Just in case you were on the fence with buying an Xbox 360, Xbox has sweetened the deal, with the Game of the Year bundle. You can get an Xbox 360 Elite and either a copy of Halo 3 or Fable II. The bundle will run for a cool $399.99.
Beginning in May, fans can enjoy the premium experience of Xbox 360 Elite with two highly-acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive games, including “Halo 3,” the thrilling conclusion of Master Chief’s epic fight against the Covenant and “Fable II,” the masterful role-playing sequel with limitless choices and consequences. These two Games of the Year award winners combined with an Xbox 360 Elite console make this offer the definitive choice for anyone who wants a complete gaming and entertainment experience. The Xbox 360 Game Of The Year Bundle will be available for a limited time and will come at no additional cost, estimated retail price at $399 (U.S.)
This is actually a pretty good deal considering these are two exceptional games for the price of free. Even though the games are a little dated, Halo 3 remains the top played game on Xbox Live and Fable 2 has a huge replay value. This is a limited time offer, so I guess buy it soon.
Pack in games usually suck donkey balls or are older than hell. There have been some exceptions lately with the Uncharted bundle with the 160gb PS3 and the Resident Evil 5 bundle on the Xbox 360. But Microsoft could be turning up the heat by packing in both Halo 3 and Fable 2 with upcoming Elites.
Ars Technica was tipped off about this possibly upcoming pack, which is still rumor until we get confirmation from Microsoft (who never comments on rumors, we tried).
Could this be enough reason for those still on the fence about picking up a current-gen console to make the jump? It’s certainly possible. I have a feeling Microsoft is waiting to pull the trigger here until we see what Sony is doing in terms on a PS3 price drop.
We are now on our third official release date for the Knothole Island DLC but as they say, third times a charm. I have a feeling Lionhead won’t disappoint this time around.
Fable 2 will be receiving it’s long awaited Knothole Island DLC worldwide on January 13th. The DLC will be priced at 800 Microsoft points and will add a set of new achievements as previously reported. January 13th will also bring a free content update that will give players few gifts from the people of Knothole Island.
Some of the fun items include: Knight’s Boots, Assassins Gloves, a special Weight Loss Potion, a collectible silver book and more.
The update will also allow players to check their standing in over 50 new leaderboards at lionhead.com.
Fans of Fable 2 may now rejoice for the impending update. Seriously, it’s alright to be excited this time.
[Via Lionhead Development Blog]
It was only a few days ago that we posted about Knothole Island’s achievements and were gearing up for it’s impending December 22nd release date. It looks like they are taking it all away from us, at least for another month.
On the official xbox.com page there is a giant wall of red text stating that there have been unforeseen technical difficulties and the Fable II DLC Knothole Island is going to be delayed until late January. As a result of this delay the download and win sweepstakes are also being pushed back until further notice. A new release date has yet to be announced.
The positive side to all of this is that you will all have even more time to spend with your friends and family this holiday instead of playing some silly DLC.
Fable 2 will be giving gamers a reason to play again soon enough, especially if you are solely interested in gamerscore points. Achievements for the Knothole Island DLC have recently been placed on Xbox.com. There will be 3 achievements totalling 100 gamerscore points leaving room of course for more DLC in the future. So are you ready to visit Knothole Island on December 22nd, or watch another player do so?
- The Collector - 25 GS
Acquire all the mystery items in The Box of Secrets shop, or see another Hero do so.
- The Meteorologist – 50 GS
Bring all of Knothole Island’s weather problems under control, or help another Hero to do so.
- The Bibliophile - 25 GS
Find all the books detailing the history of Knothole Island, or help another Hero to do so.
One day we will be able to just buy every game from the seat of our ass. Instead of costly preorders, overnight shipping costs and midnight launches in the middle of November, we will be able to get every game via download. PS3 does it for some titles. Now, it seems as if Xbox 360 is getting in on the action:
Peter Molyneux has hinted that Fable II could be made available as a full digital release on Xbox 360.
The Lionhead Studios boss refused to confirm any concrete plans, but told GamesIndustry.biz: “I think it would be a great thing for this studio to work on.”
Pressed on whether there were already plans for the critically-acclaimed RPG to be made available over Microsoft’s Live service, Molyneux said: “I can’t say anything else on it – I would be killed to death.”
If the game is available for say 2/3 the price, I’d have to say that it is a great deal and will drive sales. We can only hope more games will follow suit. Now, with the disaster that is the HDD on the 360, we will have to cross that bridge when we get there.
If you’re getting ready for Fable II, you now know when the waiting ends. Microsoft also announced what’s in the Limited Edition version:
- Bonus DVD – Includes new ‘Making-of Feature’ with Peter Molyneux and the team at Lionhead Studios and concept art viewer
- Bonus In-Game Content (Requires LIVE account) – Includes “The Hall of the Dead” Dungeon, “The Wreckager” Legendary Cutlass Weapon and Otherworldly Bonus
- Collectible Hobbe figure with accessories – From the Qee Collection comes this one-of-a-kind Hobbe figure. Nasty, brutish, and short, he roams the countryside, preying on travelers and spiriting away the children of the unwary.
- 48-hour Xbox LIVE Gold Trial Card – With Xbox LIVE Gold, players can show off their individual hero by inviting friends into their unique version of Albion or they can visit their friends’ Albion, and earn additional gold, experience and renown to take back into their own.
- Five printed Fate Cards – These five beautiful cards foretell the Hero’s great destiny to journey across all of Albion, encountering deadly enemies and enigmatic allies. The path leads to a choice that will change the world forever.
I’ll probably skip the LE on this one. Cool game, but not worth it. Get ready for marriage and child bearing in a game.
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We finally get a travel date back to the land of Albion. October 21, mark it dude. The much anticipated sequel, Fable 2 comes to us just before Halloween and after almost a year of waiting. This is supposed to be the definitive action RPG of this generation and developer Peter Molyneux has not let us forget it. We’ll find out this October.
Fable II is going the route of Spore, giving you a way to get started before the game’s actual release. Microsoft and Lionhead will be releasing the Fable II Pub Games in August which will allow you to build up gold to spend in-game.
The final names of the Xbox LIVE Arcade “Fable II” Pub Games (which will be available as one download) are: “Keystone,” which is a combination of Craps and Roulette, “Spinnerbox,” which is an updated take on slot machines, and “Fortune’s Tower,” which is a press your luck style of game. The download will also include a Shell, which is a tutorial of all three games.
You can get these free to preordering either the standard or collector’s edition of the game. If not, you can drop 800 MS Points to get the Pub Games. Pretty cool preorder bonus.
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Are you anxiously awaiting the release of Fable 2 later this year? Microsoft dropped off three new screenshots to keep you company until the game gets released.
Peter Molyneux’s latest is definitely looking pretty. We’ll have to see how well the final product plays this Holiday season.
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