signs of namco losing grip is a serious reason for concern. but that said, i don't think they've shown any definitive signs of decay in their major franchises (i.e. those msia2k75 listed), the past e3 tekken trailer notwithstanding - i too think that was more of a ps2-originated we-gotta-show-something-at-e3 port job than anything else. and last ridge racer was as good as ever.