Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Keita Takahashi unveiling new multiplayer game during GDC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/keita-takahashi-unveiling-new-multiplayer-game-during-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/keita-takahashi-unveiling-new-multiplayer-game-during-gdc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/keita-takahashi-unveiling-new-multiplayer-game-during-gdc/#comments Katamari creator Keita Takahashi unveiling new multiplayer game at GDCKeita Takahashi, creator of the Katamari Damacy series and Noby Noby Boy, is currently working on a new multiplayer-focused game. Takahashi will unveil his new work during the joint Wild Rumpus/Venus Patrol party on March 27 during GDC in San Francisco.

Wild Rumpus and Venus Patrol both collaborated with Takahashi on the new project, and promise all parties involved will reveal more on the lead-up to GDC at the end of March. Takahashi's last collaboration was with Canabalt creator Adam Saltsman, late last year when the two contributed to the LA Game Space Kickstarter campaign.

JoystiqKeita Takahashi unveiling new multiplayer game during GDC originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gdc-2013katamari-damacykeita-takahashinoby-noby-boyvenus-patrolwild-rumpusWed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Namco Bandai removing Noby Noby Boy from iOS App Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/namco-bandai-removing-noby-noby-boy-from-ios-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/namco-bandai-removing-noby-noby-boy-from-ios-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/05/namco-bandai-removing-noby-noby-boy-from-ios-app-store/#commentsNoby Noby Boy being removed from iOS App Store by NamcoThe iOS version of Noby Noby Boy, which isn't so much a port of the PlayStation 3 original insomuch as a weird collection of Noby Noby Boy-based activities, is being removed from the App Store on Tuesday, October 9, according to creator Keita Takahashi's personal blog.

The $1.99 app is being removed by Namco Bandai itself (rather than, say, Apple) for unknown reasons - though the app's Facebook integration and cumulative point goals haven't been functioning properly for a few months, which may have something to do with it. No announcements were made regarding the cancellation of any other Noby-related services, such as the PS3 version's worldwide goal of having GIRL reach the edge of the solar system.

"Thank you for playing this silly app," says Takahashi. Anyone interested in grabbing Noby Noby Boy for their iDevice of choice before it disappears can do so here.

JoystiqNamco Bandai removing Noby Noby Boy from iOS App Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>App-StoreiosipadiphoneKeita-TakahashimobileNamco-BandaiNoby-Noby-BoyFri, 05 Oct 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Keita Takahashi still working on games post-Namco]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/keita-takahashi-still-working-on-games-post-namco/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/keita-takahashi-still-working-on-games-post-namco/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/02/keita-takahashi-still-working-on-games-post-namco/#commentsDuring last week's GameCity conference, Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi explained his departure from Namco Bandai in an interview with Eurogamer. "The games I was making were not necessarily the best-selling ones," he said. "I realized Namco was, as a business, going down a bit. Also, my colleagues were leaving to do another project. I started to feel like I didn't belong there any more."

On the subject of why his own games didn't sell better: "Maybe because they're not so interesting," Takahashi said. "The reason why is one of the things I'm trying to find out. If I knew, I wouldn't struggle. I don't know." Personally, we hope he never learns the secrets to game industry success (like Unreal Engine and Nolan North). He opined that the constant development of sequels by major publishers is "boring," while also admitting that he understood the business perspective. "I haven't seen anyone trying to make something really new out of the profit they made from those sequels," he said.

Since leaving, Takahashi and his wife have formed a new company, Uvula. He's also working on a playground in Nottingham, the town that hosts GameCity. "I'm going to work on more videogames," Takahashi said, including ideas to present to other publishers. "In general, I want to work on lots of different things that I couldn't work on when I was at Namco."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>katamari-damacykeita-takahashinamco-bandainoby-noby-boyuvulaTue, 02 Nov 2010 00:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi leaves Namco]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/katamari-damacy-creator-keita-takahashi-leaves-namco/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/katamari-damacy-creator-keita-takahashi-leaves-namco/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/08/katamari-damacy-creator-keita-takahashi-leaves-namco/#commentsFiled under: , ,

King of all kings of the cosmos -- Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy creator Keita Takahashi -- is leaving Namco, reports Play.tm. A Namco representative confirmed Takahashi's resignation.

