To be quite honest, I haven't even acknowledged Fable 2 as a potential RPG of the year candidate. Perhaps that is a bit naive of me, but I believe DQIX may still have a fighting chance at it, despite being on handheld. If it's anywhere as great as VIII, I don't think Fable has a chance... Of course, this is coming from someone who loves JRPG's and pretty much hates WRPG's.