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MS announces incoming Games on Demand, Deals of the Week
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Nov 19th 2009 at 7:15PM }
The same week, there will actually be three Deals of the Week. The Fable II DLC "See the Future," normally 560
($7) will be knocked down to 400 ($5). Meanwhile, Death Tank, usually 1200 ($15), will be reduced to 800 ($10). As The best deal, however, will be the excellent puzzler Peggle, which will shoot from 800 ($10) to 400 ($5). Pair that with the recently released Peggle Nights expansion (400), and you've got a lot of sweet, sweet Peggle for only $10.As revealed earlier, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will the Deal of the Week starting November 30. It will be reduced from 400
($5) to 240 ($3).Reminder: Fable II Pub Games is Xbox Live 'deal' of the week
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 26th 2009 at 1:15PM }
Fable 2's Pub Games was a brilliant way to prep players for adventures in Albion before the game's release last year, but its post-launch price of $10 seemed like a bit of a gamble. It's this week's Xbox Marketplace "deal" at 400
($5).Considering that Pub Games was designed as a glorified piece of marketing, wouldn't it make sense to release it for free to generate renewed interest in the Fable 2: Game of the Year Edition (in which it is also included) or the episodic download? Surely that's the better bet.
Add Fable II Pub Games to your queue
Gallery: Fable 2 Pub Games (XBLA)
Microsoft details October's Xbox Live Deal of the Week specials [update]
by David Hinkle { Oct 9th 2009 at 10:15AM }
As you already know, this week's Xbox Live Deal of the Week is none other than Prince of Persia's 'Epilogue' DLC. We're not here to talk about that, though -- instead, we're here to give you the heads up on what the rest of this month has in store for penny-pinching purchasers looking for goodies on Xbox Live. So let's get to it:
October 12
- Hasbro Family Game Night (Battleship, Connect 4, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Boggle and Sorry! Sliders discounted to 400)
- Resident Evil 5's Versus mode (discounted to 240)
- Fable II Pub Games (discounted to 400)
PSA: Fable 2 Episodes now available, first hit's free
by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 29th 2009 at 10:20AM }
The first installment of Fable II Episodes is available now on Xbox Live -- for free. Think of it as an extended demo for the magical adventure that became the Joystiq Game of the Year for 2008. We have no idea where exactly the first episode ends and, more importantly, we have no idea how much the next servings will cost (we're waiting for confirmation).
Depending on the total price, it may be better to pick up a physical copy of the game or wait for the "game of the year" edition. Don't let the first-hit-is-free drug dealer tactic reel you in while alternatives exist, friend.
TGS 2009: Microsoft's Phil Spencer easily envisions Fable, Natal crossover
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Sep 24th 2009 at 5:30AM }
During a Tokyo Game Show interview (look for the full transcript soon), Spencer told Joystiq that the innovation fostered inside Lionhead Studios made it a good match for Microsoft's forthcoming motion control system. "You know, Lionhead's been a real innovation studio for us," he said. "We have the release of Fable 2 episodic this week, where they're taking Fable 2 and breaking it up into chunks, allowing people to buy the content at their pace. Fable 2, I thought, was a great release, with the orbs they added with Live, adding new functionality to the franchise. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Natal found its way into future iterations of Fable."
Whether or not motion functionality will show up in 2010's Fable 3 is a matter of speculation, though your role as king in that game would certainly lend itself to some interesting ... regal maneuvers. Waving your hand to permanently dispense with an annoying peasant? That's our kind of role playing.
Xbox 360's 'Deal of the Week,' Games on Demand, Avatar DLC for Sept.
by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 8th 2009 at 8:30PM }
Games on Demand (no prices noted)
- Sept 8: Civilization Revolution
- Sept. 15: FIFA Street 3
- Sept. 22: Shaun White Snowboarding
- Sept. 29: Fable II: Game Episodes -- (we'd hold out for that "game of the year" edition)
Fable 2: Game of the Year Edition confirmed
by Richard Mitchell { Aug 28th 2009 at 12:20PM }
If previous retail listings for the title are to be believed, all that "more" will be comprised of both the Knothole Island and See the Future DLC packs. So far, the Game of the Year Edition has only been confirmed for Europe, but we've contacted Microsoft for confirmation and details regarding a North American release.
Fable 3 will question the foundations on which Fable is built, says Molyneux
by Ben Gilbert { Aug 19th 2009 at 3:57PM }
We're not sure exactly what that means, but we already know that the gesture system has been given a major facelift. The moral choice aims to be a lot deeper than in Fable 2 as well, with Molyneux saying promises you make in your rise to power will affect your position as the people's ruler. We'll be sure to remember these promises when the game releases next year (that's three promises so far, Molyneux!).
Gallery: Fable 3 (GamesCom 2009)
Fable II 'Episodic' revealed, pay-as-you-play starts Sept. 29 [update]
by Alexander Sliwinski { Aug 19th 2009 at 4:35AM }
The first episode will release on September 29 and no prices have been revealed. The game is fully compatible with Knothole Island and See the Future. We'll keep working on getting more information.
