Three Fable 2 'Pub Games' free with pre-order and a limited edition too

by Dustin Burg { Jul 7th 2008 at 1:00PM }

Moments ago, Microsoft announced specifics regarding the Fable 2 mini-games that were announced back during GDC that will allow gamers to earn gold for use in Fable 2 prior to the game's release. And you'll be pleased to know you can play the mini-games without spending any Microsoft points.

The Fable 2 "Pub Games" will release later this year ~~(release date still pending)~~ in August and will include three mini-games where players can earn gold for use in Fable 2. The three games include a craps / roulette type game called "Keystone", a slot machine game called "Spinnerbox", the press your luck style game called "Fortune's Tower" and a tutorial for all three games called "Shell". The best news is that all three Pub Games will be available for FREE with a Fable 2 pre-order. The games will also be embedded on the retail disc. Otherwise, you' have to option to purchase the pack off the XBLA for 800 Microsoft points when they release.

Microsoft also announced a Fable 2 limited collector's edition that'll retail for $79.99 and include a behind-the-scenes bonus disc, collectible Hobbe figure (w00t!), a LIVE trial card and other additional in-game content. Of course, the collector's edition will also include the Pub Games on disc.

Tags: fable-2, lionhead, lionhead-games, pub-games, xbla

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Hooligunn @ Jul 7th 2008 1:18PM

Read your source article again X3F. Date isn't pending. August sees the release of the Pub Games to XBLA. Just reread it.

Dadidito @ Jul 7th 2008 1:18PM

since im getting this regardless. co op with my wife is the best... gonna get this preorder.. sounds like a good deal.

Captain Obvious @ Jul 7th 2008 1:33PM

I'm sorry, but I can't resist:

"Yeah, I agree. Co-op with your wife is amazing!"

:)

Dadidito @ Jul 7th 2008 1:18PM

Since Im getting this regardless (coop with wife on sofa is the best) gonna preorder this. Seems like a good deal.

Dadidito @ Jul 7th 2008 1:19PM

ooops. seems somehow my edit double posted. My bad.

PJH @ Jul 7th 2008 2:39PM

any word on what happens if you've already pre-ordered?

Dimeadz @ Jul 7th 2008 2:03PM

I want to know when i pre-order the game, will i get the pub games immediately? Do i get a code to punch in the marketplace? Who are the participating retailers?

Azshros @ Jul 7th 2008 2:10PM

I was wondering the same thing myself.

LiqwidZero @ Jul 7th 2008 2:34PM

They are included on a disc.

Read the entire article.

AoE @ Jul 7th 2008 3:01PM

Yes LiqwidZero, they are! However you'll note (heed your own advice perhaps?) that they're also being released on XBLA ahead of Fable 2's release, and pre-orders will get the games for free. How did you miss all of the article except for the one line about them also being included on the retail disk?

@Dimeadz, My guess is yes, it'll be a code; and since this press release is coming from MS and not a specific retailer, I'd guess that it comes with pre-order regardless of where you pre-order.

Neuromancer @ Jul 7th 2008 3:01PM

Contrary to the above poster (who I don't think read the post) I am certain pre-ordering the game will get you a code for the XBLM to download the pub game pack for free.

Sunny @ Jul 7th 2008 3:03PM

@LiqwidZero it also says you get them before the games release. Read the entire article.

@Dimeadz It says the games will release in Augest, so you won't be getting them until they are released. I'm sure they will just be a download code like it is with most things.