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Fat Princess dev diary reveals more footage, cake
The PSN-exclusive multiplayer fragfest, Fat Princess, is getting closer to release. The PlayStation.Blog has updated with a dev diary for the game which talks about the various inspirations for the game. One interesting tidbit to note: Fat Princess was actually a work-in-progress title, but the producers couldn't think of any better way of labeling the game. Good thing they kept it, because Fat Princess is becoming a real icon amongst the PlayStation hardcore.You'll be able to watch this video again on the PlayStation Store later this week. Until then, feel free to watch this over and over again.
Fat Princess tips hood to Resident Evil
Well, isn't that just adorable. Tipster John sent us this image from the Fat Princess beta, which you can see too by clicking on the game's "Online Store" section. We put a picture for you after the break if you're still completely confused.It seems that after being utterly abandoned during Resident Evil 5, the merchant from RE4 has taken up a job in the world of Fat Princess. Well, we guess times are tight all over.
Get fat off of these new Fat Princess screens
Click for high-res carnage. Okay, so Fat Princess is still in beta. But it's so close! Can you taste it? We have a fresh batch of new Fat Princess screenshots from Sony's Gamers Day -- check 'em out!For those of you in the beta right now, feel free to leave a comment. Are you enjoying the cute (but gory!) online multiplayer?%Gallery-51374%
Rush to USA Today and get a Fat Princess beta code
Update: Looks like they're out of codes now. Hope you got in!Didn't have cake yesterday? Don't worry, here's another chance to enter the Fat Princess beta. If you're one of the first 1600 people to register at USA Today, you'll be delivered a poppin' fresh code right to your e-mail. Yum! You'll want to hurry up because if you're reading this right now, that means thousands of other people are as well. GO![Thanks, Hugo!]
Eat cake, get into the Fat Princess beta
Hurry and rush to a bakery! The first 250 people to take a picture of themselves eating cake will be eligible to gain access into the Fat Princess beta. To enter, simply snap a shot and upload it to PlayStation's Facebook fan page. This beta is a real beta -- not a glorified demo -- so you'll have to submit feedback and play it like a beta tester should.Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to stop by the grocery to pick up some Devil's Food.[Via PlayStation.Blog]
Sony New Zealand release list dates Fat Princess for June 18
We realize that New Zealand is like, a bajillion miles away, but we thought we'd bring your attention to a Kiwi-bound PlayStation release schedule, which finally provides a firm release date for Titan Studios' upcoming PSN title, Fat Princess. According to the list, PS3 owners can begin strengthening soul-crushingly negative obesity stereotypes when the game drops June 18. We still don't know whether the States will see a simultaneous release, but it certainly fits nicely within our previously promised summer launch window.%Gallery-48459%
Qore Episode 11 is free, subscribers get Linger in Shadows
Qore Episode 11 will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation Store. And guess what? It'll be FREE for everyone. The upcoming issue will feature a behind-the-scenes look at inFamous, Fat Princess and Red Faction: Guerrilla.If you're a subscriber, don't feel too left out. You'll be getting free access to Linger in Shadows and you'll get early access to the Red Faction demo -- no need to pre-order. For a preview of tomorrow's episode, click past the break.
GDC09: Fat Princess offers single-player story, planned for Summer
Additional details regarding Fat Princess' single-player modes have been revealed at GDC. "Gladiator" mode pits you against wave after wave of enemies using a fully-leveled character. "The Legend Of The Fat Princess" is a more traditional single-player offering, featuring a story that explains how cake came to the realm. This mode is more like the multiplayer gameplay you've seen before, but against AI bots.The developers are aiming for a Summer release, with some final tweaks currently in the works. It's a bit later than the expected February release, but it should be worth the wait.%Gallery-48459%
GDC09: At last, some new Fat Princess screens
Click for fatter princesses It's been a little while since we've seen or heard anything new regarding Titan Studios' upcoming PSN online CTP (Capture The Princess) game, Fat Princess. This new batch of seventeen screenshots, showing some new levels and bases from the game, should keep you busy until the game launches. Whenever that may be ...The game is playable at the PlayStation Blog Lounge at GDC this week. We'll return to you with some hands-on impressions as soon as possible. %Gallery-48459%
Rumor: Wipeout Pulse headed to PS2, Fat Princess due in March
According to an alleged Q1 release schedule issued by Sony Computer Entertainment Benelux, the PlayStation Network can--Yes, that's right. Sony Computer Entertainment Benelux, which handles the European economic union comprising Belgium, Netherland and Luxembourg. Anyway, VideoGamesBlogger claims to have received this schedule, which includes a PlayStation 2 version of PSP racer Wipeout Pulse -- due in February -- and a March PSN release for obese royalty roll-a-thon, Fat Princess. In addition, the--What? Yes, of course we asked Sony for comment. The company indicated awareness of an "out of date" release schedule being mistakenly circulated to the media and could not confirm any of the games nor release dates. Even though Flower's already been confirmed for February 12th. The other ...No, we're not being hasty. We're just trying to convey some information here. It would be truly helpful if you could just stop interrupting us. We're trying to write a post here. In the nice, padded room.
