Fable II Available Now in Stores

Microsoft announced today that Fable II is available now in stores throughout North America. You can read our review of the game here. Below is the press release announcing the arrival of the game to retail shelves:
Begin the Epic Journey. It’s Time to Become a Hero. Critically-Acclaimed Xbox 360 Exclusive Fable II Now Available At Retailers Nationwide

The time has come for you to test your moral boundaries and embark on a voyage that will either leave you heralded or condemned throughout the world of Albion. “Fable II” has completed its long awaited journey with standard and limited collector’s editions landing on retail shelves throughout North America today. Developed by Lionhead Studios exclusively for Xbox 360, “Fable II” combines thrilling action, heart-wrenching emotional experiences and a genre-bending Xbox LIVE multiplayer mode, making it the must-have blockbuster for 2008. The standard edition “Fable II” will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and the Limited Collector’s Edition will retail for an estimated price of $69.99. “Fable II” is rated “M” for Mature.

This sequel to the smash hit “Fable,” offers an infinite amount of choice in an open world environment, allowing gamers to become the most revered of all heroes or reviled of all villains, all with a loving dog companion at their side. “Fable II” immerses players in the expansive world of Albion, and offers an accessible combat system, making the game approachable to both casual and hardcore gamers.

For the fans who took advantage of the Xbox LIVE Arcade pub-games and started earning money to spend in the game prior to today, feel free to squander gold on weapons, armor, potions, dog tricks and more! For music fans, Microsoft Game Studios has created the Fable album for free download for a limited time. This includes a wonderful selection of “Fable I” music and three brand new tracks from the upcoming “Fable II” soundtrack. Visit http://www.sumthingdigital.com,and click on the Fable Collection album art.

The Limited Collector’s features:

“Fable II” game disc Bonus DVD with new “Making-of” Feature Bonus in-game content (requires Xbox LIVE®) “The Hall of the Dead” Dungeon “The Wreckager” Legendary Cutlass Weapon Spartan armor and energy sword Please visit: www.xbox.com/fable2 or www.lionhead.com/fable2 for more information.

Also, be sure to check out the Sci Fi Channel’s documentary style TV series “Hero Factor,” which attempts to define what it means to be a hero, using “Fable II” as the benchmark. “Hero Factor,” airs on the Sci Fi Channel, tonight at 11:00pm. Check local listings for your area.


About Lionhead Studios

Acquired by Microsoft Game Studios in 2006, the U.K.-based Lionhead Studios has developed a unique formula for creating original and innovative games such as the extremely successful “Black & White” for Windows in 2001, “Fable” for Xbox in 2004, “Fable: The Lost Chapters” for Windows in 2005, “Black & White 2” and “The Movies” in 2005.


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