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Joystiq: Fable 3 Impressions

Receiving a live demo of Fable 3 from Lionhead, er ... head and Microsoft Games Studio boss Peter Molyneux during today's X10 event, Joystiq learned that it, in his words, "is all about power and uniqueness." Well, that and Charles Dickens. (More on that in a sec.) Yes, the game is up, running and actually looking pretty far along at this point. But Molyneux was much more keen to talk about some of its new gameplay mechanics than anything involving graphics, sound or other trimmings.

KingKionic 5187d ago

Wow...this sure sounds different .

Saaking5187d ago

So there's no experience gathering to better your skills? I don't get how that's supposed to work?

KingKionic 5187d ago

"The biggest change, however, is the removal of experience orbs. Molyneux likened leveling up in Fable 2 to using Windows 7 (go corporate synergy!). In place of the orbs, Fable 3 will rely on "followers" -- do good and get more, do poorly they'll leave. They're what will determine the overall greatness of your character."

Im guessing the more followers you have the better your character will be .

Julie5187d ago

Yes i believe that followers will be like orbs more orbs more experience, you loose folowers you lose experience , if it is well implemented it should work nice, to have power comming from the people for bad or for good. Mabe hate or fear towards you is like red (evil) orbs and love or admiration blue (good)good orbs? i still hope there will be skills to power up :)

A Cupcake for Gabe5187d ago

Well you are a King or Queen in this one...but on followers.
Is that just a number like XP or are you going to have a bajillion assholes surrounding you everywhere you go.

Julie5187d ago

No lol i suppose they won't follow you everywhere :p

A Cupcake for Gabe5187d ago

lol

If Fable 3 actually lives up to the hype of royal moron Peter, [yes he is an idiot and full with more sh1t than a dirty diaper], I will plan on being a tyrant king who enslaves women and kills everyone who doesn't beg for my mercy.

Anon19745187d ago

My biggest concern was that they were going to try to "Natal" up this game, and I was sure that was what Peter was talking about regarding people getting pissed off. No health bar? Who cares! As long as you don't force me to wave my arms around to play this game, you've got another copy sold right here. I love the Fable games!

gamer20105187d ago

Fable and Fable 2 are two of my favorite RPGs and I really like some of the changes that Molyneux is talking about. I think it could actually make the game better. I wish we could have seen some video though. But no biggie, there are several other game conventions to look forward to.

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damnightmare5187d ago

I guess no gameplay for us =(

MajestieBeast5187d ago

Okay so 90% of these promises wont end up in the game nice to know.

BRG90005187d ago

Considering the game is set for Fall these features are probably pretty set to be in the game. This isn't some pipe dream 2 years in the future like when he's talked about the prior Fable games way in advance.

That's assuming there aren't massive delays of course, which are pretty likely IMO.

kaveti66165187d ago

Either way, his games are critically well-received most of the time. Despite his over-promising and under-delivering, Molyneaux still gives us entertaining games. I'd say that's enough, unless you want to give in to your biases and dwell on things which do not matter.

A Cupcake for Gabe5187d ago

Instead of releasing B.C., my most anticipated game from Lionhead Studios, Peter kanked it for two epic disappointments, Fable 1 & 2. He hyped them as the greatest thing since slice bread, like Fable would kill both the Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy in one swoop. I am tired of seeing Molyneux get up in from of the camera and open that ballon knot under his nose, spilling hype, lies, and false hope. Just make a game that can live up to it's name for once.

Godmars2905187d ago (Edited 5187d ago )

90% chance they'll be "streamlined." As in instead of a complex relationship model for courting and gaining trust, its will boil down to farting.

Still, why isn't anyone put off sim kingdom running approach when the game's suppose to be about adventuring and fighting?

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Natsu X FairyTail5187d ago

Sounds really different but There's elements that sounds really good.
Like instead of picking up orbs to level up you get more followers as you go on in the game. I guess you'll have a pretty big army with you or something.

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Fable II - A Fantasy Series at Peak Performance

Fable II launched back in 2008 and remains the best the series has offered. Ahead of the series comeback, it's time to look at the classic.

Crows90308d ago

They gotta bring back those gargoyles!

Dudeson308d ago

I'd love to play it again, this time on pc though. Forever waiting on that pc port.

GaboonViper308d ago

Loved this game, oh and i always saved my dog at the end, hope the new Fable has a animal companion.

got_dam307d ago

Fable 2 was the best inthe series. Peter waaaaaaay over promised with fable 1 and it was good but disappointing. He didn't go crazy eith hype for the second game and it was surprisingly awesome. Then he ran his mouth promoting 3 and it was the worst of the 3.

cthulhucultist307d ago

Funny story: Fable 3 had a funny way of keeping the promises you made in the first half of the game and having enough money to defeat the darkness.

