# Offensive Video Games ‘Fat Princess' Outrages Feminists By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-princess-outrages-feminists-un-pc-video-games References: [mirror](http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/10/07/fat-princess-video-game-disgraceful-115875-20780541/) & [us.playstation](http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Games/Fat_Princess) A video game in which players kidnap a princess and force-feed her cake has been branded a “disgrace.” I say bring it on! Plump and powerful Fat Princess is the star of [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-your-pasta)’s upcoming video game of the same name. It is a capture-the-flag game with a twist: Players thwart capture attempts by locking the once-thin princess in a dungeon and [stuffing her full of cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-doom-the-dark-ages), thereby increasing her girth and making her harder for your enemies to haul back to home base. I can’t wait for all the feminist blogs to really kick off about this and, of course, to see if Sony will eat some humble pie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Video Games:** There is a rising trend of controversial video games that provoke strong reactions from various social groups, such as feminists. - **Body Image in Gaming:** The depiction of body image in video games is becoming a trending topic, with games like 'Fat Princess' sparking discussions about harmful representations. - **Alternative Gameplay Mechanics:** 'Fat Princess' showcases a trend of unconventional gameplay mechanics that challenge traditional game dynamics, creating disruption opportunities for developers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** The controversy surrounding games like 'Fat Princess' presents an opportunity for video game developers to explore boundary-pushing ideas and attract diverse audiences. - **Feminist Activism:** The outrage sparked by 'Fat Princess' highlights a potential area for disruptive innovation within feminist activism, calling for greater representation and challenging stereotypes in gaming. - **Body Positive Initiatives:** The discussion around body image in gaming, exemplified by 'Fat Princess,' can inspire industries to promote body positivity and inclusivity in their products and marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-virtual-beauty.md) - [Regal Adventure Game Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Feedback-Reflective Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sins-of-the-flesh.md) - [Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-to-king.md) - [Gaming Taquito Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeding-gamers.md) - [Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-if-not.md) - [Retro Burger Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-big-smasher-burgertime.md) - [Vegetable Power-Up Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modtheveg.md)