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Microsoft gave us all a bit of surprise by announcing that they'd be delivering Fable II Pub Games to Xbox LIVE Today. Announced at E3, the standalone XBLA game will allow gamers to get a head start on the upcoming Fable II by winning gold that will then be transferred to their in-game character as experience points.
Developed by Carbonated Games, the XBLA title will set you back 800 points. Alternately, you can just pick up for free as part of a retail reserve program. Or, you can just check out these videos of the in-game tutorials we grabbed, and decided whether this stuff is worth your money and/or time.
Our conclusion? We're not really sure yet. We've lost a few hours playing the pub games, all of which seem to have the odds skewed against winning ... we're heavily in debt to an angry, troll inn-keeper. Above is the gameplay tutorial for "Fortune's Tower," and below the fold you'll find video of "Spinnerbox" and "Keystone."
"KEYSTONE" TUTORIAL
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"SPINNERBOX" TUTORIAL
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8:03 AM on 08.13.2008
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damn this three sided bandit!
Game in the UK have admitted they are doing it but don't know when even though the games out. WHy should I waste cash when i can get it for free.
At least the americans have it even if it is broken
Though it looks more legit than Minesweeper game. I mean come on, paying for Minesweeper?
But i still want to pre-order....
Also, the money transfers as experience, not money?
Kinda lame.. I thought it would transfer over to Fable2 as moneys.. hmm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2008/0707-fable2pubgames.htm
Not half! Sometimes its pretty much impossible not to haemorrhage large amounts of money before winning the smallest amount back, particularly in that spinner game.
Nevermind, I'll stick at it.