The developer expressed his dissatisfaction in the past with developing for the Japanese publisher, even saying he was disappointed with the support he received for Noby Noby Boy. He's also expressed interest in branching out to other careers, telling the BBC in 2005, "In 10 years time, I am not going to be making games any more." More recently, he got to work on plans for a playground in Nottingham, UK.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>katamari-damacykeita-takahashinamconamco-bandaiNoby-Noby-BoyWed, 08 Sep 2010 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy available now for 'iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch!']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/noby-noby-boy-available-now-for-iphone-iphone-and-ipod-touch/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/noby-noby-boy-available-now-for-iphone-iphone-and-ipod-touch/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/18/noby-noby-boy-available-now-for-iphone-iphone-and-ipod-touch/#commentsWe want to be up front with you: We're not entirely sure Noby Noby Boy is a "game" in the usual way we understand it. No, we're not talking about last year's PS3 release (though one could argue ...); instead, we're talking about today's iPhone release.

Let's examine the evidence: The trailer, included after the break, eschews traditional marketing tactics in favor of puppets and nonsensical dialogue. The screenshots depict a series of seemingly unrelated "functions" (minigames?) including a camera app, a map app, a stretchable Boy app, and others. And our final piece of evidence, Noby Noby Boy is filed under "Productivity" in the App Store and, regardless of its status as a "game" we're almost certain it's not going to make us more productive at anything, short of unlocking its mysteries.

While we think calling it a "game" may be a bit of a stretch, as a toy, it's now got a better price on a more appropriate platform.

Noby Noby Boy ($1.99): Orbital

Gallery: Noby Noby Boy (iPhone)


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JoystiqNoby Noby Boy available now for 'iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch!' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Using adorable handmade puppets, Takahashi provided the clearest look yet at the mobile version, including the stretchable Boy, several minigames and a camera app in which ... some cartoon guy hangs onto your photo.

We like this approach to trailers. "iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch!" See the rest of the videos at Famitsu.

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I've long been a fan of the Resident Evil series, and while the campaign here has problems and should never be played solo, the Mercenaries mode is what kept me coming back. Those action-packed levels spent trying to survive while running low on ammo and health were some of my most chaotic, yet highly enjoyable, experiences of 2009.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Dave's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-rest-2009blazblueBlazBlue-Calamity-Triggerboard-gamescapcomDSFEARFEAR-2FEAR-2-Project-OriginFPSgears-of-war-2king-of-fightersking-of-fighters-xiileft-4-dead-2madworldmario-and-luigimario-and-luigi-bowsers-inside-storyMicrosoftMonolithMonolith-ProductionsNintendonoby-noby-boyresident-evilresident-evil-5skate-2torchlightWarner-BrosWarner-Bros-Interactive-EntertainmentWBIEwetWiiXbox-360Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Girl has stretched her way to Jupiter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/noby-noby-girl-has-stretched-her-way-to-jupiter/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/noby-noby-girl-has-stretched-her-way-to-jupiter/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/21/noby-noby-girl-has-stretched-her-way-to-jupiter/#comments They said it couldn't be done -- and for good reason, considering how difficult it must be for a creature to stretch its own body to a length of 576,682,810 miles. However, thanks to a little help from Namco Bandai, Noby Noby Boy's community-driven "Girl" has managed to extend her torso from Earth to Jupiter, unlocking a new playable planet for all of the game's inhabitants.

Make sure you check out the video after the jump to get a sense of what eating your own butt whilst aimlessly traversing a gas giant feels like. We can't believe we just had a reason to write that sentence. Thank you so, so much, Noby Noby Boy.

