View Full Version : Littlebigplanet beta chance (ign)


rdank
09-26-08, 07:10 PM
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/914/914035p1.html

Makomachine
09-26-08, 07:15 PM
Thanks! I've got an 'idea' that I posted - hopefully I'll get lucky! Funny how I wasn't 'getting this game' and now have an idea for a level. Very cool.

Slacker George
09-26-08, 07:23 PM
Thanks for the heads up. Gave it a shot but I was probably too late.

_Avarice_
09-26-08, 07:23 PM
Thanks for the heads-up! Submitted an idea of my own....

dogdoctor
09-26-08, 08:35 PM
thanks for the link: I'm willing to be i'm late to the party but here was my idea I submitted:

"As a gamer that is a veterinarian, I think this could be a cool way to create a level that teaches kids some kind of basic anatomy. Shouldn't we have a level that starts of by entering the mouth of a dog/cat/human and you have to avoid obsticles along the way. Avoid the teeth and land on the tongue. Bounce off the tongue and land is the esophogus and as your traveling down you pass the ribs, heart, ect. winding up in the stomach, where you need to avoid food and other object. Then you pass down the GI tract and exit the animal in an imaginary, not so graphic way (although that could be fun too). May be they pass some worms on the way out of dog, or a mouse in a cat. I just think it could be a fun way to do a side scroller through the body systems. Fun, entertaining and educational. Maybe?

Thanks for considering it."

bassmonkeee
09-26-08, 08:45 PM
Well, I'm sure I'm too late, but I mentioned my Attack of 80s Metal level idea. Maybe by calling it a cross between Rock Band and Resident Evil will help them find a Beta code for me. :D

_Avarice_
09-26-08, 08:49 PM
My idea was to try and build an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine :D

joe_six_pack
09-26-08, 08:53 PM
So, to get a code, simply hit the email link below and send us your idea for a level. It could even be a sentence or two. So long as we see that you're interested in creating something, we'll probably send you a code. Note that we don't have an infinite supply, so it's based on a first-come-first-served type deal.



Hope you guys get in. Basically as long as you scribbled an idea, first come first serve. I'm probably too late.

joe_six_pack
09-26-08, 08:53 PM
My idea was to try and build an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine :D


I think that's actually a pretty cool idea.

dogdoctor
09-26-08, 09:01 PM
My idea was to try and build an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine :DI'd never heard the term "Rube Goldberg" before, and no I don't live under a rock. So I looked it up. What an awesome idea!

KingShorty
09-26-08, 09:13 PM
My wife and I both got our keys. We're downloading now.

Going for a movie and will test it later.

bdoyledimou
09-26-08, 09:14 PM
I passed the idea of completely re-creating World 1:1 from Super Mario Bros past my son (11) and he just said it was stupid..

His idea (which we submited) was to try and get an Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost ark style level going with rockets and and water traps and sitches that could save you (by opening a door) or trap you (by filling the level with water and spikes.

He has been talking about this game non stop.. I didn't get it at first.. but through his eyes, i see a lot of potential in it. (He has even discussed making a school project with it, recording it and submitting it on dvd..) In his mind, in his world, LBP is an endless possibility of potential.

I learn so much from him.

dogdoctor
09-26-08, 09:27 PM
My wife and I both got our keys. We're downloading now.

Going for a movie and will test it later.Bastard...I thought one was for me. ;)

moepoker
09-26-08, 09:47 PM
I sent an email a while ago...no code yet. :(

KingShorty
09-27-08, 12:36 AM
Bastard...I thought one was for me. ;)

Yeah, I wanna talk to you about that. We'll PSN chat and discuss it.

pbicich
09-27-08, 12:44 AM
So im becoming more convinced that this is indeed not a game. Its a hobby. Thats a compliment, this is exactly what Sony had intended i believe. If you dont think this is a system seller? If you bought the XBOX just for Halo, like i did, this is going to be huge.....even if you dont like it;)

Slacker George
09-27-08, 02:17 AM
My wife and I both got our keys. We're downloading now.

Going for a movie and will test it later.From IGN or somewhere else? I'm just curious if IGN has started sending them out yet.

KingShorty
09-27-08, 02:44 AM
From IGN or somewhere else? I'm just curious if IGN has started sending them out yet.

From IGN... Chris Roper emails you directly.

My wife and I got ours around 7:45pm CST.

Can't tell you how much fun this game is. The wife and I were laughing just from the animations that you can do with the Sackboy/girl.

Edit:
Does anyone know how to "slap" other members?

userx
09-27-08, 11:47 AM
Thanks for the heads up on this, gave it a shot!

