Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rumor: Sony working on a Smash Bros-esque fighter featuring Sony all-stars]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/rumor-sonys-got-a-smash-bros-esque-fighter-in-the-works-featur/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/rumor-sonys-got-a-smash-bros-esque-fighter-in-the-works-featur/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/rumor-sonys-got-a-smash-bros-esque-fighter-in-the-works-featur/#comments The hat of "Sony Mascot" has been worn by many, many different critters and folk since the days of Crash Bandicoot and, uh, Croc. In fact, Sony's stable of lovable household names is so fully stocked that they've decided to pit their creations against one another to determine who lives and who dies.

Okay so, that last part might be a little hyperbolic, but the rumor mill is operating at full capacity over Title Fight, a Super Smash Bros.-ish cross-franchise brawler reportedly in development at SuperBot Entertainment, according to The Paul Gale Network. If rumors are to be believed, the game will feature a cast of Sony-console specific characters like Nathan Drake, Sweet Tooth, Sly Cooper, that guy from Killzone and Fat Princess. Fights will take place in various Sony related locations such as Sandover Village or a golf course from Hot Shots Golf.

The gallery of images below, which shows Sweet Tooth, a blank female form that may or may not be Heavenly Sword's Nariko and a debug screen that mentions Kratos, were tweeted (and subsequently deleted) by SuperBot Entertainment's senior level designer Chris Molina. Apparently, this hullabaloo is also what that franchise-rich teaser trailer from September was all about, which would also indicate the inclusion of Parappa the Rapper, as well as a representative from FOXHOUND.

If all this pans out, Title Fight will be the latest in a long, proud history of SCEA-published fighting games like Battle Arena Toshinden and Cardinal Syn. We'll keep our ear to the ground for more as this story develops.

Gallery: Title Fight (Tentative, Leaked)

JoystiqRumor: Sony working on a Smash Bros-esque fighter featuring Sony all-stars originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crash-bandicootcrocfat-princessheavenly-swordjak-and-daxterkillzonenarikoparappa-the-rapperplaystationps3ps3-exclusiverumorsly-coopersuperbot-entertainmentsweet-toothtitle-fightMon, 28 Nov 2011 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[European PSN releases for August 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/european-psn-releases-for-august-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/european-psn-releases-for-august-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/03/european-psn-releases-for-august-3/#comments Today's update to the European PlayStation Store seems to be stuck in the past. There's a Fat Princess DLC bundle, the digital releases of Modnation Racers and Dragon Age: Origins, and the fifth installment of the Back to the Future adventure game series. We haven't played it yet, but based on the history of the franchise, there's probably a pretty good chance of getting literally stuck in the past.


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JoystiqEuropean PSN releases for August 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeFat-Princessplaystationps3psn-wednesdaypsn-weeklypspsonyWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Carbon Games formed by Fat Princess devs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/carbon-games-formed-by-fat-princess-devs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/carbon-games-formed-by-fat-princess-devs/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/05/carbon-games-formed-by-fat-princess-devs/#comments Carbon Games is the new Seattle-based, independent development house built by members of Titan Studios, creators of Fat Princess. Titan Studios, which was a subsidiary of Epic Games China, was "gracefully" shuttered a month ago.

"Everyone that is starting Carbon is from Titan, but it's only about half of what was left. We are just bringing over the core people at this time. We had some QA, which were really great people, but we can't add people just yet," Carbon Games founder James Green told Joystiq. "We had actually been winding down Titan gracefully for a while. The longterm plan has always been for Epic Games China to exist on their own. We were just in a support/advisory role, which is why we never followed up Fat Princess with anything."

Green tells Joystiq that Carbon is in a position where they are self-funded and can experiment. The focus is on smaller, accessible core titles. The initial games will be on PC so the Carbon team can "iterate and get player feedback faster and actually control the patching process." Their first project will not be another Fat Princess -- Green does say they'd like to return to that style in time, but the scope of such a title is bigger than what Carbon is currently working on.

The studio plans to begin publicly testing its first project later this year. Folks interested in helping with the process should keep an eye on the company's website.

