Fable 2 Development : Video Diary Six out Now!!

Video Diary Six out Now!!

Published Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:31 AM by Sam

So finally, it's here. It's taken quite a while but the latest in the Lionhead Video Diaries is now available for download from our site and the Xbox Live Marketplace!

Furiously scribbling away and glued to their monitors all day, Lionhead’s artists are light at heart but hard at work on the Xbox 360 exclusive “Fable 2,” the highly-anticipated sequel to the best-selling Xbox exclusive “Fable.” In Episode 6, the team shares their thoughts on the importance of concept art and technical animations in the creation of “Fable 2” and challenges that they must overcome. In a game that allows players to truly live the life they choose, where every choice continually defines who the character becomes, the art of morphing the hero also cannot be missed. Hear the artistic crew explain the morphing of the hero and customization features that will be expanding leaps and bounds beyond the scope and depth of the original Xbox classic. The lads on the team also take a break from their desks to answer the question: “What would you do if you were a woman for a day?” To see what kind of zany responses they concocted, head over to Xbox LIVE Marketplace to download the video diary.

Check out Episode 6 at http://www.lionhead.com/diaries/ and on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Comments

	Anthenius said: YAY!!! my heart is filled with joy. June 24, 2008 5:42 AM
	Ryku_Hisagi said: OMFG!!!!!! AMAZAZING!!! June 24, 2008 5:43 AM
	Kraut_Robber said: Well, I just startet replaying Fable yesterday and those diaries make me wanna play Fable 2 just now June 24, 2008 5:44 AM
	kit_103 said: About bloody time Sam! Anyways, it was enjoyable. I enjoyed it and it looks like it's coming out great. The art looked amazing. Gonna have to re-watch it again. =P And what was Peter scribbling on the notepad and then circling? An October release perhaps? Lol. XD And was the new death system being described at the end? Because it sure sounded like it... Once again, I like. It was well worth the wait. June 24, 2008 5:56 AM
	Ryku_Hisagi said: I am very very pleased w/ this video. You guys have us so much more info for us soak in. Thank U!!!!!!!! June 24, 2008 5:58 AM
	Mathew_01 said: I can't believe it finally here. I better watch it now! June 24, 2008 6:01 AM
	wrongfire said: This was.. perfect. I love you lionhead team! June 24, 2008 6:02 AM
	stomp224 said: Best video yet Sam, your directing & editing & pacing skills are improving at a superhuman rate! June 24, 2008 6:16 AM
	englishknight said: Wow you guys know what your doing i salute you June 24, 2008 6:27 AM
	Legend_of_Johnny said: Loved it. Im salivating. Release date in October then? screw it im jumping to conclusions. June 24, 2008 6:33 AM
	TerryWrist said: great stuff, nice to see some animation work June 24, 2008 6:39 AM
	mangamathias said: best one yet.... i think... also, i can't wait anymore! it looks more than amazing! June 24, 2008 6:56 AM
	Raiyell said: What was there was , but I was hoping we would actually get to see morphs, other than hear what we've heard several times before. Also, that was no where near the longest video yet. The first two I think were over 7 minutes long. That said, anybody catch Peter circling October at the beginning? June 24, 2008 8:01 AM
	Asset said: "Ye sand goose" poster? hopes for that in the fable limited edition! June 24, 2008 8:20 AM
	clark1250 said: I liked it can't wait for the seventh thow bet that one will be the best yet. June 24, 2008 8:26 AM
	moonfever said: Thanks for the video diary, Sam. Loved it. Just wish, you'd show some magic. Loved the girls hairstyles, and the fact she can wear makeup. That's so cool. June 24, 2008 8:40 AM
	Shnizel said: Just watched this in HDTV for the SIXTH time, well worthe the wait. Was Peter hinting at October launch were we suppoed to see that! June 24, 2008 8:45 AM
	toddquest said: Awesome Thanks! This made my day. June 24, 2008 9:20 AM
	Onikage36 said: Great work SAM the MAN. Also enjoyed the artwork. June 24, 2008 9:21 AM
	cantwaittillautmnlol said: Very Very excited, Thank You!! So when the next one =D June 24, 2008 9:45 AM
	SightofTwilight said: Thanks Sam and Peter for that hint! October sounds like a great month! I wonder how and if the male makeup will work? June 24, 2008 10:02 AM
	Razerblade99 said: Yessssssssss sweet another video diary if finally out job in getting it out wen u said June 24, 2008 10:19 AM
	BYRNEDA said: Brill vid - going to be watching out for Sam's notorious "hidden gems". Showed it to a friend and on the Peter's Scribbling page, he reckons its actually the following: "Stability problems with Cliff Richard - he can't stand. He has it on DVD. He's going to accept Cliff's invitation, it will cost $750 and its on in October" ) June 24, 2008 10:30 AM
	bannostookaylo said: LOL i bet October is for when the xbox live games come out and then FABLE comes out at the beginning November.... ugh i hate my life ANYWAY lol i love how the video diary starts up and says April 2008 hehe idk i just thought it was great... work can't wait to play.. im still deciding if i wanna play the firs time through or . June 24, 2008 10:33 AM
