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Xbox 360 News by Robert Purchese
Lionhead has a title update for Fable II in testing and waiting for finalisation, and has said everything is "coming along nicely".
That's according to the community website, which has also supplied a list of bugs being addressed in the patch.
The Ritual/Monk's quest no longer presents an unresponsive Abbot if you run out of the region before he finishes talking, which is quite a rude thing to do. Still, part of the main quest and that, so even those with no manners ought to be able to continue.
Rescuing Charlie shouldn't prevent interactivity with objects any more, and the Guild Cave Chest should properly reward Limited Collector's Edition, website or Chicken Kickin' items.
The second part of the Spire quest should present a talkative ship's captain, and there will be less getting stuck during Bloodstone quests The Hero of Skill (Pirate King) and T.O.B.Y./Trouble in Bloodstone.
Brilliantly, your children are no longer chosen as assassination targets, and the Furniture Shop in Bowerstone now always has something for sale. In addition, there are a number of unspecified nips and tucks.
Lionhead recently unveiled a whole new island of content for Fable II, which will be here in just over a week, on 12th December.
Knothole Island will add lots more things to do and cost 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.60).
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Physically_Insane
04/12/08 @ 11:16
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My copy keeps on freezing at random points throught the game. It has actually stopped me from playing it all together. Are Lionhead going to fix this, no. Cunts!
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farticusmaximus
04/12/08 @ 11:18
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@Physically_Insane
Sounds like a problem with your console. I had no freezes at all in over 30 hours of play. |
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kangarootoo
04/12/08 @ 11:22
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@Physically_Insane
Have you checked your disc for scratches? Tried clearning the 360 cache? If it was a common issue we would have expected to have heard more about it by now. If it happens a lot for you, it might be something local to your copy.
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DoctorZoidberg
04/12/08 @ 11:22
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Vanmunt -
Dead Space? You think that Dead Space was better than fable? What are you, some sort of idiot? Dead Space was pretty much shit. I mean what sort of a "horror" game does not even make you feel slightly on edge etc? I mean Silent Hill 2, THAT was a horror game! |
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Physically_Insane
04/12/08 @ 11:25
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My console is brand new. Given to me by MS when I got the RROD. Borrowed the disk from my brother who's completed it with no problems what so ever. Gah!
edit: and yeah, no scratches and cleared the cache. tried it with and without the update
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MasterNameless
04/12/08 @ 11:25
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@Physically_Insane
I concur with farticus, my old 360 kept freezing, on occassion, with all games when it was on it's way out. Fable 2 caused it to freeze LOADS more, then finally killed it. In the end, I couldn't even load the dashboard with out it freezing, then it RROD'd. Bought a new 60gb Falcon, as it was a launch model, and haven't had the slightest trouble since. edit: Spotted the last post, ouch. It shouldn't if it is brand new. I guess it could be refurbished and faulty when they sent it to you. The freezing fault is such an intermittent thing, freezing was very rare on all games but Fable 2, I can see how it would be missed by MS's QC testing, not that I'm excusing them. I'd get angry and shout at them if I were you.
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escapedape
04/12/08 @ 11:25
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aaargh! No mention of disappearing spouse?! Still can't complete Retribution because of that stupid bug.
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Physically_Insane
04/12/08 @ 11:27
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@MasterNameless
The thing is, it doesn't freeze with any other games. Just Fable. Been playing Gears and L4D constantly with no problems. :/ |
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MasterNameless
04/12/08 @ 11:29
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That is odd. As kanga suggested then, it could be a fault, or imperfection on the disc from when it was printed, can you install it to the hard drive okay?
Edit: Just read your other post again, if your brother played it without a problem, then the only thing I can imagine is that it is the 360 beginning to die, at the very early stages. Would explain only doing it on Fable, as Fable was particularly bad at making my console freeze, it may well begin to happen with other games too... Let's hope not though, although piece of mind would be nice I suppose.
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@Physically_Insane
Got a friend who had similar problems - an install to HD seem to clear it up so was possibly a DVD fault which maybe Fable 2 is more susceptible to than other titles. Heavy uses a particular area of the DVD for example? Oh and if it was a replacement from MS after a RRoD it is likely your old one with the motherboard replaced or at best someone elses reconditioned. So a drive fault is still a possibility.
