Beautiful Katamari exclusive to Xbox 360 only!

[MegaDrive20XX]

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Beautiful Katamari is coming exclusively to Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 version has been canceled.

http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm <-- source

[j_factor]

What happened to the Wii version?

[badinsults]

What happened to the Wii version?

Who said there was a Wii version?

[GrandAmChandler]

What happened to the Wii version?

The Wii is getting another Katamari game, which the developer has shifted focus on. The title is not Beautiful Katamari, but another.

-GAC-

[joedick]

The Wii game is probably coming, but has yet to be officially announced. It's still a rumor at this point, but very likely to happen. IGN reported it as a rumor, and they rarely post rumors on their main page that don't end up happening.

[jajaja]

Yep, PS3 and Wii will most likely get their own versions.

[PapaStu]

Yep, PS3 and Wii will most likely get their own versions.

Have you read any of the news regarding the other systems and a Katamari game? Namco is reported to have dropped the PS3 version completely and shifted the development team who had been working on it over to a Wii version because of install base. So unless the rumored price drop really takes shape and moves alot of PS3's I'm not expecting a Katamari on the PS3 anytime soon.

[heybtbm]

I'm amazed at the longevity of the Katamari franchise. Game critics and people here at DP love to criticize game sequels for being rehashes or "more of the same", but how different or interesting can a game get where your only objective is to roll a ball of junk around? I enjoyed the first Katamari back in 2004, but when I finished it, I was done with the whole concept. I never bought or played the two sequels.

Obviously, people can buy whatever they want...I don't care, but I'm curious as to what people are looking forward to. I'm not trying to sound condescending, I'm genuinely curious.

[jajaja]

Have you read any of the news regarding the other systems and a Katamari game? Namco is reported to have dropped the PS3 version completely and shifted the development team who had been working on it over to a Wii version because of install base. So unless the rumored price drop really takes shape and moves alot of PS3's I'm not expecting a Katamari on the PS3 anytime soon.

No, but i find it hardly unlikely that Katamri doesnt appear on both PS3 and Wii sometime in the future (i never said in the near future or soon). Even through PSN only is also a possibility. Releasing 360 games only in Japan isnt the best thing because of the low install base so i bet there are moneyhats involved.

[boatofcar]

I enjoyed the first Katamari back in 2004, but when I finished it, I was done with the whole concept. I never bought or played the two sequels.


Then why in the world are you condemning them? Maybe you should play We <3 Katamari before you bash it.

EDIT: Oh, and yes, I'm a Katamari fanboy. I will buy a 360 and a HDTV just to play Beautiful Katamari.

[chicnstu]

I'm amazed at the longevity of the Katamari franchise. Game critics and people here at DP love to criticize game sequels for being rehashes or "more of the same", but how different or interesting can a game get where your only objective is to roll a ball of junk around?[...]


That's why I'm looking forward to a Katamari on Wii.

[j_factor]

I'm amazed at the longevity of the Katamari franchise. Game critics and people here at DP love to criticize game sequels for being rehashes or "more of the same", but how different or interesting can a game get where your only objective is to roll a ball of junk around? I enjoyed the first Katamari back in 2004, but when I finished it, I was done with the whole concept. I never bought or played the two sequels.

We <3 Katamari isn't really a rehash, though. Perhaps you should give it a try.

I haven't played the PSP game, but it seems to be crap.

[PS2Hawk]

actually out of the 3 consoles the PS3 controller fits that sort of game better.

[chicnstu]

actually out of the 3 consoles the PS3 controller fits that sort of game better.


I disagree. You know how the game uses both sticks and you do them in the same direction a lot of times....but not always? I like the idea of the nunchaku and the remote being the two sticks.

And of course it would take practice. So did learning how to press the D-pad and A at the same time in Super Mario Bros. Doing two things at once with both hands is something very difficult for a new gamer. My parents and sister can't do it yet.

Or they could do just the remote, same thing as the PS3 controller except the PS3 controller makes your wrists feel more restricted in those kind of movements.

[skaar]

I'm amazed at the longevity of the Katamari franchise. Game critics and people here at DP love to criticize game sequels for being rehashes or "more of the same", but how different or interesting can a game get where your only objective is to roll a ball of junk around? I enjoyed the first Katamari back in 2004, but when I finished it, I was done with the whole concept. I never bought or played the two sequels.

