and we want to ensure that everything is just right for him before it does.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/02/24/littlebigplanet-update-tearaway-dlc-releases-this-week/		2014-03-16 17:23:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

Just in case you all missed it.


http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/02/24/littlebigplanet-update-tearaway-dlc-releases-this-week/


Sigh, such general words. At least we know it's still in development.		2014-03-16 22:44:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

I'm beginning to wonder if this silence is because they're going to release LBP HUB on the PS4 too.2014-03-17 00:22:00

Author:
GribbleGrunger
Posts: 3910

I'm beginning to wonder if this silence is because they're going to release LBP HUB on the PS4 too.

That would be cool and make sense. Would be a cheap way to add PCS to the new console. Though I wonder what they'd add.. I guess touch screen capability.		2014-03-17 00:25:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

And remote play which I'd be all for as I don't like the rewind time lapse in LBPV and I want some more tools!2014-03-17 07:17:00

Author:
koltonaugust
Posts: 1382

I'm beginning to wonder if this silence is because they're going to release LBP HUB on the PS4 too.

I think that is why we havent heard any thing i would love it of that is why they haven't said any thing,I hope we here something this week GDC starts today. 		2014-03-17 19:09:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I'm beginning to wonder if this silence is because they're going to release LBP HUB on the PS4 too.

I'm fearing it's because they scrapped the game and don't know how to break it to the fans.		2014-03-19 17:20:00

Author:
Chdonga
Posts: 388

I'm fearing it's because they scrapped the game and don't know how to break it to the fans.

By announcing LBP3 for PS4? 		2014-03-19 17:59:00

Author:
Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

I'm fearing it's because they scrapped the game and don't know how to break it to the fans.

Haha, scrapped development for a re-skinning/reboot of another game that was already fully developed(LBP1 and 2)? That'd be a new one.

If they do ever release HUB, I hope they can truly SHOW us what makes it different and why the development took so long. Yeah there are factors like technical issues and disagreements, but what they're doing is a fairly simple task. From what they shown and said, LBP HUB is nothing more than 'a downloadable F2P LBP2 with LBP1's levels, with added features to the online community'.

It's a shame they didnt release this next to The Last of Us while there was a healthy amount of attention on the PS3 compared to PS4.

Alright, I'm done critisizing a game and developer I know nothing about. I'm just frustrated is all, and think that they can execute this much much much better.		2014-03-19 19:01:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

I feel like LBP:HUB is not going to have any news in GDC... Oh well, back to the waiting chair I go.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ76wlLLnNw/TylJB5BLcJI/AAAAAAAAIkA/v5oTKbBYrK0/s1600/waiting.jpg		2014-03-19 20:10:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

I had hoped we would have heard something about it last night,But all we got was that thing VR Headset reveal. Wonder if there gonna wait till E3 to give us any new info.thats about 4 months away.2014-03-19 23:29:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

I'm surprised nobody mentioned this yet...
http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=35144#searchresults		2014-04-04 01:53:00

Author:
AmazingKittyCat
Posts: 204

Thanks for the link, but the Release Date was 2 days ago, so seems to be no useful information...

Now we have a delay of 3 months... 100 days...
Its a shame, every month the same, news will follow, and nothing happens...		2014-04-04 08:38:00

Author:
Hanfi1311
Posts: 776

I know this might not matter anything, but I had taken a look at the previous LBP games pegi release dates at the pegi website and compared them to the release date of the games, the pegi was usually released after the game had been launched, the earliest time to release pegi info of LBP game was a week before the release (LittleBigPlanet 2 Extras Edition). But yeah, just a fun thing I discovered 2014-04-04 13:06:00

Author:
p-p-j
Posts: 35

On the other hand here's driveclub with no release date and a pegi rating from the end of November http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=driveclub&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults2014-04-04 14:42:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

On the other hand here's driveclub with no release date and a pegi rating from the end of November http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=driveclub&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults

It was delayed after the rating I believe so I'm guessing that is why.

