Fable 2 - DLC Announced

[Dhruin]

So, the big announcement isn't that big (are they ever?) with Microsoft and Lionhead announcing the Knothole Island DLC pack:

Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios Announce First “Fable II” Premium Downloadable Content
“Fable II” adventures continue with downloadable content and free pack to release mid-December 2008
The epic journey begun in “Fable II,” the fastest selling RPG on Xbox 360, is not over. Starting mid-December 2008, fans will be summoned back into Albion’s service with the release of the Knothole Island downloadable content pack. The remote island of Knothole is dying: its golden sands and lush vegetation are covered with snow, its people freezing, its treasures buried. Only a hero can face the trials of the three shrines to bring back the sunshine.
Following its release on Xbox 360 on Oct. 21, more than 1.5 million units of “Fable II” flew off store shelves worldwide in the first two weeks, making it the most popular game, across all platforms, in the U.S. in October. With the release of the first “Fable II” downloadable content, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points, gamers will be invited to set sail for Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.
Also in mid-December, fans everywhere will be able to enhance their “Fable II” experience with the release of a free “Fable II” downloadable pack exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. To engage in co-op gameplay with a player who has already downloaded the Knothole Island content, gamers will need to download the free pack. Both co-op players must download the Knothole Island (Premium) pack in order to play new quests and enjoy the complete Knothole Island co-op experience.
Free and premium downloaders will receive a show of gifts, including Knight’s Boots, Assassins Gloves, a special Weight Loss Potion, collectible silver book and more. Players will also be able to check their standing in over 50 new Leaderboards on Lionhead.com.
As an additional treat for “Fable II” fans, Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios have created an all-new Albion dashboard theme in celebration of the launch of the New Xbox Experience. Fans who want to show off their “Fable II” pride can head over to Xbox LIVE Marketplace to download the Albion theme, available now for 250 Microsoft points.
“Fable II” is exclusively available on Xbox 360 and is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. Please visit: www.xbox.com/fable2 or www.lionhead.com/fable2 for more information

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[Kostas]

So much for the big news,i cant say thats what i wanted but it is what I expected . Until it comes to PCs i wont pay any attention to this game.

 

[rbtroj]

I know hoping for a PC-version announcement this soon after the initial release is foolish, but I am a fool.

Loved the original on XBOX, loved "the lost content -er- chapters" on PC.

 

[kalniel]

Fable 2 sold faster than fallout 3??

 

[wolfing]

*yawn* the only big thing about this announcement is the big suckage

 

[Alrik Fassbauer]

"Big news for every fan" ?

Not me, since I don't buy dlc-like things.

Sounds conservative, I know, but that's just the way I am.

I want everything in one hand - physically - one one disc, if possible. Or in one package, this at least.

 

[rune_74]

So....you don't buy expansions?

 

[Jabberwocky]

...See, I told you they would totally over-hype the news and it would be ho-hum.

 

[drum]

Fable 2 sold faster than fallout 3??

Counting xbox360 only and only october sales that's quite probable

 

[Essaliad]

...See, I told you they would totally over-hype the news and it would be ho-hum.

Yes, but you just described most gaming media items. Or at least the over-hype part.

 

[JDR13]

Yes, but you just described most gaming media items. Or at least the over-hype part.

The first Fable was far more overhyped than the average game.

 

[coyote]

I know hoping for a PC-version announcement this soon after the initial release is foolish, but I am a fool.

As am I, also for even paying attention to any of their marketing babble.

The sad part is that despite all the hype and hyperbole it might be an OKish game, and if it gets published on the PC, I might eventually buy it despite the foul aftertaste of supporting a bunch of really obnoxious people.

 

[zakhal]

1.5 mil in just two weeks and these are expensive new console games that have 10-20 extra in the price tag?! I didnt buy it at launch - way too expensive especially the CE. I think it cost up to 60-70€.

I wonder if any pc game is capable of that. Even the bestselling witcher took like year to reach million or so sales. Perhaps mmogs. Wow expansion might have sold similar amounts allthough it costs way less ~only 25€ or so.

 

[Essaliad]

Wrath of the Lich King beat this by a mile and a half, trust me. Behold.

Blizzard Entertainment notes that its recently-released World of Warcraft expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King, sold 2.8 million copies in its first 24 hours. Wrath of the Lich King is available for both Mac and Windows users. Wrath of the Lich King costs US$39.99.

It beat Fable 2 in one day, thank you very much.

 

[zakhal]

Thats just "normal" for wow. The game has defined its own class of standards.

 

[Alrik Fassbauer]

So....you don't buy expansions?

Only when they come on CD or DVD.

 

[Zloth]

FFFOOOOUUULLLL!!!

Come on, folks - overhyped? "There's going to be a big announcement next week" counts as overhyped? There IS some free DLC, you know. That seems like a reasonably big announcement to me. Huge, no, but big. Your own wild speculations do NOT count as hype.

 

[coyote]

FFFOOOOUUULLLL!!!

Come on, folks - overhyped? "There's going to be a big announcement next week" counts as overhyped? There IS some free DLC, you know. That seems like a reasonably big announcement to me. Huge, no, but big. Your own wild speculations do NOT count as hype.

You are forgetting that Lionhead and Microsoft put in additional drama by first announcing a big announcement for last week and last Wednesday continuing to announce that the BIG announcement was forcibly held back by Microsoft until this week.

Come on, indeed.

P.S.: when did game companies start this announce the announcement of an announcement thing anyway?

 

[Jabberwocky]

You are forgetting that Lionhead and Microsoft put in additional drama by first announcing a big announcement for last week and last Wednesday continuing to announce that the BIG announcement was forcibly held back by Microsoft until this week.

Come on, indeed.

P.S.: when did game companies start this announce the announcement of an announcement thing anyway?

...Exactly.