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DrShitinhiseyes
Dead Space? You think that Dead Space was better than fable? What are you, some sort of idiot? Dead Space was pretty much shit. I mean what sort of a "horror" game does not even make you feel slightly on edge etc? I mean Silent Hill 2, THAT was a horror game! yep, twice the game fable was... overhyped, dance in front of people completely shit ending waste of time game I played this year. where Dead Space was an origional IP with clever puzzles amazing looking and some very inovative ideas. Did you actually play the game sir or are you just spouting some shit you might have read somewhere? Up there for GOTY in my book. |
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kangarootoo
04/12/08 @ 11:49
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@Physically_Insane and MasterNameless
Sounds like a combination of issues. Maybe a prob with certain 360s that only shows up under certain types of stress loading. And Fable 2 might be doing "things" (cacheing to disc?) that cause that type of stress to occur? I suppose one extra test might be to install the game to the HDD and see if that makes any difference? Edit: Just read DrDamn's post. So an install to hdd sounds like a promising avenue...
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kangarootoo
04/12/08 @ 11:52
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On that same subject, if it does turn out to be a DVD drive stress issue, I'm not sure Lionhead can really be blamed for that.
It is not unreasonable for any developer to assume that the platform hardware will work properly. You should not be able to cause problems like that, simply because your code causes one bit of hardware or another to be used "quite a lot". |
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Sniper_007
04/12/08 @ 11:55
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It's always possible that you could be suffering from a problem with the hard drive rather than the game? I'm assuming it caches a lot to the HDD!!
Have you tried playing it without the HDD connected?
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DoctorZoidberg
04/12/08 @ 11:56
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@DrZoidberg
I don't think you can mock games that aren't made for you and your tastes. This sounds perfect to keep mum / nan busy for a weekend. Why shouldn't they be allowed to play the odd game that suits them? Changed your tune since yesterday? Dead Space my GOTY so far. Not really, Horror games are very much in my tastes, and Dead Space was shit. It turned more into a chore than enjoyment. Not once did I ever feel scared or even uncomfortable. It had potential, don't get me wrong, but the execution was just terrible. Edit : I applaud your research though.
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DoctorZoidberg
04/12/08 @ 12:02
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DrShitinhiseyes
Dead Space? You think that Dead Space was better than fable? What are you, some sort of idiot? Dead Space was pretty much shit. I mean what sort of a "horror" game does not even make you feel slightly on edge etc? I mean Silent Hill 2, THAT was a horror game! yep, twice the game fable was... overhyped, dance in front of people completely shit ending waste of time game I played this year. where Dead Space was an origional IP with clever puzzles amazing looking and some very inovative ideas. Did you actually play the game sir or are you just spouting some shit you might have read somewhere? Up there for GOTY in my book. 1) Nice try on the name change, but I don't know about you, but thats not funny these days. 2) Yes I did play it thank you, and it was pretty poor. 3) Fable 2 had a good ending in my eyes. A really tough choice to make, with genuine consequences. 4) Then please unsubscribe me from your book. |
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farticusmaximus
04/12/08 @ 12:30
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@Vanmunt
Not every game has to end with a boss battle you know. I thought it was a superb ending, especailly the 'Perfect world' scenario. Quite creepy. So you prefer Dead Space. You are entitled to your opinion. Others think Fable was better. They are different genres though, so are not comparable. I know one thing though, I wouldn't get 30 hours (and still going) of gameplay from Dead Space.
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MasterNameless
04/12/08 @ 12:35
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@BobsUncle
Shit, I didn't mean to delete the post. I do claim it as mine though! As much as it pained me, I didn't! I was a goody-two-shoes and saved everyone else, then changed sex for a fresh start to get me a new wife and crack on with the rest of the quests! edits: to get spoiler tag working!
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kangarootoo
04/12/08 @ 12:36
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Can (edit: some of, not everyone is being a child) you kids shut your holes.
Waaaahhh, Fable 2 was better than Deadspace. Booohoooo, Deadspace was better than Fable 2. Meeeehhhh, something about a cock. If any of you are older than 11, you need your heads looking at.
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RedSparrows
04/12/08 @ 12:45
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Any RTS ever?
Vanmunt, that's flawed logic at it's worst. A 'good' game's quality does not rest innately on having a boss battle at the end. |
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@ Vanmunt
Can you please give me one game you consider to be good that does not have a boss battle at the end... not baiting you or anything, genuine question. And you cannot use Feable2.. Boss battles are very N64, in MY OPINION (which may differ from yours, making neither of us wrong or right) the boss battle at the end of the original Fable ruined it. The style of ending Fable 2 had was far more meaningful, at least in respect to the story, if it was a book it would have been several pages of MORAL battle, which in itself would be a 'boss battle'. Just because it didn't involve shooting the shit out of something doesn't mean it wasn't a battle. Arguably it's a lot more challengng to build a moral battle into a game than some random shooting thing style battle.
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mezzomorto
04/12/08 @ 12:48
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I was a bit apprehensive when I picked up this game after reading about all the issues players were encountering.