Obviously, people can buy whatever they want...I don't care, but I'm curious as to what people are looking forward to. I'm not trying to sound condescending, I'm genuinely curious.

Rent a copy of the sequel and find out for yourself? I don't see the point in your comments here. If you're so curious then you can easily sate your curiousity by playing a sequel.

[Ze_ro]

Releasing 360 games only in Japan isnt the best thing because of the low install base so i bet there are moneyhats involved.
Who said anything about Japan? If I'm not mistaken, I believe the franchise has been even more popular in North America.

--Zero

[heybtbm]

Rent a copy of the sequel and find out for yourself? I don't see the point in your comments here. If you're so curious then you can easily sate your curiousity by playing a sequel.

Hmmm...video game question on a video game forum...hmmm...what is the point?

Anyway, the main reason I asked is because I don't feel like plopping down $8 to rent a game that I feel I've already played (via its predecessor). People only read what they want to read in posts sometimes. I never said anything negative about the Katamari sequels...I was simply asking how they're different (or if they're different).

[boatofcar]

Anyway, the main reason I asked is because I don't feel like plopping down $8 to rent a game that I feel I've already played (via its predecessor).

Obviously, your mind is made up then. Don't play it.

[jajaja]

Who said anything about Japan?

What do you mean? If its 360 exclusive its exclusive all over the world, not just in USA and/or Europe, its exclusive for 360 in Japan also. Releasing a 360 only game wont really sell well in Japan because of the low install base.

[heybtbm]

Obviously, your mind is made up then. Don't play it.

Brilliant!

Let's only allow positive, happy posts in every topic from now on. No questions, no discussion, just self-masturbatory threads about how great this game is and that game is. Every game has somebody who likes it, right? Who are we to judge?

Anyway, I think I've derailed the thread enough. If anyone still wants to take up the issue, shoot me a PM.

[boatofcar]

In the GI article this month the guy who was being interviewed said the soundtrack was going to be more in line with the first game, which is awesome. The second game's soundtrack was ok, but not nearly as good as the first.

[chicnstu]

Anyway, the main reason I asked is because I don't feel like plopping down $8 to rent a game that I feel I've already played (via its predecessor). People only read what they want to read in posts sometimes. I never said anything negative about the Katamari sequels...I was simply asking how they're different (or if they're different).

Brilliant!

Let's only allow positive, happy posts in every topic from now on. No questions, no discussion, just self-masturbatory threads about how great this game is and that game is. Every game has somebody who likes it, right? Who are we to judge?

Anyway, I think I've derailed the thread enough. If anyone still wants to take up the issue, shoot me a PM.


I understand the want to not take a risk on a game that might not be as different as people say. I also agree that we should allow "negative" points along with the positive. But, if you were handed the game for free would you try it?

[PS2Hawk]

I disagree. You know how the game uses both sticks and you do them in the same direction a lot of times....but not always? I like the idea of the nunchaku and the remote being the two sticks.

And of course it would take practice. So did learning how to press the D-pad and A at the same time in Super Mario Bros. Doing two things at once with both hands is something very difficult for a new gamer. My parents and sister can't do it yet.

Or they could do just the remote, same thing as the PS3 controller except the PS3 controller makes your wrists feel more restricted in those kind of movements.


aaa I mean tilting the controller to roll.just one stick to move back and forward...

[heybtbm]

I understand the want to not take a risk on a game that might not be as different as people say. I also agree that we should allow "negative" points along with the positive. But, if you were handed the game for free would you try it?

Sure. I know my Circuit City has a copy on clearance for $16.96 and this week all clearance games are 25% off. I think I might pick it up tomorrow. Truth be told, the fact that I would balk at $8 has less to do with Katamari and more to do with the fact that I wouldn't pay $8 to rent any game ($8 being Blockbuster's current rate).

[chicnstu]

Sure. I know my Circuit City has a copy on clearance for $16.96 and this week all clearance games are 25% off. I think I might pick it up tomorrow. Truth be told, the fact that I would balk at $8 has less to do with Katamari and more to do with the fact that I wouldn't pay $8 to rent any game ($8 being Blockbuster's current rate).


Cool, can't wait to read what you think about it if you get it. Blockbuster's $8 is why I stopped renting games too (unless someone pays for me). I thought $5 was a decent price.