Me And My Katamari Announced

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 17, 2005) – Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that “Me and My Katamari” (working title), the first portable version from the award-winning Katamari franchise, will be launching in North America and Europe in 2006 exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. “Me and My Katamari” is the third installment in the Katamari series and delivers more of the simple and addictive game play enjoyed in “Katamari Damacy” and “We Love Katamari,” this time for the handheld platform.

“The mesmerizing appeal of the Katamari franchise’s game play continues to transcend cultural boundaries and receive critical acclaim,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director, Namco Hometek Inc. “We are excited to expand our offerings to the PSP system, so that our fans can play Katamari whenever and wherever they are.“

Taking a break from celestial construction, the King of All Cosmos takes the royal family on vacation to a tropical island paradise, where they become tasked with the responsibility of creating new katamari islands for homeless animals. An epic undertaking of this time, earthly proportions, the King calls upon his pint-sized son, the Prince, and all of his cousins for help.

New, exciting features found in “Me and My Katamari” include: