Fable 2 - Microsoft Xbox

smcbeath · 04-08-2008, 15:34

Just been reading on the xbox forums that game and gamestation will be the only online stores doing the free pub games that could be released as soon as 13th august

"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
Germany - MediaMarkt, Saturn
Switzerland - World of Games, GameStop

I wonder if game will change there status on charging for pre order games, since there is nothing to stop you getting the pub games code and then canceling your pre order, since they dont charge you until the actual game has been dispatched. I think they are charging 800mp for the pub games if you want to buy them of the arcade.

I wonder if after 6 weeks, that game and ms will take back the pub games just like they did with my gta points, yes i am still moaning about it.

smcbeath · 07-08-2008, 16:08

http://community.lionhead.com/blogs/...7/2999121.aspx

They have announced that the game will launch on oct 24th and the arcade games will launch on the aug 13th

Cookie Jar · 07-08-2008, 16:16

Time to pre-order I think

This is the only 360 game at the moment im really pumped about! I cant wait for it.

smcbeath · 07-08-2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by fourzeroseven

Time to pre-order I think

This is the only 360 game at the moment im really pumped about! I cant wait for it.

I have my pre order in with game, used the £5 off code and £5 worth off points, so getting the game for £30. This is the only game that i have on pre order and am looking forward too this year.

Hopefully game will be dishing out the pub codes next week as well but i noticed that they still are not advertising it yet.

Vampire Azrial · 11-08-2008, 10:24

I spoke the the staff in both Gamestsion and GAME, in Birmingham, and neither had a clue, is it a online only offer?

smcbeath · 11-08-2008, 10:58

There still doesnt seem to be any word on the pub games yet, and they are out this wednesday. On a better note i have come accross the achievements list and it seems like fun. The one i am looking forward to is the swingers - have a responsible orgy.

http://forums.xbox.com/22043361/ShowPost.aspx

Andeh · 11-08-2008, 19:11

This game looks really good! As for the pub games i dont know how thats gonna work im realy confused.

Think ill get Boinic Commando over them this week as it looks brilliant.

Cookie Jar · 12-08-2008, 12:14

Ive just been into GAME today and pre-ordered it, but the bloke gave me the pre-order ticket and that was that. He didn't say anything about the Pub games

How do I get them?

smcbeath · 12-08-2008, 15:36

I got an email from game today

but it was only to confirm the release date forthe full game

Just had a quick scan on the lionshead webpage and they have put up a new message saying the following

"We're being overwhelmed by messages from people waiting to receive their pre-order reward. There appears to be some confusion over the participating retailers list we posted on our site, so we're taking it down for the time being. We are very sorry for this as we posted it in faith. We are trying to resolve this confusion as soon as possible. We hope to publish an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience".

Apparently gamestation wont be doing the pre order pub games now. Fourzero, i am pretty sure that when game get the codes they will phone you or you phone them and you will get them that way.

http://community.lionhead.com/blogs/...2/3006252.aspx

Vampire Azrial · 13-08-2008, 07:26

Apparently you can pre order it off Amazon, they will send the code out from this friday for the pub games.

davedogg · 13-08-2008, 10:24

the pub games are up at the moment

Vampire Azrial · 13-08-2008, 10:58

Yep for 800 points, but i'd rather not have to pay for them if i could get a free code with a pre order.

jaylau · 13-08-2008, 11:02

I'm waiting for lionhead stud. to rerelease a list, now. I knew something like this would be a nightmare to do.

RitaRavioli · 13-08-2008, 18:00

Any other good offers? not to fussed about the pub games.

Wasn't there one with a figurine?

SamGamgee · 13-08-2008, 20:39

Pub Games isnt that good..slightly interesting at first for gamblers...but not all that exciting overall.

Matt D · 13-08-2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by RitaRavioli

Any other good offers? not to fussed about the pub games.

Wasn't there one with a figurine?

There's some sort of figurine with the Ltd Collectors Edition I think.

smcbeath · 22-08-2008, 16:50

Woo hoo, just got my pre order codes today for the pub games from game but after playing the trial version i am not really that bothered. I wasnt expecting it because i thought that it might only have been with the collectors edition, so an added bonus for me anyway.

Rich_L · 22-08-2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamGamgee

Pub Games isnt that good..slightly interesting at first for gamblers...but not all that exciting overall.

Cheat

And take a load of gold into the actual game when you get it!!!!

Theres ways to get tons and tons of gold...

SamGamgee · 24-08-2008, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_L

Cheat

And take a load of gold into the actual game when you get it!!!!

Theres ways to get tons and tons of gold...

Yeah but how is that an advantage in the main game?

Im sure you'll be able to play the game fine with no gold.

