By Jim Drewes - September 9, 2005
We Love Katamari Website
Top video game manufacturer, Namco has just announce the creation of a
website for the upcoming We Love Katamari title. The website can be
found at
http://katamari.namco.com.
Included on the website will be the usual pre-release marketing
information such as Katamari news, screenshots, and wallpaper. More
interesting to note, however, is that visitors can download a
pint-sized Prince desktop buddy to roll a katamari around your screen.
In the days and weeks building up to the launch of We Love Katamari,
new skins and outfits will be available for your desktop Prince.
Additionally, visitors can win prizes from Namco by submitting pictures
of user-created Katamari themed inspirations.
The full press release follows:
Namco's Official We Love Katamari Website Rolls Into Town
Site Launches with Downloadable Desktop Buddies and a Chance to Speak with the King of All CosmosSANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 8, 2005) – Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today launched the official Web site for "We Love KatamariTM," the sequel to last year's acclaimed clump-rolling adventure, "Katamari DamacyTM."
The official "We Love Katamari" Web site rolls to planet Earth with
game information, images, fun downloads and fan contests. Developed
exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, "We Love Katamari" is scheduled for release on September 20th. Visit http://katamari.namco.com to check out the cosmic craziness!The
official "We Love Katamari" Web site will give fans a sneak peek at the
upcoming game by offering new screens, a trailer and updated
information. Visitors can download wallpapers (including a selection of
U.S. exclusives) as well as a desktop buddy – the loveable, pint-sized
Prince – who will roll a katamari around a computer screen. As the
game's launch approaches, the site will offer special items for the
Prince to wear and guest desktop buddy skins of the Prince's cousins.Fans
will be able to submit pictures of their favorite katamari-themed
creations – including costumes, artwork, etc. – for all site visitors
to see and enjoy. On a regular basis, the images will be judged by the
franchise's creator, Keita Takahashi, and prizes will be awarded to
these selected fans. The King of All Cosmos himself will even provide
commentary on some of the submissions – but fans beware: even though
his words are filled with love, he can be a demanding monarch!For more information about "We Love Katamari," please visit http://katamari.namco.com.About Namco Hometek Inc. Namco
Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a
Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based
in Santa Clara, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games
publisher for next generation game consoles. Namco has created some of
the industry's greatest video game franchises: Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®, Pac-Man WorldTM, Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBATTM. For more information about Namco and its products log onto www.namco.com.###TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, PAC-MAN WORLDTM, PAC-MAN®, Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and ACECOMBATTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Namco Limited in the United States and/or other countries. Dead to RightsTM is a trademark or registered trademark of Namco Hometek Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.We Love KatamariTM&© 2003 2005 Namco Ltd., All Rights Reserved.Katamari DamacyTM&©2003 NAMCO LTD., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED."PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.