After 12 years, my time with Sackboy and
@LittleBigPlanet
will be coming to an end in March.
I'm looking for new opportunities, so if you wish for someone with over a decade's experience to lead your Comms, Community, Social Media.
Feel free to get in touch.
My DMs are open. ✉️
This is naturally a very sad day for all of us involved with LittleBigPlanet and I have no doubt that many feel the same.
I'm still here to listen to you all though and will take time over the coming weeks to reach out to the community and listen to anyone that wants to talk. ❤️
MAJOR UPDATE: Due to the ongoing LittleBigPlanet server issues, myself and Sony have agreed that now is not the most ideal time for me to depart.
We all care deeply about the community and believe it is best for me to temporarily remain whilst we continue to address this issue.
After 12 years, my time with Sackboy and
@LittleBigPlanet
will be coming to an end in March.
I'm looking for new opportunities, so if you wish for someone with over a decade's experience to lead your Comms, Community, Social Media.
Feel free to get in touch.
My DMs are open. ✉️
that time when Robot Chicken made an ad for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale and confirmed that Sackboy is canonically the most powerful PlayStation character
The heroes of PlayStation platforming adventures combine with Sackboy’s new out-of-this-world ASTRO BOT Costume! 🚀
Take ASTRO BOT with you on your adventures in Sackboy: A Big Adventure with this FREE COSTUME available to download from March 8th.
Today marks 10 YEARS since I officially first stepped into the games industry to begin my journey of working on
#Sackboy
,
@LittleBigPlanet
and a number of other AAA and indie titles across the industry. 👑
So a big thread to say THANK YOU is about to hit your timelines... 🧵
Feeling sorry for all my former colleagues at Sumo being affected by these lay-offs.
Made all the worse that salaries at Sumo are absolutely pitiful and their excuse whenever the issue of low pay was raised is that all profits were reinvested into the company for "job security".
Just want to chime in and say that I personally don't feel harassed or offended by any of the messages that I have been receiving since the announcement.
I understand that this is a very emotional time for a lot of people and you are welcome to share your feelings with me. ❤️
In the long term, I will still be looking to move on from Sackboy and LittleBigPlanet, so will continue to look for employment opportunities elsewhere.
But otherwise be rest assured that I won't be going anywhere right now and will continue to be here until the end of the year.
And my holographic copy of LittleBigPlanet Karting Special Edition since I know you all love it when we acknowledge that the older spin-off games existed.
Another LittleBigPlanet rarity found whilst clearing out my spare room.
One of the very first Sackboy plushes used to promote LittleBigPlanet when it launched, which is the plush that I’ve always felt looks the most like Sackboy.
And it’s still in its original packaging! ⭐
Having a long overdue clear out of some of my old games and stumbled upon this gem that’s definitely a keeper.
The LittleBigPlanet 2 Steelbook Case has always been my favourite case and cover across the series.
Thank you for all of your kind words, retweets and likes for my message yesterday. It means a lot. ❤️
I'm not going anywhere just yet though and I still have a couple of months left with Sackboy.
So let's make them a great couple of months. 🙂
After 12 years, my time with Sackboy and
@LittleBigPlanet
will be coming to an end in March.
I'm looking for new opportunities, so if you wish for someone with over a decade's experience to lead your Comms, Community, Social Media.
Feel free to get in touch.
My DMs are open. ✉️
Let's all please calm down about
@EpicLBPTime
's use of AI in this tweet.
It goes without saying that we naturally favour real human creativity in the community and EpicLBPTime will understand this more than most with his incredible video content showing off this creativity. 1/2
Community Managers and Social Media Managers may not be able to instantly solve all your game issues for you.
But we will always be here to support the community and champion your love of your favourite games. ♥️
Whilst we continue to work to bring the LittleBigPlanet servers back online. 🔧
We got together with
@LB_Workshop
and thought it would be nice to look at some more of your
#LBPMemories
in the meantime. ❤️
The real question we should all be asking is…does Steven Isbell have a secret vault full of rare LittleBigPlanet codes for exclusive items?
If so, I’m going to find it, THAT PRIZE CROWN IS MINE.
Officially Sackboy is both a character/mascot.
And Sackboy is the term for Sackfolk that identify themselves as male.
So whilst Sackboy himself may identify as male.
Any player or Sackperson can identify themselves as a Sackboy, Sackgirl or any other Sackpersona they choose.
What gender is sackboy to you? Keep in mind there are 2 answers the way I see it.
Wanted to see what people think because watching people argue over what gender a character called “sackboy,” is; is hilarious.
And just to clarify:
My announcement today has absolutely nothing to do with the current server issues that begun impacting LittleBigPlanet last week.
This decision was relayed to me before Christmas.
And I will still be actively working with the team on resolving this issue.
