Japanese games are a misunderstood breed in the US.  Often nonsensical, always charming, they are either hit or miss amongst most Westerners.  For those that do like them, prepare to celebrate - the latest issue of Famitsu confirms a PS3 exclusive Katamari game is in the works.  The game is called Katamari Damacy Tribute, and will be running in full 1080p HD.  Designers are aiming for a new 'visual expression' with this game.  Tribute is due for a 2009 release in Japan.

The Katamari franchise sees the player as a small character known simply as 'The Prince'.  The player must roll up objects into a ball, and as the ball grows bigger, larger objects can be picked up, with entire cities and islands even falling victim to the Prince at times.

If Keita Takahashi's latest offering, the PSN exclusive Noby Noby Boy, is any indication, the Katamari team over at Namco still has a lot of ways to push the boundaries of nonsensical insanity.