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
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Commented on 2008-07-08 16:43:32When I played fable, one of the first things I did with a new character (once you get past the guild training stage) was head on to the pub, partake in some gambling and make myself a tidy little sum. That way I could buy myself some decent clothing/armour and weapons.
What I'm getting at is whether you spend your time in-game earning the dosh or in one of these mini-games, that's your time you are spending to make that money.
Besides who says it's going to be easy to win :P
Personally I don't think I'll spend much time with these games. But if I feel like a distraction, and want some Fable lovin', I'll boot it up and earn me some coin.
As for the price.. yeah that sucks and If I were in the position, I wouldn't buy 'em.
But If I get get them with a pre-order.. yay.
Commented on 2008-07-08 16:59:47Like others have said though, it's abit like cheating if you start off with a bundle of cash. Personally I want to start off from scratch and then maybe once I've completed the game use these to make the cash needed to buy all the houses etc. :)
Commented on 2008-07-08 18:26:07
Commented on 2008-07-08 18:32:05
Commented on 2008-07-08 21:40:43I was always a fan of random slaughter and stealing money myself, never much of a gambler
Commented on 2008-07-09 00:15:57That game was pretty much impossible to lose at, and money troubles did NOT exist in Fable because of that mini-game. I don't see having early access to these games being much more fraudulent than being able to win incessantly at memory early on in the game.
Commented on 2008-07-10 14:38:33