Sony Doesn’t Want to Share; Acquires Media Molecule
LittleBigPlanet is still one of the most unique games on the market since its release 2 years ago, winning numerous industry awards, along with the hearts of gamers around the globe. On top of a lovable mascot and a fun-filled single player game, LittleBigPlanet gives gamers the chance to create their own worlds and experiences, which can be uploaded onto the PlayStation Network for the community to enjoy. Thanks to the thriving community, the PS3 exclusive has long kept gamers of all ages entertained with the game’s ‘Play. Create. Share.’ mantra. An experience that translated well over to the PSP.
Sony doesn’t want to share Media Molecule’s talent with anyone else, and has just announced that they have acquired the award-winning studio.
Media Molecule will now be joining the PlayStation family, Sony Computer Entertainment’s global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios.
SCE Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, pleased with the acquisition, praised the Sackboy creators:
Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet.
SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have. To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders.
Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule is also quite proud of this latest announcement:
Since Media Molecule’s inception, we’ve had a uniquely close relationship with Sony. Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas. What we’ve achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we’re excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved.
17 Responses to “Sony Doesn’t Want to Share; Acquires Media Molecule”
Smart move by Sony, In fact, I don’t know why this wasn’t done earlier. Even though I don’t necessarily enjoy LBP, MM has introduced a kind of new gameplay that no other game has ever matched.
Guys this is BIG BIG news. Do you know what this means? Media Molecule IS working on a new game as we speak. And whatever it is. It’s got SONY soooo confident on it’s success that it will be sure to acquire the company to ensure a future in SONY with it. Hopefully Quantic Dreams gets the same treament. This whole WorldWide Studios is a GREAT idea!
This is what makes Sony great, they take a small studio and put them on the map. Unlike Microsoft, which makes certain huge games timed exculsive, such as GTA. Congratulations to Media Molecule for having Sony watch their back.
This is off topic but to be honest I would rather stop playing video games than turn my back on Sony, and buy microsoft’s system.
@leo313rd
I feel the same way, if for some forsaken reason SONY pulls out of the console race, SEGA style, I wouldn’t play video games anymore. I admire SONY’s business practice more than the other two.
I wonder what this new title is? COUGHlittlebigplanet2COUGH! I have no idea! I’m glad sony finnaly made sure they have Media Molecule all to themself, god knows Microsoft’s been doing the same with bungie and Epic.
i am glad to hear this, its the biggest reason i have been with sony since the ps1, they have always come up with new and different games and their R&D is paying off big time now, lets hope they pick up quanticdream.
Good move by Sony. Now just secure SuckerPunch, IG, and QD
I hope they don’t do this for too many companies, if everyone goes single format it’ll suck as you’ll need about three differant consoles just to be able to play the good games.
hello ..
i’m so happy …
SONY securing the franchise & the great talent
cheers!
Great move by Sony.
Who wouldn’t buy Media Molecule? They have fantastic talent. Congrats to Sony and MM.
Thats a great company to have on your side. They make unique and intruging games. More from them would be strongly welcomed by many.
YES!!!! Excellent move Sony! Excellent move!!
Seems like a perfect fit since the xboxfanboys have repeatedly stated that they think LBP was lame. Eventhough that game as a blast simply due to vast amount of user content and replayablity. But they just say it looks kiddie and stupid. If they don’t have something they say it sucks or is stupid where as I’ll be the first to tell you that any game is worth playing for the experience alone. Afterwards knocking it with a list of reasons to back you is all good.
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As said Sev on Twitter : ” I hope Sony didn’t date the Media Molecule contract 29/2/10… sorry, couldn’t resist
Huge congrats…” 
made my day
Smart move.