Not too long ago I posted the Fable III Bowling Video, it was to be doing some public-facing video work again. Today I've been filming the Fable III team at work again, because I need to build up my stock footage of B-ROLL for when the Lionhead Video Diaries kick off again... The nine diaries that were released for Fable II were very popular, so I'm trying to think of a way to make them work as well to show what goes on with the development for Fable III, while keeping them fresh. I might be trying out a different format even! We'll see...I've learned this year but even more so last year, not to give you any dates (been burned more than enough already by doing so) but if all goes to plan, early next year we'll kick them off again.

“Fable II: Game Episodes” debuts today with the first chapter available for free on Xbox LIVE

Any “Fable II” fan can share experiences of their life in the rich world of Albion, and wild stories about glory or mischief they've gotten into as consequences of their choices in the game. For everyone missing out, Microsoft now presents a completely new way to experience “Fable II” through the power of Xbox LIVE and Games on Demand: “Fable II: Game Episodes.”

Debuting today on Xbox LIVE*, “Fable II: Game Episodes” gives players the choice to purchase and download “Fable II” one episode at a time. This marks the first time in Xbox history that a major blockbuster title will be distributed not only digitally, but episodically as well. “Fable II: Game Episodes” delivers the entire “Fable II” experience in five consecutive installments, with all the Achievements, challenges and excitement of the disc-based game, as well as full compatibility with the previously released Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.”

As an incentive for those curious about the adventures that await them in “Fable II,” Microsoft Game Studios is making the first episode free to download. In this initial episode, players are introduced to the vibrant world of Albion where every choice has a consequence, and are able to experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult. Players can then choose to purchase additional episodes on Xbox LIVE at their own pace.  

Players who decide to purchase “Fable II” either digitally or on disc after a foray into the first game episode will find their saved progress, character profile, and items from the first episode will be transferred seamlessly as they continue their journey.  All editions of the game offer cooperative play with friends on the same couch as well as on Xbox LIVE.**

* Fable II: Games on Demand is available in LIVE enabled regions around the world excluding Japan and Korea
** Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.

If you're not sure what's happening, or why this is exciting (it's never been done before) then we've got some codes for you to try out. As you know, the first episode is free with an extra four episodes available after that. Below are ten codes which allow you to unlock episode 2 for free. Again, first come, first serve...

• All codes have been used

Yet another Gathering of the Forum Heroes.  Thanks to everyone for taking picture and showing us their colourful designs and looks!

You can see the previous Hero Gatherings here (1) and here (2) and here (3).

P.s.: all these pics were taking straight from televisions and monitors so the quality can be a bit poor...


If you want to share a picture of your Hero, post it in this thread - http://community.lionhead.com/forums/thread/3203433.aspx - and we'll collect it for the next gathering.

P.s.: unfortunately we won't be giving out any codes today...

 Once in a while our Webmaster kicks into action and goes through the mountain of emails she received from the public. The odd one gets forwarded to the rest of the company either because it's just too funny, too stupid or too interesting not to. The last one we received was more a request and one that I'd like to address publicly.

But first; I know some of you solely read the Lionhead Blog in order to get some freebies (see below)! I believe it is Sam who started this tradition actually. So once you spot that a blog-entry has some XBLA codes in it most of you won't even bother to read the thing!  Well I want to give this entry a bit of a one of twist for the people who do read it. In the codes I've swapped every 'Q' with an 'L', so you'll have to do the opposite in order to make 'em work!

Now then; for most people one of the most intriguing characters in Fable II is Reaver. Not surprising as he is very flamboyant, mysterious and generally a cheeky fella which is something people find either charming or interesting. But for Imogen B., who send us the email that sparked all this, it is apparently <quote> my perfect man </quote>!

from: Imogen B.
Sent to: Lionhead Webmaster
Hello Lionhead! Thank you for creating Fable. Anyway, i was wondering. I heard somewhere that the character of Reaver didn't originally look like the end product in the game. Not that i am complaining, i think you created my perfect man. Could you please post, if you still have it, the Reaver concept art? I have been DYING to see it. Thank you!! xxxxx

And without further adue  here it is, especially for Imogen and of course for all of you! Created by one of our very talented concept artist Mike McCarthy, never seen before; the Reaver concept drawings! <crowd cheers>





And then the codes for See the Future game add-on for Fable II that were promised:

<all codes have been used, better luck next time.>


Apart from this I have no breaking news to report unfortunately. But we'll be back with some revelations very soon!

For all of you who haven't yet played the Knothole Island add-on and haven't yet used the powers of the weather in Fable II, this Deal of the Week might chance your mind.  From today until the 5th of July Knothole Island will be just 560 MSpoints on Xbox Live!

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d5307f1/

The price hasn't yet chanced on XBL but it should do later on today.

Just to remember everyone that tomorrow our Prize Draw for a rare Xbox360 game system will be closing, so if you haven't entered already make your way to http://community.lionhead.com/win/ and follow the simple instructions to make that baby yours!

Everyone who’s played Fable II must have started - or at least tried to start - a family at some point in the story.  As you can see on the Fable II Stats pages - http://community.lionhead.com/fable2 – some are more successful at it than others.  And depending on how they treated their spouse(s) they ended up with some siblings.  It looks like Xbox LIVE member  ‘evan1357’  did little else in the game apart from spending time in bed with his or her wives or husbands and also NOT buying condoms. Ending up with more than 500 children we’re not going to ask questions nor find the reason behind it!

A Lionhead Community Member posted a video of his flog of little brats on our forums and some of the comments from other members are priceless.  For example; “Man, do I feel sorry for your wife!” , “Guy has a softball team.” , “notice I didn’t see the wife anywhere... guess she can’t walk anymore an is stuck in bed” , “me want to start a breeding project and see how many kids I can farm”.



If you have any kind of advice for him/her, or can do even better, please let us know in the comments!

Happy breeding!