You only had to collect enough money to buy 2 stores in a busy market district. You then raise the prices to maximum and you turn xbox 360 internal clock 99 or more years ahead.

The next time you load the game, all the rents from the 99 years are collected immediately.

But yes I agree that 3 was the weakest of the three.

Demetrius307d ago

I only got to play it once 😩 I'm so tempted to buy a Xbox 360 slim but planning on getting the series x soon since I got a PS5 in February Im ready to get saints row 1&2 back, GTA 4, fable 2, but I also want to play infamous 1&2 again Sony screwed us over with the stream only for saints row 2 and other gems smh

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Fable: The Greatest Game Concept That Never Was

The Fable series is one of our favorite gaming franchises. Heres what we want from the rumoured sequel

ColdSin1385d ago (Edited 1385d ago )

Microsoft announced Fable Legends at Gamescom 2013, not E3 2013. I'd like for the new Fable to have the same artstyle as Fable Legends.

Zoned1384d ago

Thanks for that. I agree, definitely like the art style, but that's it. Nobody wanted Fable Legends!

moongrim1385d ago

How about Fable II Remastered for the pc please?!

RaveTears1385d ago

I would honestly buy the Xbox series S just for Fable 2 remastered or a remake.

moongrim1385d ago

I've never played it so I'm like dying over here.

Zoned1384d ago

Fable II was probably the best of the series. It had its flaws but overall was definitely a step in the right direction. Fable III was a huge misstep in comparison

RaidenBlack1384d ago

I was disgusted with Fable III

RaidenBlack1384d ago (Edited 1384d ago )

Yeah ... its an odd situation ain't it?
MS released Fable 1, Fable 3 and Fable 1 Remastred for PC.
Skipping the best one in the franchise.
Same goes for Gears: GoW, GoW Remastered, Gears 4 and Gears 5 are on PC.
And Halo: The entire Halo MCC and Halo Infinite will be on PC. But no Halo 5.

Zoned1384d ago

Definitely agree but you lost me with Halo 5. That was my least favourite Halo game (out of the Halo numbered titles)

RaidenBlack1383d ago

Yea, same here. Only liked the visuals of Halo 5 (that too on an One X, it doesn't look that good on the One S)

But what I meant was, MS is releasing every Halo game on PC from 1 to Infinite, except 5. Which is a bit odd.
Coz the free Halo 5-Forge was quite popular in PC community during its release.

porkChop1384d ago

I never got to play it because I sold my 360. It should have been remastered.

The only thing I can think of is if after the release of Fable Anniversary they decided to take the series in a different direction. They might not want the new game to be associated with the older ones.

sushimama1385d ago

Well lets hope Microsoft are going to announce a new Fable. The MS fans deserve a great Fable game. If it is announced and the gameplay looks cool, this might convince me to get, at least a Series S. It would be my very first Xbox console.

Zoned1384d ago

I would definitely buy an Xbox Series X if a 'proper' Fable sequel were to be revealed!

RgR1384d ago

You mean Fable fans.
Don't have to be an MS fan to want Fable but you definitely need to be a Fable fan to want a new Fable game.

RgR1384d ago

Kicking chickens! That was fun....hope modern society doesn't ruin it for a next installment.

chiefJohn1171384d ago (Edited 1384d ago )

Hell no Fable legends is NOT what we wanted.
Fable 2 is what we want outta Fable. Remake Fable 2 please.

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5 Sequels We Would Love To See On Project Scarlett

Sam Smith writes: "While we hope to see lots of fresh and exciting new IPs on Project Scarlett, here are 5 sequels to established Xbox franchises we’d very much like to see."

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gangsta_red1654d ago

This has to be one of the lamest lists I have seen for wishing for sequels.

Perfect Dark should be on the top of this list and it's amazing that MS hasn't even attempted to try and bring this amazing franchise back.

Charlie Murder, MS should pay and get Ska Studios to make a sequel to this excellent beat 'em up game. IMO, they should have been the ones to make Battletoads

Lost Odyssey, another no brainer and should be right up there with the whole Gears/Halo/Forza chant. And while we are talking about JRPGS...

Magna Carta, I loved the art style for this game. MS should definitely try and get a sequel to this for their new syste,

Bomberman Live, really one of the best in the series and I loved how it was simple and just focused on MP. Being able to customize your Bomberman was fun and I would love to see this make a return to Live.

Platformgamer1653d ago (Edited 1653d ago )

sunset overdrive 2... oh wait

EDIT: a trolling once in a while is ok, unlike most of the N4G users tho.

xX-oldboy-Xx1653d ago

Please continue to levitate above us.

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Relientk771653d ago

Terrible and unappealing list