We Heart Katamari Preview

1up.com has up a look at the upcoming sequel to Katamari Damacy, set to launch in Japan sometime this summer. Besides some screenshots and discussion of new gameplay, the article discusses the original title and its place in the industry. From the article: "With intuitive, non-violent action and simple but stylized visuals, Katamari was one of those rare creations that managed to transcend the stereotypes and demographics of gaming and strike a chord with a wide spectrum of gamers, both casual and hardcore, male and female, youthful and elderly. The brainchild of Keita Takahashi, an artist turned game producer, Katamari's unique appeal can largely be chalked up to its creator's unique aspirations."

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Re:video game without violence!?!

[CrazyJim1]

I liked the idea of a ball gathering up stuff as it rolled about, but what killed the game for me was its depiction of a fake god. One of my friends insisted the dialogue was quite funny, but I skipped it to just roll things up in a ball.

I'm just trying to err on the side of caution. I'm really having a difficult time evaluating what video games are ok to play. I'm sure you can come up with a million reasons why its just fantasy and doesn't matter. Yet there is good and bad fantasy, with shades of grey.