LittleBigPlanet™ News Site - Pre-Order Details: Canada & EU
By Admin Posted on : 8/15/2008 4:48 PM

Lots of comments about Canada and EU pre-orders so we wanted to address them:

To our European fans – Our counterparts in EU say not to worry, your pre-orders will be announced shortly. In all honesty, each SCE territory has different market challenges and consumer trends. In the US, pre-orders are emphasized a lot earlier in the product marketing messaging cycle. On the other side of the coin, some countries don’t emphasize pre-orders as much (or at all). Also, Europe is especially tricky because there are so many different countries, and each country has their own pre-order programs - specific to their own retail partners and consumers. Then include “X” amount of business discussions, legal discussions, logistic issues, etc, add water, and then you have a pre-order campaign (or at least a quick snapshot of the pre-order process). In the end, it just takes time to execute – so please be patient.


To our Canadian fans – Apologies for forgetting about you – we didn’t have details until today, but we have good news and ‘gooder’ news. First the good news – there will be 2* pre-order campaigns in Canada. The ‘gooder’ news is that the 2* items are Kratos SackBoy and Nariko SackGirl.

So...regarding Kratos SackBoy @ Canada, he'll be waiting for you at your local EB Games & GameStop stores (north of the boarder).

Stay tuned for more info on Nariko SackGirl when we make our announcements on the site.

*In the current internet age, we’re pretty sure you could get the BradyGames digital mini-guide if you wanted to.      

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What you trying to imply MM :o That we'd be illegally downloading said guide? Well I never ..

Tong Just kidding. Good work!

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Yehhea Tong EBGames it is!

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Thanks Mm, I know a LOT of people have indeed been asking for an announcement for Canada's and Europe's release. Glad to see how quick you answered them.

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Thanks MM, I'm glad we're getting these great goodies (this will be my first pre-order ever, and totally worth it now!) I'm going to create myself a lil Gladiator Sackboy with the Kratos items!

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That's all I wanted to know. Thanks for putting up the details. I'm going to go pre-order tomorrow.

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PS, I'm really proud of the last logo I made for the contest, and it involves KratosBoy, so in honour of this fantastic announcement, here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29423097@N03/2761650906/

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Thanks for the update, even though I'm from the U.S., it's nice to know everyone is being included! ( I live in Venezuela, though, so I do know what it's like to be excluded from the PS store video service Tong)

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Im just happy they released some info for the europeans and canadian's, now they dont have to ask what their getting every other comment!

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any info Australia perhaps?

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Good to hear about some premiums making it to Canada.

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Great news for Europe and Canada, can we expect any news for Australia?

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Why no Sackboy pouch for Canadians???


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So no LittleBigStickerBook or LittleBigPouch for Canada? I was undecided between those two, but now I guess I won't have to choose Frown

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I'm really happy for our Canadian friends in Canada.
btw it was a bit funny when you said that "*In the current internet age, we’re pretty sure you could get the BradyGames digital mini-guide if you wanted to."
because that's gonna make me get 2 of your GREAT GOODIES !!

Thanks again Mm and good luck to our fellow Canadians !!

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add me im Re-versed

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I can't say how dissapoiunted I am that there is no LBP sac pouch in Canada. That hurts, it's the only one I really want! I know they will show up on ebay cuz theres enough people who would rather get 10 bucks back on the price of their game then have a little pouch. NOT ME, I WANT A POUCH. Oh well, that's life.

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thx guys for information (goodies for canada)
i will order it tomorrow as soon as possible
does anyone know there is a collection edition for this game?

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I won't get anyhing here in Belgium.. Stupid country

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I hope we can get something in Spain...

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I hope for kratos in the netherlands.... that would be kick-ass !

