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Bitter medicine: What does the game industry have against innovation?
Publishers tout it, developers strive for it, industry media praise it, but do gamers buy it? Part 1.
Publishers tout it, developers strive for it, industry media praise it, but do gamers buy it? Part 1.
NEWS - Posted Dec 20, 2005 12:37 pm PT
GDC '08: Indie devs say quality > quantity
Makers of flOw, Everyday Shooter declare the game industry's focus needs to shift away from measuring games based on play length.
Makers of flOw, Everyday Shooter declare the game industry's focus needs to shift away from measuring games based on play length.
NEWS - Posted Feb 18, 2008 1:32 pm PT
Spot on: 'Here's the pitch...'
The rights and wrongs of how developers' ideas get turned into games, as dissected by David Jaffe, Ron Gilbert, Lorne Lanning, Will Wright, and more.
The rights and wrongs of how developers' ideas get turned into games, as dissected by David Jaffe, Ron Gilbert, Lorne Lanning, Will Wright, and more.
NEWS - Posted Dec 20, 2007 2:47 pm PT
Where is Katamari Damacy?
And when is it coming back? GameSpot News gets to the bottom of the mysterious disappearance of a popular recent release.
And when is it coming back? GameSpot News gets to the bottom of the mysterious disappearance of a popular recent release.
NEWS - Posted Sep 28, 2004 4:56 pm PT
Katamari Damacy set for US release
Namco's outlandish action puzzle "snowball simulation" for the PlayStation 2 will roll into the US market this September.
Namco's outlandish action puzzle "snowball simulation" for the PlayStation 2 will roll into the US market this September.
NEWS - Posted Jul 20, 2004 10:16 am PT
Half-Life 2 tops GDC Choice Awards
Gabe gets goofy as Valve's shooter takes four categories; Katamari Damacy still the fans' fave.
Gabe gets goofy as Valve's shooter takes four categories; Katamari Damacy still the fans' fave.
NEWS - Posted Mar 10, 2005 3:07 pm PT
Katamari Damacy rolls off to factory
Namco's innovative and near-indescribable ball action game will arrive in stores on September 20.
Namco's innovative and near-indescribable ball action game will arrive in stores on September 20.
NEWS - Posted Sep 7, 2004 12:10 pm PT
Katamari Damacy barrels, smashes into stores
Namco's sticky adventure moves into the retail channel starting today.
Namco's sticky adventure moves into the retail channel starting today.
NEWS - Posted Sep 22, 2004 10:00 am PT
Katamari Damacy Exclusive Hands-OnWe take an exclusive look at Namco's upcoming action game that nearly defies description.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 24, 2004 3:31 pm PT
Katamari Damacy sequel rolling out
Namco will release a sequel to its surprise PlayStation 2 hit by year's end.
Namco will release a sequel to its surprise PlayStation 2 hit by year's end.
NEWS - Posted Jun 2, 2004 12:04 pm PT
Namco opens site for new PS2 GameThe company is working on what might be described as a "snowball simulator."
NEWS - Posted Aug 1, 2003 11:58 am PT
TGS 2003: Katamari Damacy Impressions
Namco shows off a brief, one-level version of its hard-to-classify "snowball simulator."
Namco shows off a brief, one-level version of its hard-to-classify "snowball simulator."
PREVIEW - Posted Sep 26, 2003 1:48 pm PT
Katamari Damacy Hands-On
Namco's awesomely quirky junk-collection game is coming to North America.
Namco's awesomely quirky junk-collection game is coming to North America.
PREVIEW - Posted May 17, 2004 8:42 am PT
Web teaser for Katamari Damacy sequel goes live
Follow-up to Namco's bizarre cosmic-snowball simulator gets a dedicated site of its own.
Follow-up to Namco's bizarre cosmic-snowball simulator gets a dedicated site of its own.
NEWS - Posted Dec 15, 2004 6:32 pm PT
Rumor Control: Revolution touch screens and PlayStation 3 photosThis week: Katamari Damacy rolls onto the DS and the real reason behind the Xbox hardware shortage
NEWS - Posted Mar 25, 2005 5:42 pm PT
Me and My Katamari coming to PSP
Portable version of Namco's quirky franchise gets a new name, vague release date of "2006."
Portable version of Namco's quirky franchise gets a new name, vague release date of "2006."
NEWS - Posted Nov 17, 2005 11:51 am PT
Katamari rolls up half a million sales in Japan
Namco's snowball-effect series of games is halfway to reaching platinum in its home country.
Namco's snowball-effect series of games is halfway to reaching platinum in its home country.
NEWS - Posted Jan 17, 2006 2:50 pm PT
GDC Panel: Keita Takahashi - new kid on the block
Katamari Damacy designer analyzes self, industry, and games in general.
Katamari Damacy designer analyzes self, industry, and games in general.
NEWS - Posted Mar 11, 2005 9:51 am PT
IGDA names nominees for Choice Awards
Half-Life 2 leads with six nominations, followed by San Andreas, Katamari Damacy, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3. GDC event will see winners announced.
Half-Life 2 leads with six nominations, followed by San Andreas, Katamari Damacy, World of Warcraft, and Doom 3. GDC event will see winners announced.
NEWS - Posted Feb 14, 2005 4:52 pm PT
Namco confirms, dates Katamari Damacy sequel
Sequel to Namco's sleeper snowball simulator confirmed for next year.
Sequel to Namco's sleeper snowball simulator confirmed for next year.
NEWS - Posted Nov 29, 2004 2:23 pm PT