JoystiqCarbon Games formed by Fat Princess devs originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqPSN Summer Sale: get PixelJunk Shooter, GTA Chinatown Wars, and more cheap originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Titan Studios didn't wait too long after the launch of its multiplayer PSN title, Fat Princess, before it started teasing new archetypes which would appear in the game's first major DLC release. Now that said content has finally launched, it seems Atomic Operations is wasting no time in teasing the next expansion for the game: One which might just involve waves of shambling undead.

The game's catalog of in-game tips recently had a message added which reads, "I think Zombies are coming soon, run!" Helpful advice, indeed. A few fans also noticed that the debut trailer for the recently launched Fat Roles DLC features pumpkins in lieu of cakes in a few clips. We could be in for a whole slew of Halloween-flavored Fat Princess classes -- either that, or the titular overweight monarch is switching over to a more vegan-friendly diet.

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If you thought Fat Princess couldn't pack on any more pounds, think again, because the promised "Fat Roles " DLC is now available for download on the Euro PSN. On top of that, the celebration of Sonic's 19th birthday continues and -- honestly, guys, there's so much this week, it'd probably be best if you just cruised past the break and saw the full list for yourself.

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Next Tuesday, Fat Princess' roster of playable classes will be fattened considerably when the Ninja, Pirate and Giant archetypes (which have been frequently teased over the past year) hit the PSN as part of the "Fat Roles" pack. The expansion, which will cost $4.99, includes the three classes and four new maps, all of which are previewed in the trailer posted after the jump.

If you're strapped for cash, the game is also getting a free update adding four-player couch multiplayer to the game, which should lead to some noisy banter to concern your neighbors. "Put down the girl, stuff that cake in her mouth, and then let's kill this priest!"

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JoystiqFat Princess getting plumper with Fat Roles DLC on June 29 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomic-operationsDLCFat-PrincessFat-Rolesplaystationps3sony-santa-monicaSat, 26 Jun 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: Fat Princess 1.06 & Fat Roles DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-fat-princess-1-06-and-fat-roles-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-fat-princess-1-06-and-fat-roles-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/21/preview-fat-princess-1-06-and-fat-roles-dlc/#comments It's been a long time coming, but Fat Princess is finally getting the long overdue pirates and ninjas DLC. In addition to the premium "Fat Roles" content, the online-only PSN game will be patched to version 1.06, which adds a rather significant new feature: four-player same-screen co-op.

Being able to bring three local friends into an online match does a lot to enhance the overall experience. There's the obvious benefit of being able to chat and coordinate strategy in person, but there's also the added bonus of enhanced spawns: so long as one member of the party remains alive, any fallen teammates can revive quickly at a captured tower. (No need to go all the way back to base!)

While the 1.06 patch is free, the Fat Roles DLC is a premium add-on. All players will be able to see the new hat which activates the three new classes (pirates, ninjas and giants), however only those that have purchased the DLC will be able to pick up and wear the hats. Obviously, each of the classes have their own unique abilities: pirates have a gun, which can be charged for a more lethal attack; ninjas can throw shurikens; and giants can instantly kill other players (but cannot regenerate health). In addition to these base powers, the Fat Roles offer additional special powers.

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JoystiqPreview: Fat Princess 1.06 & Fat Roles DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Pinball Heroes may be an odd way of cashing in on Sony's most successful franchises, but it works. The original release debuted on the PSP (via PlayStation Network) last year, and featured four tables based on Uncharted, PAIN, Hot Shots Golf and High Velocity Bowling. A new expansion pack, available next week on the PlayStation Store, will add four more tables to the mix: Fat Princess, Wipeout HD Fury, ModNation Racers and MotorStorm.

All four tables will be bundled together for $9.99, and can be played with or without the original game. PSP Go owners have even more reason to check out Pinball Heroes -- it's one of the few games that can actually be played in closed system mode!

JoystiqPinball Heroes adds Fat Princess, Wipeout, ModNation and Motorstorm tables originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Millar and Atomic Operations join the multitude of other Blizzard veterans off working on their own companies. Let's see, there's Keith Lee and his crew at Booyah, the ex-Blizzard folks at Red 5 Studios, the unfortunate souls at Castaway Entertainment and Flagship Studios (now Gravity Bear and Gargantuan Studios), new WoW TCG licensees Cryptozoic, and a few other little developers and divisions headed up by ex-Blizzard devs. Whew, that's a whole lot of babies -- Blizzard is like the Zeus of gaming studios lately. What are they serving in the cafeteria over there, startup cola?

