LittleBigPlanet worldwide delay confirmed, Sony to rectify Qur'an references in soundtrack *Update* |
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As an update to earlier's news of LittleBigPlanet getting delayed in Europe, Sony's now released their official statement. This has now also been confirmed to be a statement that applies globally.During the review process prior to the release of LittleBigPlanet, it has been brought to our attention that one of the background music tracks licensed from a record label for use in the game contains two expressions that can be found in the QurÂ’an. We have taken immediate action to rectify this and we sincerely apologise for any offence that this may have caused.
We will confirm the new launch date shortly.
Considering that the game has gone gold and been pressed to so many discs already, you can probably imagine the extent of this worldwide recall.
*Update* Media Molecule has responded that when they found out about the lyrics in the soundtrack, they went to work right away. Within 12 hours, they've already managed to patch the game. They have it ready and waiting to go live as a Day Zero automatic patch.
This patch was vetoed by Sony, apparently, saying that "the right thing to do for quality and support of people with no on-line was to replace existing disks." Hence, the recall - a very wise decision on Sony's part.
The only thing we need right now are the rescheduled dates from Sony for LittleBigPlanet's launch. But as for Media Molecule, they're reassuring everyone that no matter how the updates will arrive, whether on-disc, on-line, or both, they've already done what they can:
The patch is ready from our side and I imagine it will go live at the same time as the game.
*Update2* Sony's announced that North America gets LittleBigPlanet on October 27.
Related articles:
- VeryBigSetback: LittleBigPlanet delayed in Europe
- LittleBigPlanet goes gold, US/EU release date confirmed, more launch freebies
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"our review process...." haha, it went gold fawk....
I say we lynch the dude on the forums
The funniest thing is, the word of the Qu'ran is meant to be spoken and spread.....it is the word of Alah and therefore the truth...
If Sony is afraid of being blown up or insulting muslims....I highly highly doubt this will offend.....
*****'in sucks major balls....
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This will simply require a patch.
Just wait for the news to change.
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2. lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact: ignorant of quantum physics.
3. uninformed; unaware.
Saying that the Qu'ran is a book of "hate" just shows you know nothing about it.....yet are talking like you do, that is being ignorant....
Anyone who blatantly states "There is no god" is ignorant, based on the fact that no one knows for sure....
I'm an atheist, but still make sure to be informed enough about every religion so that I can make intelligent arguements....and I still admit that no one knows what is forsure and that there is a possibility i'm wrong...
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Unrelated, I would've gotten one original launch day anyway, if not sooner, cuz my store already got em in.
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It's really really unfortunate....cause this will delay it by at least 2 weeks, if not 3 or 4.....I was super stoked to ignore my responsibilitie s and play LBP all week...
Hopefully they will fix socom servers so I can at least play that...
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DAMN everyone has been waiting for this to come out. I just paid for my copy at Blockbuster and tried getting the dude to give me the copy early. He said they only have the copies that will be available for rent.
This is B U L L *****
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Patching the soundtrack would've lead to problems like the GTA Hot Coffee incident.
This was the correct thing to do. And remember guys, this is JUST A VIDEO GAME. Don't bo so angsty pansy about everything. Jeez.
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Hmmmmmm
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The next time you're at Burger King, ask the guy behind the counter is he/she knows what the Qur%u2019an is. Yet alone expressions from it!
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If you don't have Internet to download the patch, I would say bad luck, welcome to the 21. century.
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Why would you even buy this game yet alone buy a ps3 unless you were going to have it connected to the internet. Anyone that doesn't have LAN or wireless wouldn't be smart enough to hear the Quran phrases. I have a feeling Sony will not want to waste it's $4.03 billion it made this year on this and just let media molecule release an update.
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So I went down to my local XXXXXXX where I preordered the game. I showed my receipt of which I paid in full and BEGGED them to just give me my friggen copy now before sending back any units. They had no clue what I was tasling about. So I whipped out my iPhone and showed them. The store manager was PISSED THE F OFF!!!!!! I guess he's not looking forward to many pissed off customers that don't read blog sites often that will come in and demand their copy.
In his current frame of mind, he went to the back, grabbed a box, took out a copy and not only gave me my copy, he also gave the employees their copy as well.
I can't wait to get home and play away!!!!
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This game will be the driving force behind the PS3 sales and is theoretically never-ending and hence a very very powerful title. As such, if Sony had released the game as is, even with the patch fixing the problem, the song would still be on the disc and would come back to bite Sony.
They would catch hell from Muslims where they would boycott Sony for blaspheming their religion by including their Holy book in a song in a video game and they would also catch from Christians who would say that Sony is a devil company who wants to convert their youth to Islam and feeding them the Quran through their video games. A Lose-Lose situation. This is why Sony pulled the game as soon as they got wind of it.
So my friends, this is not Sony's fault. You should not be saying ***** you sony. You should be applauding Sony. If anyone is at fault, it's those dumbass religious *****nuts who spread religious intolerance like the black plague.
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Have been tempted to start calling my buddies that work at Futureshop and see if they will score me a copy b4 it's out.....but honestly if I had pre-ordered it from EB I would do the same thing you did....as EB/Gamestops and other such smaller stores are usually more resonable then big chains.....
Damn, enjoy....
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The TWO phrases in the ENTIRE game are "Every soul shall have the taste of death" and "All that is on earth will perish" Those are pretty universal themes in every religion, including christianity, so I doubt they would have much of a problem with it......and they are definately not any types of phrases which would convert anyone....
So yeah, I still think Sony is over-reacting and being little b*tches.....
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Iex9tcIxA
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Kept me up 'til 2am.
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there was no need to be complaining about anything
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P.S. I typed this on my Ps3 browser, it took forever.
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HA! Fat chance of that! I guess we can dream right? :)
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But there are some bigoted, and racist people in this world so any comments reguarding religion, race, orientation, etc wont stop. Just some poor decisions and judgemental problems made on their part..
Yeah if someone has an issue about something, i dont think is bad to say what you think about it. I'm surprised how quick sony is, taking back the copies before release.
Funny, how people are fussing about the release date being pushed back. It's a game, as much as I and others want to play it, have the patience and you get it soon enough. It just makes the hype that much bigger.
Ps. Damn ISOHaven, you suck (lol just kiddin). How's the game. You like it.
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http://tiny.cc/5WqDR
Play the song Tapha Niang
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@Shazman1984 - Thanks! It cracks me up to. THE VOICES KEEP TELLING ME TO YELL!!!!
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