Xbox 360

Microsoft has announced that Fable 2 will be released in Europe on October the 24th, while the pub games will be released on Arcade next week. They also released some details on the Collector's edition, as well as a couple of images - including one of the Master cheif 'costume' in the game.

Microsoft press release:
Begin the Epic Journey! Critically-Acclaimed Xbox 360 Exclusive “Fable II” Arrives at UK Retailers on Oct. 24

“Fable II” Pub Games get release date and Limited Collector’s Edition contents are revealed

Today, Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios announced that the highly anticipated action role-playing game “Fable® II” will ship to U.S. retailers on Oct. 21, 2008 and UK retailers on Oct. 24, with subsequent release dates throughout the rest of the world in the coming months. Combining thrilling action, heart-wrenching emotional experiences and a genre-bending Xbox LIVE multiplayer mode, “Fable II” is the must-have blockbuster for 2008.

Developed by Peter Molyneux and Lionhead Studios, the creators of the critically-acclaimed “Fable” and “Black & White,” “Fable II” offers an infinite amount of choice in an open world environment, allowing gamers to become the most heralded of all heroes or reviled of all villains. Ringing in new heights of innovation for the genre and expanding upon the rich experience of the first title, “Fable II” immerses players in the expansive world of Albion.

“Fable II” pioneers a new combat system designed to allow players to truly master hand weapons, ranged combat weapons and magic, each using a different single button on the Xbox 360 controller, making the game approachable and accessible to both casual and hardcore gamers. Players will live out personal and emotional experiences like never before, whether playing solo or co-op together with a friend or over Xbox LIVE, with their constant dog companion by their side.

Fans eager for a head start will have the opportunity to test their luck in the Xbox LIVE Arcade title developed exclusively for “Fable II,” available on Aug. 13; those who pre-order a copy of “Fable II” at participating retailers will be given free access to download the “Fable II” Pub Games, or they can be downloaded without pre-order via Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft points. The high-stakes casino-style pub games, titled “Fortune’s Tower,” “Keystone” and “Spinnerbox” will offer players the opportunity to start earning a bounty of gold and treasures to fund their adventures in “Fable II,” ahead of the title’s release on Oct. 24.

In addition to the standard retail version, “Fable II” will be offered in a Limited Collector’s Edition through participating retailers and will feature:

• 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.

3 images

  • Fable 2 in October - 3 images
  • Fable 2 in October - 3 images
  • Fable 2 in October - 3 images

Weapon image

  • Fable 2 in October - Weapon image
EGGBOX360PLAYA
EGGBOX360PLAYA
Commented on 2008-08-07 21:27:01
next week? the pub games? shweeeeet!!
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Tomarru
Tomarru
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:00:00
Anyone know what retailers in the uk are participating in the free access to the pub games, aint got a preorder in yet but might as well do it now that this has been announced.
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KORNdog
KORNdog
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:12:11
finally a game to offer more GAME content in their special edition. might pick it up. i dunno, depends how much extra it is.
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Johnny_Holiday
Johnny_Holiday
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:16:16
the guy on the arwork is master chief!!!
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dcdelgado
dcdelgado
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:22:29
sweet think ill pre-order the LE now.
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Biffo
Biffo
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:36:08
Tomarru

Play and GAME dont have anything up (yet), they do need to say which retailers will be offering the pub games with it so soon.
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starfox14now
starfox14now
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:51:58 In reply to Tomarru
sorry, my bad.
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Graafke
Graafke
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:52:32
Pre-order a copy of Fable II or Fable II Limited Collector's Edition (at participating retailers*) and earn or gamble away in-game gold via Xbox LIVE Arcade Fable II Pub Games (Keystone, Spinnerbox" and Fortune's Tower) in preparation for the game's full retail launch later this year.

*USA - GameStop, BBY, Circuit, Game Crazy, Amazon
UK - Game and GameStation
Mexico - Blockbuster and Gameplanet planned
Aus/NZ - EB Games, Game, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, All Interactive, Dicky Smith
Canada - EB Games and Toys R Us
Netherlands - Bart Smit, 12Game, Xboxhome, Bol
France - Micromania
Switzerland - World of Games, GameStop
http://www.lionhead.com/Order.aspx
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Biffo
Biffo
Commented on 2008-08-07 22:54:25
Cheers Chief, its a shame they didnt just put that in the press release too.
GAME and GameStation, grim, the money goes to the same company either way.
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WinterSnowblind
WinterSnowblind
Commented on 2008-08-07 23:04:23 In reply to KORNdog
Posted by KORNdog
finally a game to offer more GAME content in their special edition. might pick it up. i dunno, depends how much extra it is.
Only £5 more in the UK, so it's definitely worth the price.

The extra content looks very cool, particularly the Spartan armour, very amusing. The little Hobbe figure is very cute and Lionhead tend to have fairly interesting documentaries.

The fate cards have me a little worried though.. they contain spoilers?
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Commented on 2008-08-08 00:00:27
Pictures don't really do the game justice, but what can ya do, it's still really beautiful.
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szaromir
szaromir
Commented on 2008-08-08 00:11:01
Fable 2 is beautiful. Perhaps it doesn't have the best shaders or textures of all games, but overall it just amazing to look at. I love the unique and quirk yet really cool artstyle. It's just amazing that Lionhead can put some crazy shit like this MC armor etc, while devs like Silicon Knights fail badly when they attempt some quirk things. I guess some devs just have that magic touch.