JoystiqFormer Blizzard dev starts Atomic Operations game studio originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-and-white-2blizzardcastaway-entertainmentcolacryptozoicdevelopersdivisionsdlcex-blizzardfat-princessflagship-studiosgamasutragargantuan-studiosgravity-bearkeith-leeprojectsred-5-studiosstartupstartupswarcraft-2warcraft-iiFri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess expands with two free DLC maps today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/fat-princess-expands-with-two-free-dlc-maps-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/fat-princess-expands-with-two-free-dlc-maps-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/fat-princess-expands-with-two-free-dlc-maps-today/#comments Have you made a date with the Fat Princess on PS3 lately? If not, perhaps this news will entice you to jump back on: a new patch today will add two new maps to the online PSN game. Frost Bite and Candy Mountain are both snow-themed maps, ripe for cake eating and princess snatching. This update will boost the number of free DLC maps to four.

It appears that with this update, Fat Princess will switch hands to a new developer: Atomic Operations, helmed by former heads of Titan Studios. It seems that they may be working on that long-teased pirate-themed update, as a recent post on the PlayStation.Blog ends with a "Yo ho ho." Of course, we could be wrong, and SCEA's Deborah Mars may simply be saying hi to some cream-filled cakes.

JoystiqFat Princess expands with two free DLC maps today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation.Blog features a Q&A, a new trailer (posted after the break) and box art. Curiously missing from the announcement, however, is a price. An SCEA rep told us the price has yet to be "100% confirmed," and that an announcement would be forthcoming.

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JoystiqFat Princess: Fistful of Cake squeezes onto UMD and PSN April 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Note: Be sure to check out our video preview, as well. We spent all night slaving over a hot stove to bake it just the way you like it!]

Gallery: Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake (PSP)

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JoystiqHands-on: Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake (PSP) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click for a moist, delicious gallery Supervillain Studios, the developer of the upcoming Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake for PSP, has released some new screens of the game, featuring the new Reaper Mode. Supervillain also lets us know that its developing for a simultaneous (or "near-simultaneous") worldwide release, though publisher Sony has yet to put a date on this cake, regardless of region. He also notes that the game is "pretty solid and bug free right now," which is always good to hear. Enough about hearing; make with the seeing in the gallery below!

Gallery: Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake (PSP)

JoystiqPSP Fat Princess may have global launch, does have new screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No further details on the new playground were given, but we're guessing it'll be a symmetrical metropolitan area covered in sweet, chocolatey pastries. Let us know how it is once the game is updated tomorrow!

JoystiqFat Princess gets patch for the fans, free 'Brownie Town' map originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brownie-townfat-princesspatchsonytitan-studiosupdateWed, 20 Jan 2010 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Andrew's Picks of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/02/best-of-the-rest-andrews-picks-of-2009/#comments Flower
This year had a number of terrific downloadable games (this list is a testament to that), however no game -- retail or digital -- connected with me like Flower. Jenova Chen's flOw was an interesting experiment, but Flower is an actual game. In fact, Flower is one of the few experiences I can think of that show the true potential of games as a unique storytelling medium. No other non-interactive art form will ever be able to replicate what thatgamecompany has managed to create.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Andrew's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What started out as tepid fascination in DJ Hero quickly turned into a deep, passionate love. I initially thought it was just another rhythm game knock-off with an obtuse peripheral and a too-high price point. However, as my turntabling improved, my fondness for the game multiplied. Based on the game's lackluster sales, I'm guessing most people shared my outright hesitance -- but once you invest a bit of time and patience into DJ Hero, I guarantee you'll get hooked. (And that soundtrack! Oh, man, that soundtrack.)

