Fable 2 Development : Fable II Game Episodes out, first one for free!

Fable II Game Episodes out, first one for free!

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:22 PM by Sam

“Fable II: Game Episodes” debuts today with the first chapter available for free on Xbox LIVE

Any “Fable II” fan can share experiences of their life in the rich world of Albion, and wild stories about glory or mischief they've gotten into as consequences of their choices in the game. For everyone missing out, Microsoft now presents a completely new way to experience “Fable II” through the power of Xbox LIVE and Games on Demand: “Fable II: Game Episodes.”

Debuting today on Xbox LIVE*, “Fable II: Game Episodes” gives players the choice to purchase and download “Fable II” one episode at a time. This marks the first time in Xbox history that a major blockbuster title will be distributed not only digitally, but episodically as well. “Fable II: Game Episodes” delivers the entire “Fable II” experience in five consecutive installments, with all the Achievements, challenges and excitement of the disc-based game, as well as full compatibility with the previously released Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.”

As an incentive for those curious about the adventures that await them in “Fable II,” Microsoft Game Studios is making the first episode free to download. In this initial episode, players are introduced to the vibrant world of Albion where every choice has a consequence, and are able to experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult. Players can then choose to purchase additional episodes on Xbox LIVE at their own pace.

Players who decide to purchase “Fable II” either digitally or on disc after a foray into the first game episode will find their saved progress, character profile, and items from the first episode will be transferred seamlessly as they continue their journey. All editions of the game offer cooperative play with friends on the same couch as well as on Xbox LIVE.**

* Fable II: Games on Demand is available in LIVE enabled regions around the world excluding Japan and Korea
** Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.

If you're not sure what's happening, or why this is exciting (it's never been done before) then we've got some codes for you to try out. As you know, the first episode is free with an extra four episodes available after that. Below are ten codes which allow you to unlock episode 2 for free. Again, first come, first serve...

All codes have been used

Comments

	lordOMFG said: managed to take T6YG4-GRVKK-GBR8B-MR6DG-DTKYG September 29, 2009 7:49 AM
	Chieffie said: Already got the whole game... No need to download it... Damned, every single time I need something I am late, and when I already have it, I´m on time. I´m almost inclined to take a damn code anyway just for the hell of it... But no, that would ruin someone else´s chance... I´ll be .. But I better get some DLC (Yes, I know, there will be no more, I still want it ) September 29, 2009 7:55 AM
	countdowntoxmas said: I might be swayed to take a code, or just download this thing, but I've got the game, beat it seven times and unless this offers anything even remotely new I don't see why I should get it... in all honesty, they should have waited until fable 3 to pull this scheme... September 29, 2009 8:16 AM
	Tim_NL said: Finally some news Same as most others I already have the game but it's nice to see games are easy to download legally, and the 1st part for free makes it like a erm... demo? Now let's see what other games will show up there the next few months. September 29, 2009 11:41 AM
	oldDj said: I think this is a step for the gaming community. The ability to DL an entire disc-based game in segments without actually buying the disc speaks volumes to the casual user. I hope this 'program' pans out positively both for Lionhead and for Xbox. Luck. September 29, 2009 1:16 PM
	Jon2806 said: Surely most people on here already have the game? Just a thought... September 29, 2009 1:31 PM
	RadicalDylan said: those codes only unlock episode 2 for free? for a minute I thought I was late to the party... But I have the disc, and rather not fill up my harddrive with a game I already have... September 29, 2009 3:44 PM
	skormsweasel said: Why would someone rather do things this way, buying the game is so much easier. September 29, 2009 4:40 PM
	countdowntoxmas said: In reply to Skormweasel, I believe the idea is that someone can play the first part of the game free, and therefore if they are happy with that and want to continue, they can. This might also be refered to as a game sized demo, but the difference is ou get to keep your saved game the whole way through. For most of us on this site it might seem ridiculous seeing as we've already got the game, but looking at it from the point of view of someone who hasn't got the game makes it sort of make sense.... September 29, 2009 7:15 PM
	MysterD said: Hmmm....looks like shareware gaming just went online on the X360. P Lionhead -- ever think of trying to convince Microsoft to try such an endeavor of releasing Fable 2 through Games For Windows Live? PC gamers like myself -- and probably many others -- would love to see Fable 2 get a PC release of this game! September 29, 2009 7:32 PM
	GeoGonzo said: I downloaded the first episode and couldn't stand the terrible spanish voice acting. It's really too bad that you can't play with the original voices, I was really looking forward to playing this game. Hurray for digital distribution, though! October 6, 2009 2:11 PM
	Salem5 said: Any chance for Fable II getting released on PC now, with those episodes? Yeah, so much for "The PC is still the Main-Gaming device for Microsoft"... @MysterD: I heard that Games for windows live is a pain for developers and publishers, with it costing additional money for uploading Patches and Bugfixes after x times. http://kotaku.com/5373331/stardock-boss-hauls-off-on-games-for-windows-live It reeks too much of XBox in here. Luckily, there is still Valve-haven to save my soul October 7, 2009 10:43 AM
	Maikel_Spain said: All codes have been used. October 8, 2009 3:09 PM
	stevenhill627 said: if u download the full game online can u play with old saves u made on the disk version , cause so far u cant on episode 1 October 14, 2009 1:11 AM
	lupstain said: lastima que no es compatible con mi juego salvado y demonios pesa un buen October 28, 2009 2:02 AM

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