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JoystiqNoby Noby Girl has stretched her way to Jupiter originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is the most abstract we've ever seen many of these games, but even without the audio, it would be easy to identify the sub-Meggy Jr. interpretations of our favorites. Although we were briefly confused by what we thought was supposed to be Gitaroo-Man -- until we realized it was Gitaroo-Man's "Legendary Theme" being played in Guitar Hero.

Now we can only hope that someone runs with the idea and delivers some playable versions of these games. HD is played out -- we're ready for Sub-Standard Definition.

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JoystiqA megamix of minimalist game remakes originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Was Noby Noby Boy misunderstood by the gaming masses? Creator Keita Takahashi seems to think so, as he believes the game's limited resources didn't fully realize his vision. "Ultimately, with Noby Noby Boy, I wanted to break the barriers between toy and game," Takahashi explained to Develop. "But for me personally, a bit more could have been done to the game. I'm not completely satisfied with the game, in terms of quality, due to the restrictions on budgets."

Takahashi, famous for his work on the original Katamari Damacy, has been surprisingly forthcoming on Noby's budget (or lack thereof). Had Takahashi been given additional resources he believes the game would have reached a much larger audience. "I won't go in to what I wanted to add to the game, because that's a really long list of things, but as an overall assessment, I think the game could have been much more detailed and easier for everyone to understand."

It appears Noby's shortcomings won't stop Takahashi from working on an even crazier design. Already, he's thinking of a new project, one that "is even harder to explain than Noby Noby Boy." Fans of Takahashi's works wouldn't want it any other way -- but we wonder if publisher Namco Bandai will embrace an even more experimental game.

JoystiqKeita Takahashi 'not completely satisfied' with Noby Noby Boy, blames budget originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>katamarikeita-takahashinamco-bandainoby-noby-boyThu, 29 Oct 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[First look at Noby Noby Boy stuffed into an iPhone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/first-look-at-noby-noby-boy-stuffed-into-an-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/first-look-at-noby-noby-boy-stuffed-into-an-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/11/first-look-at-noby-noby-boy-stuffed-into-an-iphone/#commentsNamco Bandai revealed the first screen of the iPhone Noby Noby Boy game to GAME Watch today, which can be seen here. As you may expect from a Keita Takahashi product, we can't really figure anything out about it based on this one screen, except that it's got BOY in it, and there's a display at the top of BOY's length. The game is currently 60% done, and has no announced release date yet.

People still playing the PS3 game may not even care what the iPhone version is, as long as it helps them add all-important centimeters to GIRL. Also, the fact that it "might be like free" will no doubt influence people to pick it up regardless of whatever actually happens. At the very least, it already looks neat. Of course, this screen could be a trick, like this early trailer for the PS3 game.

JoystiqFirst look at Noby Noby Boy stuffed into an iPhone originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is one of those posts that's all about perception. If we were to tell you that Noby Noby Boy creator Keita Takahashi said the game had sold 100,000 units to date, for example, you might think "Oh, that's a small number, considering the 24 million-unit size of the PS3 install base."

You might say that. But then we'd turn right around and remind you: That means that there are 100,000 people on this beautiful planet who said "Oh, a game about a four-legged worm-like thing that eats things and poops as he collaborates with other worm-like things on interplanetary travel? That's definitely something I'd like to spend the money that I've earned on."

Honestly, it's enough to make us a tear up, just a little.

JoystiqNoby Noby Boy moves 100,000 units, bowels originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>namco-bandainoby-noby-boyMon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy cheated to reach Mars]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/noby-noby-boy-cheated-to-reach-mars/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/noby-noby-boy-cheated-to-reach-mars/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/noby-noby-boy-cheated-to-reach-mars/#comments Fans of Noby Noby Boy have finally arrived at the next destination in their voyage across outer space, having only spent three months stretching to get there. Three months may sound like a long time to get to the next level of any game, but for anyone familiar with the oddity known as Noby Noby Boy, this was way (and we mean way) ahead of schedule.

