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Second batch of Fable II DLC revealed News

Xbox 360 News by Robert Purchese

6 April, 2009

Microsoft and Lionhead have revealed the second batch of Fable II downloadable content, which will be arrive in May for 560 Microsoft Points (GBP 4.76 / EUR 6.72).

Dubbed See the Future, the main story revolves around three cursed items possessed by Murgo the Trader. In investigating these, players will once more control the fate of Albion, and eventually be rewarded with a glimpse into the future and what awaits those born into the heroic bloodline.

Key attractions in See the Future include the Colosseum arena, which apparently puts the previous Crucible challenge to shame, and Murgo the Trader with his wide array of exotic wares - like a potion that turns dogs into different breeds.

There are also some new quests; one involves a town trapped within a snow globe, and another features a cursed knight whose torment needs ending.

On top of that are new legendary artefacts, creatures, clothes, hairstyles, make-up, expressions, tricks and collectibles.

Pop over to our Fable II - See the Future gallery for the first screenshots.

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ronuds
06/04/09 @ 15:03
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Is this a new area, or additions to the current area?
menage
06/04/09 @ 15:10
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Shit, I accidentally deleted all my saved games 4 weeks ago (don't ask). Ah well, Albion here I come ... again.
Crofto
06/04/09 @ 15:10
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Shame these downloadable content packs weren't already on the disc; Fable II is laughably short compared to longer, better, RPGs like Lost Odyssey.

"Colosseum arena, which apparently puts the previous Crucible challenge to shame"

Let's hope, the game was far too easy too. I'm no master of gaming, but not even being close to death once? Getting so bored of easy combat that I choose to avoid enemies?

Nice work Lionhead. 10/10 for you.

Haha.
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richardiox
06/04/09 @ 15:10
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I would love to see DLC combo packs as would be interested in getting this and Knothole for a combined lower price...800 or 100 for the two would be ideal
BigJonno
06/04/09 @ 15:13
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Comparing Fable 2 to Lost Odyssey? That makes no sense whatsoever. Both great games. Both completely different.
Monkey_Puncher
06/04/09 @ 15:15
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There's certain games that always seem to attract bitching in the comments thread, unfortunatly Fable 2 is one of those.

Anyway, looking forward to the new content!
Darren
06/04/09 @ 15:17
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560 MP... what a peculiar price point! :?
ronuds
06/04/09 @ 15:19
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Well, Crofto's too hard core for us - he needs games that you die a lot in to be satisfied. I can't keep up with his awesomeness.

I'll admit a difficulty slider would have been nice, but not having one didn't hamper my enjoyment of the game. It's my GoTY of '08 without a doubt.
kangarootoo
06/04/09 @ 15:32
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@ronuds

Sounds like both. The arena and snowglobe town sound like new areas to me.
kangarootoo
06/04/09 @ 15:36
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"Shame these downloadable content packs weren't already on the disc"

Well I suppose technically it is a shame that Fable 2 didn't have Lost Oddysey already on the disc. It is also a shame that the summer in England is short and puctuated with frequent periods of rain.

;)
ronuds
06/04/09 @ 15:39
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Yeah, I'd hope all games were as short as Fable II. My character has over 30 hours in and I haven't even completed all quests yet.
BlueDot
06/04/09 @ 15:44
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@560 MP... what a peculiar price point! :?

I think it meant that the MS internal stats said that most people with Fable II has about 550 MP left on their account. :-)
kangarootoo
06/04/09 @ 15:44
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Not sure how many hours I've put into Fable 2, but its certainly more than the 10 that seems to be the satisfactory average these days.

I don't much care about the hours though so long as its not taking the piss (which Fable 2 certainly isn't). Quality not quantity.
smelly
06/04/09 @ 15:46
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Whats the point in learning new tricks? My dog is dead!

And no - i'm not going to replay the whole game just to choose a different card at the end .. fuckers
ronuds
06/04/09 @ 15:51
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"Whats the point in learning new tricks? My dog is dead!"

LOL!!!

Well, I'm not certain you'll enjoy this solution - but you could always buy Knothold Island to rectify that problem. :p
Agent_Llama
06/04/09 @ 15:52
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Ditto what Smelly said. My dog is gone. /sigh
Khanivor
06/04/09 @ 15:56
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Any game which your girlfriend is happy to just watch you play gets a thumbs up in my book. Any game that gets said girlfriend insisting you go shag everything that moves without protection is something extra special :)

Held off on the last DLC; this seems to offer a good bit more. All I need to know though, is will my doggie get brought back to life by purchasing it?
sneetch
06/04/09 @ 15:59
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Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

More Fable II? Why yes, thank you, please.
miiiguel
06/04/09 @ 16:14
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OMG!!!!!

Yes!

(and other short words and acronyms to show awe)
mega7ech
06/04/09 @ 16:21
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@sneetch

Couldnt agree more! :)

More Fable 2 - and at 560 points! Brilliant! (imo)
kangarootoo
06/04/09 @ 16:30
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@miiiguel

I am led to believe that woot! is appropriate (and is actually an acronym of "Want One Of Those")

I'm no expert on how kids speak on the streets these days though :)
Spekingur
06/04/09 @ 16:33
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Nice price for seemingly quite a bit of content. Very nice.
Britesparc
06/04/09 @ 16:41
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All of this sounds all kinds of excellent and I cannot wait.

@ smelly: you can do a quest to bring him back to life. Not sure what it is, as I chose the "the needs of the few", but my brother chose the "needs of the many", and managed to resurrect his dog a little bit later in the game.
ronuds
06/04/09 @ 16:55
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@ Britesparc

Do you have the Knothole DLC? I thought that was the only way to bring your dog back?
RedSparrows
06/04/09 @ 16:57
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Crofto's biting sarcasm and wit strikes again.

/yawn. Next.

+1 for whoever said 'my gf just gets happy watching' - my female housemates love watching me play. Although my gf just wants to play peggle ;(
Dizzy
06/04/09 @ 17:11
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Great... can't wait to go back to Albion.
ronuds
06/04/09 @ 20:23
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Rambo is an awesome name for a dog.

Well, it's pretty much an awesome name for any one or thing. :p
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HazySpy
06/04/09 @ 20:47
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Dammit I really need to buy this game. It's all very well borrowing it off a mate but it's just not the same. :)
hiddenranbir
06/04/09 @ 21:25
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Town trapped within a snowglobe!! Wonderful!

Awesome RPG!

@smelly

Oh boohoo, finally a RPG that gives you choices with meaningful consequences. ;)
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bdgr
06/04/09 @ 21:48
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ahhh, Fable II. I finished the main story, and haven't gone back to it... I might have a trip back, just to see if i can still be bothered with it...

"Congratulations, you are now famous enough to use the 'kiss my arse' expression" is probably the best thing i've ever had a game tell me!!!
kangarootoo
07/04/09 @ 08:44
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I called my dog Dave, in homage to a dog I sort of adopted when I was travelling in the middle east years ago.

/hope he is still ok out there
/he isn't, as he would be at least 105 in dog years by now
/sniff


@HazySpy

There are oodles of copies on eBay. You are bound to be able to find a cheap on on there.

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