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    'Fat Princess' video game stirs up heavy debate

    Seeded on Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:23 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

    Sony rolled out "LittleBigPlanet," "God of War 3" and "Resistance 2" at its E3 press conference. And what is everyone talking about? A cartoony game from a no-name studio about a fat princess.

    Why? Well, it isn't the cartoony art style (although it is kind of cute). And it's not the unique twist it takes on the old capture-the-flag game mechanic. No, what's got everyone talking about "Fat Princess," the forthcoming PlayStation Network game from Seattle's Dark Star Industries is that the core objective involves stealing a princess and stuffing her with cake until she's too fat to move.

    Just what are people saying? Plenty. Feminist bloggers say the concept — and the title — is hostile to women. And those that defend the game — which, incidentally, doesn't ship until spring — say that the feminists need to just shut up.

    Msnbc.com wants to know what you think? Is this game about enforcing cruel stereotypes -- or worse, weightist misogyny? Or is it all in good fun?

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