When the mathematicians amongst the game's fans first brought out the calculators, it was determined that it would actually take several years before Mars would be reached. Apparently, Namco multiplied player's submitted lengths by 765, speeding up the process. Essentially, it cheated, though undeniably in a good way.

This, however, raises a good point: the next few planets are going to have an even greater distance between them. Does this mean we're going to see more multipliers? Can we expect to see a "double XP weekend," sort of deal? Or should Namco rearrange its measuring system or modify the gameplay?

JoystiqNoby Noby Boy cheated to reach Mars originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 May 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Noby Noby Boy website has a lot of DIY crafts, but the Noby sushi roll looks nommy and makes us hungry. Siliconera took note of the culinary concoction and we immediately put our interns to work making them -- then we realized we didn't have interns and went to the kitchen to learn it ourselves. Funny (sad) thing is our Japanese is tragic and we don't exactly recognize all the ingredients (image after the break), so please feel free to leave instructions in the comments below.

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Stop the presses! Noby Noby Boy patch 1.1 is now live and it gives you the all-important ability to change the volume of your farts. We thought you'd like to know.

Oh, but that's not all. The update will also give you access to a number of new musical options, 29 in all. Want to play with the sounds of the ocarina? Go ahead. Or, you can go for the congo or cello. You can see all the options over at Offworld.

If this breaking news isn't exciting enough for you, you'll also be able to see a thoroughly wacky trailer of Noby Noby Boy version 1.1 after the break.

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JoystiqNoby Noby Boy 1.1 patch lets you change your fart volume originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fartnamco-bandainoby-noby-boypatchTue, 28 Apr 2009 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Takahashi: Noby Noby iPhone is 'bait' for increased PS3 budget]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/28/takahashi-noby-noby-iphone-is-bait-for-increased-ps3-budget/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/28/takahashi-noby-noby-iphone-is-bait-for-increased-ps3-budget/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/28/takahashi-noby-noby-iphone-is-bait-for-increased-ps3-budget/#commentsWe almost don't want to summarize this Eurogamer interview with Noby Noby Boy creator Keita Takahashi, and instead just tell you to go read the whole thing. Takahashi's disregard for video game convention and complete openness always make for an entertaining read. There are a few items of note that are worth pulling out, which are worthwhile even out of the context of "weird stuff Keita Takahashi said."

For example, he reveals that Trophies won't be included in the new multiplayer update. "As this a free update, we can't add any." He also classifies the upcoming iPhone version of Noby Noby Boy as "bait:"

"We used too much time and money to develop Noby Noby Boy, and there won't be any major updates in the future. However, I am trying to use the iPhone version in order to get more money from our top executives in order to keep updating the PS3 version."

He hopes that the iPhone and PS3 versions will help GIRL grow faster, but Takahashi doesn't think he made her progress too slow. He told Eurogamer, "I don't think it is right to put an ending just for the sake of it. I believe that it is alright to create a stupid and irresponsible game, I really do."

JoystiqTakahashi: Noby Noby iPhone is 'bait' for increased PS3 budget originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqEat your friend's butt in Noby Noby Boy multiplayer mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A photo says a thousand words, right? We think this Noby Noby Boy sneaker (sent to Kotaku) speaks for itself, turning the now-iconic BOY into a very lengthy shoelace. The concept is easy to understand, and the execution is simple and stylish. It's a reader creation, though, so don't expect to see this at a store near you.

JoystiqNoby Noby sneakers feature long, long laces originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although it's hard to believe that the ideas for Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy weren't birthed from some serious drug use, Keita Takahashi stated at GDC that he's completely straight-edge when it comes to partaking in the chemical vices of man. In the same session where he revealed Noby Noby Boy for iPhone, he also claimed, "I don't use drugs at all, I don't drink at all. Please don't worry about me."