-hyper		2014-04-04 14:46:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Really I hope the delay on LBPhub was worth it. I barely look forward to the game now because of the lack of info and the info we have gotten mostly just said it's basically just a free LBP2... regardless if it's a ton of Bug fixes. New tools. or a lot of new content in general. Whatever. It needs enough stuff to feel worth the wait at this point imo. *mew

And the only new content that has been shown yet is player made challenges. Which while neat, is not really that epic. I also hear the game has a new lighting system, If true I hope that means the graphic render bug AKA the Deco render bug will be fixed.		2014-04-04 15:05:00

Author:
Lord-Dreamerz
Posts: 4261

I'm sure existing players will benefit from HUB as much as new players will.

-hyper		2014-04-04 16:07:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

No new updates :/..Gosh im tired of waiting lol..2014-04-06 04:19:00

Author:
Lbphart3
Posts: 813

It's probably gonna be a significant disappointment. All this hype and waiting....is it worth it?
I think they announced it much too early. I really hope LittleBigPlanet HUB isn't the main thing, and that there's some secret unannounced PS4 game that it links up to, like LBP3. I mean, why else would they call it a "hub" ....
Unless it's some skylanders type thing....ew		2014-04-06 05:25:00

Author:
AmazingKittyCat
Posts: 204

Sometimes I feel like not being so polite and want to rage about this game's release. But then I remind myself that we should be thankful games in the LBP franchise are still being made. Even though this is a F2P model with LBP1/2's exact same levels.

Just got to stay calm. I remember when The Walking Dead game came out and it was promised an Episode a month. Had the same feeling as now... Waiting for months on end with no detailed response of why it's being delayed.

It also just frustrates me seeing fellow fans just as aggravated. Let's hope this doesn't become a 'The Last Guardian'.		2014-04-07 01:12:00

Author:
The5rozos
Posts: 952

It also just frustrates me seeing fellow fans just as aggravated. Let's hope this doesn't become a 'The Last Guardian'.

The game just got rated by PEGI a couple days ago, I don't think that will be the case.

-hyper		2014-04-07 01:30:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

Can I ask why you're so excited? You so realize it's the game you already have but free to play, right? And I don't think it being f2p will make many newcomers jump onboard...2014-04-07 01:38:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

When was the last time someone from the videogame industry went free-to-play for the benefit of what makes us people? No one. HUB, which I understand that there is money involved and what-not and it isn't completely free, has a value of its own that stands out than other free-to-play games. You have to think that HUB wasn't created as a money gainer - I am sure that is not the initial case.

HUB is a gate opener for even more people to express their creativity with the potential LBP has to offer. It benefits us and who we are as mankind to spread the opportunity to involve our wildest imagination to become reality and it is still gaining fantastic support from the team 6 years later.

The only creative free-to-play games I know of, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is Project Spark and the Square Enix one which I won't talk about because I have no experience with it. (I thought of Minecraft but you have to pay for that, though there is a timed demo but an early build I believe).

SPARK:

I got access to spark for a couple months now, and I even have an article about my thoughts on it on my computer but I decided last second not to publish it here. Yes I admit Spark has potential and it did come up with some neat ideas along with the community creations to leave me entertained.

But goodness Microsoft killed it, it stopped it from being what it should be and you can't even create properly unless you buy the goodies from them via coins or MS points. You profile also has ranks to unlock certain objects to buy and playing it on windows 8 was also terrible as I accidentally switch screens and I loose everything. To be fair it has autosave though.

Either way, it did not have a soul and the campaign mode was misguided into three ways to play adventure mode including one where you create the story as you go along using pre-setted items and option A/option B dialogue. As far as I know, it did not even have co-create.

If you will like to hear more about Spark let me know, the beta went public so its ok with me.

BACK TO HUB:

Ok, sorry for getting off topic. But other than Spark, there is no other free-to-play that is actually something that will improve us as beings and not just a MMO gaining levels and equipping inventory, goodness you can create it if you want!

Also, I admit I do not know what the Official Team is planning or what it going to happen with the future of LBP, but I trust them with whatever they are doing. If you are worried about paying money: 1. your backup saves can remedy that claim and 2. it would be just like buying DLC from any other LBP game anyways except that there will probably be a season's pass since that's what they did for DC Comics.

