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You'll have to over-wait for Fat Princess

by Griffin McElroy { Jun 20th 2009 at 3:30PM }

It looks like the much anticipated cake binging/capture the flag sim Fat Princess, which was promised to hit the PSN sometime in June, will not make its initial release window. Playstation.Blog Europe's Mike Kebby confirmed that while the game would have a global release date, said date won't be next week, and that we can expect the highly frosted gore fest to drop "at some point this summer." Hopefully the warm summer months won't whittle our precious Fat Princess down to just a Princess. That's not nearly as catchy a title.

Gallery: Fat Princess (4/29/09)

Fat Princess gobbles up June release

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 1st 2009 at 9:30AM }

It's been a long time coming, but the European PlayStation.Blog has confirmed that Sony's online cake-fest, Fat Princess, will receive a June release. Just in case you didn't notice, that's this month. While the release timetable is only confirmed for Europe, it's likely the PSN capture-the-princess game will find a global release.

In addition to Fat Princess, SCEE confirmed June releases for Trash Panic, Numblast and a Ghostbusters demo. PSP owners will be able to expect Ape Academy 2, Everybody's Golf 2, Syphon Filter Logan's Shadow and WipEout Pulse in the European PS Store.

Gallery: Fat Princess

Fat Princess dev diary reveals more footage, cake

by Andrew Yoon { May 19th 2009 at 5:00PM }

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

by Justin McElroy { May 19th 2009 at 10:00AM }

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.

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Get fat off of these new Fat Princess screens

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 29th 2009 at 12:30PM }

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: Fat Princess (4/29/09)

Rush to USA Today and get a Fat Princess beta code

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 16th 2009 at 12:47PM }

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

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 15th 2009 at 12:50PM }

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

by Griffin McElroy { Apr 12th 2009 at 6:00PM }

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: Fat Princess (3/24/09)

Qore Episode 11 is free, subscribers get Linger in Shadows

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 1st 2009 at 6:30PM }

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.

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GDC09: Fat Princess offers single-player story, planned for Summer

by Jem Alexander { Mar 27th 2009 at 12:30PM }

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: Fat Princess (3/24/09)

GDC09: At last, some new Fat Princess screens

by Jem Alexander { Mar 24th 2009 at 8:05PM }

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: Fat Princess (3/24/09)

Rumor: Wipeout Pulse headed to PS2, Fat Princess due in March

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Jan 19th 2009 at 5:59PM }

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

by Jem Alexander { Jan 12th 2009 at 7:30PM }

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.

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Epic Games China (retroactively?) announces Titan Studios - Fat Princess dev

by Christopher Grant { Nov 11th 2008 at 11:50AM }

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.

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Fat Princess coming 2009, says developer press release

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 11th 2008 at 11:15AM }

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.