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Namco quiet on Katamari rumours

Namco Bandai has remained quiet on rumours that Beautiful Katamari will be released exclusively on Xbox 360.

The company told Eurogamer this morning that until it announced its plans and a publisher for Europe it couldn't possibly comment on speculation.

Even Microsoft remained tight-lipped, offering no comment on what would surely be a high-profile exclusive-snatch. Then again, it's E3 next month.

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Bebop6167d ago

Which is all fine with me as i wont be picking up my PS3 till XMAS.

original seed6167d ago

I think you'll have to wait longer than x-mas. Since the 360 version will be dropping around that time.

predator6167d ago

dont think it will be timed.

bootsielon6167d ago

It matters just as much as Devil May Cry 4. People that wanted to try something new already did with the first katamari. Fans bought the second one, and the one for PSP. The only thing this will do is get those niche fans to the 360 side, just like DMC4 fans now don't have a reason to choose PS3 over 360 (well, assuming that's the only game they want).

JasonXE6167d ago

title if exclusive. It just adds diversity to a very mixed library coming out this fall. If the reviews are good, then I would not mind picking this up.

BlackIceJoe6167d ago

I am not saying this will happen. But I wonder if Sony was given a chance to have this game or lose it and if they did they later on would get Trusty Bell for the PS3. The only reason I am bringing this up is because a few months back the ESRB had that game listed as a PS3 and 360 game and the last time I checked it was 360 only.

Also if this rumor is true. I have to hand it to MS. They have been getting lots of exclusive games recently and to me that is a smart business move.

Xeoset6167d ago

ESRB was pulled.

The game was originally Multi-Plat. Microsoft snapped it up.

Xbox 360 Exclusive.

Charlie26886167d ago

actually it was originally announced as a 360 exclusive later all hell brakes loose when it was registered to the ESRB under both 360 and PS3 hinting a imminent time exclusive, later after all the forums went insane it mysteriously vanished form the ESRB

Again the game doesn’t even have the "only on xbox 360" well that doesn’t even seem to matter to some publishers remember Enchanted Arms?

also the ESRB is well known to be ahead of official press releases, could they have posted it too early? was a mistake or typo? who knows! but its a third party game, anything can happen

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15 Xbox Games We Wish Went Backwards Compatible

After Xbox's announcement that there won't be any more backwards compatible games until the release of Project Scarlett, here's a reflection of what could, or perhaps should have been.

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BlackIceJoe1773d ago

Not only would it have been great if Max Payne, Freedom Fighters, Nier, Blur and Lollipop Chainsaw got to become backwards compatible, it also would be great if those games got to have more games come out in their franchises.

VenomUK1773d ago

I want Toby Gard’s Galleon. I have the game but no way to play it and I’m not going to buy an original Xbox again.

Gunstar751772d ago

Blur. Was gutted it never came over, but I guess the licences expired

Primal Rex1773d ago (Edited 1773d ago )

Its not as backwards compatibity is dead its just been put on hold so all backwards compatibity game work on next xbox then when its released they will start up again, P.S I did finish Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth

Bigman4k1773d ago

Idk I'm pretty sure they are done with backsward compatible program even when next gen xbox comes out i don't see them announcing new backsward compatible games

darthv721773d ago

i do. There are going to be more og and 360 titles added to the mix for project scarlett.

Jakens1773d ago

Might get the chance when Scarlett comes out. I mean for all games Xbox 360 and Original Xbox. I can dream it happening.

Imortus_san1772d ago

I only needed 10 games, and they are all Shoot em ups.

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When You Really Think About it, Katamari is Probably the Most Disturbing Game You'll Ever Play

It may look all happy and cutesy at a glance, but when you actually consider Katamari's gameplay, it's actually rather dark. Very dark, in fact.

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Summons752745d ago

It maybe disturbing but it's fun as hell and why the Ps4 doesn't have one yet or a Noby Noby Boy 2 is beyond me.

eddieistheillest2745d ago

Creator went to make a different game but I want one sooo bad.

Venoxn4g2744d ago

I want a proper katamari game for ps4 please

kimblejay2741d ago

Me too! Since writing this article I've had Katamari cravings so bad. Looks like I'll have to settle with Touch My Katamari on Vita for now. I'd even be happy with Backwards Compatibility for Beautiful Katamari on Xbox!

Venoxn4g2741d ago

Katamari forever on ps3 is good too.. psp one as well.. ps2 both games are awesome too

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Which of this week’s Xbox Live Deals With Gold bargains should you pick up? – 1st Mar 2016

Neil writes "The latest Xbox Live Deals With Gold sale is now up and running, bringing a number of discounts to both Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners. But unless you've recently won a substantial amount of cash on the lottery, chances are you won't be able to justify purchasing each and every game that has been treated to a price cut. So which are the best and which are the worst deals of the week? Let us tell you!"

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oKidUKo2985d ago

Katamari is super cheap. Hope it goes BC one day