I really do trust whatever is happening behind the scenes, and if by some reason everything goes wrong - yes I will be a bit upset- but lets not forget why we love LBP in the first place. Even if it is free.

I'll be happy to answer questions on my opinions, and sorry if I got my info wrong.

-hyper

EDIT: Took out some words since it made the post look like I'm upset or mean, sorry about that, it wasn't suppose to be that tone.

DISCLAIMER: I did not attend to offend anyone or make certain content look bad. If I did, then I apologise but causing inappropriate behavior was not my intention. Spread the love, not hate! <3		2014-04-07 02:07:00

Author:
hyperdude95
Posts: 1793

When was the last time someone from the videogame industry went free-to-play for the benefit of what makes us people? No one. HUB, which I understand that there is money involved and what-not and it isn't completely free, has a value of its own that stands out than other free-to-play games. You have to think that HUB wasn't created as a money gainer - I am sure that is not the initial case.

HUB is a gate opener for even more people to express their creativity with the potential LBP has to offer. It benefits us and who we are as mankind to spread the opportunity to involve our wildest imagination to become reality and it is still gaining fantastic support from the team 6 years later.

The only creative free-to-play games I know of, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is Project Spark and the Square Enix one which I won't talk about because I have no experience with it. (I thought of Minecraft but you have to pay for that, though there is a timed demo but an early build I believe).

SPARK:

I got access to spark for a couple months now, and I even have an article about my thoughts on it on my computer but I decided last second not to publish it here. Yes I admit Spark has potential and it did come up with some neat ideas along with the community creations to leave me entertained.

But goodness Microsoft killed it, it stopped it from being what it should be and you can't even create properly unless you buy the goodies from them via coins or MS points. You profile also has ranks to unlock certain objects to buy and playing it on windows 8 was also terrible as I accidentally switch screens and I loose everything. To be fair it has autosave though.

Either way, it did not have a soul and the campaign mode was misguided into three ways to play adventure mode including one where you create the story as you go along using pre-setted items and option A/option B dialogue. As far as I know, it did not even have co-create.

If you will like to hear more about Spark let me know, the beta went public so its ok with me.

BACK TO HUB:

Ok, sorry for getting off topic. But other than Spark, there is no other free-to-play that is actually something that will improve us as beings and not just a MMO gaining levels and equipping inventory, goodness you can create it if you want!

Also, I admit I do not know what the Official Team is planning or what it going to happen with the future of LBP, but I trust them with whatever they are doing. If you are worried about paying money: 1. your backup saves can remedy that claim and 2. it would be just like buying DLC from any other LBP game anyways except that there will probably be a season's pass since that's what they did for DC Comics.

I really do trust whatever is happening behind the scenes, and if by some reason everything goes wrong - yes I will be a bit upset- but lets not forget why we love LBP in the first place. Even if it is free.

I'll be happy to answer questions on my opinions, and sorry if I got my info wrong.

-hyper

EDIT: Took out some words since it made the post look like I'm upset or mean, sorry about that, it wasn't suppose to be that tone.

DISCLAIMER: I did not attend to offend anyone or make certain content look bad. If I did, then I apologise but causing inappropriate behavior was not my intention. Spread the love, not hate! <3

I did played the Project Spark beta testing too but in the end i gotten some mixed feelings with the game. There were lot of bugs in the Windows 8 version and they were some problems with the game. But in the end, the game is Okay not bad. I just pray that LBP:HUB don't have Microtransaction in the game.		2014-04-07 18:25:00

Author:
Tikaki-MooMoo
Posts: 524

I just pray that LBP:HUB don't have Microtransaction in the game.

There's over 5 years of them with it.		2014-04-07 19:05:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Tikaki-MooMoo
I just pray that LBP:HUB don't have Microtransaction in the game


You mean the DLC that we buy of the lbp store?		2014-04-07 20:01:00

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Lbphart3
Posts: 813


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