Katamari creator leaves "so-so" Namco Bandai
Keita Takahashi walks following moans about employer, 3D and motion control
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Noby Noby Boy and Katamari auteur Keita Takahashi has parted ways with Namco Bandai, following a string of critical comments about both the publisher and the games industry in general.
The outspoken developer last month referred to the current state of gaming as "a bit dull" – going on to claim that 3D "didn't spark my interest" and motion control was "a bit old now."
He recently told site The Setup that "I'm participating in a project to re-design an old park in Nottingham, UK," and referred to Namco Bandai as a "so-so company."
The publisher today confirmed to Play.tm that Takahashi had left its employ.
No explanation has yet been provided.