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Perhaps one of the hardest secrets I've had to keep, Barack Fu was today announced to be coming as an expansion for the hit game Shaq Fu. This might not be as much of a surprise as the developers were hoping for, details of the game leaking via its PSN trophies, and later getting datamined by curious individuals. Despite this, much of the desired shock and disbelief for what is ultimately an absurd idea built on top of a game I still struggle to believe exists is flying around social media. You can check out the announcement trailer below.

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Having had a hands-on experience with this content when I went to London last month, I can tell you it is the sole reason I bought the game's physical edition. This expansion is an entirely new adventure through the eyes of a parodied Barack Obama (sadly not the man himself) and I dare say its humour outshines that of Shaq Fu itself. At the event, each member of staff I asked told me their preference for this over the base game, and I'm honestly sad it took them this long to announce it. If you picked up the physical version, the content should be available today for free on each platform. The expansion will eventually release to digital owners as DLC at a later date, so be patient and you'll get your ex-POTUS action before you know it.

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Shaq Fu Initial Impressions
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Official GBAtemp Review
Source: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[ShonenJump]

"sorry baby, barack's daddy work is never done" i lol'd

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I wonder how Obama feels about this...
Does this even count as fair use?

This is the game we need. This is the game we deserve. Gaming has reached a peak that will never be topped.

It could only be topped by putting Trump and Kim in it.

 

[Scarlet]

I wonder how Obama feels about this...
Does this even count as fair use?

It could only be topped by putting Trump and Kim in it.

It's parody so I think they're fine legally speaking, shame they couldn't talk him into voicing his own character tho

 

[The Real Jdbye]

It's parody so I think they're fine legally speaking, shame they couldn't talk him into voicing his own character tho

There must be some line they're crossing here though, right?
Well, I guess it's no different from what South Park have been doing and getting away with for many years. I'm amazed they got away with it TBH.

 

[Scarlet]

There must be some line they're crossing here though, right?
Well, I guess it's no different from what South Park have been doing and getting away with for many years. I'm amazed they got away with it TBH.

From what I was told at the preview event I went to, they never actually asked permission to use Obama's likeness. They said the idea was it'd be released and in peoples' hands before it was announced, so even if there were a problem, the game would already be out there. Take that with a grain of salt though, since I was also told Barack Fu would launch alongside Shaq Fu and not a month later.

 

[Lycan911]

Trump Fu when

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Should have picked Terry Crews, then we can call it "TERRY FU"

 

[brickmii82]

I'm sure Barack is cool with it.

 

[the_randomizer]

Will there be a recording of him saying that Kanye is a jackass? Otherwise I won't buy it.

 

[JustAKirby]

This is indeed the best possible timeline

 

[DS1]

Fake news, if Joe Cool needed to take a hit out on someone, he'd use a drone strike.

I love my president, but damn, if you're gonna do a parody, do it right.

 

[Scarlet]

Fake news, if Joe Cool needed to take a hit out on someone, he'd use a drone strike.

I love my president, but damn, if you're gonna do a parody, do it right.

Drone strike is one of his attacks lol

 

[Deleted User]

This... this is beautiful. It's the closest thing I can imagine to God himself directing a video game.

I can't believe that in our current society Charles Barkley was shafted for Obama simply due to him suffering from HIV/AIDS, society still has a lot of hoops to score smh

Maybe the game should have Charles Barkley as a boss. Bonus points if they somehow manage to tie it in with Barkley: Shut Up and Jam Gaiden.

 

[supergamer368]

Give me the best game ever made.
“Skyrim”
I said the real best game.
“Zelda”
I said the real best game.
“Super Mario”
I said the real best game.
“Doom”
For the last time man, give me the absolute best game ever made.
“Barack Fu”
Finally.

 

[MadonnaProject]

Oh no, it took 8 years to get rid of him.

I guess the premise of the game is "getting away with doing nothing". you just sit there earning points and achievements.

level 1 - ruin race relations
level 2 - get a nobel prze for doing nothing
level 3 - achieve only dancing on talk shows
level 4 - put kids in immigration camps and fly under the radar pinning it on trump

 

[Haloman800]

I wonder if battles will take place in all 57 states Obama visited.

 

[Xzi]

Fuckin' SOLD.

 

[Localhorst86]

This must be a joke. It's this a joke? Late April fools?

 

[ItsKipz]

Wait, this is REAL?

 

[Scarlet]

This must be a joke. It's this a joke? Late April fools?

It's available now to anybody with the physical release, I have it downloaded myself lol