CES Fat Princess vids remind us we really want to play
We've loved the look of Fat Princess since we first saw it at E3. These videos from the CES show floor remind us why. The Castle Crashers meets Wind Waker art style, coupled with the simple (yet deep) team-based gameplay have us itching to try it out for ourselves. Hopefully it won't be too long before we see the game's release on the PSN. We expect this game to be a big PSN hit this year. Check out the videos after the break to find out why for yourselves.
Epic Games China reforms as Titan Studios, developing MMO
When most of us hear talk of the company "Epic Games", the first thing that comes to mind is Gears of War or the Unreal series of titles. While Epic Games had a Shanghai games studio for outsourcing purposes, it's now evolved into Titan Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Seattle. Through Titan Studios, it seems Epic Games is turning their attention to MMOGs, following up their work on the PS3 title Fat Princess.As to what's going on within the Titan Studios walls, GameSpot's Tom Magrino reports that "an undefined number of unannounced projects are in the works at the studio, one of which is a massively multiplayer online game." Needless to say, that bit of information has piqued our interest, and we'll keep our eyes open at Massively for more about the Titan Studios MMO project in the future.
Epic Games China (retroactively?) announces Titan Studios - Fat Princess dev
Try to follow along: In 2006, Epic Games – the North Carolina-based devs behind Gears of War – opened up its very own Shanghai-based studio to outsource its own Unreal Engine-related work to, as well as cater to external third-party licensees like Ubisoft Shanghai. Cost per man month in North America? $9000. Cost per man month in China? $4000, according to a Gamasutra report. So now we all know what Epic Games China is. Which is why this morning's announcement that Epic Games China has formed Titan Studios – a "wholly owned subsidiary based in Seattle" developing Sony's colorful (albeit controversial) PSN title, Fat Princess – slightly puzzling. First, we've only known Fat Princess since Sony showed it off at E3 and, even then, the developers were known as "Titan Studios" and not their pre-Epic precursor "Darkstar Industries".Second, why does the "content production outsourcing and game development services" component of Epic Games want to form its own development studio? (Or, in other words, why didn't Epic Games proper "form" Titan Studios in much the same way it acquired People Can Fly?) Epic's Jay Wilbur explains, "Not only are Titan developing award-winning, original IP of their own, they also have resources available to help other studios increase productivity and minimize risk." Their best business advice in these rocky economic times: Be owned by Epic Games.%Gallery-27941%
Fat Princess coming 2009, says developer press release
Many of you have been asking us "where is Fat Princess, oh darn it?" Well, looks like it's 2009. First unveiled at E3 this year, the downloadable title earned a lot of buzz (both positive and negative) for its cute, gory, cake-filled concept.A press release from Epic Games China has officially "announced" the "opening" of Titan Studios, the developer of the upcoming game. There are a few things we're confused by. First, why is Epic Games China opening a studio in Seattle? Last we checked, Seattle wasn't a part of China (unless, that is, the takeover has begun ...). Also, why is the studio being announced now? Maybe that's why Fat Princess is taking so long to develop! The studio wasn't actually official yet!Titan Studios brings to it developers with experience at companies including Ubisoft, Epic Games, Scion Studios, Blizzard Entertainment and Lionhead Studios. Titan Studios is not only working on Fat Princess, but a number of other Unreal Engine 3 games, including a massively multiplayer online game.%Gallery-28044%
LGC 08: Fat Princess screens
Click for high-resolution image. Oddly, there are no fat princesses in these new screenshots from Leipzig. There are only skinny princesses to be seen. A game named Fat Princess should at least have one new screenshots with an actual chubby royal in it. We guess they need more cake. Hear that? More cake! %Gallery-28044%
Fox News loves Fat Princess
So Fox News decides to discuss Fat Princess. Not because it falls in line with their "women exploited in gaming" line of stories, but rather quite the opposite. In fact, they seemingly love it despite the feminist outrage, which they mildly go over. "She has chunk ... I love it," a Fox News anchorwoman chimes in. It is nice to hear that not all women are insecure about their bodies as to take offense towards Fat Princess, and at least more mainstream media and possibly casual audiences might like the game. Best quote of the day: "She's a fat princess. It happens."To watch the footage, just follow this link. Or, if you can get the trailer after the break to play for you, then just watch it here.[Via Destructoid]