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as long as they don't get a plushy sack boy idc...just give us one devs...ill pay Smile

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Hope we get the Kratos and Nariko Sackboy/girl in EU too... Well in any case I will buy this game and love it!! Laughing

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Fantastic news! I hope all the LBP pre-order goodies will be avaliable in Europe, I mean it's not like there will be a shortage of stockists wanting to sell arguably the most anticipated game of 2008, and the one which Sony believes will be a hardware mover. All I have to decide now is which bonus I want.... Tong

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What about Australia? No one ever remembers us...

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My only beef with this as a canadian is that I would have to go to EB games, one of the worst gaming store in the world. Also, there are none in my area, only a futureshop and a walmart, so even if I wouldn't boycott those dweebs, I can't get my hands on Kratos. oh well...

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Lol, quick somebody pre-order at Amazon, get the guide, and post it on GameFAQs. Go go go!

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I already pre-ordered at GameStop, I'm picking up my Kratos SackBoy hopefully next week here in the US Laughing.

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Yeah im not sure why they dont offer the same items everywhere but like the dev said, diffrent media markets have diffrent challenegs across the world, its nice to at least get somethin for the game. Us people from the US need to be thankful we have the ability to have multiple options.

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I can't wait for more details!

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Should be quite interesting to see what you give us!

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What about Nariko for the US crowd?

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Thanx guys for the info.

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why don't you guys from europe wait a little before asking if naruko or kratos would be available where you are. you might get something better then us from america like a solid snake one or something. be patient

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Fantastic news! I won't bother asking how long it'll be till we know which company is doing what for the EU but I will say thanks, for putting my mind at rest - even for a short while! Laughing

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Hi guys, awesome news! I was wondering if there was any chance of people in the middle east (specifically Kuwait) gettin a pre-order plan?

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Woah! Kuwait?!? Man this is good for this title. It's getting recognition even before it's released anywhere in the world. I do hope that everybody that's interested in this game will have a chance to take advantage of these cool pre-order promotions.
Luck goes out to you The_mizman.

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My son drag me today at Gamestop were they have this big sign telling about pre-order LBP, Kratos and Sackboy toy is sweet. question I have, are the gift will be handed out when the game release? is there a collectors edition LBP?

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I believe we will get the Kratos SackBoy when the game is released and there is no "Collector's Edition" LBP planned at this point. I wish there was though.

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Okay, so now I take back what I said about Sony not giving a damn about Europe. Thanks for remembering us Wink

HOWEVER, if the rumours concerning HDD importing are true, and that is no longer possible, then I have a reason to keep complaining. Come on MM! There are already people out there creating their own textures for the game, it's about time you give a definite answer about it. And, I sincerely hope that we get a positive answer, don't start with copyright issues again, Look at Youtube. It has copyright issues, but nonetheless it exists.

Image importing and music importing FTW!

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Why do the Canadians not realise that that's the only announcements FOR NOW? They'll still get bloody more items..

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I'm sorry, I completely misread. Ignore above post.

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The freakin suspense is killing me. I WANT TO KNOW WHERE WE CAN GET THE NARIKO SACKGIRL ALREADY!!!

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OMFG!! I can't wait for this game any longer!!!!!!1!!!!

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Sorry Ashitaka, they have announced that custom textures will be unavailable at launch, however they will be trying to include it later as DLC. Can't find where I read that sorry, I think a Sony employee (Sam) posted it on a playstation forum somewhere

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Whatever store gets Nariko, gets my pre-order. Simple as that.

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hey with ebgames canada u can't pre-order of their site u have to resreve / pre-order and pick it up in store will u still get the goodie or do u have to pre-order from the american site and have it shiped to canada.. im confused

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Go to EBGames in-store and pre-order it there, you will get the goodie either as you pre-order or when you pick up the game in october. I'm waiting till august 18th at least, that's the date on the US site that says you can pick up your voucher in-store, so maybe it's the same date for canada. Hope I'm being clear enough :S If not what I'm basically saying is go pre-order the game in-store after august 18th. (you might get the voucher right then and there, or you'll have to wait to pick it up when you actually buy the game.) there!