I am trying not too hype myself too much, but after E3 it's my most anticipated game this year. Hopefully it'll deliver.
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hcubed
hcubed
Commented on 2008-08-08 01:51:32 In reply to Johnny_Holiday
Yeah, Ninja Master Chief. Pew Pew
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Baleur
Baleur
Commented on 2008-08-08 05:14:55 In reply to Johnny_Holiday
Posted by Johnny_Holiday
the guy on the arwork is master chief!!!
Yeah, whoop di doo...
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Optimusv2
Optimusv2
Commented on 2008-08-08 06:00:25 In reply to szaromir
Posted by szaromir
Fable 2 is beautiful. Perhaps it doesn't have the best shaders or textures of all games, but overall it just amazing to look at. I love the unique and quirk yet really cool artstyle. It's just amazing that Lionhead can put some crazy shit like this MC armor etc, while devs like Silicon Knights fail badly when they attempt some quirk things. I guess some devs just have that magic touch.

I am trying not too hype myself too much, but after E3 it's my most anticipated game this year. Hopefully it'll deliver.
That's the weird part. I think it has some of the best textures and shaders, but it doesn't show up well in screens, for whatever reason.
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Inflatable
Inflatable
Commented on 2008-08-08 07:12:08
I'm not really a RPG gamer, but I think I might try this one.. It looks cool, and I like the fact it has online co-op..
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2008-08-08 09:43:20 In reply to Inflatable
Posted by Inflatable
I'm not really a RPG gamer, but I think I might try this one.. It looks cool, and I like the fact it has online co-op..
Yeah well calling fable an rpg is a bit of a stretch to begin with so yes...you might enjoy this :)
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Redneck
Redneck
Commented on 2008-08-08 15:55:23
Whats so special about that game?
The only thing that makes it different from an sub-average rpg is this whole good-or-bad-thing.

But if you ask me, its utterly samey if you choose the good or the bad side...

The only thing that changes is your outer appearance and the way the people react when they see you.
I seriously don't give a toss how people react when meeting my charcter which if you ask me looked crappy (in Fable1) no matter if he was good or evil....

If the choice of good or bad won't influence the story/gameplay more than in part1, again it'll be a disappointment for me!
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Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Commented on 2008-08-08 23:00:34 In reply to Redneck
Posted by Redneck
Whats so special about that game?
It's fun...?

I agree that the good/evil aspect didn't have much bearing on much at all in the first Fable, but the game was still fun.

Too bad for you if you can't just enjoy a game.
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2008-08-09 00:01:58
In a way Fable felt like a huge disappointment, but that's only because a certain mr. Molney...ux(meh, whatever) couldn't keep his goddamn mouth shut about how amazing it was going to be with all the amazing choices. I mean, if you actually listened to what he was saying it sounded like the game would allow you to marry barnyard animals and sail the seas as a pirate or whatever you could dream up. Unfortunately that's not realistic in any way and that sure as hell showed when we got the actual game. That aside, fable was a decent hack and slash adventure. Sure it might have been a bit on the easy side at times and you had virtually zero impact on the world, but if you took it for what it was it wasn't all that bad.

The same goes for this. I simply expect more of what we got in part 1 and as such i don't think i'll be disappointed.
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Real720
Real720
Commented on 2008-08-09 08:26:50
Pretty graphics!
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Tomarru
Tomarru
Commented on 2008-08-10 16:44:13
I enjoyed fable, didnt really read into the hype or anything but it served its purpose, I think with the sequel they have nailed a lot of what had been promised and exceeded a lot of things. Really looking forward to gettin stuck into it, gonna preorder it GAME tomorrow methinks.
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RC_Master
RC_Master
Commented on 2008-08-10 18:15:18
Well I can say one thing about Fable 2: I'm not letting anybody into my world! No way are you gonna kill my wife!
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DDRMidian
DDRMidian
Commented on 2008-08-10 23:35:20 In reply to RC_Master
Posted by RC_Master
Well I can say one thing about Fable 2: I'm not letting anybody into my world! No way are you gonna kill my wife!
Molyneux mentioned somewhere that you'll have the choice of whether or not to allow other players to kill people, so we can play co-op without fear =)
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pUMBa305
pUMBa305
Commented on 2008-08-11 00:02:38 In reply to Redneck
This message is in "Boulet Time" (TM), If you still *really* want to see it, click here
to anyone dissing this game (redneck)by saying its like any rpg with one acception a personal alignment feature(which by the way will effect all aspects of this game,even from the very first chioce you have ,read up to under stand)is like saying the only thing setting halo apart is master chief(whos in fable2) you cant just say the most critical part of a game is all that sets it apart from other rpgs. other things that set it apart are little(or big)things like the dog,marring, and buying anything you see what sets fable apart is the virtual blend of game types(rpg,sims life simulators,real estate tychoon, and yes even pets)so i and all people anticipating this game hope you research before you talk next time and remmember fables fans are not to be played with
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