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LittleBigPlanet Karting trailer

Looks pretty good, actually. And yeah, this is what should've been released instead of MNR. Have they said anything about whether you'll be able to use regular LBP DLC costumes in this game or not?
 
zoukka said:
I would kill for a good kart racer on PS3, but this looks too close to MDR and there's just something in the physics that turn me off.

CTR 4 life
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Pretty much this. The game does look fun but at the same time it looks like it's MDR gameplay with LBP graphics or something.
 
I have zero faith in the Modnation Racers people to make a game anywhere near as good as Mario Kart, or even Crash Team Racing on PSone. Their involvement in this is more offputting than anything.
 
Excellent trailer, I had zero interest before but now I'm hyped, I think this could be really fun.

Regarding the MNR thing, what people need to realise is that this is effectively a sequel to MNR and it was probably being planned before the first game was even announced. The switch to the LBP IP is because MNR has developed a bad image amongst gamers and UFG/Sony are reacting to the number one comment: "why isn't this LBP?".
 
Looks fun, I'm already more interested in this than I was Modnation Racers. Sackboy is a great mascot.

Sony have such variety in their first party games. It's fantastic.
 
At first I was totally WAT

But on second viewing it looks pretty cool. The creation aspect of it could really work loads.
 
PetriP-TNT said:
Pretty much this. The game does look fun but at the same time it looks like it's MDR gameplay with LBP graphics or something.
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I don't see it. In the trailer we saw a bunch of different gameplay types that aren't in MNR, including LBP perspective. Looks exactly how a kart racer set in the LBP world should IMO.
 
Wazzim said:
Looks like a re-skinned Modnation racers with some LBP mixed in. I hope it turns out to be good.
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No it does not, are people watching the same trailer?

daffy said:
I don't see it. In the trailer we saw a bunch of different gameplay types that aren't in MNR, including LBP perspective. Looks exactly how a kart racer set in the LBP world should IMO.
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Yeah not sure why people are saying that.
 
That looked surprisingly good. I was expecting a reskinned MNR. Definitely surpassed my expectations.

A beta would be nice.
 
just watched the trailers...the only thing that i kept thinking was 'this is soooo cute' (and i'm saying this a dude). Sackboy is defintely the mascot sony needs to push.

Game looks fun too
 
Put this same free-roaming/3D framework and engine in LBP3 and I will never need another platformer again. Too lazy to RTFA, did they confirm local splitscreen yet?
 
Kinda surprised that it looks this good. Regular racing has LBP2 quirks like the grapple and grabbing, but top down and side scroller perspectives mean you might be able to create Uniracers and RC Pro Am style games.

The LBP handcrafted aesthetic and muted colors makes me hesitant. I'd be happier if it lets you wildly alter the style to mimic what you'd find in Mario Kart, CTR, Diddy Kong Racing, etc.
 
Cool! Anyone else notice the Trials HD bit at 1:08.

Looks to be the ultimate karting game... unless they screw up the physics again.
 
jett said:
MNR looked very capable, and had all sorts of effects too(including motion blur). It's just MNR with a new coat of paint.
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Can you really make that call from this trailer? It could really be either.

If they actually stick with the MNR engine, however, then the game is doomed as far as I'm concerned.
 
This looks....really good. Definitely different enough from ModNation Racers to be worthy of a pick-up and now on my radar for possible purchases down the line.
 
Not a big fan of racing or kart games but this looks fucking adorable and rad.

Will defiantly keep my eye on this and probably pick it up day 1.
 
dark10x said:
Can you really make that call from this trailer? It could really be either.

If they actually stick with the MNR engine, however, then the game is doomed as far as I'm concerned.
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Doesn't matter what I think anymore, they confirmed it on the PS blog

+ James Grieve on March 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 am said:

Hey Rytteren, the team at UFG has been hard at work on our engine to address both of the concerns you call out here. I think you will like the results!
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The problem I had with their engine was the loading times, and they insist they've fixed it for LBPK.
 
I'm a huge fan of the PS3 version of Mod Nation Racers which, despite its load times, was a great next step for the kart racer.

Totally customizable karts and racers? Awesome.
The ability to re-create just about any good track from any other game? Awesome.
Emphasis on a healthy community of racers and content makers? Even more awesome.

This game, which I will only refer to as Little Big Karting, looks to fix one of my major gripes with MNR, which was its aesthetics. I hated the "look" of MNR, outside of the racers and karts, and its engine gave everything this bizarre otherworldly feel.

I'm also assuming that the rebranding means great music (a given) and a new shot at respectable load times? I guess I'm okay with that. Its just a shame they had to piggyback on another successful brand to give the MNR formula a second go.
 
Two things, besides how awesome it looks, jump out at me:

Can you have a game with user generated levels without horrendous load times? I'd rather have shorter load times and no user created levels, than long load times.


Also, I hope they aren't making this a ps3/vita game. I don't want to see the PS3 version downgraded just to sell 20,000 copies for the Vita.
 
Looks like different control schemes are confirmed
James Grieve on March 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 am said:

Hey FunkyTable, this is something that has definitely been on the team’s radar, so hopefully you’ll like what you find in LBPK when you get your hands on it.
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The online will have up to 8 players
+ James Grieve on March 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 am said:

Hi dimispe, the game will definitely include online competitive multiplayer, with up to 8 players competing online at once in Races, Battles and other events!
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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012...ing-is-coming-to-ps3/comment-page-2/#comments
 
Before watching: Looks like MNR alright

After Battle Mode: Crash Team Racing HD may just be here at last

And I am okay with it.
 
Love it, hope it brings back CTR memories. The thing I liked the most about CTR was the battles, custom weapon pickups. Themed fights like UT or something. This game looks like it will be great.
 
Watched this a couple more times, and honestly, I'm really excited for this. If it somehow turns out to be a disaster I'll skip, but otherwise it will be a day one purchase for me.
 
Preorder bonus at Amazon is Kevin Butler Sackboy, lol

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SX00Y/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Pre-order Bonus Offer
Pre-order LittleBigPlanet Karting and receive a pre-order bonus code with access to the Kevin Butler DLC Pack Kevin Butler DLC Pack, including the Kevin Butler Sackboy Costume and Executive Golf Kart. Codes will be e-mailed within two days after release date. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Limit one per household. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.

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