Hmmmmmmm .... okay.

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Speaking at GDC, Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi revealed that the PSN title Noby Noby Boy was developed on the Xbox 360. As to why it was then released exclusively on the PSN, Takahashi said that he dislikes seeing so many people staring down at handheld games on the subway. He joked, "Maybe it's not such a good thing if a game sells a lot of copies. So we put it on the PS3 as a download only title so it wouldn't sell as many." On a more serious note, Takahashi said that he likes that the analogue sticks on the PS3 controller are aligned horizontally, as opposed to the asymmetrical setup on the Xbox 360 controller. Feel free to consult his diagram above if you're confused.

Don't get your hopes up just yet, 360 owners, Takahashi didn't drop any hints that Noby Noby Boy would be twisting its way to 360. In fact, he pretty much crushed any hopes it might, saying, "Well, this game is not being sold well, so I can't support Xbox at all."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gdc-2009Microsoftnamconoby-noby-boypsnXbox-360Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[GDC09: Noby Noby Boy stretching to iPhone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/gdc09-noby-noby-boy-stretching-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/gdc09-noby-noby-boy-stretching-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/26/gdc09-noby-noby-boy-stretching-to-iphone/#commentsDuring Keita Takahashi's adorably quirky GDC panel, the Katamari Damacy creator revealed an upcoming iPhone version of the currently PSN-only Noby Noby Boy. It's good news for Noby fans, even those without iPhones: the iPhone game will interface with the PlayStation 3 version to help contribute to the ongoing growth of Girl into the entirety of the solar system -- a task that, according to Takahashi, would take 820 years at the current rate.

As for price and release date: "In terms of iPhone, we just started doing this a week ago. Price-wise might be like free."

JoystiqGDC09: Noby Noby Boy stretching to iPhone originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Applegdc-2009iphoneiPodkeita-takahashinamco-bandainoby-noby-boyThu, 26 Mar 2009 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy's multiplayer mode teased]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/24/noby-noby-boys-multiplayer-mode-teased/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/24/noby-noby-boys-multiplayer-mode-teased/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/24/noby-noby-boys-multiplayer-mode-teased/#comments A future update to Noby Noby Boy will add 4-player multiplayer (in addition to some other stuff). The PlayStation.Blog recently uploaded this short, but disturbing video, of multiple BOYS coming out of the colorful house. Something about the sound BOY makes when jumping outside coupled with its squirmy nature and quizzical smile creeps us out. A lot.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>multiplayernoby-noby-boyTue, 24 Mar 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy might get offline multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/noby-noby-boy-might-get-offline-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/noby-noby-boy-might-get-offline-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/10/noby-noby-boy-might-get-offline-multiplayer/#comments Noby Noby Boy primarily functions as a strange single-player online PSN title; however, that might change soon. The game's official website suggests that an update bringing an offline 4-way multiplayer mode is on its way, as well as some new music ... featuring maracas. This could be that "big update" that was promised previously. Hopefully, offline play won't be too distracting, as we've still got a long way to go before unlocking Mars.

[Via Eurogamer]

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Update: The entry period has ended.

When he wasn't working on Noby Noby Boy, or eating delicious mushrooms, Keita Takahashi worked on a few t-shirt designs. For your chance to win any one of these official Noby Noby Boy tees, follow these easy instructions:
  • Click here and peruse the Noby Noby Boy t-shirt line (or examine the image above). Then, leave a comment on this post telling us which shirt you'd like. (Don't forget to specify t-shirt size -- S through XXL -- as well!)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person
  • This entry period ends at 3:00 pm ET on Thursday, February 26. We'll randomly select 5 winners at that time to each receive one t-shirt of their choice (ARV $24.95)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joyswagnoby-noby-boyMon, 23 Feb 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Girl hits moon, unlocks new level for all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/noby-noby-girl-hits-moon-unlocks-new-level-for-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/noby-noby-girl-hits-moon-unlocks-new-level-for-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/23/noby-noby-girl-hits-moon-unlocks-new-level-for-all/#comments
click for hi-res Noby Noby After four days and a combined length of nearly 400 million meters, Noby Noby Boy's GIRL has finally reached the moon. This means that a new level has been unlocked for everyone (yes, everyone) who owns the quirky PSN title. Bizarre as it is, the new moon level features space-fish and space-cows to gobble up; it also has flying saucers.