807 Pokémon obtained.
205 Shiny Pokémon obtained.
50 Gym Badges earned.
12 Alola Trials completed.
Looking forward to finding out which region I will be heading to next!
Just a quick reminder for any of my followers that need to hear this today...
It is NEVER selfish to want to keep your own job.
You should never let some heartless company executives make you feel guilty for wanting to be able to continue to provide for yourself or your family.
This thread is getting quite a bit of attention, so just to put your minds at ease.
We have investigated these levels along with some others reported to me and I can now confirm that they were removed due to moderation, some deservedly so.
Further details in thread... 🧵
LBP Servers are under attack.
Levels are being deleted off people’s earth’s, including the following…
- Sonic Skit House RPG 2 By: SketchyModders
- Beware of Jeff The Killer By: CrimsonFang9
- Return of Jeff The Killer By: CrimsonFang9
- WAKE UP By: SUPER_JACK_55
@StevenIsbell
Besides having the honour of working on one of the most community-focused video game series in LittleBigPlanet, I have also worked on a range of other titles across AAA and Indie.
Along with building and growing the comms and social media for a number of game studios. 📈
In the meantime, I'm going to be continuing my work on Sackboy and
@LittleBigPlanet
until my departure in March.
Doing what I love, working with this incredible community and enjoying my final weeks on this franchise that's been a beloved part of my life for so long. ❤️
Fun fact: Sackboy used to have a shotgun in LittleBigPlanet too.
It was used in a very early version of Create Mode to shoot out his crafting materials.
It neither worked on a visual or a technical level, so it was eventually replaced with the Popit that Sackboy uses now.
Very wise idea. I did nothing more than confirm the official date of the series anniversary.
Folks seem to be massively misinterpreting this and I will tell you now that you’re only setting yourselves up for disappointment.
We will celebrate but please do temper expectations.
The 100 greatest games of the past 30 years: our special anniversary edition celebrates the finest interactive accomplishments of Edge’s lifetime. The new issue of Edge is on sale now:
Fun
@LittleBigPlanet
fact…
For
#LBP10
, I tried to find the oldest level still on the server.
Turned out to be a (moderated) level filled with naughty words.
So either it was used in a moderation tools test or the online team at the time need their mouths washed out with soap.
He was simply curious what AI thought a potential LittleBigPlanet game might look like and as can be plainly seen, the results are pretty bad.
And if you disagree with the use of AI, then this tweet actually supports your view and folks should be able to discuss this openly. 2/2
Get your retro gaming kicks with Sackboy’s new Video Game Costume.
This custom-made arcade cabinet includes a high-score table topping gaming emote to celebrate
#NationalVideoGamesDay
.
Download for Sackboy: A Big Adventure on September 12th.
Just because you don’t like a certain type of community level doesn’t mean that it isn’t worthy of attention in the community from the many people that do like those types of levels.
So don’t blame the Most Hearted category for having “bad levels” when it’s just doing its job.
Be confident. 😀
Be surprised. 😮
Be silly. 😛
Download the FREE Emotions Emote Pack containing five brand-new emotes for Sackboy: A Big Adventure - Available now!
Is it just me or are the new Starter Pokémon for
#PokemonSwordShield
a little samey?
I'm definitely getting Pansage, Pansear and Panpour vibes from them.
What a truly baffling update that is understandably causing upset now.
One of the cardinal rules of game development is to NEVER change existing player customisation.
You can always add.
But never change or remove.
Players get very attached to their character's appearance.
Trainers, your avatar can now look even more like YOU!
We’re excited to announce that new avatar customization options are now live in Pokémon GO!
#RediscoverGO
#PokemonGO
So long for now, Isabelle! There's someone new hopping onto this Twitter account. It's me, Zipper, the lucky bunny! As a sign of our new friendship, I'm giving you this wallpaper as a gift! 🐰
#PocketCamp
@Halxton
@LittleBigPlanet
Aha! Here it is!
One real-life Week One T-Shirt fresh from a very early LittleBigPlanet event!
Managed to dig up an old photo that I took of it, when I first got it home!
Sonic Generations returns but this time with Shadow the Hedgehog. The latest Sonic game, with Shadow, drops this Autumn 2024 for both PS5 and PS4.
#StateofPlay
We have literally hired young talent that has been playing video games since they were children.
And we have mentored high school students to teach them how to build portfolios to get careers in the games industry.
But sure... Let's totally discourage young people from this. 🙃
A Sky News presenter has attracted criticism for stating that a 13-year-old Tetris record breaker should "go outside [and] get some fresh air... Beating Tetris is not a life goal.”
Launching a new game is always very special.
But this time it's extra-special, we missed out on being able to let the community get an early hands-on with the game at preview events and meet-ups this year.
