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While a number of high-profile games are slated to hit the PlayStation 3, a fair number of them come from known franchises, such as Gran Turismo, Tekken, Killzone, and Devil May Cry. However, a dark horse emerged at the Game Developers Conference earlier this year when an original game came from nowhere and plopped its happy burlap self high on the list of anticipated PS3 games. LittleBigPlanet from UK developer Media Molecule is a unique game for the PlayStation 3 that's equal parts developer tool and sandbox, wrapped in a fuzzy package that can't help but make you smile when you see it. At Sony's recent press event, we had the chance to get our hands on a demo version of the game and bounce around in the same level that was shown at GDC. While nothing new was shown, the playable demo was effective at showing off the game's infectious charm.
The demo opened up just as it did during Sony's GDC keynote address. A lone burlap doll stood against a plain backdrop of fabric. The demo presenter ran us through the simple controls that you'll use to guide your virtual burlap dude through the level before we started the adventure. The left analog stick will obviously let you move your little guy anywhere you like. The X or L1 button will let you jump. The circle button lets you interact with certain items in the world, which on this occasion meant using the rocket packs. The R1 button will let you grab an object, allowing you to hold on to small items or hang on to larger ones. Depending on the size of the item, you can carry or pull it if needed. Larger items will require teamwork, such as several of your friends grabbing and pulling as well. Holding down R2 or L2 will let you use the left and right analog stick to control your mini-me's arms.
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http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/littlebigplanet/news.html?sid=6171030&om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;picks;title;1
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