Lionhead Community : Small update

Small update

Published Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:29 PM by Sam

We've come back from San Francisco (last Thursday) and it's back the flow we're used to. As most of you have probably read from the coverage we've seen our "Content Complete" date was on Friday and the entire team really worked hard. Now it's on to the next big milestone and we're all getting more and more busy...

Some of you probably wonder why I would be busy when the Fable 2 development team are in crunch, surely 'looking after the forums' can't be that hard of a task? You are right of course and that's why I don't only keep an eye on you lot, currently I'm pretty involved with all the FMV and other video tasks regarding Fable. Sometimes our audio guy needs a short clip captured from the game so he can do his music-magic on it, other times we need to extra seconds of something in our of the +/- 4 minute cut scenes we have. Things like that. And bucketloads more, but talking about that would get me into some serious trouble. So I better keep my mouth shut.

Now, the question that seems to be on everyone's lips as of late is when the next Video Diary is going to be coming out. Wow, am I glad I didn't actually say a date the last time I spoke about it, that would have gotten me into so much trouble with you all. See, there's been an unfortunate turn of events as of late (plus things like the Show Case event which brought you a huge mountain of bones), none of which I can really talk about publicly and doesn't really matter to any of you, but the effect of this is that Video Diary Episode Six is going to be late. Very late if I'm perfectly honest with you, some time in late July actually. No, only kidding (sorry bad joke there; fail) I'm expecting it to be out around 21st June. My apologies but these are all things out of mine (and mostly anyone's) control.

Enjoy all those screenshots, previews, interviews and photo's that have been coming out as of late.