So, I am especially looking forward to seeing your reactions this week!
*Takes a Deep Breath*
- Sponge Ceilings for climbing across pits.
- Walls/Objects in the foreground that obstruct the player's view of Sackboy just before jumping over a pit.
- Constant/Lengthy cutscenes that show the door that just opened after using a Switch.
We may be busy with
#SackboyABigAdventure
right now, but I didn't want
#LittleBigPlanet
feeling left out this holiday season! 🎄
So, I've just launched the seasonal Winter Wonderlands category in LittleBigPlanet 3 and you can also look forward to 25 Festive Levels of the Day! 🎅
No need to apologise at all. 🙂
But it is amusing that they seem to be under the impression that I don't already know full well what people keep asking me for... 😆
Hey,
@StevenIsbell
, Happy Birthday! You're the best Community Manager we could ever ask for.
...and on behalf of the community, I'd like to apologize for the people spamming "4" underneath the official LBP account's posts.
We just want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone that voted Sackboy as the 5th Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time in the
@BAFTAGames
Players' Poll! 🏆
Your love for Sackboy means so much to us! ❤️
Check out the BAFTA Top 20 List here:
Today we're extremely honoured to introduce you to our new Creative Director -
@Johnee_B
! 💖
John has been a crucial part of Media Molecule for 14 years, and a community member before that. We're so excited that John will be leading us on our new journey here at the studio!
The Sacknana rides again! 🍌
And yes... Sackboy still knows how to do *THAT* dance!
Sacknana is coming to the PlayStation Store as a FREE download for Sackboy: A Big Adventure on August 20th!
🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
@ForSackboy
The release of the original LittleBigPlanet actually predates the creation of both the
@LittleBigPlanet
and
@mediamolecule
Twitters accounts. 😆
However, I did manage to dig up the actual
@PlayStation
tweet that announced the launch of the game. 🔎
@JonComms
@LittleBigPlanet
Know some folks have already said the same to you.
But I can confirm that all of the previously published levels in LBP1, LBP2 and LBP3 on PS3 are still available to be played on LittleBigPlanet 3 on PlayStation 4.
@PolarStar64
@m88youngling
@cheriune
will remain down for the foreseeable future.
We are aware of the feature loss from its closure though and are investigating alternative solutions.
Our goal is the continued maintenance and support of the LittleBigPlanet servers and online services.
And finally...
The BIGGEST thank you goes to ALL OF YOU!
Whether you're from the
#Sackboy
community or you're a community member of the many brand/studio channels that I've worked on.
My warmest heartfelt THANK YOU for making these past 10 years, the best that they could be! ❤️
Incredibly proud to have been looking after the
@LittleBigPlanet
community for close to 7 of those 10 years!
You amazing people have made it a dream job!
And I'm really looking forward to seeing how you all react to the special memories that I've dug up from Sackboy's history!
Happy Birthday Sackboy!
Celebrating 10 Years of LittleBigPlanet!
Come join us on
@LittleBigPlanet
throughout November for an entire month of birthday celebrations including level throwbacks, marvellous memories and free birthday giveaways!
Read more:
Fun
@LittleBigPlanet
fact…
For
#LBP10
, I tried to find the oldest level still on the server.
Turned out to be a (moderated) level filled with naughty words.
So either it was used in a moderation tools test or the online team at the time need their mouths washed out with soap.
I've always wanted to see an official 8-bit version of Sackboy and
#NationalVideoGamesDay
felt like the perfect opportunity to finally get that Sackboy created. 😉
Celebrate
#NationalVideoGamesDay
with this retro Video Game Costume and a great button-bashing emote for all those high-score table obsessions. 🕹️
Available now for Sackboy: A Big Adventure.
Incredibly proud of the
@LittleBigPlanet
community today and truly honoured for us to be recognised as the Best British Game by
@uk_ie
.
This recognition amongst so many incredible British games is a true testament to the difference between having a game and having a community.
Over 10,000 of your votes were placed throughout the tournament and we can now say that
@mediamolecule
's LittleBigPlanet has officially been crowned champion!
Seeing off the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, Tomb Raider, Batman and Broken Sword this game has clearly touched many! 🥳
@Pickuptruckdude
We should hopefully have some news on the LittleBigPlanet servers very soon.
Realise it's been a long time now but promise that we're getting there. :)
Warning: Tweet not for the faint of heart.
Poor Sackboy didn't last very long after I told the savages at work that they could tuck into the lovely cake that
@SonyXDevEurope
sent us to celebrate
@LittleBigPlanet
's 10th Anniversary...
To anyone that needs to hear this today…
Never be upset that you never won an industry award.
There are many amazing people that never won an award.
And unfairly, some bad eggs that have won multiple awards.
But always know that your true worth goes far beyond any trophy. 👍