This is the first unlockable world for Noby Noby Boy and there will be more to come. So what's the next stop for GIRL, our lovable pink spaceworm? Well, she goes off to stretch where no GIRL has stretched before: Mars. How many days do you think it will take this time?

[Thanks Johan K.!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>namconoby-noby-boypsnMon, 23 Feb 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Thursday: Let's play Noby Noby Boy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/psn-thursday-lets-play-noby-noby-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/psn-thursday-lets-play-noby-noby-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/19/psn-thursday-lets-play-noby-noby-boy/#commentsFiled under: ,

Your guess is as good as ours as to how today's major PSN release, Noby Noby Boy plays. Heck, even it's creator -- Katamari Damacy's Keita Takahashi -- doesn't know why he made it. But, given its pedigree and $4.99 pricetag, we're going for it. Will you join us? (The more the merrier, as new stages are unlocked via cumulative global play -- crazy!).

Today's update also brings PopCap's Zuma to PS3 (it's no Peggle, but what is ... except, well, Peggle), along with the much-anticipated Burnout Paradise Legendary Cars Collection, WipEout trimmings (plus costumes) for LittleBigPlanet and a playable demo of Loco Roco 2 for PSP, among various other offerings.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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JoystiqPSN Thursday: Let's play Noby Noby Boy originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>noby-noby-boyPS3psn-thursdayPSPreleasesThu, 19 Feb 2009 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy to have 'big update' two months after release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/noby-noby-boy-to-have-big-update-two-months-after-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/noby-noby-boy-to-have-big-update-two-months-after-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/noby-noby-boy-to-have-big-update-two-months-after-release/#comments The oh-so-curious Noby Noby Boy releases this week on the PlayStation Store. For $5, even those that are hesitant may want to pick up this rather unique (and experimental) game from the creator of Katamari Damacy. Should the quirky game find an audience, Namco Bandai will allow Keita Takahashi to continue developing the world he's created. "I want many people to play the game. Please allow me to keep updating the game!"

The first planned DLC should arrive approximately two months after the game's release. What it will entail, we're not exactly sure. To find out more about the (lack of) objectives in Noby Noby Boy, read Eurogamer's excellent interview.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>katamari-damacykeita-takahashinamco-bandainoby-noby-boypsnWed, 18 Feb 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy's European price revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/noby-noby-boys-european-price-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/noby-noby-boys-european-price-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/noby-noby-boys-european-price-revealed/#comments It looks like SCEE has its act together nowadays. While third-party PSN releases can still be a bit tardy, Noby Noby Boy will be the second first-party game in as many weeks to arrive day and date with the American release. The bizarrely adorable experiment will be available in the UK this Thursday for £3.19, making it an easy impulse buy for those who don't know much about it. In other words, all of us.

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Monday is totally the new Sunday. Okay, we're lying. Valentine's Day got the best of this blogger, and now this feature comes in one day late. (But hey, it's a holiday today, here in the States.) We start this feature with a bloody, "homicide" themed modded PS3 from Jerry Thampan. Check out more pics here. [Thanks, Roland!]

