LittleBigPlanet 2 will be the first title to demonstrate the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita’s in-game connectivity next week, when the platformer is augmented with its hotly anticipated cross-controller expansion pack.
The add-on will essentially mimic the gameplay ideas explored with Nintendo’s Wii U console, allowing you to use the PlayStation Vita’s front and rear touch screens in order to interact with the PlayStation 3 game. Even better, it will add a second screen to the action, providing some unique gameplay opportunities.
Purchasing the DLC – which will set you back €4.99/$4.99 – will not only unlock a brand new mini-campaign for you to enjoy in single-player or co-op, but will also supply you with all of the tools required to create your own cross-controller LittleBigPlanet levels. We assume there’ll be a fresh batch of Trophies, stickers, and costumes to sweeten the deal too.
The content’s due out on 18th December in North America, and 19th December in Europe. We’re eager to see how well the functionality works.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com, via blog.us.playstation.com]
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In before: "Sony copying Nintendo again".
I'm really looking forward to this — if only because it means more LittleBigPlanet 2 levels. That's never, ever a bad thing in my book.
I am very excited about this. I don't mind Sony copying Nintendo at all. It's smart business, and in the end everybody wins.
Do you know if this requires you to own a copy of Little Big Planet Vita? That'd be a mighty shame...
@Confused_Dude No it doesn't. You just need LBP2 and the DLC.
@Savino I'm hoping a lot of single player games make use of this as well. Of course developers will have to decide if the install base is worth their time, but hopefully they'll throw us a bone and let us use our Vitas with a map on it and the ability to access our inventory and all of that great stuff.
@Squiggle55 Guacamelee is doing it. I think it's an easy addition for games that are going to support cross-buy (seeing as they're already committed to making the Vita version). I don't expect this to be common, though.
@get2sammyb Sweeeeeet.
Yeah I am definitely going to buy Guacamelee. I wish they would finally get that released. I kind of get the feeling that cross-controller capability will be more common for indie, relatively smaller PSN games like cross-buy as well. I'm ok with that.
Neat! It's like the GBA and GCN all over
@HarmoKnight Good work! 10/10!
I guess people still don't realize that the cross controller feature is not the main selling point for the Vita. Oh well.
@turtlelink
If I were able to play ModNation Racers on Vita versus my wife on PS3 that would be a system seller for me.
Everything anyone does these days will almost certainly be a copy in one way or another. Call it what you want, but this is likely going to be a huge addition to the LittleBigPlanet world and make for some pretty unique and compelling gameplay. This will also be a great way to know whether or not this has potential to become a viable selling point for the PS3/Vita as a combo. If this can be done correctly, I personally see the amazing possibilities that the PS3 (or PS4) + Vita will be able provide 'unique' to those of the current competition.
@SanderEvers I think you're sort of missing the point... This is not supposed to replace the Wii U or anything like that. If you're looking for second screen gaming, then you should probably stick with Nintendo's platform. No one's disagreeing with that.
Really like the idea, but I do think the DLC should be free.
That'll be sick, but now that I've been playing wii U the vita feels uncomfortably tiny it takes some adjusting to get comfortable again but still looking forward to this love little big planet
1 more day!!!!!
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