Lionhead and Microsoft have announced more details about the Xbox Live Arcade titles that are based around the Fable 2 universe. The games are Keystone, Spinnerbox and Fortune’s Tower, and the price will be 800p. Images and information can be found here.
Microsoft press release:
Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios today announced that consumers who pre-order a copy of the Xbox 360™ exclusive, “Fable II,” at participating retailers worldwide, will be given free access to download the “Fable II” Pub Games when they are released this August. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, fans can transfer the gold earned in these casino-style mini-games to the world of “Fable II,” when the game is available later this year.
The final names of the Xbox LIVE Arcade “Fable II” Pub Games (which will be available as one download) are: “Keystone,” which is a combination of Craps and Roulette, “Spinnerbox,” which is an updated take on slot machines, and “Fortune’s Tower,” which is a press your luck style of game. The download will also include a Shell, which is a tutorial of all three games.
Now and for the first time ever, “Fable II” fans can get a head start on their virtual experience, starting their long awaited quest through this sequel with gold in the bank and the ability to purchase items right off the bat, such as weapons, clothing, houses, dog tricks and more - an experience that can only be found on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The “Fable II” Pub Games will also be available for purchase over Xbox LIVE in August for those that do not pre-order “Fable II” for 800MS points.
Lionhead and Microsoft Game Studios also announced details of a limited collector’s edition of “Fable II” available for pre-order at retailers worldwide, for a suggested price of $79.99 USD. The limited collector’s edition includes: a bonus disc with a new behind-the-scenes making of video, collectible Hobbe figure, a LIVE trial card and additional in-game content (an Xbox LIVE account is required to access the limited collector’s edition bonus in-game content). The “Fable II” standard addition is also available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $59.99. “Keystone,” “Spinnerbox” and “Fortune’s Tower” will also be embedded as part of the full retail copy of “Fable II” (limited collector’s and standard editions).
For more information please visit: www.xbox.com/Fable2 www.lionhead.com
All comments (32)
wait so early access is 10$ to get them, or you preorder you get them early.... but they will come with the games regardless....
seems like a good bit of options
wait so early access is 10$ to get them, or you preorder you get them early.... but they will come with the games regardless....
seems like a good bit of options
I was preordering anyways.
I was just waiting for an official announcement
on the Collector's Edition before I did.
This and the Survival Edition of Fallout 3.
I'm set.
I believe you have to pre-order the limited edition..which is always £10+ extra. If you dont you then have no choice but to pay for the dlc if you want to experience a game to its full extent...is it not enough that microsoft charge us an extra £40 a year for live in order to give us the "option" to play 100% of the game we've just bought?
Whats the difference between this and what EA were planning with battlefied?
I don't think it's a big deal either. Most people interested in the game are going to pre-order it anyways, so this is basically just a freebie in my mind.
I'm all for added extra's in limited additions but they should be just that..extra's, not something originally planned and developed with the game as a whole in mind..thats why its no different that what EA were wanting to do with Battlefield untill everybody started complaining. Extra's shouldnt come at the experience of the game..it should be things additional to the game contents..such as models, t shirts ect.
Going to be in ALL versions, not just the Limited edition like was originally reported.. preordering will just get you a stand alone version of them earlier. Same with buying on market place.
I'm all for added extra's in limited additions but they should be just that..extra's, not something originally planned and developed with the game as a whole in mind..thats why its no different that what EA were wanting to do with Battlefield untill everybody started complaining. Extra's shouldnt come at the experience of the game..it should be things additional to the game contents..such as models, t shirts ect.
The pre-order/800ms point fee is only for advanced access to the games to accumulate money and spend it on things before the game is released. You won't miss out on the mini-games if you just buy Fable 2 when it's released.
EDIT: In other words, they are NOT holding back on something that's in the game to just nickel and dime us. You will be able to play the mini-games when you buy Fable 2.
The pre-order/800ms point fee is only for advanced access to the games to accumulate money and spend it on things before the game is released. You won't miss out on the mini-games if you just buy Fable 2 when it's released.
EDIT: In other words, they are NOT holding back on something that's in the game to just nickel and dime us. You will be able to play the mini-games when you buy Fable 2.
EDIT: Also as per the MGS/Lionhead press release:
If I'm not mistaken, weren't these games were developed outside of LH?
I've had the game pre-ordered for a while now, so hopefully I'll be getting these.
I'm torn two ways about the idea of being able to buy everything the moment I set foot in Albion.. but I'll see how goes. Maybe I'll appreciate the extra gold in my pocket.
I hope we'll see some oldies making a comeback. Pub golf ftw
Slowly building a fortune in fable was a lot of fun, if you just start out the game with a shitload of cash it will detract from the whole point of the game.
Slowly building a fortune in fable was a lot of fun, if you just start out the game with a shitload of cash it will detract from the whole point of the game.
It's stupid restrictions like that in a vain attempt to balance the game that ruined Oblivion and destroyed any sense of freedom.
Personally, I'd rather start Fable 2 in the gutter, and have to work my way out, but even if I get these games, I can still do that, I don't HAVE to transfer over my funds. But I'm sure by my second or third play through, I might want to just rush through the whole having to work to feed my family stage, and just start the game as a billionaire.
I guess its fun for people that like using cheats though..