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JoystiqCool Stuff for Monday (aka the post-Valentine's Edition) originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cool-stuffnoby-noby-boyprinnysupercar-challengeMon, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy creator doesn't know why he made the game (also, new trailer)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/noby-noby-boy-creator-doesnt-know-why-he-made-the-game-also-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/noby-noby-boy-creator-doesnt-know-why-he-made-the-game-also-n/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/13/noby-noby-boy-creator-doesnt-know-why-he-made-the-game-also-n/#comments Keita Takahashi, the crazy mind behind Katamari Damacy, is bringing his next creation to the PlayStation Store next Thursday. Noby Noby Boy is a downloadable, er, game that ... well. How about you watch the video and YOU tell us what it's about?

The confusion that surrounds Noby Noby Boy is part of its charm. In fact, it's so bizarre that even the creator doesn't know why he made it. He states that some people may not even consider it to be a game at all: "By making an undefined and ambitious game, I want the player's reaction to be something like, 'I don't know why, but it's somehow interesting. I can't stop playing.' In that way, I would feel I have succeeded at creating what I wanted, that is, creating something that's not easily describable."

Considering it's only $5, we're willing to take part in Takahashi's obviously-insane experiment.

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0 Platinum
1 Gold
4 Silver
7 Bronze
 Difficulty: Very Easy
Online Trophies? No
Time to Completion: 3 hours
DLC Trophies? No
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JoystiqTrophies: Noby Noby Boy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSN exclusive Noby Noby Boy is ready to wrap itself around your wallet and suck out $5 on February 19. Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi helmed this title -- and even after watching videos, we still have nary a clue about what's going on in it.

Even stranger than the gameplay of Noby Noby Boy is the meta-game going on among all the players. Namco Bandai explains that "players collaborate to unlock new game stages." As players stretch "Boy" in their individual games, an entity known as "Girl" is growing according to the combined length of all the players in the world. As Girl reaches certain milestones, those stages will be unlocked for everyone around the world. It's not clear if that means they'll be available as part of the game or as DLC.

Gallery: Noby Noby Boy

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>namco-bandainoby-nobynoby-noby-boyPS3psnpsn-storeThu, 22 Jan 2009 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy on PlayStation Network February 19 [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/22/europe-to-hobnob-noby-noby-boy-this-february-19/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/22/europe-to-hobnob-noby-noby-boy-this-february-19/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/22/europe-to-hobnob-noby-noby-boy-this-february-19/#commentsFiled under:

Before delving into some of February's bigger, disc-based games like Killzone 2 and Street Fighter IV, Namco Bandai invites you into the zany world of Noby Noby Boy. It's the game where -- seemingly -- your imagination and insatiable hunger for eating things can take you to the moon -- literally. It will also allow you to record whatever strangeness you can procure which can then later be posted and viewed on YouTube.

Gamers in Europe can expect this spiritual successor to the Katamari series to hit the PS Store on February 19. It'll go on sale for a measly €3.99. While pricing for the UK was not mentioned in the latest press release, a quick look at previous pricing on PSN suggests to look forward to putting away £2.49. With recent news of a delay in Japan to coincide with the Feb. 19 release, we're thinking that North Americans should expect to see the game appear on that day too.

Update: We were right. Namco Bandai has announced a US release of Noby Noby Boy for Feb. 19th. It will be available for $4.99.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mini-gamenamconamco-bandainobi-nobi-boynoby-noby-boypsnThu, 22 Jan 2009 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Three videos of Noby Noby Boy in action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/three-videos-of-noby-noby-boy-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/three-videos-of-noby-noby-boy-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/three-videos-of-noby-noby-boy-in-action/#commentsFiled under:


We're very happy for all those who understand what's going on in the three Noby Noby Boy gameplay videos we've placed after the break. We'll just smile and nod politely as you write in the comments about the innovative mechanics and explain how the game is a satire of 17th century French society.