However, I just finished it last night (after playing through 90% of the side quests) and only encountered one bug, where my wife wouldn't stop following me (but not sure if that was a feature meant to mirror real life that little bit more - boom boom *sigh*) |
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ok. lets clarify... grid doesn't have a boss battle.. but then that is not an RPG, where as a rule the whole point is to build a charactor through leveling up, upgrading weapons to eventually fight your nemisis.. so on above posters logic, FF7 would still be a great game if you pressed the x button to beat ole Seph'..
I thought Feable2 was a shadow of Fable, where it had a good boss fight.. going to get slated, because I thought Feable2 was shit and never a 10... you have you own opinions, i have mine.. unfortunately mine is right.. |
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farticusmaximus
04/12/08 @ 13:03
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@Vanmunt
Can you please give me one game you consider to be good that does not have a boss battle at the end The most prominent example I can think of is Halo. Different genre, I know but the escape from the Pillar of Autumn was as exhilarating as any boss battle I've played. |
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ok. lets clarify... grid doesn't have a boss battle.. but then that is not an RPG, where as a rule the whole point is to build a charactor through leveling up, upgrading weapons to eventually fight your nemisis.. so on above posters logic, FF7 would still be a great game if you pressed the x button to beat ole Seph'..
Maybe it is for you, but I prefer RPGs driven by story and character development. Battles are not nearly as effective at character development as moral decisions, story etc. I see battles as a way to relieve time when you're getting bored rather than the central focus of a good RPG. I liked FFX but I thought the endless battles and emo-OTT style enemies somewhat spoiled it. It only developed story and character development in FMVs rather than in the actual gameplay. Different tastes of course. You - Fights, power battles etc. Me - Story, character development, fights (I'm guessing you're a WUM?)
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Personally, I think the point of role playing games is, y'know, playing a role. Fable 2 is much better at allowing you to do this than any game with the words "Final" and/or "Fantasy" in their name.
Still looking forward to playing Dead Space at some point, though the demo was utter shite. It's supposed to be a survival horror thing, right? Sticking you in a room with a few monsters to kill isn't exactly representative of the whole game. At least I hope it isn't. |
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Petulant_Radish
04/12/08 @ 13:16
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@ Vanmunt
If you’re going to insist on disparaging a game by changing its name in that oh-so schoolyard fashion, at least learn to spell properly, as otherwise you make yourself look even more ridiculous. To pre-empt you, claiming that it’s spelt that way because it’s only the first two letters of feeble does not cut the mustard! |
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farticusmaximus
04/12/08 @ 13:24
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"Still looking forward to playing Dead Space at some point, though the demo was utter shite. It's supposed to be a survival horror thing, right? Sticking you in a room with a few monsters to kill isn't exactly representative of the whole game. At least I hope it isn't."
This, and then some. I keep hearing good things about Dead Space, and am still interested but I need some proof that the full game is NOTHING like the demo because the demo was truly awful. Nice engine, nice visual style, reasonable (not great) controls, but if all you have to do is shoot blobs in the knee until they fall over then thanks but no thanks. Also, was it me or was it impossible to survive the demo? Only tried a few times as 'resident evil in a box' was not doing it for me, but it seemed like there was no way to avoid melee combat, and melee combat = guaranteed death. If there are, at any point, sections in the game where you are locked in a room with the Necrowhatsits then it's no sale for me. Just need that confirmed before I decide to buy. |
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Petulant_Radish
04/12/08 @ 13:35
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By mummy do you mean IT department? I’m not sure my mother gave me this standard office Dell keyboard, as, well, I’m in an office that isn’t run by her. I would also be rather disappointed should I ever receive a typing apparatus from her, though I wouldn’t show that disappointment as that would be rude.
What an interesting retort to attempt to hide your inner shame at not being able to spell, you can get lessons you know, the council will even help you out, give you some funding, you’d feel better about yourself! |
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AllenSpawn
04/12/08 @ 14:10
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@ farticus
NEVER NEVER trust demo..... Dead Space is one of the best games i've played,not just this year, but ever( a point that is concurred by 8 of my friends who have played it) a demo will always make the game seem disappointing( except Crackdown ) @ vanmunt you sir, are right.................even if you are a cock |
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fable 2 was a good game but certainly not worthy of a ten! As for the DLC think i'll probs save my 7 quid and get sommin else. And NickyBoy video games can be scary just like films can if done in the correct way, take a look at Silent Hill (most of em) or Doom 3 to a lesser extent, to be honest i cant see why you would buy a horror game if you didnt expect to or want to be scared (put on edge whilst playing), I thought that was the point of them no?
Anyways Lionhead need to pull their finger out for fable 3 and not bullshit us like the last two, and live up to at least some of there ambitious promises instead of giving up.
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