Makomachine
09-27-08, 02:35 PM
No code for me yet but I have the creativitiy of a carrot, so not a big suprise. Fingers crossed that IGN takes pity on me and views this demo as 'medicine' for someone in dire need of an imagination. ;)

dogdoctor
09-27-08, 10:35 PM
No code for me yet but I have the creativitiy of a carrot, so not a big suprise. Fingers crossed that IGN takes pity on me and views this demo as 'medicine' for someone in dire need of an imagination. ;)
Just so people know...you don't need your own code. If you know someone that got one and you happen to game share with them, you can download the game (beta) for your PS3 and use what ever account you want on your PS3. I got mine from King (he's in my Fab 5) ;)!

KingShorty
09-27-08, 10:36 PM
Just so people know...you don't need your own code. If you know someone that got one and you happen to game share with them, you can download the game (beta) for your PS3 and use what ever account you want on your PS3. I got mine from King (he's in my Fab 5) ;)!

*slow head turn* I Love You Man!

I'm glad it worked. It's so much fun.

jewing1043
09-28-08, 09:54 PM
psst

King shorty

lets chat

rdank
09-28-08, 10:17 PM
Lots of beta keys going out tomorrow. gamepro, the offical lbp news site, and I believe some others start tomorrow as well. I'll try and post anything I see tomorrow as it happens.

dogdoctor
09-28-08, 10:49 PM
Lots of beta keys going out tomorrow. gamepro, the offical lbp news site, and I believe some others start tomorrow as well. I'll try and post anything I see tomorrow as it happens.If I get a key - I will give it to an AVS member.

kaotikr1
09-28-08, 11:55 PM
If I get a key - I will give it to an AVS member.

To the 1st person that quotes you? :D

I am going to try and get one tomorrow. But working 14 hour days makes it tough. We will see. The good news is not too long until the full blown game comes out. :)

KingShorty
09-29-08, 01:15 AM
If I get a key - I will give it to an AVS member.

I suggest you hang on to that key and use it for yourself. It locks my wife's PS3 for 24 hours if she wants to play that game (the old Warhawk issue). She's got no problems with it, just saying if you get one, hang on to it.

I've been looking around for more keys to share with some of the AVS members (the nice one's at least) :p

Slacker George
09-29-08, 01:55 AM
Lots of beta keys going out tomorrow. gamepro, the offical lbp news site, and I believe some others start tomorrow as well. I'll try and post anything I see tomorrow as it happens.1Up is another one.

Monday
LittleBigPlanet News
1Up
GamePro

Tuesday
G4TV

Also Gamespot is still in the process of sorting through their entrys so if you tried with them last week you've still got a shot. Winners are supposed to be notified today.

Hughmc
09-29-08, 02:58 AM
Please count me in for a key if anyone can spare one. :) I will look at those sites tomorrow and if I get lucky I will report back here.

Slacker George
09-29-08, 11:19 AM
Heading to work now, reluctantly. If anyone gets a spare key I'd be happy to take it off your hands! Thanks.

cadsystems
09-29-08, 11:29 AM
I would love a key. I'm going to check out those sites when I go let me dog out @ lunch. I wasn't sure what this game was until yesterday. It would be awesome to play thru Super Mario Brothers again. As for the DogDoctors idea, I think south park had a similar episode on the anatomy and a hampster except for it was reversed ;)

On that note, I would like to see Oddworld remade. That was a fun game for me in my younger years. Or maybe that game FlashBack.

jayoldschool
09-29-08, 01:04 PM
I passed the idea of completely re-creating World 1:1 from Super Mario Bros

Someone has actually done it! Check it out on TechEBlog (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/little-big-planet)

My idea was to have a level in an auto junkyard. Bouncing off seats, hoods and trunks popping open, rolling wheels, cranes, magnetic car lifters, conveyor belts... I think it would be a lot of fun, and be a really cool environment.

Slacker George
09-29-08, 03:26 PM
I would love a key. I'm going to check out those sites when I go let me dog out @ lunch. I wasn't sure what this game was until yesterday. It would be awesome to play thru Super Mario Brothers again. As for the DogDoctors idea, I think south park had a similar episode on the anatomy and a hampster except for it was reversed ;)
Actually a Lemmywinks level would be a cool idea. As long as it wasn't too graphic it probably wouldn't be flagged as inappropriate.

My idea was to have a level in an auto junkyard. Bouncing off seats, hoods and trunks popping open, rolling wheels, cranes, magnetic car lifters, conveyor belts... I think it would be a lot of fun, and be a really cool environment. That's a really good idea, I'd like to see that one.

cruze808
09-29-08, 03:42 PM
I would also like to get the beta I did try the gamespot promo 1 day to late. If someone could tell me how to apply, preorder, etc would appreciate it.

