Embark upon a great quest

This month’s selection of Xbox Games with Gold isn’t what I would call ‘great’. Yes, there’s some decent stuff to download, but it’s mostly filler. What’s definitely not filler though, is the original Fable’s remaster from the Xbox 360.

One of the best action/adventure/RPG games from the original Xbox, Fable was a fantastic game already. Such a fan-favorite was it, that it got a remaster on the Xbox 360, which boosted its looks. If you somehow missed either of those, then now is your time. It’s the marquee game in this month’s Games with Gold as far as I’m concerned.

Not that there isn’t more to download, as there is. Scroll down to have a look.

• Project CARS 2 Over 180 elite vehicles are available for your choosing to compete on a variety of track surfaces including ice, dirt, and mud. Featuring dynamic weather physics on 140 tracks, true-to-life handling, and multiple game modes, the ultimate driver journey begins at the wave of the checkered flag.
• Knights of Pen and Paper Bundle In this collection of the award-winning game and its sequel, inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare, and semi-appropriate cultural references — while complaining loudly to the Game Master. It’s all the fun of pen and paper RPGs and none of the lost dice!

• Fable Anniversary All new textures, models, and lighting were used to retell the story of the pioneering game where every character choice has a direct consequence. This is the definitive Fable experience for faithful fans and new players alike.
• Toybox Turbos Collect and customize 35 vehicles on 18 crazy tracks in a game that reboots the classic table top racing experience. With six gaming modes available and amazing power-ups, it’s the perfect family game for those competitive “just one more” sessions.

Source: Xbox Wire

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Games With Gold: TT Isle of Man and Fable Heroes

Starting today, Xbox Gold Members and Xbox Ultimate Game Pass Members can download TT Isle of Man and Fable Heroes. Take on the challenge of the legendary Snaefell Mountain course in TT Isle of Man. This 37.73 mile course will push the bike racers to their limits. Do you have what it takes to come in first place? Find out now!

From the world of Fables, comes a fun coop dungeon crawler. Fable Heroes will take players through the familiar Albion in search of coins and treasures. Team up and get that cheddar or play for keeps, starting today.

Call of Cthulhu and Star Wars Battlefront

Starting on February 16th, players will be able to download Call of Cthulhu and Star Wars Battlefront. Solve the mysteries surrounding a murder in a small town in Call of Cthulhu. Things start to turn strange in this Lovcraftian-themed game. Battle the monsters and try to stop the madness from taking over.

The last game available is an oldie, but a goodie. From the original Xbox series comes Star Wars Battlefront. For anyone living under a rock or hasn’t had a chance to experience this gem, players will choose a side and take to the battlefield for supremacy. Dust off the old blaster and relive those happy memories.

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This week, Erich and Jason talk Nintendo’s newest digital offerings, potential new LEGO games, Battlefront II, Fable 4 and Mutant Football League!

Jason brings us through the wonderful world of his comic rack, where we learn all about a 300 sequel, some Valiant previews and more.

The guys also dig into Nintendo Labo, and why it isn’t for them.

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Having recently re-played through the trilogy my love for the series rekindled and I lusted after a new, modern Fable game. Not a month later rumours emerged of the possibility that there could be a Fable game in development (Illuminati much). Then yesterday Eurogamer releases an article of Fables return. My heart sinks, palms sweat, joy squeals from my lungs. What I thought was dead and gone forever is now a strong possibility.

The article states that Microsoft has given this huge responsibility to Forza developer Playground, which makes me more than a little bit nervous.

Not too long ago it was known that Playground was hiring staff for an “open world action RPG” after conducting their regular background check using the phone number lookup service. Not only has Microsoft opened a new second studio just for this, the talent that has been brought on board is quite reassuring.

In an interview with gamesindutry, it’s revealed that working on this project is the previous studio co-producer from Kojima Productions who worked on the Metal Gear Solid series. A lead level designer from Rockstar who worked on GTAV and the senior designer from Ninja Theory.

It’s been said that the possibility of Fables resurrection is partly in thanks to Sony’s success with Horizon Zero Dawn. Which saddens me that it took another game on the rival console to be successful to make a new fable rather than the love and dedication of the fans.

‘”I have slightly mixed feelings,”‘ Fable co-creator Simon Carter told Eurogamer.

‘”On the one hand it’s great for the UK games industry, and very pleasing that Fable isn’t dead; indeed, it will be lovely to play one as a punter, without coming out in hives.”‘

‘”On the other hand it is a little curious to get rid of the team that is uniquely expert in making Fable, and then try and make Fable. Fable is a weird game, and a tough one to deconstruct for a new team. That said, the team in question is very talented, and I’m sure they’ll do a fantastic job.”‘

“I have slightly mixed feelings”. I share this feeling. On one hand I’m excited to see Fable back from the dead. But on the other, Fable is a very unique game. In look, humour and setting, it has it’s own style that I’ve never seen anything be remotely similar to. To be completely honest I’m not confident that a different developer can recreate this. It may well be an open world action RPG, but will it be a Fable game?

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The Facts

Developed by former members of the team behind the original series, “Fortune” mixes elements from the series into a digital collectable card combat system. The kickstarted game will feature six heroes each with their own unique decks, PvP and co-op modes, and an alignment system which impacts the types of abilities players can use during matches.

The Founder’s starter pack will be required to play at launch, running for $14.99 and providing players with 20 card packs, the Flaming Fowl trophy card and a rare Giant Egg card. The game will be free to play later in the year.

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Were you a fan of Fable? Saddened to see the closing of Lionshead Studios?

Flaming Fowl Studios, a brand new indie games developer started by a number of long-term ex-Lionhead developers, has been working with the Fable properties for the last 18 months, and now brings us a Kickstarter for Fable Fortune.

Fable Fortune brings us a collectable card game (CCG), that offers the Fable style of leveling up, as well as the choices of morality: good vs evil.

In only a few days, (at the time of this writing), the Kickstarter has rallied over 700 backers, and over $35,000. This is a noble start, bu looking to raise $365,000 for the development of such a game, Flaming Fowl Studios has a quite the challenge ahead of them. Luckily the Fable community have been loyal followers, raising some of the Fable titles to ‘game of the year’ status.

If you prefer punching the smug faces of heroes and citizens in locations such as Fairfax Castle, or leading a band of pitchfork-wielding peasants into the dark shadows of the local cemetery, you’ll be tasked with quests unique to these locations and more.

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Microsoft have confirmed that Lionhead Studios are working on an HD remake of the original Fable game that was released on the original Xbox back in 2004.  Entitled ‘Fable Anniversary’, it will contain The Lost Chapters, new Achievements, SmartGlass integration, leaderboards, a new UI and a full update to HD graphics.

There will be updated textures, models, effects and a new save system.  Lead designer Ted Timmins described ot as “The game that Fable fans have been demanding for years.” The new acheivements will add something new to the game. “Fable has always been about choice and consequence, so we’re trying to put that into our Achievements.”

A teaser was released which you can see below.

Source: IGN

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If there’s still anyone out there who wants an Xbox 360 (or might be in need of a second unit) but has somehow avoided picking one up till now, your ship’s finally come in- and then some.

According to a report from website Joystiq today, the company has shaved a cool $50 USD off its prices on both the 250gig and 4gig Kinect bundles . That makes pricing on these packs just $250 USD. The price on the 250gig Kinect and Holiday bundles will weigh in at a hundred bucks more at $350 USD.

Apparently these bundle packs aren’t exactly light on the content either as they’re loaded with quality games (in the form of DLC codes) like Halo: Reach and Skyrim. Not too bad if you’re in the hunt for one.

Source: Joystiq

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