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sweeet! im gona pre-order from eb games! thank you! i've been wating for this for a looong time (2 weeksSmile cant wait to get kratos sackboy and LBP.

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Lol, i didn't know about this game until my son told me today. I think this is something i might like !

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One question I have is. If I spend tons of Hours making a level, will we be able to protect it in order to conserve the original vision of the person who create it? or once we upload the level anyone can edit it?

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I CANT WAIT!!!!

I NEED IT!!!

nice work MM!

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@BLINDMARK:

of course your level is protected and not anyone can easily edit it. as fas as i know, everybody can download and play your level, and afterwards or before or whatever edit it and save it with another title, e.g. "BLINDMARK's improved level" if that person thinks, it's improved Smile

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I was minutes away from preordering from gamestop in the US when I got the email telling me about being able to get it in canada at my local EB games. Oh how wonderful life is sometimes! Kratos here I come!!

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hey what about a pre-order in Mexico???

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The ‘gooder’ news is that the 2* items are Kratos SackBoy and Nariko SackGirl.
By that, do they mean they're giving a real 'teddy' SackBoy? Or is it just the costume as a DLC for the game? If it's an actual teddy, that would be so awesome.

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Hey, i live in Canada and recently asked about the Kratos goodie. They said they didnt have it, and dont think they will. Is it because they havent released it? or is it just one of teh locations that wont.

If so, is their a way to get kratos DLC withough a pre-order?

thanks! ( still going to get the game)

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It would awesome if they were real SackToys to take home. They're only DLC that you can combine their items with other SackBoys and SackGirls.

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Yeah we need a sackboy in real life!!!!!!!!

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yes,on my preorder the sign says, Kratos DLC costume and a Sackboy plush. sweeeeet

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@BLINDMARK
I'm gonna have to go and re-read the sign at my local Gamestop for that SackBoy plush.

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Doesnt say anything about a plush.

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IMA PREORDER RIGHT NOW!

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I can not wait for this game to come out!!! I now have my entire family, and a lot of my friends hyped up about it!!! This is going to be one of best games I will ever have played.

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@BLINDMARK
Dude you need to understand what you're reading or something.

"Reserve Little Big Planet for PS3 and receive the Exclusive in-game Kratos costume for your sackboy. While supplies last."

Nothing about receiving a plush at all.

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http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/228/c/a/Joker_Sa
ckboy_by_BasketSnake.jpg


"Let's put a smile on that sack!"

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Any word about what will happen pre-order-wise for those of us in Japan?

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I guess I'll just be going out and buying the game at launch. No need to travel to an EBgames, and my town always has stock cause nobody buys launch games in the Futureshop.

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I really hope that the E.U. will get both Kratos and Nariko pre-order goodness, I'll cry if we're left out. Tong

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Atleast they haven't forgotten about us EU folk. Let's hope they have something special for us since the dev team IS in the UK Tong

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That's true! Wink Maybe a Snake SackBoy? That would problably be my most desired treasure. Tong

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I want a Sackboy costume......

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im so sick of canada every thing here suckes i cant wait till im old enough to move to the US i mean you guys get every thing comic con,e3,bank of amarica have you been to playstaion.ca it sucks compaired to .com
us for the win

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Thats funny, quite a few Brits would rather be in Canada than the UK.
I'm one of them!

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clank117 canada is waaayyy better than US (no offense) we are healthier wealthier (more romantic) etc... i red this in a magazine Tong lol

anyways... IM PRE-ORDERING IT!!! Laughing at Eb Games

tough it sucks that amazon.com wont ship it to canada Cry

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I thought there were origonally 5 things to pre order?

Plus, how can we get the alternate outfit. I want both, but no offence I'm not buying 2 copies?

Will you be offering the second outfit for free or to buy at a later time?

P.S what happend to the sticker book, and the game pouch, and the guide?

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