	BYRNEDA said: bannostooaylo: Don't forget, PM said sometime in Autumn. November is in Winter. June 24, 2008 10:43 AM
	ct09 said: WOO! AMAZING! (Y) June 24, 2008 11:21 AM
	kingtiger287 said: YES!!!!!!!!!!!! June 24, 2008 11:22 AM
	kingtiger287 said: for some reason when i click submit, it only shows video diaries 1, 3 and 5 to download. i guess i'll have to wait until i get on xboxlive tomorrow June 24, 2008 11:49 AM
	super6ft7 said: i haven't watched it yet, i have to watch video diary 1-5 again before i do i have watched 1- 5 times 2- 4 times 3- 3 times 4- 2 times 5- 1 time June 24, 2008 12:04 PM
	Saresa said: Banno, the arcade games come out 6 weeks BEFORE Fable 2, so the arcade games can't be coming out in October, and the game in November. Anyways, so when is Video Diary 7 coming out? June 24, 2008 12:35 PM
	BYRNEDA said: If we're talking about the arcade games coming out 6 weeks before the game, then I would think that it would be around the middle of August!!! (which, incidentally, is roughly 6 weeks after E3) [so get them countdown clocks ticking] June 24, 2008 12:51 PM
	slyslacker said: Amazing job Sam. The editing and composition of this one was great. Loved the notebook part. So much to gab about on the forums now! The art is some of the best I have ever seen. Great job LH! June 24, 2008 1:03 PM
	krisisme said: this was my favorite diary so far, since I'm learning to do the same things, so it was really interesting to me to see the pros at work. I never realized how much art the concept artists actually do. Hopefully we'll get to see all of it in a limited edition Fable 2 or art book or something.. wink wink, say no more say no more.. June 24, 2008 1:31 PM
	TheBowerstoneGuard said: That was a great diary, though I wonder if the writing in Peter's notebook was either a joke or for real. June 24, 2008 2:06 PM
	mangamathias said: peter's got a terrible handwriting! June 24, 2008 2:41 PM
	twelthdoctor said: Death explained, more morphing depth, chicken hat in again, and makeup an option. I will be scouring the forums for any other discoveries, I saw some pics. Thanks for posting! June 24, 2008 2:42 PM
	Weathermen said: Great concept art! June 24, 2008 3:54 PM
	etrnal said: I thought it was and to tell you the truth im not going to get over what Peter was writing about, till the game comes out or we get an explination!!! It is driving me INSANE!!!!!!!! June 24, 2008 4:16 PM
	brucelee123 said: Just what i've been waiting for, awesome video. Was that an ally hobbe fighting by your side that i saw? Interesting.. June 24, 2008 4:48 PM
	Mumpert9 said: thanks sam we all obviously appreciate it hopefully we will see another one soon.. June 24, 2008 5:29 PM
	Jahiri said: Thanks guys, Great video. I especially love that artist guy with the avro who likes to draw villages He seems cool. ^^ June 24, 2008 5:36 PM
	Jahiri said: his drawing is awesome June 24, 2008 5:37 PM
	mcpaddyb said: Honestly, a bit annoyed as the release date maybe October which is miles away! June 24, 2008 5:43 PM
	thejake1233 said: I wonder why he chucked the candy bar (or what looked like a candy bar) back... I would've eaten it. June 24, 2008 5:45 PM
	TwilightBlade said: What an excellent video Sam, thank you very much. Information is quite a wonderful commodity and you have given us more. I enjoyed every moment of that well-directed and thought out film, and I look forward to more. I am patient for the game and I look forward to seeing what you guys create! June 24, 2008 5:56 PM
	bannostookaylo said: Saresa it was just a joke... just a joke... June 24, 2008 7:18 PM
	bannostookaylo said: BYRNEDA just cause they hinted at a release date earlier doesnt mean they cant change it... they delayed halo 3 June 24, 2008 7:19 PM
	skiwampus said: Yes well done on the video and everything. I am glad to finally see it. I found it amusing that it was dated April 2008 not June. Hmm... wonder what happened there. Hopefull it won't be that long again until the next one comes out. June 24, 2008 8:26 PM
	SternFirstBorn said: The info on the charicter morphs sounds really cool. I can't wait for it to come out! June 24, 2008 9:32 PM
	MRFLIBBLE said: Too cool, man. June 24, 2008 10:35 PM
	sokimejin92 said: definitley the highlight of our day June 24, 2008 10:42 PM
	Rokr said: Just the video i was looking for. June 25, 2008 12:50 AM
	stu_fargher said: Hey Sam, Brilliant stuff. Loved the new info, because despite what people may say about reiterating facts, there was some new stuff in there. Also I really hope that Peter wa really writing about something completely unrelated to Fable 2 knowing full well what would happen online because of it. That would be hilarious really. Anyway, great stuff. Cheers. June 25, 2008 1:59 AM
	HobbeSlayer said: I noticed that the same gypsy kind of girl kid in the "Our young hero" screenshot was also on a small part of it. i think she might have something to do with the beginning June 25, 2008 2:32 AM
	WatersEdge said: The game is looking very from what I can see from the Dev Diaries and the concept artists are doing great work regarding towards the feel of the game, but overall i can't wait till it comes out! June 25, 2008 4:51 AM