Farscape888 · 24-08-2008, 20:21

The one button combat works pretty well but does make it quite a button masher.

davedogg · 26-08-2008, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamGamgee

Yeah but how is that an advantage in the main game?

Im sure you'll be able to play the game fine with no gold.

you will be able to play the game with small amounts of gold however buying food houses buying gifts for npcs is all going to take gold but you not get gold for questing this time round only for doing jobs for npcs or gambling maybe for less leagle things as well robbery murder etc you could end up the game poor and lonley

Minnimo · 27-08-2008, 15:34

OK,

I've had this game recommended to me now by 2 people, and rather than start another thread about Fable 2 I thought I'd ask in this one.

Can anyone do a "Fable 2 for Dummies" synopsis to tell me what it's all about. Or even Fable 1, or really what it's theme is?

I'd rather go on other peoples words than a new story as they can make any game look good....if that makes sense?

Anyone kind enough?

Basicially,

Game Type, Story Mode, Any online Features, release date, what these "pub games" are all about?

Many thanks if you answer.

lininjim · 27-08-2008, 19:56

I pre-ordered it from Game online lst week but not had any code yet, anyone know when it is supposed to come?

dannyb0yuk · 27-08-2008, 21:51

I was just about to buy a code for Pub Games off ebay, but then I saw that the seller was charging- and get this- 15p "to cover electricity i use when e-mailing the code and to pay for the listing of this item on ebay"

I don't care about the amount- it's just on the sheer principle of the matter that I refrained from buying anything from this cheapskate!

Matt D · 27-08-2008, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnimo

OK,

I've had this game recommended to me now by 2 people, and rather than start another thread about Fable 2 I thought I'd ask in this one.

Can anyone do a "Fable 2 for Dummies" synopsis to tell me what it's all about. Or even Fable 1, or really what it's theme is?

I'd rather go on other peoples words than a new story as they can make any game look good....if that makes sense?

Anyone kind enough?

Basicially,

Game Type, Story Mode, Any online Features, release date, what these "pub games" are all about?

Many thanks if you answer.

Fable 1 & 2 are both action RPGs, by Peter Molyneux' Lionhead Studios. Lionhead previously did Black & White 1 and 2. Before Lionhead, PM used to be at Bullfrog, which did Populous, Theme Park, Dungeon Keeper, Syndicate, etc. (basically, a whole tonne of Amiga classics & more).

Big main story quests, side quests, etc. etc.

Good choices & evil choices, which affect your character, how people perceive you, the story, etc.

No online with the 1st, but no.2 will have online co-op.

Fable 2 is due out at the end of October.

The "pub games" let you earn in-game money in advance of getting the actual game itself. Something like that.

I loved the first Fable

It's currently available for download as an "Xbox Original".

Buy it, then pre-order no.2

Wiki links for more detail:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_(video_game)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_II

04-08-2008, 15:34	#1
smcbeath Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Scotland Services: Sky hd + bb, xbox 360, ps3, hd dvd player, tosh tg01 mobile Posts: 979	Fable 2 Just been reading on the xbox forums that game and gamestation will be the only online stores doing the free pub games that could be released as soon as 13th august "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 Germany - MediaMarkt, Saturn Switzerland - World of Games, GameStop I wonder if game will change there status on charging for pre order games, since there is nothing to stop you getting the pub games code and then canceling your pre order, since they dont charge you until the actual game has been dispatched. I think they are charging 800mp for the pub games if you want to buy them of the arcade. I wonder if after 6 weeks, that game and ms will take back the pub games just like they did with my gta points, yes i am still moaning about it.

27-08-2008, 15:34	#22
Minnimo Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Female Location: Belfast Posts: 4,103	Advice OK, I've had this game recommended to me now by 2 people, and rather than start another thread about Fable 2 I thought I'd ask in this one. Can anyone do a "Fable 2 for Dummies" synopsis to tell me what it's all about. Or even Fable 1, or really what it's theme is? I'd rather go on other peoples words than a new story as they can make any game look good....if that makes sense? Anyone kind enough? Basicially, Game Type, Story Mode, Any online Features, release date, what these "pub games" are all about? Many thanks if you answer.

07-08-2008, 16:08	#2
smcbeath Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Scotland Services: Sky hd + bb, xbox 360, ps3, hd dvd player, tosh tg01 mobile Posts: 979	http://community.lionhead.com/blogs/...7/2999121.aspx They have announced that the game will launch on oct 24th and the arcade games will launch on the aug 13th

07-08-2008, 16:16	#3
Cookie Jar Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Services: Sky HD, Mac OS X, iPhone 3G, O2 Broadband, PS3, Xbox 360 Posts: 3,254 Blog Entries: 1	Time to pre-order I think This is the only 360 game at the moment im really pumped about! I cant wait for it.

