Little Big Planet Sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards

By Digital Trends Staff Published October 25, 2009

Media Molecule’s game for the PS3, the cutesy Little Big Planet, was the big winner at the Game Developers Choice Awards on Wednesday. It took home awards for best game design, debut, technology and innovation.

However, the game didn’t have the evening all to itself. Shooter Fallout 3 won two awards, for game of the year and best writing trophy.

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