_:n1813820cab0e45bb9f74d6f4a889d6a0xb0
<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"+++lead-in-text\n\n*[![Katamaridamacy](/images_blogs/gamelife/images/2007/11/30/katamaridamacy.jpg \"Katamaridamacy\")](/images_blogs/photos/uncategorized/2007/11/30/katamaridamacy.jpg)\\\nKatamari Damacy* creator Keita Takahashi will be fulfilling a personal dream when he designs a playground for the kids of Nottingham, England.\n\n+++\n\nTakahashi mentioned his desire to create a playland to GameCity festival director Iain Simmons while the two were in discussions about Takahashi delivering the keynote for the event. Simmons whipped up a proposal, had a word with the city council, and plans moved several steps closer to Takahashi getting his wish.\n\nAlthough Takahashi is still working on *Noby Noby Boy*, a game he says he's having trouble explaining to his colleagues and managers, he's very excited about planning his playground, saying \"I just want to make a park where a child will feel like taking off his shoes and start to run.\"\n\n[Interview: Playtime with Keita Takahashi](http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8107&Itemid=2) [Next-Gen]\n\n"
<https://www.wired.com/2007/11/katamari-creato/>