Comments

	nathan134679 said: thats ok sam we all know you do your best i'm sure everyone is slightly dissappointed but hey we'll live not your fault but thanks for the update. May 20, 2008 3:59 PM
	moonfever said: Oh my, poor Sam, I was afraid of that, with all the interviews, and video clips, I've been finding everywhere.June 21, ok, at least we know a date. May 20, 2008 4:00 PM
	rafoca said: VIDEO DIARY IN JUNE? It´s MS fault! I bet May 20, 2008 4:07 PM
	Sam said: Well it's a wild guess that date based on what everyone has been indicating but I need to get final confirmation. May 20, 2008 4:07 PM
	Rapture_Tourist said: Oh Oh, I fear that my interview with Lionhead/Microsoft Dublin for Lionnose.de might be released around that date, too. Since MS is currently looking over it for giving green light. May 20, 2008 4:16 PM
	OzCool said: what the hell kind of video takes a whole f-ing month to review and post. Damn microsoft to hell. May 20, 2008 4:57 PM
	cramped616 said: Big Sigh at least its still coming... May 20, 2008 5:00 PM
	shadowc35 said: well it is a big job for the hole fable 2 thing ozcool (but i kinda agree with him WTF can we atleast get a IDEA of when the release of the game is?) May 20, 2008 5:02 PM
	nasos_33333 said: 21 ... june ? May 20, 2008 5:11 PM
	almity_1 said: 21st of June, maybe its being released along side the XBLA games... One can dream... Still could be possible though fingers crossed May 20, 2008 5:13 PM
	crimsonthorne said: Well Sam you all dropped the bomb of awesomness on us a week ago. That will hold be and a few others off until June I suppose . Im sure it will be very . May 20, 2008 5:16 PM
	stomp224 said: Holy crap, that is late! I presume Vid diary 7 will be ready for the first anniversary of Fable 2s release? Congrats on content complete! Whats next on the schedule? May 20, 2008 5:25 PM
	JTGreat said: what a lovely birthday present, vid diary 6 obviously i expected it earlier but what can you do May 20, 2008 5:40 PM
	Libern said: Thats like a month away from E3 and a month from now May 20, 2008 5:58 PM
	ct09 said: May 20, 2008 6:06 PM
	Razerblade99 said: well at least its going 2 be out May 20, 2008 6:19 PM
	Niaoshi said: I'm honestly not surprised, seeing as they are always late. :/ May 20, 2008 6:20 PM
	TwilightBlade said: I'm still extremely irritated with Kotaku and what they did...and the people that criticize those moments strongly motivate me to punch infants. I'm glad to hear that it's on its way, and I'm sorry to all of the development team that flak continues to be high. It's no one at Lionhead's fault, perhaps not even Microsoft (though I'm very skeptical). I look forward to any and all official updates, news, images, and footage that you guys feel obliged to send our way, and thank you in advance for what promises to be an amazing work of video-gaming Masterpiece. May 20, 2008 6:48 PM
	caleeboMH said: you guys are doin great. whether or not you report all the newest information WHEN PEOPLE WANT IT is not actually anyone at LH's responsibility. you guys provide ENTERTAINMENT, so thanks for that! if people are angry at you because you arent entertaining them while they wait for the REAL entertainment, thats their fault. keep up the awesome work!(not only that, but what makes people think they have the right to be angry if they arent entertained?) May 20, 2008 7:38 PM
	beautifulDesign said: well that's 'slightly' dissapointing. Though I guess there has been a lot of other updates (new videos, pictures) as of late to keep us content. thanks for fillin' us in. May 20, 2008 8:40 PM
	kotarski said: A whole month! May 21, 2008 2:56 AM
	nasos_33333 said: I feel VERY dissapointed, 2 months delay for a video ? I mean, come on May 21, 2008 4:28 AM
	josh19 said: k that really sucks but its so much better knowing its been delayed, ah well back to gta 4 May 21, 2008 5:46 AM
	Rapture_Tourist said: It's also interesting to see that Kotaku.com did not make any obvious excuses so far. May 21, 2008 6:49 AM
	nasos_33333 said: MS really hurts itself with that vast delay IMO May 21, 2008 6:58 AM
	toddquest said: I think we could use a cool down anyway. I mean the game may well be as much as six months away. No point in getting all exceted now and then have to wait around for months. I'm glad it won't overlap with E3 I was wondering what else you did. Do you do any of the developement work as well? May 21, 2008 7:35 AM
	turkey_of_doom said: 21st? 21ST!!!!! Damn MS! Makin us wait so long! May 21, 2008 8:31 AM
	Mathew_01 said: Disappointing, but at least we will get it eventually, bloody MS nit picking. Won't be long after this video, then we got E3 May 21, 2008 9:13 AM
	Onikage36 said: Thanks for keeping us updated at least. I can wait... May 21, 2008 9:37 AM
	pharaoh61 said: who cares bout video diary, (bty i still watch it) keep up the Amazing work and give us a new Game so that We may play it Religiously May 21, 2008 10:35 AM
	pharaoh61 said: who cares bout video diary, (bty i still watch it) keep up the Amazing work and give us a new Game so that We may play it Religiously May 21, 2008 10:35 AM
	Macksoloran said: This shouldn't be a surprise or disappointment to anyone here considering the diaries are always announced early and always arrive late. "unfortunate turn of events as of late" I'd love to hear the excuse. The devastating earthquakes in China? The UEFA Champions League Final? May 21, 2008 5:01 PM
	azaizel said: nooooooooooooooooooo... oh god why do late videos happen to people.... whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... im crying, really no joke tears are rolling down my cheeks =..( May 21, 2008 6:05 PM
	BYRNEDA said: Hi Sam, Well, c'est la vie, n'est pas? Videos, are just like games too, better to have them looking nice and proper than rushing them out the door and getting a nice big crosshair painted on your back.. I can only hope that I act as sensible as I sound when I hear the release date for Fable 2! db May 22, 2008 10:48 AM
	Bezintine said: I'm just glad I know now. When I actually know the date of something, I'm not as impatient when waiting for it COUGHCOUGH*** (Fable 2). :-) I'm joking of course, but I do feel better about waiting for it now. May 24, 2008 9:38 AM
	rushviking said: 21st june? Well to hear that the diary at least got a rough date Keep up the work Sam. May 26, 2008 6:50 AM
	Alphawar said: WoW that will be a while oh well i will have to bunker down. cant wait for it to come out it is going to be 3 mill times better than fable with what i have seen. (mostly because of the online aspect) Gl i think this game is going to make more than gta 4 lol at least it will from me if theres special content yay for preorders im so excited about fable 2 May 27, 2008 11:15 PM
	old_shinobi said: pat not to long to go June 10, 2008 8:07 AM
	jappstarr said: Soon, very soon... Can't wait June 11, 2008 5:23 AM
	RunninGuy said: Lol my B-Day is June 21st =) June 11, 2008 9:10 PM
	SORL03 said: Hello all. July 10, 2008 12:12 PM