Update: Microsoft has clarified that this is not an extension of Fable II, but rather the retail game broken up into serialized chapters formally titled Fable II: Game Episodes. Xbox Live users will be able to download the initial episode, which serves as a "shell" for the rest of the game, on September 29.
The original game disc is not required to play, and those who grab part one will have the option to purchase subsequent pieces or the entirety of Fable II (think of it like an XBLA trial). If you've downloaded any of the game episodes and decide to spring for the retail disc, your saves will carry over. No per-episode pricing has been announced but we're chasing more details.
Fable II Game of the Year Edition spotted
by Richard Mitchell { Aug 17th 2009 at 5:45PM }
Console Monster reports that a listing for a Game of the Year Edition of Fable II has popped up on a pair of UK websites. The listing appears on both Play.com and ShopTo.net, and mentions exactly the kind of goodies you'd expect in a GOTY package. With a suggested retail price of £39.99 (~$65), the package includes both the Knothole Island and See the Future DLC, which normally cost 800 ($10) and 560 ($7), respectively. So, essentially, the package offers the original game and both pieces of DLC for standard retail price. Not a bad deal for those that have yet to set a next-gen foot in the world of Albion.This might be what the "revolutionary" countdown on Lionhead.com is all about -- though that seems unlikely. Either way, as the countdown isn't set to expire for another two days, we've asked both Microsoft and Lionhead to confirm if the listing is real, and also to clarify any plans for a North American release. We'll update this post with any new information.
Source - Play.com -- Fable II: Game Of The Year Edition
Source - ShopTo.net -- Fable II (2) (Game Of The Year)
Lionhead Studios website overthrown by Che Guevara [update]
by Ben Gilbert { Aug 13th 2009 at 10:30AM }
Don't you just hate it when your website gets overthrown by a long-dead South American revolutionary? Happens all the time! Well, okay, we're embellishing a bit, but it seems as though that's happened to Fable 2 developer Lionhead Studios' website. As you can see in the image above, Che Guevara's questioning gaze posits, "At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love," accompanied by a massive six.
Sure, that could be six years or six celestial bodies orbiting around Lionhead prez Peter Molyneux's head at any given time, but we're thinking it pertains to a "special announcement" at next week's Euro convention, Gamescom, by the (in)famous developer. The email from Microsoft says, "Peter Molyneux, visionary developer and Creative Director of MGS Europe, will make a special announcement, so be sure to join us for this reveal." In the meantime, we'll be busily clicking between the thumbs up or down choice below Che's silhouette, watching as the sidebars change.
It's called moral choice, folks. It's kind of popular.
The origin of Fable II's soundtrack
by Richard Mitchell { Aug 7th 2009 at 4:15PM }
On the state of music in the game industry, Shaw says, "This is a brilliant time to be in game music," noting that the barriers between game and movie composers have "pretty much eroded completely." If you've ever found yourself humming a Fable II tune -- if you've played the game, you probably have -- you should definitely give the article a read.
Xbox Live Deal of the Week: Fable 2's Knothole Island [update]
by David Hinkle { Jun 29th 2009 at 11:50AM }
For all of you wannabe Meteorologists out there, the problematic weather of Fable 2's Knothole Island awaits you and all of your cunning. The Lionhead community blog reveals the DLC will be discounted up until July 5. Normally 800
, the DLC will receive a price cut of 30%, knocking it down to a more manageable 560. You already know our thoughts on the add-on, so we suggest you stock up on mainland items and head to Knothole Island for some rare goodies in the Box of Secrets. And, you know, tackle a dungeon or three.
Add Knothole Island to your download queue
Gallery: Fable 2: Knothole Island (DLC)
Albionian hero spawns 537 babies, ye olde physicians baffled
by Griffin McElroy { May 22nd 2009 at 12:45PM }
"We've never seen anything like it," Bowerstone physician Bloodlettin' Sam said. "It defies the small amount of science we've been able to discern."
Everyone, it seems, is at a loss for words over the unprecedentedly fruitful loins of Albionian hero "Evan1357," who, together with beloved wife Sadie the Farmer, has sired 537 children. Child Protection Services officials have been hesitant to investigate the hero ("he's just so handsome, all we want to do is marry him," they said in their defense), while Mrs. the Farmer's spirits were remarkably high, all things considered.
"People ask me how I manage to push so many human beings out of my body. The secret is to simply OOOHHHH NOOOO IIIIT'S HAPPENINIIIING AGAAAAIIN," said Mrs. the Farmer, proud mother of
PSA: Fable 2 'See the Future' DLC now available
by Justin McElroy { May 12th 2009 at 11:05AM }
If you're unwilling to part with the 560 MS Points ($7), there's still a chance you could win a free copy. But, as we're talking about Joystiq's 2008 Game of the Year, we think you owe it to Lionhead to pony up the cash. Heck, you owe it to us.
