Topic: Fable III

[MysterD]

Microsoft announces officially Fable 3 PC.

[Xessive]

Good to hear. I might pick it up but I'm still undecided. It had better have gamepad controls this time around!

[MysterD]

Good to hear. I might pick it up but I'm still undecided. It had better have gamepad controls this time around!

It better support the X360 control-pad, since it will be on the X360 - it would make logical sense, if you ask me. Especially if somehow they fudge the PC keyboard/mouse controls.

Though, I thought Fable: TLC PC's keyboard/mouse controls were fine myself.

[Xessive]

The KB+M controls were acceptable, actually they were pretty damn good considering how well they ported the game. t the end of the day it's a gamepad-peferred game; like Devil May Cry or Street Fighter. The aiming in Fable is minimal, even then it is assisted.

[MysterD]

The KB+M controls were acceptable, actually they were pretty damn good considering how well they ported the game. t the end of the day it's a gamepad-peferred game; like Devil May Cry or Street Fighter. The aiming in Fable is minimal, even then it is assisted.

If I recall, you didn't have to use the lock-on for Fable TLC PC...
You could free-aim...

[Xessive]

If I recall, you didn't have to use the lock-on for Fable TLC PC...
You could free-aim...

Yeah, you could on the Xbox too. You zoom in with the bow/crossbow and a crosshair comes up for manual aim.

[MysterD]

Yeah, you could on the Xbox too. You zoom in with the bow/crossbow and a crosshair comes up for manual aim.

Well that's good.

Yeah, kinda odd the original Fable TLC PC did NOT support X360 pad...

I think any game on PC and X360 should obviously support KB/mouse and gamepad - let the gamer pick. Especially if you want console gamers to pick-up a PC copy of the game - especially when the PC version gets cheaper and older. And if the designers have to use two different UI's depending on what controls you using dictates which UI opens (Pad style UI or KB/mouse), so freakin' be it...

[MysterD]

Fable 3 PC and X360 versions will be shown off by Molyneux during Brighton Developer's Conference.

[PyroMenace]

Well that's good.

Yeah, kinda odd the original Fable TLC PC did NOT support X360 pad...

I think any game on PC and X360 should obviously support KB/mouse and gamepad - let the gamer pick. Especially if you want console gamers to pick-up a PC copy of the game - especially when the PC version gets cheaper and older. And if the designers have to use two different UI's depending on what controls you using dictates which UI opens (Pad style UI or KB/mouse), so freakin' be it...

The original Fable wasn't on the 360.

[MysterD]

The original Fable wasn't on the 360.

Oh yeah....
*slaps self upside head*

Though, Fable (X-Box version) does work on the X360 now though if you bought the version w/ the HDD and have the emulator, right?

[K-man]

Poorly, but yes.  Unless they've updated it in the past year or so.  Loading times took forever, and there were a lot of hiccups in the emulation.

[MysterD]

Poorly, but yes.  Unless they've updated it in the past year or so.  Loading times took forever, and there were a lot of hiccups in the emulation.

Well, that stinks that there's a handful of issues there...ugh...

EDIT - July 13, 2010:
PC Gamer - Fable 3 PC preview.
GameSpot - Fable 3 to have over 47 hours of dialogue.

[MysterD]

Hmmmm....

Pre-order F3 w/ certain retailers and you'll get a Create Your Own Villager Tool in which you can put your own villager (NPC) in the game and interact w/ them and then share them w/ the Internet.

EDIT:
Joystiq's video from Lionhead w/ Create Your Own Villager Tool.

EDIT 2:
Fable 3 PC Version = DELAYED.
X360 version still set for Oct. 26th.

EDIT 3 - Aug 5, 2010:
Fable 3 X360 won't support Kinect out of the box at launch.

[MysterD]

GameSpot -> Fable 3 preview from PAX.

[MysterD]

Fable 3 - TV Trailer.

[Cobra951]

I'm still looking forward to Fable II at some point.  I'm way behind.  Sucks to be poor.

[K-man]

First half of Fable 2 will be some of the most joyous video gaming you'll ever experience.

The second half you will become insanely rich and the game will suffer for it.

[Cobra951]

For the $20-30 the game costs now, that sounds like a winner to me.  Thanks!

[Quemaqua]

I did like 2 quite a bit.  I was trying to get back into it just a little while ago, but the call of Fallout 3 was just too strong.  But this one was definitely a huge improvement over the first, and it's got a lot of charm and style and a fun sense of exploration.

[Cobra951]

More good press.  Awesome!  I liked the free intro chapter, when you're a kid and a bit beyond.  That's from when they tried to offer it as episodes, with the first one free.  I was thinking of downloading that again, but they've yanked it, and its link now points to the $20 offering in "Games on demand".  Sorry, I always want a boxed disc when available.

[MysterD]

1Up -> Molyneux says Fable 3 is not a trilogy.
Looks like there's gonna be more Fable, after F3.

[K-man]

Not surprising.

[MysterD]

Shacknews -> New copies of Fable 3 X360 will contain a code for FREE DLC.

    The code provided in new copies of Fable 3 gives players:
    * Raise Dead Potion, allowing players to call undead minions to your side
    * Slow Time Potion, allowing players to extend battle time for attacks
    * The Scot Male Hero Outfit or the Scot Female Hero Outfit
    * Highlander Tattoo Set, for either a male or female character
    * Red Setter Dog Skin, transforming your faithful pet to a new breed of pup

EDIT:
HookedGamers.com -> Fable 3 - PC Preview.