So it begins: Feminist gamers decry Sony's Fat Princess
Shown for the first time at E3, Sony and Titan Studios' upcoming PSN title, Fat Princess, grabbed us with its classic Zelda-like presentation, 32-player online, and off-color infusion of blood & guts for such an otherwise cutesy title. We also figured there would more than a few folks none too pleased by its title.It's not just the title that's angering the folks behind sites Feminist Gamers and Shakesville, female-run gaming blogs who are already voicing their displeasure to Sony. It's also the concept that players must feed the titular princess – who starts out slim – in order to make her fat, and thus harder to capture.Melissa McEwan of Shakesville writes: "Congrats on your awesome new game, Sony. I'm positively thrilled to see such unyielding dedication to creating a new generation of fat-hating, heteronormative assholes," while Feminist Gamer's "Mighty Ponygirl" suggests a simple gameplay switcheroo would solve the problem (and change the title). "Instead of running out into the forest to find cake to fatten up the princess with, why not go out and find gold (which is a lot heavier than cake) to stuff into a treasure chest," she says, adding, "The more gold in the chest, the heavier it would be, and the harder it would be to carry."Despite the (still limited) fury being directed at Sony, we suspect that there's a fat chance either the title or gameplay will change.[Update: Titan Studios' art director, James Green, emailed in to say: "Does it make it better or worse that the concept artist (who designed the look, characters, everything) is a girl?"][Via PS3 Fanboy]Source - Feminist GamerSource - Shakesville
Feminists unhappy with Fat Princess
Editor's Note: This article contains vulgar language.Fat Princess has garnered a lot of attention when it debuted at E3. The startlingly violent PSN multiplayer game got accolades from gamers and critics alike for its unique premise and appealing gameplay. However, not everyone is happy with Fat Princess.Shakesville (picture, above) notes that the title furthers inappropriate gender stereotypes and continues the culture of ridicule that many overweight individuals must suffer through. "Anyway, congrats on your awesome new game, Sony. I'm positively thrilled to see such unyielding dedication to creating a new generation of fat-hating, heteronormative assholes. It's not often I have the opportunity to congratulate a cutting-edge tech company on such splendiferous retrofuck jackholery. Way to go! The Fat Princess of Shakes Manor salutes you."Feminist Gamers has a suggestion: they want the game to avoid making the princess become fat with cake. Instead, there are other non-"cute" ways of going about this, in terms of gameplay: "So how about layering, Karamari-style, a bunch of random shit on top of the chest, like shrubbery, rocks, bison, etc, that would also weight it down. That could be cute, and silly, and not reinforce nasty stereotypes about women and the obese."Discuss.[Via NeoGAF]%Gallery-28044%
Rescue that damsel in distress with this Fat Princess video
It's a short video, but it gets its point across -- Fat Princess will involve cartoon soldiers brutally slicing one another to pieces whilst a rotund princess is carried out of imprisonment and into her home territory. There's a pretty good scene around the :22 mark where you can really get a feel for how bloody the overly cute game can get. We'll await more details on this PSN title, as no release date as been announced yet.
Impressions: Fat Princess
Click for high-resolution image. Chances are you've read rumblings about Fat Princess throughout the web. This surprise PSN game announced at E3 really came out of nowhere. While a title like Fat Princess may sound unappealing, rest assured that this has the potential to become a real multiplayer PSN hit.How do we describe Fat Princess? We like to think of it as Team Fortress meets Pikmin meets a high-carb diet. Ultimately, Fat Princess is simply a capture the flag game. However, the unique 2D presentation makes it rather surreal. The game supports up to a massive 32 players online, and the smart use of AI ensures that every battle you take online will be fun and exciting. You see, if you can't get all 32 players to play, or if someone drops out in the middle of a match, bots can quickly and transparantly take over. This way, every time you jump online, you'll have someone to play with.Although there are multiple modes of play, there is usually one ultimate goal in Fat Princess, and that's to capture an enemy's princess and take them back to your own base. Each team will be split to Red and Blue teams, and each side will clash throughout the battlefields. There are a number of hats each player can don, and each hat represents a certain class, which yields certain abilities and powers.