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Griffin's Picks of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-of-the-rest-2009dissidia-final-fantasydj-herodungeons-and-dragons-fourth-editionfat-princessflowerhouse-of-the-dead-overkilli-am-t-painMicrosoftNintendopokemon-platinumpsnred-faction-guerrillaresident-evil-5scribblenautsWiiXbox-360Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess: New Pork map coming Oct. 29 for free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/fat-princess-new-pork-map-coming-10-29-is-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/fat-princess-new-pork-map-coming-10-29-is-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/fat-princess-new-pork-map-coming-10-29-is-free/#comments "Oh man, I can't wait for the New Pork map for Fat Princess. It'll probably cost money and not come out until next year." Well, fictional person made up for this blog post, you are wrong! New Pork, a brand new map revealed during PAX, will be available to all players this Thursday, 10/29, as part of the upcoming 1.03 patch. In addition to the new map, the patch tweaks a number of issues and even introduces two new control methods. "Two new control schemes have been implemented to allow players to use the R1 button to attack and to free the player's right hand for target switching. This is AWESOME," says the PlayStation Blog.

Additionally, the no-blood mode now features candy confetti -- a delicious way to kill opponents and make your parents happy. If that's not reason enough to log back on, we don't know what is.

JoystiqFat Princess: New Pork map coming Oct. 29 for free originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The portable version of Sony's PSN-exclusive darling, Fat Princess, was being demoed by the publisher at yesterday's PSP holiday showcase and looked ... just like the console version. We asked Sony what would set the game apart from its console counterpart -- other than the fact that it's on PSP -- and were enthusiastically told, "It'll feature 50 percent more content!"

Okay, that's very nice, but also very vague. So, we of course asked for more details and learned that the game will have a variety of modes not found in the PS3 release, including one where the class hat generators are busted at the beginning of the match and must be repaired using resources before they can be used.

Another mode removes the princess from the equation and has players delivering something to their opponents' castle rather than removing it -- a bomb. Sony calls this portable version of the game "Fat Princess 1.5," saying that it also has an expanded single-player component, a new map and the aforementioned new modes (plus some). If there's anything this franchise stresses, it's that "more is better."

JoystiqFat Princess bulks up on content for PSP debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princessfat-princess-fistful-of-cakepsp-holiday-showcase-2009super-villainFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Titan demoes Fat Princess' New Pork map]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/titan-demoes-fat-princess-new-pork-map/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/titan-demoes-fat-princess-new-pork-map/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/titan-demoes-fat-princess-new-pork-map/#comments Jeff Rubenstein over at PlayStation.Blog recently got a chance to check out Fat Princess' new stompin' grounds at the game's demo booth at PAX -- you'll find his video preview of the Roman-esque New Pork arena posted after the jump. The map not only possesses a visual aesthetic that stands out from the title's pre-existing levels, it's also got a neat instant-travel sewer system and a central resource hub that should lend itself to some fairly hectic skirmishes.

Also discussed in the video is the upcoming content patch, which will renovate the ranking system, balance the classes a bit and make the team switching mechanic less exploitable. Not discussed are the quartet of new classes hinted at by Titan Studios last month. We want -- nay, we need ninjas in this game.

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If you thought Fat Princess was all about cake, then you were wrong! During PAX, the Titan Studios team announced plans for new DLC for the PSN multiplayer game. The first revelation is a new map entitled "New Pork" that looks more like Rome than a swine-flavored version of New York. Titan Studios is promising new kinds of strategies for use in the new map: "Use multiple sewer shortcuts to sneak up behind your enemies, blow up barricades to open up new routes of assault and defend your princess from the rooftops."

According to the dev, this is just "the beginning of additional content for Fat Princess." Considering all the teases leaked so far, we're pretty certain that whatever Titan is cooking up is going to be huge -- fat, even.

[Thanks, redskyy!]

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Okay, so let's backtrack a bit here. Titan Studios has already invited pirates, ninjas and chefs to the Fat Princess party. Now, it looks like we might see some other royalty: the kings? Titan's been very tight-lipped about all these reveals so far. Makes sense, too, considering the addition of four new classes would change up the game quite a bit! We're wondering if the kings can also succumb to the deadly allure of cake. If so, the battle lines are drawn: pirates versus ninjas, chefs versus kings. We can't wait!

[Thanks, Kgg!]

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You saw pirates ...
You saw ninjas ...

Now, get ready for the most exciting Fat Princess class of them all: the chef?! Yes, it looks like the PSN multiplayer game will be getting a culinary addition to the pastry-filled battlefield. Once again, Titan Studios teases without saying a word, but we think we can safely assume that cake will be involved.