In fairness, Keita Takahashi took a simple idea and made it work before with Katamari Damacy, so we'll just have to wait for more videos to make sense of what we're looking at. Those prepared for weird, check out the videos by hitting the big blue pill link below.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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JoystiqThree videos of Noby Noby Boy in action originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>keita-takahashinamco-bandainoby-noby-boyPS3psnWed, 17 Dec 2008 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy trailer clears things up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/noby-noby-boy-trailer-clears-things-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/noby-noby-boy-trailer-clears-things-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/noby-noby-boy-trailer-clears-things-up/#commentsFiled under:

You may have been left fascinated yet confused after reading the information blowout regarding Noby Noby Boy the other day. Sometimes it's just easier to show than tell, and this game's a pretty good example of that. Come see BOY stretch and eat everything he comes across in the latest trailer (after the break) from GameVideos. Noby Noby Boy looks quite fun, but is it as fun and innovative as Katamari Damacy was back in the day? We'll find out soon enough as the game releases next month in Japan with a worldwide release to follow closely.

[via Kotaku]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>namconobi-nobi-boynoby-noby-boyWed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Noby Noby Boy coming to PSN 'early 2009']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/15/noby-noby-boy-coming-to-psn-early-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/15/noby-noby-boy-coming-to-psn-early-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/15/noby-noby-boy-coming-to-psn-early-2009/#commentsFiled under:


Namco Bandai has sent us a delightfully colorful press release, announcing its intentions to release Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi's latest game, Noby Noby Boy, on the PlayStation Network sometime in "early 2009." As an eager and gluttonous worm ... thing, it's your objective in Noby Noby Boy to devour objects throughout the world and stretch your body to unprecedented lengths. It seems your growing gut can interact with other objects, so you'd best beware of becoming entangled in someone's house. Oh, the embarrassment!

Though no exact price nor launch date has been given for the US, Japan is set to receive the stretchy smiler on January 29th for ¥800 ($8.78).

Gallery: Noby Noby Boy

JoystiqNoby Noby Boy coming to PSN 'early 2009' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new game from the creator of Katamari Damacy, Keita Takahashi, is so close to release. In fact it's only a month and a half away from its Japanese PS Store debut on January 29. After a year-long silence for Noby Noby Boy, we're finally actually learning something substantial about the title other than it being obviously colorful and strange.

The basic controls utilizes the PS3's dual analog sticks to bend and twist the worm-like character you control who's called BOY. The aim seems to revolve around making reports to another character named GIRL. Making better reports causes her to stretch longer allowing her to reach (unlock) new stages such as the Moon, Mars or even Jupiter. As noted by 1UP who went hands-on with the title, it's a rather bizarre explanation to listen to but that's what you can expect. "Noby Noby Boy has stages, characters, and objects to interact with, but it's up to the player to decide how to have fun with them, resulting in something closer to a literal "sandbox" than the kind of game that word usually describes ... it's less of a game, and more of a playground."

Rather interesting, no? It might be even more so knowing that Japan might not be the only ones getting the title this January. 1UP also reports in their hands-on that Namco is planning on releasing the game simultaneously worldwide. Hopefully we'll also get that sweet-spot pricing of ¥800 ($8.78). One last thing, make sure to check out the new images we've been given in our gallery below.

Source 1 - Famitsu
Source 2 - 1UP

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Click for high-res Noby Noby

Noby Noby Boy (notice the subtle spelling change?) was at the Tokyo Game Show last week via an all-new trailer (posted after the break); however, we still weren't given a clear idea on what the game was all about. In fact, the teaser trailer only made things seem slightly more confusing than previously. Exactly what is Katamari creator Keita Takahashi doing with this PS3 exclusive? We've been wondering that for an entire year now.

While the trailer didn't give us much to work with, we still were able to get an NNB news bite to surface elsewhere. We refer to Sony's TGS press website listing Takahashi's new title as a downloadable PSN title. This may not come out as much of a surprise, judging from what little we've seen of NNB thus far -- which has been comprised mostly of simple designs. Takahashi's new IP sure does look interesting, but we're wondering why is it taking the game so long to actually reveal itself.

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