	goncalobms said: I've said it in the forums before ... It looks great. Thank you for easing the pain of waiting for the game release. Also thank you for the mind games. All the facts, the hints and especially the stuff that might or might not be related to the game. Part of me wants it to come out in October but part of me agrees it would be a great joke if it was totally unrelated ... , but great. Keep them coming Sam! June 25, 2008 10:15 AM
	kahkahhead said: I think it's safe to say Lionhead is my new and improved god. Keep up the work! June 25, 2008 1:22 PM
	stu_fargher said: new and improved?! ... you mean there's some other deity that came before Lionhead? ... oh yeah.. history books... sorry... don't really remember much from life before Fable and Lionhead showed up on my radar... but I imagine that my life was cruel and horrible before Peter Molyneux showed up to bring light to the sad corner of the world that is mine... actually I'm kinda kidding about all that, but yeah... speaking as an atheist, I would much rather worship Lionhead than most recognized deities. ... cause... you know... tangible. and fart jokes. June 26, 2008 1:50 AM
	patiodev said: Cheers Sam. Please let it be October June 26, 2008 6:42 AM
	goncalobms said: Lionhead as a God?! Hmmm ... all of the sudden life starts making sense again! June 26, 2008 8:17 AM
	mwiced said: Is it just me or does that hobbe statue look alot like the creatures from the movie 5th element June 26, 2008 12:10 PM
	thecarlofengland said: UMMM I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU GUYS HAVE DONE CANT WAIT FOR FABLE 2! June 26, 2008 12:42 PM
	mossray329 said: i want to know whats going on with this dolphin thing? i might be the only one who has noticed but in episode 5 there was a dolphin.exe file and in 6 there was a short clip of a dolphin swimming and then the screen was shut off... im interested. but anyway cant wait for fable 2 it will occupy the majority of my time spent in college June 26, 2008 1:04 PM
	HobbeSlayer said: yeah uh its regarding the release date and pricing for fable 2. Civic Video Australia recently set up an online store and it has this: http://buy.civicvideo.com.au/ViewProduct.aspx?Id=7c59038b-b4c6-47a8-8322-ac947daaf4be is this the real date and pricing? June 27, 2008 2:44 AM
	Gaunty07 said: HobbeSlayer, I somehow doubt it will cost $99.95 =P Also, I think Peter will tell Microsoft and bigger game retailers (E.g: GAME, Gamestation and PC World) the release date, before any company I personally havn't heard of. ^_^ Anyway, Lionhead, you people! You always love to tease and give us only a small bit of information each time! But, it adds more to the excitement of waiting for a release date and to play it! Sam, A diary. Keep up the work! June 27, 2008 4:13 AM
	BYRNEDA said: Gaunty: Don't forget, that's Australian dollars being quoted. When converted to Euros, it works out as €60. As regards the release date, don't believe anything anyone tells you unless it comes from Peter Molyneux or Microsoft. June 27, 2008 8:08 AM
	goncalobms said: There is a lot of guessing going round about the release date and maybe someone will have it right. But the oficial one is probably coming here and in Microsoft first. I would not be surprised if they placed it in a video diary still to come. Anyway after waiting for over 2 years now ... coming out in 2008 when the leafs turn brown is already enough for me! June 27, 2008 8:44 AM
	north_child7 said: Wowi am so grateful thank you now i cant wait for the next one! And i think it is time for the relese date now! June 27, 2008 6:41 PM
	Gaunty07 said: BYRNEDA: Ahhh, Australlian dollars. Damn the economy =[ Anywho, can't wait for diary 7, or some more info. June 29, 2008 7:34 AM
	Beaubbe said: yeah nice thx for the vid But for the release date, i saw some date on IGN. There is the link : http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14236733.html i dont know if those date are right, probably not xP, maybe just speculations, but anyways. Keep up the work Lionhead team! June 30, 2008 12:47 PM
	Serpent394 said: Hello Community, if you've read my posts before youd know i have slow internet and cannot access video diaries no matter how hard i try, is there maybe a manuscript of this video diary by any chance?, if so can someone give me a link, please? If not...that's okay. Love, Serpent P.S. I LOVE YOU LIONHEAD!!!!! June 30, 2008 9:03 PM
	Fable2fanatic said: relese date for U.S is October the first at 4:30 a.m. And if you really want the game go to London on September the first and be the first of billions of Americans to play Fable 2 in your own home. Sorry Mr. Molyneux, but it had to said eventually and not a decade later. You may be wondering as to how I found this information, let me just tell you that I happen to have a friend of mine who like you works for Microsoft games studios. I give you my sincerest apologies to you and your team, but it had to be said eventually and not a decade later. July 2, 2008 5:14 PM
	BYRNEDA said: Ah, I see Fable2fanatic is somewhat mixed up with Duke Nukem Forever again... July 2, 2008 6:46 PM
	Hurzen said: lol July 3, 2008 4:19 AM
	goncalobms said: Yeah, I guess the release date fever was too much for him to handle July 7, 2008 10:29 AM