Slacker George
09-29-08, 04:03 PM
I would also like to get the beta I did try the gamespot promo 1 day to late. If someone could tell me how to apply, preorder, etc would appreciate it.Watch these websites today for a chance:

http://www.gamepro.com/

http://www.1up.com/

http://littlebigplanet.us.playstation.com/

Gamespot and IGN are still in the process of sending out keys so there's still a chance from either of sites as well if you applied.

cruze808
09-29-08, 04:08 PM
Thank You

Slacker George
09-29-08, 05:18 PM
GamePro update, it's supposed to be happening soon. Their webiste is totally F'd up though. I've tried to register there about 20 times with no luck. :mad:

http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/207248/win-a-littlebigplanet-beta-code/
UPDATE: Please bear with us as we're experiencing an overwhelming response that is overloading our servers. We're working hard to quickly fix the problem, so thanks to everyone for waiting somewhat patiently! We'll be turning on the contest page within the hour, so keep checking back for your chance to win. Make sure you have registered on GamePro.com, as only registered users can enter the LittleBigPlanet beta giveaway. If you're having registration problems or getting any other errors, please send them to problems@gamepro.com.

UPDATE 2: Still working on the problem here (we apologize for the delay!), and we hope to have the contest up and running soon. The contest is not first come, first serve, so please refrain from mashing the Refresh button--it won't help you win a beta code.
NOTE: GamePro.com is the ONLY place you can register for entry into the LittleBigPlanet beta. Registering on BlogFaction sites (incuding GamePro Arcade and GameGirl) won't register you as a GamePro.com user (due to technical limitations). If you want to win a beta code, be sure to sign up on GamePro.com only. Any registration errors will be fixed today, and you'll have plenty of time to enter today to win. Thanks again for your patience.

rdank
09-29-08, 05:19 PM
They posted that around 3 hours ago.

Also, best way to register is keep refreshing until a new code appears. First one to enter gets registered. The rest get to keep hitting refresh again.

Slacker George
09-29-08, 05:25 PM
They posted that around 3 hours ago.

Also, best way to register is keep refreshing until a new code appears. First one to enter gets registered. The rest get to keep hitting refresh again.Ahh I see, thanks. It won't let anyone register now though. There's no code displayed and you just get a webpage error if you hit submit.

joe_six_pack
09-29-08, 06:31 PM
http://littlebigplanet.us.playstation.com/

comment in the blog section now. First 1000 get a key

DubBucket
09-29-08, 06:34 PM
http://littlebigplanet.us.playstation.com/

comment in the blog section now. First 1000 get a key

"Server is too busy"

Makomachine
09-29-08, 06:36 PM
"Server is too busy"

This chasing of beta codes has gotten old fast. I think I'll just sit tight and relish the extra time I'll have for Fallout 3 at the begining of the month.

bassmonkeee
09-29-08, 06:38 PM
This chasing of beta codes has gotten old fast. I think I'll just sit tight and relish the extra time I'll have for Fallout 3 at the begining of the month.


Yeah, you and me, both. It'll give me some time to finish a couple of other games in the interim...

DubBucket
09-29-08, 06:42 PM
You think they'd do something slightly less annoying by giving people a couple days to sign up, then choosing 1000 at random. I mean, they're intentionally choking their own servers? Kinda silly.

joe_six_pack
09-29-08, 06:58 PM
I think i got in before the server crashed. But yeah, I agree with what you guys are saying.

joe_six_pack
09-29-08, 07:00 PM
I'm acutally surprised that LBP killing off most of the mainstream gaming websites one by one as fans chase beta codes around isn't newsworthy material.

joe_six_pack
09-29-08, 07:08 PM
website is back up.. Looks like I got in. Only 500/1000 messages so far.

rdank
09-29-08, 07:09 PM
Gamepro
http://www.gamepro.com/contests/LBP/

Slacker George
09-29-08, 07:50 PM
Gah, this sucks. Of course everything happens while I'm at work.

rdank
09-29-08, 08:11 PM
IGN has resumed emailing some codes. I got mine about 20 minutes ago. Original email was sent to them at 6:59. Appears they are going in order.

KingShorty
09-29-08, 08:33 PM
1up.com is giving out 500 each day.

Today you just have to answer a question.

Makomachine
09-30-08, 10:18 PM
I just got an e-mail from Chris Roper at IGN with my beta code! I had kind of given up but looks like they are still handing them out. Anybody else get one?

joe_six_pack
09-30-08, 10:23 PM
negative. Looks like he's still sending them out slowly. I think he's at XX:20 or so. I sent mine in at XX:35.

Makomachine
09-30-08, 10:35 PM
I submitted mine at 4:14PMCT and got my e-mail at 7:53PM CT today. Hopefully you'll be seeing yours soon.