[MysterD]

New stuff - 10-30-2010
IGN Australia -> Editorial on Fable 3 and Why It Fails.

Fable 3 - Review Embargo
TheSixthAxis.com -> Article on the current Fable 3 Review Embargo and other past review embargoes.
Eurogamer is giving Fable 3 for X360 a score of 8 (out of 10) - but review ain't up yet b/c of the review embargo.
CVG -> Swedish mag Level is also giving F3 X360 a score of 8 (out of 10) - review not up b/c of the embargo.

X360 Reviews
IGN Reviews
IGN USA -> 8.5 (out of 10).
IGN UK -> 8.5 (out of 10)
GameSpot Review - 7.5 (out of 10)
Written Review.
HD Video Review.
Other Reviews
Hardcoregamer.com -> 5 (out of 5).
TheSixthAxis.com -> 10 (out of 10).
RealGamer.net -> 9.5 (out of 10).
CVG -> 9.2 (out of 10).
GamingTrend.com -> 91 (out of 100).
GamesRadar -> 9 (out of 10).
TheGamingLiberty.com -> 9 (out of 10).
Gametactics.com -> 9 (out of 10).
Totalvideogames.com -> 9 (out of 10).
G4TV.com -> 8.9 (out of 10).
1Up.com -> B+ grade (out of A+).
PlanetXBox360 -> 8.7 (out of 10).
Incgamers.com -> 8.5 (out of 10).
G4TV -> 4 stars (out of 5).
Escapist -> 4 stars (out of 5).
Joystiq -> 4 stars (out of 5).
GamePro -> 4 stars (out of 5).
Eurogamer -> 8 (out of 10).
StrategyInformer -> 8.0 (out of 10).
Videogamer.com -> 8 (out of 10).
MSXBox-World -> 8 (out of 10).
CheatCodeCentral.com -> 3.7 (out of 5).
Giant Bomb -> 3 stars (out of 5).
GameSpy -> 3 stars (out of 5).


Shacknews - X360 Review
Part One.

[Pugnate]

Very good, but not great.

Not surprised.

[K-man]

I think I can safely put this one on the back burner for a bit.  I'm interested, if anything because of how much I enjoyed the first game (and most of 2).  But I've still got Other M and Fallout: New Vegas to work on.

[MysterD]

It seems like kind of a shame that most reviews LOVE the "Being King" part of the game, but they complain that portion is so damn short (like 2-3 hours).

I think we all know now, since we do know there will be some DLC and all, what they should do for DLC: at least add more "Being King" stuff.

EDIT:
Shacknews -> Free "Weapons Pack DLC" on XBLM released for everybody who buys Fable 3 X360.

So, if you got XBL, check the marketplace and DL it.
THIS is NOT the Free DLC that comes bundled w/ the game.
This Weapon Pack DLC is something else that is FREE and an extra bonus.
Enjoy.

EDIT 2 -- 10-26-2010:
Lionhead Forums -> Holy crap at all the DLC released to purchase today for F3.

[Pugnate]

hahahaha oh my god... fuck IGN has really done it this time.

This is the opening paragraph of the review:

I'm just going to come right out and say it. As far as I'm concerned, Fable III is a step backwards from Fable II and a big disappointment. Both games have huge flaws, but unlike Fable II which was able to overcome its issues, leaving an experience where the whole was greater than the sum of its parts, I think Fable III is defined by its failings because the experience doesn't come together into a unified whole nearly as well. Let's break it down.

This is also the quote on the main page, and had me convinced it was going to be a scathing review.

Now here is the score:

8.5
IGN SCORE
"Great"

Can you believe it?

[Xessive]

Wha? IGN is weird like that.

[Pugnate]

Read the whole thing X. Or at least try to. How do they get paid for this?

[PyroMenace]

Can you link the review because the IGN review on D's list is different.

[Pugnate]

This is IGN Australia I think. It is on the main page.

edit:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1130705p1.html

It isn't a review. It is an 'editorial'. My bad... but the formatting and page look the same.

It is still poorly written.

[MysterD]

From that IGN Australia Editorial...

(click to show/hide)

This is about accumulating money in the game...

And if you want to really sure things up, you can simply plug in a wired controller so that the game never pauses, position your player somewhere safe and leave the machine on overnight. In the morning you'll have millions in gold.

This is not cheating, it's simply using the tools the game gives you to try to find a solution to the overarching 'paradox' the game poses. And yet it negates the entire point of the endgame. You can afford to do EVERYTHING. You never have to make the 'difficult' choice. You can honour ALL your promises and still have the money required.

Oh, my - that's pretty crazy! LMAO.

[MysterD]

Eurogamer -> Lionhead at work on Fable 3 patch for X360.

[Quemaqua]

There's seems to be decidedly little fanfare for this game.

[Xessive]

Yeah.. So far the impression seems to be that it's Fable 2 with little changes and a new story; which is fine and dandy for the PC crowd since we didn't get Fable 2.

I may check it out once it's released for PC. I'm not wildly excited but I am still curious about the story and gameplay.

[MysterD]

There's seems to be decidedly little fanfare for this game.

Since the PC version is supposed to be coming next - hopefully Lionhead can iron out some issues for the PC version.

[sirean_syan]

Ironing out issues is fixing bugs. Fixing fundamental design issues is making another game.

I wouldn't hold my breath for either.

[Xessive]

Don't you worry, MyD. I'll hold Sy's breath until Lionhead fixes Fable III.

Sy, I hope your sacrifice will appease the Gods of Gaming.

[PyroMenace]

Sy only sacrifices to appease the Great Unclean One.