floggingmolly22 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 InfiniteRealm makes a good point..... They're likely to turn a better profit by releasing it a little bit after the initial (console) release. The thing about pre-ordering though, is if you pre-order, and you're the 500th person to pre-order, you might get your order in later than that if you just went to the store a week or so after the initial release to buy it. By the same token though, your pre-order reserves you a copy whilst getting it from the store, you are at the mercy of the shipping, which, the employees conviently never know when the next truck, boat, plane, etc. with their merchandise arrives.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksnake89 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm personally down for fable 2. I actually pre ordered the special edition copy and I never get SE versions of games. The last Game I knowingly bought an SE for was Halo 2 and I only did it for the special RVB episodes. The last game I got an SE for was WoW: TBC though. When I bought it I didn't realize it was a special edition of only BC I thought it had the whole thing. I was a bit frusterated that I spent $80 on an expansion but I got a really cool art book and an exclusive baby dragon pet. I also found out if I decide sell my account in 4 monthes I can get $500 off it just for the Netherwhelp not to mention I have 8 max level characters 2 of which are in the best PvE gear. Not sure if I'm going to sell it though. It all depends on who cool the new Death Knights in the upcoming expansion are and whether or not I like WAR better. I'm really excited about how the dogs AI is going to be. I'm looking forward to how they'll change based on my actions and I'd really like to see what kind of beast is created when I go pure evil. I get the feeling that about 50% of the people that hated the first fable only played it on the computer. Fable is one game I have to say is better on the console than the computer. I remember the hardest milstone in fable was te Darkwood trader mission. When I first played it I failed several times but by the end of my time spent playing fable I could clear it naked with my fists and a few support spells. On the computer I had a hard time doing it wearing chainmail and swinging wellow's pickhammer (the easiest legendary weapon to get at that time). Although I imagine many just plain disliked the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpenious Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I had the most trouble getting that stupid kid out of the Hobbe cave. I think I told him to wait so I could clear the way, and he ended up getting killed from behind anyway. I am really looking forward to setting up a system of shops so I can buy up all the houses in town, and become the evil landlord Maleficus. The co-op is going to be really fun too, I think. I'm really glad that someone realizes not every one wants to, or can, get online to play games together. On a side note, I really think most people were disappointed with the first because they expected too much, though, it was Molyneax' fault for saying too much. But, if you just take it for what it is, Fable was a very fun, impressive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungfubellydancer Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I have Fable 1, on PC and Xbox, but I never got around to playing it. As a player of Guild Wars and the TES series, would it appeal to someone like me? I typically play Sci-fi, those are the only Fantasy series I play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floggingmolly22 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 If you like the TES series, you will probably (probably) like Fable. You might find it a little short though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpenious Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Especially if the customization of your character is particularly appealing. The big downside to Fable is the character changes so much depending on your actions, but the world tends not to. Something that is supposed to be fixed in the sequel. But, only you can tell, play it for yourself. You should have some fun with it, even if it doesn't blow you away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor. Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 yay its coming out very soon, i heard oct21 at the latest-i ment confirmed. news article: information The player-determined character progression in the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Fable II may still be fluid, but its release date is not. Microsoft today nailed down an October 21 North American launch date for Lionhead's anticipated action role-playing game. The UK release will follow on October 24. The basic concept of Fable II should be familiar to those who played its 2004 predecessor on the original Xbox. Gamers will role-play as a young hero in a fantasy world and make choices to turn that character into a heroic champion, loathsome villain, or something in between. However, Lionhead has added in a number of new wrinkles, including a faithful canine companion, the ability to play as either gender, and an array of ancillary concerns not involving swords and sorcery (marriage, children, real estate, and so on). The release of Fable II will be preceded this month by the Xbox Live Arcade tie-in Fable II Pub Games. A collection of three casino-style minigames, Pub Games will let players build up a bank account that they will be able to tap into when the full version of Fable II launches. As with many big-name releases, Fable II will be available in standard and collector's-edition packages at launch. The collector's edition will sell for $79.99. The extra $20 above and beyond the standard-edition price will net particularly enthusiastic gamers a bonus disc with making-of content, a figure of the game's Hobbe creatures, an in-game dungeon and cutlass, a trial Xbox Live Gold membership, and five printed "fate cards." Participating retailers will also be offering free entry to Pub Games as a preorder incentive when the XBLA game is released. same date as (littlebigplanet) for the PS3, also getting that one two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnholyShadow Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm pretty psyched for Fable 2, though I rather disliked Fable 1 because of its shortness, among other things. I think Peter Molyneaux might have raised our expectations a bit too high for Fable 2 though, it's bound to let us down. As M'aiq the liar would say: "People always enjoy a good fable. M'aiq has yet to find one, though. Perhaps one day." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomjockey Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ha, I thought it was just me. I see like two interviews almost daily of Molyneux boosting Fable 2. I don't know whether it'll be good or bad, but wow so much press. Let's hope we don't file this under overhyped later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanodai Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I really enjoyed playing Fable: TLC on the PC. Although it was entirely too short, and no matter how evil or good you were, one decision at the end essentially determined if you were good or evil which made every decision you made along the way effectively pointless. Sorta like KOTOR. But that one huge peeve aside, I really did enjoy playing it, actually, I've played it through several times now and I don't think I ever get tired of slaughtering entire villages and buying all the property up and renting it to the re-spawned inhabitants. Hopefully Fable 2 will be just as fun, and though I won't buy it for the 360, I'll certainly be waiting for it on PC. -T- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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