all games are not created equal

It pains me to say this, but overall, I'll have to say that LBP is better because while it's a great game just like MGS4, it appeals to a much larger audience.

I personally loved MGS4 and thought it was totally amazing.  But if you step back from it, not everyone loves MGS and the type of game that MGS is.  Amazing game if you like that genre, but if you usually don't play that type of game, I'm not sure if you would be able to get into it.

LBP also wins big time on its style.  Since MGS is just in the real world, it has no chance in the style category.  LBP's levels are all very cool and enjoyable even to just look at sometimes.  LBP just has this look to it that is so intriguing to people.  It's a very simple game and it can be enjoyed by what I would imagine to be a much larger group than MGS4.

The way this works for me in my head is let's say you have to buy someone a gift who has a PS3.  You see these two games.  Both are great.  However, LBP is a safer bet because it's a great game and has a broader appeal.  So you go and buy LBP and the gift recipient loves it.  Problem solved.

I'm basing this all on the overall appeal of the games to all gamers.  If there are 20 gamers and 10 totally love one game and 12 really like another game, which one is better?  It's hard to say, but I picked the direction of the most people liking it.  Is that correct?  Who knows.

I'm sorry Snake.