$60 dollars, LBP2 vs ME 2: Which one will you choose?

Two of the biggest sequels are released today. Now if every gamer lived in a perfect world, all gamers would be able to enjoy every great game on the day 1 release. However, not all gamers have $120 dollars to shell out in one day ( Top ramen is a main entree for dinner when weeks get rough from buying special editions or that accessory you needed to better your gaming library or expense). So the big debate has arrived, if you only had $60 dollars to spend, and you wanted to get a brand new game you could enjoy on the day 1 release, which game would you choose? Tag along to see this what game is worth buying on Day 1.

[Yi-Long]

... I'm a patient guy. I can wait till both games hit the 30 bucks mark.

I would have paid 80 euro for LBP2 if Sony hadn't decided to screw us European gamers over with the whole CE-drama, but now I'll just wait till there's a GOTY edition coming out some day with all DLC included, at which point I'll buy it.

[MintBerryCrunch]

the thread pic is full of WIN :)

[Redrum059]

i like working over-time for the extra cash, so baught both today, to hell with choosing ;)

[PS3pwnsyou]

This is an extremely tough decision for me lol, LBP1 has been the best game of this gen in my opinion but ironically the problem of LBP is that it's TOO ADDICTIVE. I spent around 100 hours making my masterpiece a few months ago!

But Mass Effect 2 is an RPG so crap I think I'm gonna play a lot anyway xD

[VictimOfHypocrisy]

BB is have a 3 for 2 deal this week so I am picking up both today. Would've yesterday but we had ice rain and the roads were bad. All clear today. Cant wait!

I am either going to choose ACBH or NFS:HP for my third title. If only Dead Space 2 was released this week.

[TheLastGuardian]

Played the demo for both. Went with the LBP2 CE. I knew ever since it was announced that I was going to buy the sequel to one of my favorite PS3 games. ME2 can wait til a price drop.

[Shani]

lol.. funny pic.

As per my choice, I had my $80 on LBP2 CE before ME2 announced for PS3. I can wait for ME2. But for LBP2, I can't.

[mugoldeneagle03]

And it was either a new TV and renting the two, then purchasing later, or buying them both with Dead space 2 right away. I went with the first option. Both titles have tons of longevity, so I'm not worried about not getting them on launch.

Should be here tomorrow, and can't wait. It's gonna be a long day at work waiting

[AntoineDcoolette]

I concur. I'm strapped for cash and chose Dead Space 2. I'll wait for $20-30 on LBP2 and ME2

[anasurimbor]

My thoughts exactly.

[beardpapa]

neither. I've played ME2+DLC already and LBP1 didn't really appeal to me. For $60, I'd pick up DCUO.

[-Ikon-]

I choose DCUO. And I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

/Shrugs

[P1NKY]

I'm swapping Black Ops and AC Brotherhood for LBP2 and I'm using my £20 gift card to go halfers with my bro on Mass Effect 2.

[Dark_Vendetta]

It seems Sony tries to promote LBP in Europe (at least in Germany) as you can get the game at about 35€. That's quite good in my opinion. This way I got both games for 75€, so no need for me to choose :)

[mandf]

Both, but if I had to choose LBP2 would be my choice.

[Focker420]

I currently have both sitting on my shelf, but ME2 hasn't been opened yet. Sackboy has had my full attention all day.

[danmachine]

well.. not your FULL attention since you are on N4G.

i'm getting The SLY collection today.

[kneon]

Both, eventually. I've already got my LBP2 collectors edition. There is no rush to get ME2, I've played ME1 and thought it was ok, but not the masterpiece many claim it to be.

I can afford it now, I'm just not that pumped up about it, so I'll get it when there is nothing else new to play. But with the list of games coming up this year it may be 2013 before I get it :)

[wolfceek]

I bought lbp2. I have a 360 and me2 is about 15 bucks used

[badboy808]

LBP2 because im gonna recreate every xbox live game.

[N311V]

haha you made me laugh.

[badboy808]

Not meant to be funnny im serious my first game will be limbo.

[N311V]

@ badboy808

I believe that you're serious but again made me laugh. Not that I doubt your ability to do it but just because it was something that will happen I hadn't thought of.

When I get this I'll be sure to look for your creations.

[AntoineDcoolette]

Now that you mention it, I really wish Limbo was on PSN.

[Hitman0769]

@badboy i think somebody already did limbo if i'm not mistaken, or at least started the concept for it. that's epic tho i'll definitely look for ya on there too. what's your PSN ID?

oh btw I want to get both, gonna get LBP2 and hope some1 i know gets ME2!!!! Otherwise ME2 will be a slightly late purchase.

[Biggest]

Yeah. I remember seeing "Limbo" on LBP already. But I bet someone will make an even more accurate version with LBP2.

[Red_Phoenix]

Buy LBP2 and play the 60 min trial of ME2 on playstation plus. Then of course buy ME2 when it is down to a more reasonable price.

