It's okay, Media Molecule. I forgive you. With Dreams, the studio is creating something truly special -- essentially a game engine that practically anyone can use. A new play, create, share experience that's far and away more advanced than the wonderful LittleBigPlanet titles. I once made an arcade crane machine in LittleBigPlanet 1; I uploaded it, and was proud of it. There were things I could've improved on - its controls weren't very well designed - but it functioned, and I was satisfied. I even got a couple of hearts.
Dreams would allow me to make a full games arcade, if I wanted to. You could explore it in first person and fire up one of a handful of cabinets with a little mini-game on each. Unfortunately, I didn't get a beta code, so I can't make that right now, but it's fine. I have other ideas, too. Ideas that I could've at least made a start on, had I been granted access to the Dreams beta. But it's no big deal.
It's only one of the most exciting games coming to PS4, with unbelievable technology powering its simple yet powerful creation tools. The timing couldn't be better either; Sony's console has built-in sharing capabilities, and the likes of Reddit and Twitter are perfect places to show off that amazing thing you've been building for weeks. Dreams could potentially become a viral video generator as creative people get to grips with the toolset. In fact, you don't have to look far to find NDA-breaking videos of some impressive levels already made by beta users. Beta users that have been playing for weeks, while I refresh my email inbox a few times a day, waiting.
It's fine, though. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of Media Molecule. I've watched hours of Dreams gameplay via the developer's live streams, and learned all I can about the game from various interviews and events. I'm ready to give this thing a go. My friend and colleague, Sammy Barker, was sent a code, and he tells me it's excellent. I'm sure it is, and that's great. I can't see it for myself, but it's good to hear such positive things.
Honestly, I'm happy to wait for the full game. The fact thousands of people who care less than I do are playing it right now doesn't bother me; in fact, by the time I do get to play it for myself, there will be a metric ton of user generated content to explore from the off, assuming everything from the beta is carried over. Which I know is happening, because I've been paying attention, and deserve a code. I'm cool with it, really. I'm cool with waiting for the beta for years, and being left out in the cold. It's not like it's in Media Molecule's control, right?
I'll be fine. There's even a chance I'll get a beta code between now and its closing day on the 4th February, but I just wanted to say it's all good. It's fine. Don't worry about it. I'll get to play Dreams sooner or later, and I'll look forward to that. It's fine.
Have you missed out on the Dreams beta like Stephen? Or have you been enjoying the myriad creations it offers? Don't break the NDA in the comments below.
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Checks email for beta code
You'll get a beta code...
In your dreams
@ShogunRok
I never redeemed mine - not sure if it’s tied to my PSN ID though or if I can even give it out. Didn’t end up having the time to get into it.
Plus kinda wanted to wait for a full release to jump in with VR and experience it like that for the first time.
Ain’t no beta code here either. I would probably use it to try and create a game about a European plumbing specialist who with a penchant for jumping and assuming that women cannot rescue themselves. I call it squishy jumpy plumber man.
Haha. If I get a code I'll pass it on to you, man.
Not that I signed up for one though
and I'm Fine with That
Stephen's not upset at all about his missing beta code
MM have said on Twitter in the last hour that their still trying to send out codes to EU users eligible.
U.S. Codes go out tonight.
@DLB3 Don't be ridiculous.
I love your writing its awsome. 🤓👍
Sammy i would make any jokes about it.
I guess putting thousands of hours into LBP isn't enough anymore. I used to get Beta codes to those when a new one was coming out, but I'm in the same boat, Mm doesn't think I'm valuable enough of a player or content creator anymore.
Don't worry the Alpha will be Beta.
Put the knife down Stephen no need to kill Sammy and steal his account he has Dreams of his own 😉
Still not had my code. Double and triple checked I did everything right. Signed up the minute the beta opened to the public. Have followed media molecule and Dreams since the beginning and have shown off dreams footage to my games design students for two years in our lessons in visual coding and game design modules. The gaping chasm of disappointment that has lived inside me since the 18th Dec and missing out on the closed beta just keeps getting bigger and bigger... At least the NDA means I can't see any of the awesome stuff being created. Mega sad sigh....
I got a code in the mail yesterday. Is the beta still running?
@Quintumply since my ps4 is still broken and I can’t use the code, you want my beta code?
Just got a code in my inbox! Hope they're sending loads of them!
Yeah, I didn't get one either.
Oh well.
If I get one, you can have it. It's not something I'm interested in.
I didn't get one either but I didn't want one so it's fine.
Sweet! I don't know how I qualified, but I got into the beta test!
I also made a claw grabbing machine. I want to make that King Kong movie that I could never quite perfect in LBP too. I really hope Dreams sells well..
@darkswabber A very kind offer! Thank you, but I'm happy to wait for my own code.
They were giving a Beta code? Ohhh...I wanted one
I'm still waiting as well..
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