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It's surprising that substantial DLC for this game is being released before the end of this year.

http://www.lionhead.com/?newsid=60

Fable II Premium Downloadable Content

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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You will begin to see a lot more of this in games. Giving away free DLC a few months after release, means you will likely hold onto the game and not trade in the game at Gamestop. Fewer used copies = more sales.



Whats the free stuff??

No mention of details



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Good that they're supporting this game so soon already, but was this worth the two weeks of "omfg, we have an announcement, wtf!"-idiocy?



YES!

Sorry, I've been really hoping that they will support this game with DLC for a long time, and now that I know for sure....**** YES!

December too? Can't wait! :D



GOTY Contestants this year: Dead Space 2, Dark Souls, Tales of Graces f. Everything else can suck it.

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http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2008/1124-fable2pdlc.htm



This news are of my interest!





Current-gen game collection uploaded on the profile, full of win and good games; also most of my PC games. Lucasfilm Games/LucasArts 1982-2008 (Requiescat In Pace).

Will there be new achievements? That is the main factor dictating whether or not I buy it, I need to preserve my 100% record!



What the hell is "Premium DLC". When I was young this was called an "Expansion pack" and DLC like horse armor was called "Crap that nobody with half a brain buys".



it's cool that they are adding new stuff to the game, but i can't help to wonder why they didn't just include it with the game. i mean i'm still going to get it because i love fable2. oh well, i hope they continue to support this game like the elder scrolls was supported with dlc.