[Focker420]

I was shocked to see the full game trial for ME2 on PS+ today. Normally its just older games, hopefully they start doing this with alot more of the new releases. It would be more than welcome.

[Rainstorm81]

With all these deals out here get both then get Dead Space 2 for free.

[Deathstroke]

LBP2 easily. I have no desire to play the overrated Mass Effect games.

[Kira83]

ME2 is over rated ME1 was a masterpiece. ME2 is filler between 1 and 3, the story is so inconsequential that you could skip it (when ME3 comes out) and you'd be able to follow the story perfectly. I was very dissappointed in it.

[Baba1906]

i thought me2 was better than 1. well dont care anyway, the demo was fuuuuuuun. so i ll be getting that anyway.

[Blacktric]

You don't deserve to play them anyway.

[iamnsuperman]

LBP2 of course

[N311V]

Mass Effect 2 was the choice for me. Love a good story and the ME universe looks interesting, deep and focused at a more mature market. I'll get LBP2 to play co-op with my wife eventually but not in any hurry.

[Lahey]

Easy LBP2

Since I already got ME2 on 360.

[Fel08]

LBP2

[karl]

hmmm hard one...

im a SP gamer so i would go for ME2 .. but it wont give me as much fun as lbp2.. or as long

sooo ill get both

[Focker420]

Been playing the SP for LBP2 all day and I've gotta say its brilliant. A thousand times better than the original.

[Biggest]

"im a SP gamer so i would go for ME2 .. but it wont give me as much fun as lbp2.. or as long"

I know you said both, but I don't understand this statement. You can play every level ever made for LBP and LBP2 without ever joining anyone else.

[karl]

well... u can call pac man .. SP by those standards

and it would be true but i dont think its that hard to understand that i meant storyline, character development, and a unique world where to put those

[gamingisnotacrime]

just picked it up for $50
the game trial for Plus members got me, the game performs great. I already palyed it on x360, but i dont have a 360 sinc summer, so it would be nice to replay it, play the dlc and get those shinny trophies

[femshep]

since i already have ME2 on my xbox i choose LBP2 cause ive been waiting for that game for a while

next week dead space and renting two worlds 2

[g-nome]

Can't miss LBP2.

[Apone]

Mass effect 2 for me, LBP2 for my girl and the cats (in the bedroom, because i need the surround sound).

[LMS]

neither at that price, not to mention, mass effect 2 is like 15 bucks on pc, I'll get lbp2 wen it hits the $25 mark and get the game of the year edition with all the dlc, plus, I still got a hell of a lot to do in lbp1

[smoothdude]

After playing the demo for mass effect 2 on my ps3, I bought me 1 and me 2 for $15 for pc. Great games for $15 but I don't know about $60.

[Masterchef2007]

They are 2 very different games. Both are great so my recontamination is to read reviews and watch videos before deciding on which one to buy

[dragon82]

I chose to buy the Collector's Edition of LittleBigPlanet 2. I already have Mass Effect 2 for Xbox 360 so I can wait a few weeks to get it for PS3.

[zero_cool]

again why are they comparing two entirely different breeds of games?

[Thesonygeniuses]

same release date.

[femshep]

cause they came out on the same day and like what seems like most people on this site they could think sales means what game is better

[BaSeBaLlKiD721]

LBP2 for $40

Amazon $20 promo FTW!

[Zack_Fair]

I bought both.

But choosing just one ... Mass Effect 2 without thinking twice.

[Orionsangel]

I preordered LBP2 and Bulletstorm Epic Edition. I already own ME2 for the PC and beat it. Wow that was an easy choice!

[jmmurillo86]

I haven't beaten LBP1 (which I love) yet, and ME2 demo bored me to death (sorry for the fans, just my opinion), so I'll save my money for DeadSpace2 CE.

[zero_cool]

Well since they asked id have to go with little big planet 2 because you would get more replay value & bang for your buck out of that game then you would mass effect 2 in the long run.

[Ps_alm3k]

Easy, Ill just play mass effect on LBP...

[aaronobst]

both, followed by Dead space 2

[AllroundGamer]

LBP2 since it has almost limitless gameplay and also replay value.

[OpiZA]

Whichever you're more excited for... surely.

[marichuu]

I have ME 1 and 2 for both Xbox360 and the PC, and I would buy it again for the PS3 if I didn't sell it a while back... I just can't get enough of it.

[Bodster]

Iv actually chosen ME2, even though Iv played it before on xbox and i have a soft spot for LBP2, i just felt ME2 at this moment of time was the better purchase :)

[TLG1991]

if i didnt already have ME2 on pc i would just have got both but if i have to choose probly lbp2 out of them

[Orange Juice]

I bought both yesterday and am enjoying every bit of them. LBP2 is especially phenomenal in my personal opinion.

[TANUKI]

I bought both yesterday, and while I love Mass Effect 2, I think I should have bought the PC version instead... not only is it cheaper, I'm getting a new gaming PC rig soon, so I could have taken advantage of the mods out there...

[30sec]

Grabbed LBP2 and used the $20 credit towards ME2. Win.