Easily one of my favorite games. So far the only game I've completed all trophies/achievements for and the only game I've managed to sit through three times total.

I'm almost positive that I read somewhere that beta levels WOULD be available at release. Gonna go find it.

@zatransis: I think this hits the nail on the head.

@-EDGE-: They've announced that there's a story mode that ships with the game that includes 50 levels. I'm not really clear on the story, but similar to Super Mario Brothers, it seems more like an excuse to run to the right and jump on things than something that will be woven so tightly into the game (like MGS)

One major difference between Spore and Little Big Planet in terms of the hype machine is the exposure that Little Big Planet has had. Having been in a playable state for almost a year, been part of competitions like the one we recently saw, and demo'd everywhere...not to mention the open beta that just opened up…

@Albi4ever: There's a common misconception in the comments here.

@Llost: I don't think Halo 3 required a HDD. So moot point.

Via 1up? I totally tipped you guys off to this last night.

@DasKonstruct: That's actually a worthwhile question that's worth exploring. Personally, I'll still be voting, however I will be leaving the house rather begrudgingly.

@Zenanon: So put your money where your mouth is and stop paying for it and don't buy the expansion. Simple solutions to simple problems.

@Modus_Operandi: Based on what I could find, these were actually faked and no signal intrusion took place. It was part of an ARG where YouTube videos were put up as if it had taken place.

@Eville1 says SKUse me a sec.: But it's free donuts and coffee! Sony's footin' the bill.

@Brian Crecente: You guys gonna be at Top Pot? Unfortunately, I can't attend PAX, but I will be at the donut business.

@Eville1 says SKUse me a sec.: 8:30am, must RSVP here: [www.new.facebook.com]

Any of you Kotaku guys/gals plan on meeting up with Sony at Top Pot donuts Saturday morning?

There are a lot of people that are upset. But some food for thought. The first Blizzcon took 3 months to sell out. The second Blizzcon took 3 days to sell out. Granted, that's a huge jump in demand, how were they to anticipate that after increasing capacity by 50% that they would sell out within minutes? It was…

@Foffity: GAH! I knew that, and I knew that saying Images and Words was their first felt wrong. In any case, Images and Words was their first album with a REAL singer. Amirite?

@GiantEnemyCrab: Awake was their second album. Images and Words was their first.

@zoesch: Okay okay, Dream Theater has always been "metal" it wasn't until lately that they started really diving into thrash and some of the darker metal. Compare Another Day to This Dying Soul. ;)