7 - Non-realistic looking violence towards fantasy characters - cartoon/slapstick
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What genre of game is LBP?
Unique platform game (2 and a half Dimensional)
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What awards has LBP won?
Over 90 awards including 2 baftas and 8 AIAs interactive achievement awards
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What are some quotes from critics about LBP?
"This is the reason to buy PS3" or "Little big planet is perhaps one of the most dazzling demos of the last 10 years"
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What were the sales figures in the U.S?
215,000 in October but in November sold 141,000 copies dropping out of the top 20.
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What were the sales figures in the UK like?
58% sales boost in December and rising from 29th to 16th in the top 20 all formats chart. Every title above it was Wii,Xbox or PC release.
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Who does the voiceover in LBP?
Stephen Fry
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What are some audience pleasures of LBP?
Visuals & Graphics (2 and a half D),Escapism (Fantasy world) , Imagination/creativity(Create own levels and get stickers),Reward (Fireworks and points) Sackboy (Cute, feel protective)
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How does the audience interact with LBP?
Playing the game (Controlling Sackboy), Social Community (Social network within game and 2 player co-op) , Audience responses (Fansites,Forums,youtube and comments)
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What are some responses to the game Little big planet?
Actual responses - generally very positive reviews, Awards - over 90 awards , Fan websites/forums - big community. Reviews from normal players/buyers online.
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What is the preferred reading in terms of response?
Dominant - people who feel its different,unique,imaginative. Want to buy PS3
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Who is likely to give an oppositional response to LBP?
People who are brand loyal to XBOX, also ******** gamers may see it as baby-ish.
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What was LBP's marketing campaign like?
Small billboards,Huge mural on towerblock. Sense of colours and stickers. Broad demographic. TV spots use nothig from actual game (Customisation advertised), Promotes Sony company
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What review on amazon showed an example of a oppositional response to LBP?
2 star - just a physics demo with horrible floaty controls. "YOu would expect the controls to be as precise as mario or sonic for instance"
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