Now, we're not saying that Keita Takahashi is having a little weep into his morning cornflakes, but the franchise-ation of Katamari Damacy continues, with news via eToychest that there will be a special Katamari Damacy track in the upcoming Pac-Man Rally.

The 'Chesters note: "The track, titled 'King’s Kourse', will feature not only a cameo by the King of All Cosmos himself as he watches the race from the horizon, but also a pair of roaming katamari that patrol the track and try to squash racers as they pass! Plus, with previous confirmation that the Prince is to be a playable racer in the game, this latest news is proof positive that Namco does not need Keita Takahashi to suckle from his teat."

Oops, we missed the Katamari kart / Pac-Rally announcement, but that's probably for the best, after the distinctly disappointing Katamari PSP. I guess when you have a good thing going, it's always tempting to run and run with it?