LittleBigPlanet analyzed as "system mover", weak vs fire

by Nick Doerr { Sep 24th 2007 at 1:45PM }

RPG references are fun in subject lines, unless nobody knows what you're talking about and you have to give them a hint in your first sentence. Anyway, Mr. Outspoken Analyst Man, Michael Pachter from Wedbush Morgan has apparently gotten his mitts on LittleBigPlanet and can't stop singing its praises.

He feels it will not only be a driving force for PS3 sales, but "after seeing LittleBigPlanet at TGS, I believe it could be a console mover ... The game is really innovative, and I think it adds a family element that is so far missing from both the Xbox 360 and the PS3. If they can accompany that game's launch with a price cut (or a lower priced SKU), I think we'll see a spike in sales."

He's in luck, as we're fairly sure we'll get a lower priced SKU at some point before the PS3's fiscal year ends (rumored to be sooner than you think). We've just got to remember, the console hasn't even been out for a year, hardly six months for some users across the world.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

never$$hort @ Sep 24th 2007 1:57PM

IF Sony ACTUALLY advertises for LBP, then yes it could be a system seller. I am really starting to wonder where all the PS3 commercials are?? I see plenty other systems commercials advertised but hardly anything to do with the PS3... Hire me Sony, I'll promote for you.

Elliot J @ Sep 24th 2007 2:09PM

This is just about the only game for PS3 that I'm actually excited for and if it turns out to be as amazing as it looks may force me to actually get a PS3 for myself.

Wii60 owner - waiting to finish the fight tonight!

shase @ Sep 24th 2007 2:17PM

I would buy this game... i am sure they will have commercials for it.. they did for Heavenly sword and that had less hype than this game

coplice @ Sep 24th 2007 2:17PM

seriously sony suck at marketing in some area, i have never seen a sony ad in quebec, canada

Popfrogs @ Sep 24th 2007 2:49PM

@5: Although I bought my PS3 at launch, I am really looking forward to this title as well. It just oozes innovation and the sharing aspect of the 'levels' you create should keep it fresh forever.

Freshness is what multiplayer is all about. Like Warhawk, where very rarely do you play the same game twice, unless you're dead set on defending your flag with a tank or something along those lines.

frankym @ Sep 24th 2007 2:53PM

Although I have no doubt that this will be a great game, my concern is that we will not have any amazing games to play over the holidays. While the 360 has Bioshock and Halo which have recieved stellar reviews, the only promising PS3 exclusives seem to be Uncharted and Haze. From what I have seen, Uncharted will be a good game...perhaps a bit better then Heavenly..but not stellar. Sony also failed to release a touchsense controller (standard rumble) and delayed Home until next year. I also think home is promising but I am sure it will get boring very quickly. How much time does Sony expect us to walk around talking to other avatars?

TheSh0wstopper @ Sep 24th 2007 2:57PM

WHY OH WHY OH WHY Must Websense block me from X360 Fanboy. I have been dying to get in there and laugh about how HORRIBLE the graphics in Halo 3 are. Still a fun game but talk about over hyped and over rated. Last night I went on IGN to check the reviews and I wanted to throw up. THE GAME DOES NOT DESERVE THOSE SCORES!!! Meanwhile PS3 games get 5h!++3D on.

TheSh0wstopper
"Combat Evolved = Graphics Devolved"

upz @ Sep 24th 2007 3:02PM

Who needs ads for games when we have dustballs and rats talking about cheese and stuff? Are you guys even fans?

Sammy @ Sep 24th 2007 3:04PM

I still think PS3 has life in it... It has had a rough start but things are improving..just not as fast as everyone would hope. I think behind the scenes they will be much more bullish about third parties.

To point out this as a system mover this late and also to be an industry analyst shows someone is not doing their job too well. The positive vibes generated after this and home were announced were fantastic.

-viper- @ Sep 24th 2007 3:11PM

I agree Sony hardly market their stuff.

Paul @ Sep 24th 2007 3:14PM

I keep hearing about how awesome and stunning LBP is and that's all well and good but I've not heard what the heck this game is about. It won't sell consoles if no one knows anything about it.

Hashbrown_Hunter @ Sep 24th 2007 3:23PM

I think LittleBigPlanet will be a fantastic game, but I still can't shake off the feeling that this is going to end up like Viva Pinata. Well I'm hoping it doesn't because the PS3 needs that killer app as soon as possible if it wants to compete with the 360's sales (although it is catching up).

Dahk @ Sep 24th 2007 3:23PM

First, LOL at Nick's subject line. Its soooo random!

And TheSh0wstopper, eh IGN actually didn't find the graphics that impressive either. Its MAINLY the uber intensive replay value and the insane soundtrack says Hilary.

