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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Aug 8, 2008, 07:17 AM

OK so some people got pissed off with Lionhead over Fable. I never got round to playing it so I didn't suffer the disappointment (if indeed it would have been since I know a few people that loved Fable). Ignoring all that though, I've been keeping an eye on Fable 2 and it's shaping up to be a really fun game. I've got enough confidence in the guys over at Lionhead that I've layed down a pre-order for the Collector's Edition of this bad boy:

And speaking of, they've announced recently what we'll be getting in said Collector's Edition:

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* Bonus DVD – Includes new 'Making-of Feature' with Peter Molyneux and the team at Lionhead Studios and concept art viewer
* Bonus In-Game Content (Requires LIVE account) – Includes "The Hall of the Dead" Dungeon, "The Wreckager" Legendary Cutlass Weapon and Otherworldly Bonus
* Collectible Hobbe figure with accessories – From the Qee Collection comes this one-of-a-kind Hobbe figure. Nasty, brutish, and short, he roams the countryside, preying on travelers and spiriting away the children of the unwary.
* 48-hour Xbox LIVE Gold Trial Card – With Xbox LIVE Gold, players can show off their individual hero by inviting friends into their unique version of Albion or they can visit their friends' Albion, and earn additional gold, experience and renown to take back into their own.
* Five printed Fate Cards – These five beautiful cards foretell the Hero's great destiny to journey across all of Albion, encountering deadly enemies and enigmatic allies. The path leads to a choice that will change the world forever.

One of the bits of 'otherworldly bonus' stuff looks to be some clothing, or a character with a rather familiar look:

So, who else is excited for this?

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Aug 8, 2008, 03:50 PM

I can understand where you're coming from Skills as The Peter does have a tendency to let his excitement run away with him. Speaking to the guy I know at Lionhead he's been a lot more restrained this time round and it's shaping up to do what they've been saying it'll do. Of course you Molyneux will have said something or lead people to think something will be in there that isn't, but this is looking pretty good. The co-op for one looks pretty awesome. I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed, that's for sure.

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Aug 12, 2008, 07:24 AM

For those who care, and a little insight into the sorts of things you'll be getting up to, here's the rumoured achievement list:

Spoiler:

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Aug 12, 2008, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Scarletdeath

Apparently, OP kept emphasizing that he knows someone, who promised that the promises are kept for this game.

I do know someone. A friend of mine from university is employed at Lionhead studios and has been working there for the last 5 or so years. In fact, he appeared briefly in the most recent developer diary video. I speak to him from time to time, and when we've discussed Fable 2 the stuff he tells me sounds very promising, and of course he's also had the chance to play it. I don't think he's working directly on the Fable 2 project* since he provides audio programming across all their tech (I believe), so he should be a little more impartial.

Basically I trust him not to bullshit too much about stuff and be fairly honest, and he says it's looking on course to do what they said it will. It could all be proven to be false hope, but I've got my fingers crossed and I have faith that it's going to turn out alright.

* Actually, one of his main claims to fame on Fable 2 is a video he showed me of various people throwing and shoving him into the wall and floors, which was to be used as reference for the context sensitive combat.

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Aug 14, 2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by BZ

Am I going to be able to play the Pub games in the Arcade title in the pubs in the real game? without owning the arcade game that is.

I thought that was the idea, yes, though I could be wrong there.

I was speaking idiomatically.

OmagnusPrime · Local time: Sep 16, 2008, 01:44 PM

Been a little while since the last update, and I thought I'd post a link to this rather interesting interview with The Peter:

Joystiq Interview: Peter Molyneux on Fable 2, Too Human, and Lionhead's 'shocking' next game - Joystiq

Joystiq also have a hands on up, which is worth taking a gander at if you're interested in this game:

Three hours with the finished Fable 2 - Joystiq

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Oct 10, 2008, 07:21 AM

Seems online co-op from day 1 is happening:

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Remember a couple of days ago (or was it a week) where on a blog it was mentioned that Fable II would be shipping 'without' Online Co-op? And remember we said we were busting our balls to get it ready in time for a 'Day One' release? Well - news folks! It looks like we've done it...for all of you who are connected to Xbox Live, when starting up your copy of Fable II (on 21st October in USA, 24th October in Europe and 18th December in Japan). So all of you getting upset and all, you wouldn't even have noticed... Sort of. Well done to the team.

Taken into account we don't fail certification!

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Oct 21, 2008, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Shin

Oh dear God. If the voice actors they used for the microsite are the same as were used for the full game then this is going to be a fully Mary Poppins interpretation of English accents. I'm not sure if I can take ten minutes of this, let alone several hours.

Unlikely. The voice cast for Fable 2 (the proper game) includes the likes of Stephen Fry, Zoe Wannamaker, Julia Swahala (however you spell their names), who all appeared in one of the more recent dev diaries. I'm pretty sure they've got a decent British voice cast together for this.

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Oct 25, 2008, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Shin

Anyway, that's quite a relief because the voice work on that website is beyond shitty.

Yeah, really don't think you have anything to worry about on the voice acting front. I've barely scratched the surface of the game, but so far been pretty impressed with it (no Dick Van Dyke faux-cockney bollocks here).

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Oct 30, 2008, 02:00 PM

OK, don't know about anyone else who may or may not be playing this game (everyone seems to have gone over to Fallout 3 already), I'm rather enjoying the shit out of this game. I never played the original Fable so I can't draw any comparisons there, but I do know I've had a lot of fun with this game so far and am thoroughly enjoying exploring the world and playing with it.

When I first started I wasn't sure, as it had a bit of a slow-burning start for me, but given I've found myself sinking multiple hours into it without noticing speaks volumes. It's so easy to get side-tracked by things in the world, little side quests, doing jobs, or just exploring the areas, getting into scuffles with bandits. Lots of fun. Plus the story is pretty solid from what I've played of it so far.

And also got to say that the dog is brilliant.

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OmagnusPrime · Local time: Apr 30, 2009, 12:21 PM

So another bit of additional DLC is on the way, this time titled See the Future. It's due to hit May 12th and will cost 560 points, which is pretty reasonable.

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Lionhead has announced that Fable II: See the Future will be released on 12th May on Xbox Live Marketplace and cost 560 Microsoft Points (GBP 4.76 / EUR 6.72).

The developer also tells us there will be a free multiplayer weekend for Xbox Live Silver subscribers starting on 8th May at 5pm UK time, and ending on 12th May at 5am.

See the Future is based around the investigating cursed artefacts of a Murgo the Trader, which takes players to a Coliseum that supposedly makes the original Crucible tournament look weedy.

Dalmation, Bloodhound and Husky breeds of dog are also introduced, as are loads of new quests, creatures, characters and items - a picture of the new gear can be found on the Lionhead community website.

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