11-08-2008, 10:24	#5
Vampire Azrial Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham. Services: Virgin media V+, XL TV, 20mb BBI, 360, PSP, DS, PC & too many others. Posts: 357	I spoke the the staff in both Gamestsion and GAME, in Birmingham, and neither had a clue, is it a online only offer?

11-08-2008, 10:58	#6
smcbeath Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Scotland Services: Sky hd + bb, xbox 360, ps3, hd dvd player, tosh tg01 mobile Posts: 979	There still doesnt seem to be any word on the pub games yet, and they are out this wednesday. On a better note i have come accross the achievements list and it seems like fun. The one i am looking forward to is the swingers - have a responsible orgy. http://forums.xbox.com/22043361/ShowPost.aspx

11-08-2008, 19:11	#7
Andeh Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worcester Posts: 820	This game looks really good! As for the pub games i dont know how thats gonna work im realy confused. Think ill get Boinic Commando over them this week as it looks brilliant.

12-08-2008, 12:14	#8
Cookie Jar Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Services: Sky HD, Mac OS X, iPhone 3G, O2 Broadband, PS3, Xbox 360 Posts: 3,254 Blog Entries: 1	Ive just been into GAME today and pre-ordered it, but the bloke gave me the pre-order ticket and that was that. He didn't say anything about the Pub games How do I get them?

12-08-2008, 15:36	#9
smcbeath Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Scotland Services: Sky hd + bb, xbox 360, ps3, hd dvd player, tosh tg01 mobile Posts: 979	I got an email from game today but it was only to confirm the release date forthe full game Just had a quick scan on the lionshead webpage and they have put up a new message saying the following "We're being overwhelmed by messages from people waiting to receive their pre-order reward. There appears to be some confusion over the participating retailers list we posted on our site, so we're taking it down for the time being. We are very sorry for this as we posted it in faith. We are trying to resolve this confusion as soon as possible. We hope to publish an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience". Apparently gamestation wont be doing the pre order pub games now. Fourzero, i am pretty sure that when game get the codes they will phone you or you phone them and you will get them that way. http://community.lionhead.com/blogs/...2/3006252.aspx

13-08-2008, 07:26	#10
Vampire Azrial Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham. Services: Virgin media V+, XL TV, 20mb BBI, 360, PSP, DS, PC & too many others. Posts: 357	Apparently you can pre order it off Amazon, they will send the code out from this friday for the pub games.

13-08-2008, 10:24	#11
davedogg Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 50	the pub games are up at the moment

13-08-2008, 10:58	#12
Vampire Azrial Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham. Services: Virgin media V+, XL TV, 20mb BBI, 360, PSP, DS, PC & too many others. Posts: 357	Yep for 800 points, but i'd rather not have to pay for them if i could get a free code with a pre order.

13-08-2008, 11:02	#13
jaylau Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 109	I'm waiting for lionhead stud. to rerelease a list, now. I knew something like this would be a nightmare to do.

13-08-2008, 18:00	#14
RitaRavioli Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 507	Any other good offers? not to fussed about the pub games. Wasn't there one with a figurine?

13-08-2008, 20:39	#15
SamGamgee Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunderland Services: 8mb Sky B-Band, Inspiron 6400, Sky+, XBox360, Panny 46" Plasma, Nokia N95. Posts: 828	Pub Games isnt that good..slightly interesting at first for gamblers...but not all that exciting overall.

22-08-2008, 16:50	#17
smcbeath Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Location: Scotland Services: Sky hd + bb, xbox 360, ps3, hd dvd player, tosh tg01 mobile Posts: 979	Woo hoo, just got my pre order codes today for the pub games from game but after playing the trial version i am not really that bothered. I wasnt expecting it because i thought that it might only have been with the collectors edition, so an added bonus for me anyway.

24-08-2008, 20:21	#20
Farscape888 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Services: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Macbook, Sky Posts: 2,517 Blog Entries: 1	The one button combat works pretty well but does make it quite a button masher.

27-08-2008, 19:56	#23
lininjim Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swadlincote Services: Pana 42PZ70B, FView, O2 BB, X3603, Wii, PS3, iMac, MBPro , MDD2, MacMini Posts: 1,454	I pre-ordered it from Game online lst week but not had any code yet, anyone know when it is supposed to come?

27-08-2008, 21:51	#24
dannyb0yuk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,146	I was just about to buy a code for Pub Games off ebay, but then I saw that the seller was charging- and get this- 15p "to cover electricity i use when e-mailing the code and to pay for the listing of this item on ebay" I don't care about the amount- it's just on the sheer principle of the matter that I refrained from buying anything from this cheapskate!