In any case, 1up says MGS4 has an insane soundtrack as well with context and directional sensitive dualshock3-ness? Mmmmm.

Anyway, to add some value to this post. YAY LBP! Quite excited.

Larz @ Sep 24th 2007 4:05PM

What a "system-seller" is really depends on each individual. FPS's are never system-sellers to me because the gamepad interface sucks balls compared to K&M. I haven't seen any exclusives come out for the 360 that interest me that much. Bioshock is not exclusive and is much better on PC!
There are a couple of FPS's coming out for PS3 that have K&M support (sweet!) so I'll probably try those out.

Anyways, games like God of War and Heavenly Sword are what define the point of consoles for me. God of War would be a system-seller alone for me, had I not already bought a PS3. And I bought one for the collective of awesome games out or coming out soon, the media capabilities, and the cross-platform games (which tend to be better on PS3--at least the ones I've compared to 360).

VGc0nnoSIR @ Sep 24th 2007 4:09PM

@TheSh0wstopper

What is your game tag on xbox live. I want to log on with you today and rag on Halo3 with you. Give me your gamer tag so I can see how far along you've made it on Halo 3.

OTAM @ Sep 24th 2007 4:15PM

TheSh0wstopper,you remember last generation when the PS2 wasnt as good as the Xbox graphics and all the Sony fanboys cried that it was about gameplay and not graphics?

Pick a side and stay with it,flip-flopper.

OTAM @ Sep 24th 2007 4:16PM

Now,on topic.

What is this game about anyway? I have seen gameplay demos and it's just the player fucking around with blocks and pieces. Is there an actual story and characters to this game?

Ghaleon @ Sep 24th 2007 4:19PM

This ONE game won't convince a family-oriented non-gamers to drop $500 or even $400 on a Playstation 3 over a Wii, just like most 360 owners didn't care about Viva Pinata. So Sony's going to be stuck trying to sell this to the same people who say Zelda is kiddie.

ruibing @ Sep 24th 2007 5:21PM

They need to market before the game comes out, which should be around Spring 2008.

Andy @ Sep 24th 2007 5:22PM

I see lots of ads at the Saddledome (hockey arena where the calgary flames play out of)

This game is a system seller, unfortunately the system doesn't match the audience for this game. I can't believe they gave Halo a 9.5, however I am very intrigued by Forge but besides that.

If there were ads for this game would they be pay by MediaMolecule or Sony or split?

Andy @ Sep 24th 2007 5:26PM

Maybe Sony should have a special LittleBigPlanet system. One with no Wifi, a 10 GB hard drive,2 USB ports and no nifty little PS logo that turns.

Sell it for like $300 with the game.

Neil @ Sep 24th 2007 5:51PM

I'm looking forward to this game...at lot, but I'm not really sure it's going to be a system seller. I think a lot of people that already own a PS3 will want LBP but I'm not sure that many people who didn't feel the need to buy a PS3 will go out and buy one because of LBP.

x silence x @ Sep 24th 2007 6:46PM

@ Showstopper

Sometimes you make good points but Halo 3 get GREAT reviews because well… it's great. I agree with you that the graphics are less the stellar but the gameplay is where the real gold is. Have you seen the Forge editor? Insane. This game will be #1 on XBL for the next couple years if not longer. Sure it's way over hyped but that means nothing because it delivers what it promises. Bungie doesn’t hype it… you and everyone else does.

MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Sep 24th 2007 7:00PM

comparing anything on the PS3 right now is a losing battle. you might as well rag on samus,link, or mario. people say the FF series is played out not knowing there all different games with new stories that happen to have the same names. same goes to kingdom hearts and MGS. there is always somebody who doesnt like your game. some people dont like certain genres like fps.

Brash @ Sep 24th 2007 7:15PM

Are you guys serious?!?!? Just watched the trailer for this. It's pretty, I'll give you that, but no one older than 12 is going to want this. By all accounts Viva Pinata is a great game. I wouldn't know, because it looks like a kids game and I have better things to do. Based on the sales I'm not the only one who thinks so, and the same will go for this

Byron517 @ Sep 25th 2007 11:51AM

LBP will do what no other game has done before... Allow gamers complete control on creating and sharing! THEY NEED TO FIX EVERYTHING ON THIS APP I'm talking CRAZY BETA TESTS!! This project can not fail Sony needs something to fight against Halo! And to be honest with you guys ShowSTopper isn't far off, yes HALO is a good game but I was disappointed bout the graphics.. I mean Gears is better looking and that was shocking to me! Either way Yesterday I put on my LCD's Heavenly Sword and Halo and compared them.. I'm sorry Heavenly Sword in some aspects of shade'n and lighting looked better.. just my two cents!! Either way LBP has some serious potiential and I can't wait for it to come out!