[goonergaz]

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/...-beta-arrives/

[Arwin]

Yeah, noticed it early, signed up immediately. Will be interesting.

[minimoke]

I really hope this come to PS Vita with crossplay!

[BoardBonobo]

Anybody else get their beta invite yet. Just downloading it now. It's weighing in at just over 3GB.

[Cornsnake]

Beta access to LittleBigPlanet Karting will be bestowed upon PlayStation Plus members today, Sony has announced.

Beta registration opens to Plus subscribers from 3pm UK time this afternoon and lasts for 24 hours.

Plus-endowed folk will be able to spot the LittleBigPlanet Karting beta client in the PlayStation Store. Simply download it to start playing.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...o-plus-members

Downloading now.

[Gitaroo]

please post some impression of the loading and performance.

[BoardBonobo]

Originally Posted by Cornsnake

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...o-plus-members

Downloading now.

That's the bit I don't get!? I'm not a Plus member, just a regular Joe!

Had a quick blast just now. Seems nicely responsive, and totally has the LBP vibe running through it. All the regulars there with drifting, weapons etc. Need to play a little more to get a proper feel though.

[Cornsnake]

Originally Posted by BoardBonobo

That's the bit I don't get!? I'm not a Plus member, just a regular Joe!

Had a quick blast just now. Seems nicely responsive, and totally has the LBP vibe running through it. All the regulars there with drifting, weapons etc. Need to play a little more to get a proper feel though.

Plus members only get it for one day. We're probably just there as part some load test, while you are in the proper beta.

The presentation is exactly like LBP, very nice. This isn't really my kind of game though. I never played that other cart racing game beyond a few laps of the demo, so I don't know how it compares.

[BoardBonobo]

Originally Posted by Cornsnake

Plus members only get it for one day. We're probably just there as part some load test, while you are in the proper beta.

Ah, that would make sense!

The presentation is exactly like LBP, very nice. This isn't really my kind of game though. I never played that other cart racing game beyond a few laps of the demo, so I don't know how it compares.

The obvious comparison is with Mario Kart since that is, practically, the only game we play on the Wii. I still think that Mario wins with the looks though that is mainly down to the low resolution and fuzziness of the gfx. Makes it feel 'softer' to play.

LBP Karting on the other hand still has that sharpness to the gfx that make it feel harsher to play. More serious in a way.

I really need to see some UG tracks though, I think that is going to be a real killer with this.

[Arwin]

Is LBP Karting 60fps? I presume not, which if that is the case, that may be the real reason why Mario Kart feels 'softer'. I think for a karting game it should be 60fps, to be honest, no matter how big an LBP fan I am.

[BoardBonobo]

Originally Posted by Arwin

Is LBP Karting 60fps? I presume not, which if that is the case, that may be the real reason why Mario Kart feels 'softer'. I think for a karting game it should be 60fps, to be honest, no matter how big an LBP fan I am.

It doesn't feel 60fps and, even though sack boy is so cuddly I'd adopt one tomorrow, it just doesn't seem to have the charm of Mario Kart.

[Arwin]

LBP Karting is the current deal for the 12 deals before Christmas programme ... 24.99 Euro, or 22.49 if you're a Plus member.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/...f-christmas-5/

I think I'll get it at that price today! The user created level stuff alone is probably worth it.

[Arwin]

I got it. Didn't get far beyond the tutorial, but it actually seems quite fun.