TT Games - LEGO City Undercover would 'lose something' on other platforms

"LEGO City Undercover would definitely lose something on other platforms. Chase is actually given a LEGO version of the GamePad as his Police Communicator, so it's really woven into the story. We started with a massive array of ideas [for the GamePad] but in the end we focused on it being a police device. The map is really useful to have on at all times rather than in a small corner of the screen, plus you receive video calls from different characters." - Executive Producer Loz Doyle

My excitement for LEGO City Undecover is definitely at a fevered pitch right now. I can't remember the last time I wanted a LEGO game so bad. I just love the idea of a new IP for LEGO, instead of another game based off an established brand.

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