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Fable II's Big Announcement: Downloadable Island Incoming

New island, gloves, and boots coming to Fable II next month.

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Microsoft and Lionhead have revealed plans for a new piece of downloadable content for use with Fable II. There will be two packs--a premium piece that will go for 800 points and a free version that will let your co-op friends in on the action in cases where one player has paid for the content and one hasn't.

The key piece of the offering will be a new landmass called Knothole Island, and weather will be a key feature out there. The lore behind it states that an ancient civilization lived there and created magical artifacts that can control the weather. Three new quests, each with its own dungeon, will be added, as will six new weapons, potions that alter your appearance, and additional customization features. The pack will also add 50 new leaderboards to the game.

This gets at my big issue with campaign-oriented downloadable content. I'm not the sort of guy who goes back to games to experience some sort of out-of-the-way addition that doesn't really factor into the main story. But I still haven't played Fable II yet. That means I might just be able to experience it all as one big, new thing, which sounds way more appealing.

Of course, this means I'm faced with the decision of trying to play Fable II as soon as possible or deliberately holding off, but considering I still have to play Dead Space and I just got into the new Banjo last night, I think I'll be able to make Knothole Island a part of my Albion experience.

How about you? Any interest in returning to Fable II to see a handful of new things?
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looks nice...

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Edited By Punkyblue

Can't wait to play this, it's so festive!

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Edited By herrbasan

I've played through it 3 times. With each time i found more content. This game is pretty rich, and it doesn't  get boring even if you know the story. There is just enough to do. The addon will make it just a little richer. So i do welcome it. But i'd prefer a complete new storyline in a sequel, or another game with that engine.

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Edited By TFG

I'm in the same boat as Jeff, I haven't gotten a chance to play it at all yet. Well, I don't have a 360 but I was thinking of getting one soon, with a copy of this game.
It seems like a pretty viable part of the story. Not the  main story, by any means, but the general story, or the overall experience story.

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I just finished Fable II over the weekend and I absolutely loved it. I cannot wait to add this content to give me something to do for an additional playthrough, when I basically make Wario. All good, corruption, and lots of pies.

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Edited By SubTact

I definitely check out the new content.  With Fable 2, Fallout 3 and Gears of War coming out back-to-back-to-back weeks, I only played through once (and not too thoroughly, I have some quests remaining and collectibles to get) and just started a new character.  I was definitely planning on going back to it, and playing through the story at least two more times.  But I really enjoyed Fable and played through it 4 times, so I might be the exception to the general opinion.

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I don`t like the idea of paying for extra content that could have been added into the game, when most all pc`s addons are free, but some games are worth it, maybe this one will be.

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Definitely buying. The more Albion the better.

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I definitely will go back to Fable II for this. Here's to hoping it comes with new achievements!

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Yay!!! more stuff to explore!

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Edited By Chummy8

I never played Fable 2 as it looked too much like Fable 1.  I have no interest.


But  Yay... DLC!

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Edited By FalcomAdol

With all the games suspected of having downloadable islands (Crackdown, Burnout Paradise, GTA IV), I think this is probably the last game I would have expected to deliver one.

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This looks like it could be good but Fable 2 wasnt nearly as good as I had hoped.

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Edited By fbasque78

I bought Fable 2 when it came out and I rushed into it since there was so many games coming out. I will probably play it again and be evil in it. I may as well get the new DLC since i have 800 MS pts lying around for such a long time.

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Edited By Beechbone

I only started playing it not long ago and I'm not really far in the game so maybe I'll just go and play Gears 2 at last and wait for F2 DLC or check out Knothole Island the secend playthrough.

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This news is good news.  I have really enjoyed playing through Fable 2 and I can totally handle more of it right now.  Seems worth the money too, if the content is up to scratch.
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Edited By I_am_Lono

OH! I am so going to pay for content that has been released one month after the release of the game! Oh awesome! I can't wait to play this stuff that should have been included in the original release of the game, but was only released as a fantastic example of why DLC is a rather elegant way of making us part with cash for content that was held back!!

I am stoked!!

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Edited By Lies

I'd like a reason to return to Fable, although this isn't that large, I'll probably buy it.

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I haven't stopped playing Fable 2 yet, on my third character now. Gonna need to force myself to stop soon!

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I'll wait to see what Jeff says.

Jeff's always right!
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Little too much for what you're getting. Might pick it up when the DLC gets a bit cheaper.

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I'm still hooked on managing my real estate investments and will still be playing when the DLC hits, I'm sure of it.

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At least Molyneux isn't promising that this is the greatest thing ever like he often does. I was expecting something like dog armor.

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Finally I am totally getting this!
I'm so glad that they actually decided to add DLC

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I don't know, I mean I loved Fable 2, but I played it to death and don't find an island and some clothes enticing enough to put down the money to buy.

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Edited By Freki

Great news!

While not perfect I'm still really enjoying it and I'll gladly pay for a couple extra hours :)
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Ya i will probably get this, and i don't usually buy solo player DLC.

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Already played through it twice. Totally going back in.

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Wow you people can never be satisfied.

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Edited By TaintedSun
zoozilla said it. I'll wait for a friend to buy it. I'm poor and I want Mirror's Edge, so...
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No DLC for me  thank you very much

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Edited By Valke

As started before, this Isn't any monster announcement. To me, this is pretty par for the course when it comes to DLC for these type of games. Although at some point I may venture back to Albion for a second play-through as an evil character and this may be worth it then. For now...meh

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So, you could hypothetically see all that there is to see on the island without paying for it if you join a friend's game and he has the additional content?

Run-on sentence?

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i haven't returned since i finished Fable I on Xbox 8 hours after i purchased it. and some new island on the second one isn't going to change that fact.

i'll just take more Fallout3 content, thank you!

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Edited By Homes

I haven't started Fable II so I will def pick this up with all the M$ points I get for Christmas!

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meh

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I finished the game a while ago but have always planned on going through it again. Now there's more reason to. I'll probably download it.

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I absolutely adore this game, and want to see it do well. Getting the packs for certain.

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If it's free, I'll get it.

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I rented it the first time i played it now im going to have to get it for christmass!

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I have only started Fable II and have a bunch of other games I could play now.  My suggestion is to wait for Fable II and play your other games, Jeff.  Besides, Banjo and Dead Space are awesome.

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mm not sure..have finished the game...started again to get a different ending...i shall see..what is on offer..

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Can't wait.  Love Fable II, but I'm hurting for more content.

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Not yet done with fable 2. If this is good I might pick it up :)

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Not yet done with fable 2. If this is good I might pick it up :)

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Releasing downloadable content so close after the release of the game always makes me wonder why they haven't just put it on the disk, and it's usually one of two reasons:
1)I wasn't good enough to be part of the main game.
2)They want to make more money by selling it seprately.
Either cases render me completely unintrested in whatever they have to offer, and from the look of it this downloadable content for Fable 2 is clearly no exception, it's no "Shiviring Isles" that is.

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Always have time to return to Fable, this sounds fantastic.

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Well the game pretty much acomplished what it wanted, it got me to hate it.  Seriously the big choice at the end, if you are a good character they want you to regret it, mission acomplished Fable 2, but however regret isn't a feeling I'm looking for when playing video games.  I own the game so I might give this a chance, but honestly I probably shouldn't.

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I wouldn't consider this a huge announcement, but it is a nice edition to the game.