Just what is it about the world and characters of LittleBigPlanet that can so effortlessly put a smile on even the most upturned mug?

Maybe it’s not the characters or the world, but the music and crazy events you find yourself in? Or perhaps it’s the ability to easily slap together your own creations and see them come to life before your very eyes?

I’d wager it’s a combination of everything, as well as a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ mixed into the concoction by developer Media Molecule, all of which is on display in this latest trailer for LittleBigPlanet 2:

LittleBigPlanet 2 - Adventure Trailer

LittleBigPlanet 2 is scheduled for release on January 19th in Europe, January 21st in the UK, and January 18th in North America.

You can have a look through El33online’s extensive previous coverage of LittleBigPlanet 2 for more videos and extra information, as well as our hands-on preview of the game.