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SlayerGhaleon: Incidentally, my reaction to hearing Sazh’s theme the first time:
SlayerGhaleon: “Hey, you got Cowboy Bebop in my Final Fantasy!” Continue reading ‘Mass Media 03/17/10’ »

Because a few players didn’t realize they could change their character’s clothes in Fable II in spite of all the obvious cues in the game, Peter Molyneux has added a butler to Fable III to help them out with their wardrobes. Unlike the mostly-useless butler of Fable II who wouldn’t even fetch a cup of hot Earl Grey, this butler will guide the player through a walk-in closet space and assist him or her in choosing appropriate garments for different occasions.

Molyneux also announced that the butler will be voiced by John Cleese of Monty Python fame. However, he did not say whether this butler would be in charge of the character’s silly walks.

Source: Kotaku

Lionhead Studios recently asked its fans via its Facebook page for suggestions for Fable III merchandise. The survey is very simple and it only suggests standard items like apparel, books, mugs, toys, and a collector’s edition of the game. It also has a space for survey-takers to type in their own ideas. The actual Facebook post, however, suggests Fable III “branded condoms.”

At Microsoft’s X10 event, Peter Molyneux revealed that Fable III will feature three major changes from previous entries to the series: in-game touching, your weapon morphing along with your character, and the challenges of ruling a kingdom. Continue reading ‘Fable III Details: Hold Hands, Morph Weapons, and Live Like a King’ »

Star Ocean The Last Hope International is heading towards 8/10 territory. Continue reading ‘Not So Mass Media 02/14/10’ »

In yet another episode of “Europe Gets Things Later,” Microsoft is bringing a Game of the Year version of Fable II to Europe. The bundle includes the add-ons Knothole Island and See the Future, and is due for a September 18 release.

At-launch price is set at €64.99/£39.99. In a related episode of “Europe Pays More,” a quick foray into Yahoo’s currency converter suggests the US before-tax equivalent would either be $92.92 or $65.04, respectively.

Source: Eurogamer

I’d like to start this review with a caveat. Normally, I don’t review sequels unless I have played the previous game. This time, however, I’m reviewing Fable II as someone who never played Fable. Though I won’t be able to tell what’s an improvement or a step down from the first game, I’ll be able to present the perspective of someone who is new to the series.

Continue reading ‘Fable II – Staff Review’ »

Peter Molyneux announced a slew of Fable news today at the Microsoft press conference at Gamescom in Germany.

Continue reading ‘Lionhead Studios Announces Fable II Episodes, Fable III’ »

RPG fans hungry for the next quest have a couple of new options today. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is now available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC for a suggested retail price of $59.99. Fable II fans can also download the second add-on for the game, See the Future, for 560 Microsoft Points for the premium content package. Both games are rated M for Mature.

The latest Lionhead video diary for Fable II has finally given the release date for the upcoming expansion, See the Future. Set for release on May 12, See the Future will cost 560 MS points and offers new quests, new characters, unique equipment and a “back flip trick for canine companions.” Additionally, XBox LIVE Silver members will have the opportunity to join Fable II co-op games during the Multiplayer Unlocked Weekend, which begins May 8 and ends May 11.

Curious about Fable II but don’t have a 360? Microsoft is bundling Fable II and Halo 3 with an Xbox 360 Elite for $399.

Source: Kotaku

Got some more goodies for you. A couple snappies of the recently announced Fable II: See the Future and the less-recently-announced Blood of Bahamut, alongside shots of Dragon Age Origins. Even money suggests the good guys are the ones not wearing helmets. They usually don’t. Anyhow… Continue reading ‘Mass Screenshots, Artwork 04/07/09’ »

Fable II’s official blog had some news to share with fans. The game has sold 2.6 million copies thus far and 66 million achievements haven been unlocked by eager adventurers. They’ve also announced that they’re currently working on more DLC for the game, though no further details have been released as of yet.

In today’s update: Mimana Iyar Chronicle, Valkyria Chronicle, Sacred Blaze, Mario and Luigi 3, Blue Dragon: Behemonth of the Otherworld, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, Final Fantasy XIII, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Little King’s Story, Star Ocean Second Evolution, and Fable 2: Knothole Island. Continue reading ‘Mass Screenshots, Artwork, Boxart 01/15/09’ »

After being delayed last December, the Fable II download, Knothole Island, has now ben dated. It will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 points (10$ U.S.) on January 13. Also on January 13, a number of free additions will be available. The new content will include Knight’s Boots, Assassins Gloves, a Weight Loss Potion, and a collectible silver book. Players will also have access to new leaderboards at Lionhead.com.

In today’s update: Phantasy Star Zero, Fragile, Destiny Links, and Fable II. Continue reading ‘Mass Screenshots, Artwork 12/20/08’ »

Microsoft announced today that the Fable II expansion Knothole Island has been delayed. Originally due out December 22, it has been pushed back to late January 2009.

Fable II will be getting some DLC lovin’ this December. First up, the paid Knothole Island expansion, which gives heroes a new place to go with new quests, items, and characters.  It’s new.  Second wil be a free bit of DLC that bestows some of the things you’ll get with Knothole and also allows you to play co-op with anyone that’s downloaded the paid content.  And finally, there’s an Albion theme available right now for the recently released New Xbox Experience.  Woot.

The Knohole Island expansion will cost gamers 800 Microsoft Points, while the theme costs 250.

Fable II fans who can’t get enough of the game’s score can soon get their own copy. On November 25, the soundtrack, which will include twelve tracks from the game, will be available at retail outlets and on iTunes.

Fable II’s score was composed by Russell Shaw, of Fable and Black & White fame, and also features a main theme by Danny Elfman, who has written music for Spider-Man, The Simpsons, and Big Fish. Over ninety musicians were involved in the recording process, including the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra.

A slew of RPGs is shipping out today across a range of systems: Star Ocean: First Departure for the PSP, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia for the Nintendo DS, Eternal Sonata for the PlayStation 3, and Fable 2 for the Xbox 360. If you’re a multiplatform RPG player, we at RandomNPC offer our condolences to your wallet.