Famed games designer Peter Molyneux has claimed that the PlayStation 3 still lacks a “definition title”, but believes Media Molecule’s upcoming LittleBigPlanet could fill the gap when it hits stores next month.
Speaking with Gamesindustry.biz, Molyneux – best known for his work on titles such as Black & White and Fable – commented, "It is always one or two games which define a platform – it’s the same for the Wii, and the PlayStation 2."
"I think the PlayStation 3 is still waiting for that definition title that represents the platform – and I think that’s what hardware manufacturers need to do, find that defining title.”
Turning his attention to the competition, the Lionhead Studios boss noted how Nintendo has already established such titles with Wii Sports and Wii Play, with Fable 2 looking to have the same impact on Xbox 360.
However, Molyneux believes that the PS3’s answer lies just around the corner in the form of LittleBigPlanet.
"I’m incredibly proud of what they’ve done, and it’s just an amazing experience to see how their game has progressed," said Molyneux.
"If we want to bring people in who haven’t played games before, wherever they are in the world and whatever their cultural background, whatever their sex or age, then we’ve got to think out of the box and start creating stuff which fascinates those people. I think LBP could be one of those.”
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