[Thanks, MarcusN!]

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Yesterday, Titan Studios teased ninjas for Fat Princess. But what's a ninja to do without the help of their mortal enemies? Looks like PSN's online cake-fest will continue the ages-long saga of the epic battle between ninjas ... and pirates. Predictable? Yes, but far from unwelcome.

Who else thinks Titan should go one step further and announce Pirates versus Ninjas ... versus Zombies for Fat Princess?

[Thanks, HeavyToka!]

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Just when you thought the PlayStation news was about to stop and let bloggers go to sleep, Titan Studios shows off this image on their blog. We're not rocket scientists (we told you, we're bloggers), but we're pretty certain a new class is going to be introduced into the Fat Princess world, sparking a whole new "princess versus ninja" meme in the process.

[Thanks, Pobthiti!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princessninjatitan-studiosTue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess online multiplayer receives patch in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/fat-princess-online-multiplayer-receives-patch-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/fat-princess-online-multiplayer-receives-patch-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/fat-princess-online-multiplayer-receives-patch-in-europe/#comments
Royalty thieves living in North America have been enjoying relatively lag- and disconnection-free online multiplayer in Fat Princess for about a week now. Europeans no longer have a reason to be jealous -- the online-fixing Patch 1.02 is now live in their respective continent. Don't believe us? Go ahead and boot the game up, and you should get the download prompt. See? There. Now, don't you ever dispute our credibility again, or else we're going to have a conversation. With our fists.

The only place yet to get the patch is Asia, though Titan Studios promises to have that territory up and running "by the end of the week."

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If you were an early adopter of Fat Princess living in North America who was let down by the game's disconnection-prone online multiplayer, you may want to give it another shot -- Titan Studios recently released a patch for the title which is designed to improve server stability, reduce lag, and fix a few in-game bugs (such as broken hat machines and scoring exploits).

Fret not, European cake-feeders -- according to a recent blog post announcing the patch's release, the update will be coming to your fair continent next week. Until then, you can always spend your time playing the game's entertaining single-player offerings. Better yet, you can don a silly hat and start throwing cake at ladies in real life. We're sure they'd appreciate that.

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As Fat Princess fans have already realized, Titan's portly PSN exclusive is plagued with connection and balance issues; but a fix is on the way. While Titan Studios has yet to put a date on the upcoming patch, it has revealed a list of some of the issues that will be addressed. According to a recent post on the dev's blog, the patch will tackle connection issues, lag, hosting problems, scoreboard errors, dead hat machines and scoring exploits -- to name a few.

The plump princess's dev team has also compiled a growing list of balance changes and feature requests based on player feedback for future updates, including the addition of new modes, maps and classes to an already rotund release. Titan promises an online FAQ will be made available soon to address upcoming changes in greater detail -- a full listing of issues and future changes can be found after the break.

[Via PS3Center]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>connection-issuesfat-princesslagpatchplaystation-networkpsntitan-studiosTue, 04 Aug 2009 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Titan Studios says Fat Princess fixes are on the way [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/02/titan-studios-says-fat-princess-fixes-are-on-the-way/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/02/titan-studios-says-fat-princess-fixes-are-on-the-way/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/02/titan-studios-says-fat-princess-fixes-are-on-the-way/#comments
 Fat Princess players rejoice! Titan Studios announced this weekend that it's hard at work on a patch that will fix the multitude of online multiplayer issues that folks have been dealing with. Notably, FPers have been encountering unsightly lag, causing many a broken heart (and more importantly, lost matches).

Titan says that it's well aware of the problems -- thanks in no small part to an active, vocal community -- and that it's "working with Sony now to get the patch into the Sony testing process as soon as possible." The company hasn't released a more specific window for the patch's arrival on PlayStation Network, but we've asked Sony for comment and will update this post when we hear back.

Update: Sony has told us that while there isn't a more solid release window set for the patch, we will know as soon as it has one. Sorry, folks!

Gallery: Fat Princess



[Thanks, Ian!]

JoystiqTitan Studios says Fat Princess fixes are on the way [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just another American PSN update today. A little better than normal updates perhaps, thanks to the inclusion of Fat Princess, but it's also a red letter day. As I'll be moving on next week, it's the last time this blogger will be handling the weekly PSN updates -- both American and European -- after over two years. Wow, updates were different back then.

