While Jim was busyrailing ontheSwine Flusequel-itis epidemic currently gripping the games industry, Namco-Bandai was releasing a new trailer forKatamari Forever, the series’ PS3-exclusivefirst foray into HD.Katamari Forever(calledKatamari Damacy Tributein the Land of the Rising Sun) might escape Jim’s ire, however. It’s not exactly a remake, but it is kind of a like a remix. The game will feature some new levels, beautiful visual filters, and jump functionality (!), but it will also feature some old favorites with extra goodies (hence the “Tribute”).
If that’s enough to convince you to checkKatamari Foreverout, hit the jump and watch a new-ish trailer: it might be the most surreal thing sinceThe Beatles: Rock Bandintro. It’s got sock puppets, snowmen, synthy-y remixed music, and giant robots — what else do you need? So go ahead and treat yourself, hit the jump, and bask in the warm glow of lucid japonism.
If you’re itching for more details, be sure to check out Dyson’senthusiastic previewfrom GDC. And if you need just a little more weird in your Sunday afternoon, here’s an evenbigger batch ofKatamari Forevertrailersfrom E3.
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