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Fable III has become the latest title to encourage gamers to buy new rather the pre-owned by offering exclusive DLC. Xbox 360 owners who pick up a brand new copy of Peter Molyneux’s latest fantasy epic will find a code for a range of in-game items inserted into the box, …
Read More »Why Molyneux always buys his own games
The staff at GAME in Guildford will serve a rather surprising customer on Friday, October 29th. They may not know who he is, but you will. It’s development legend Peter Molyneux, and he is there to buy his own video game, Fable III. Molyneux performs this ritual every time one …
Read More »Official Fable III game for iPhone
Lots of outlets have reported about Microsoft’s upcoming Fable III: Kingmaker mobile phone app – but few have spotted the footnote confirming its release for Android and iPhone. The app is described as an innovative geo-location mobile gaming experience” that essentially sounds much like a Four Square-like title for Fable …
Read More »All-star cast for Fable III
Microsoft has assembled an impressive roster of talent for its upcoming PC and Xbox 360 title Fable III. Amongst the names set to appear in the game are Simon Pegg (star of comedy series Spaced and zombie hit Shaun of the Dead), Oscar and Academy Award winning actor Ben Kingsley, …
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Read More »MS: Fable III controller announced
Microsoft has announced a limited edition controller will complement the release of Fable III. The accessory features a gold design based on the artwork of the Fable series, designed by the team at Lionhead Studios. It also comes with collectable packaging and an Xbox Live token that gives games an …
Read More »5m sales goal for Fable III
UK developer Lionhead may be inundated with speculation regarding a certain boy-talking Kinect game, but Peter Molyneux reckons the third Fable game will generate the biggest buzz come October. The development maestro has told MCV he expects Fable III to grow into the biggest selling game of the series so …
Read More »Fable III ditches Kinect support
It seems that upcoming RPG Fable III will not now support Xbox 360’s motion camera Kinect, delivering a big blow to the peripheral’s hardcore-audience credentials. It was announced in October 2009 that the game would include some sort of Kinect functionality. Since then the Lionhead title had been more or …
Read More »Fable III delayed on PC
Microsoft has confirmed that it has delayed the PC version of upcoming RPG sequel Fable III on PC. Speaking to IGN, the platform holder stated: The console and PC versions are now on different schedules as we’re focusing on building experiences optimized for each platform. We aren’t announcing a ship …
Read More »Interview: Molyneuxâ??s vision for Lionhead
The industry veteran discusses the Fable studioâ??s creative future and current challenges
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