Don't worry, though, you'll be in the safe hands of Alexander Sliwinski, who I took over this very post from back when Joystiq underwent restructuring in January. Anyway, what are you still doing here? You've got weighty princesses to rescue!

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princesspsnpsn-thursdayreleasestitan-studiosThu, 30 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess Home space arrives tomorrow, Trophy list arrives now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/fat-princess-home-space-arrives-tomorrow-trophy-list-arrives-no/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/fat-princess-home-space-arrives-tomorrow-trophy-list-arrives-no/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/fat-princess-home-space-arrives-tomorrow-trophy-list-arrives-no/#comments
Tomorrow, Fat Princess begins its invading spree. First it'll invade the PlayStation Store, then it'll invade PlayStation Home and then, finally, the game will invade our hearts. The European Home Events space will be decked out with Fat Princess characters and you will be tasked with answering eight questions about the game in order to win slices of cake. Obtaining all eight slices will net you a Princess Throne for your Home apartment.

We're not sure whether this space will be available in the US version of Home too, but don't worry Americans, we've got something for you here, too. The Trophy list for Fat Princess has been handed to us on a crumb-littered silver platter, and you can check out some of the hilarious names the devs have dreamt up right now. Our favorite? "The Cake Is Not A Lie," obviously!

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JoystiqFat Princess Home space arrives tomorrow, Trophy list arrives now originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princesshometitan-studiostrophiesWed, 29 Jul 2009 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Trophies: Fat Princess]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/trophies-fat-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/trophies-fat-princess/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/trophies-fat-princess/#comments
0 Platinum
0 Gold
0 Silver
21 Bronze
 Difficulty: Moderate
Online Trophies? Yes
Time to Completion: 15 hours
DLC Trophies? No
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Do not adjust your computer internet monitor screens! Yes, today is Wednesday. We know, it's confusing, but you'd best get used to it. SCEE intends on giving us a head's up on the week's PSN content drop a day ahead of release from now on, allowing us 24 hours to get our wallets prepped. This week we're sure you've got your sights firmly set on Fat Princess, but there's also the second episode of Watchmen: The End is Nigh, a Numblast demo and a couple of full PSP titles. Not to mention all the usual rhythm-game DLC for both PS3 and PSP.


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The release date for Fat Princess -- which has been nebulous for a while now -- has finally been nailed down. You'll be playing some class-based cartoony multiplayer (with a dash of bloody ultraviolence) this Thursday, July 30. This is a simultaneous release for American, European and Asian regions -- though a Japanese release date has yet to be confirmed.

While the adorable cartoon protagonists will be losing arms and legs liberally, you'll be able to keep yours firmly attached thanks to a reasonable asking price of $15. No doubt European and Asian prices will be announced soon. Make sure you check out the PlayStation Blog for a PlayStation Eye interview with the developers from Titan Studios.

JoystiqFat Princess waddling onto PSN worldwide this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not sure who or what put together these images of fattened celebrities in celebration of upcoming PSN title Fat Princess, but we sure do think they're swell terrifying. UK tabloid The Sun has a whole mess of faux fat celebrities images, ranging from everyone's favorite Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, to supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Though information coming out of Europe about Fat Princess' release date -- even from Sony -- has been less than accurate, the piece puts FP on track for an August PSN release. We've contacted Sony of Europe to ask for comment on the release date (as well as give us some idea where in the world these images came from).

And no, we have no idea what Madonna has on her head either. None.

Gallery: Fat Princess


[Thanks, hoypinoy!]

JoystiqCelebrities digitally fattened up for Fat Princess originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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)

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ctfdelaysfat-princessrelease-dateSat, 20 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess gobbles up June release]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fat-princess-gobbles-up-june-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fat-princess-gobbles-up-june-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fat-princess-gobbles-up-june-release/#comments 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

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princessghostbustersnumblastMon, 01 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fat Princess dev diary reveals more footage, cake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/19/fat-princess-dev-diary-reveals-more-footage-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/19/fat-princess-dev-diary-reveals-more-footage-cake/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/19/fat-princess-dev-diary-reveals-more-footage-cake/#commentsThe 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.

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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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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)

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