Fable 2: Game of the Year Edition confirmed
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Aug 28th 2009 at 12:20PM } 
If previous retail listings for the title are to be believed, all that "more" will be comprised of both the Knothole Island and See the Future DLC packs. So far, the Game of the Year Edition has only been confirmed for Europe, but we've contacted Microsoft for confirmation and details regarding a North American release.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
TheGameMaster @ Aug 28th 2009 12:23PM
Um yeah....when was this pile of crap GAME OF THE YEAR!?!?! hahaha what a load of crap
Temidien @ Aug 28th 2009 12:24PM
Molyneux, is that you?
ryan @ Aug 28th 2009 12:29PM
Molyneux, you're always so modest about your creations.
David @ Aug 28th 2009 12:30PM
it really bothers you when people like things that you don't, doesn't it?
Look At This Suit @ Aug 28th 2009 12:34PM
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/01/joystiqs-top-10-of-2008-fable-2/
CannabisPrime @ Aug 28th 2009 12:39PM
Didn't X-Play make Fable 2 the game of the year?
copa @ Aug 28th 2009 12:55PM
Fable 2 seemed to win most GOTY award from the European publications.
Certainly not a perfect game, but I love how it was willing to be creative and step outside of videogame cliches.
The final boss battle: I gripped my controller tight, set up my spells, drilled myself on the combat combo controls, and then: "Oh, I'm sorry, did YOU want to do that?" I nearly lost it.
Later, the final quest. Seeking the artifact of unimaginable power. And the, my Raiders Of The Lost Ark fantasy suddenly turns into The Crying Game. And I chose yes. You bet I chose yes. After that, I never played the game again, because it wasn't going to get any better than that. She lived happily ever after.
phinnvr6 @ Aug 28th 2009 1:08PM
Lol if any games qualified as Game Of The Year it would be Metal Gear Solid 4, LittleBigPlanet, Fallout 3 and Gears of War 2 are better contenders than this short, easy to beat game.
protofunc @ Aug 28th 2009 1:26PM
@copa
"Oh, I'm sorry, did YOU want to do that?"
LOL dude i went nuts when that happened to me!! i mean a real authentic, quality WTF moment!
Markez @ Aug 28th 2009 2:18PM
Personally, I thought the ending was great. Rather than doing your typical 'here you go, a huge boss!' route they decided to go more of a moral/big decision route and left the gameworld open for you following that decision to continue on to treat in the manner you choose.
One of my favorite games of all time to be sure. I loaned it to my buddy who has only been interested in Madden/NBA games for ages and he tore through Fable II like nobody's business.
The Dark Wayne @ Aug 28th 2009 3:57PM
i beat the game copa, several times, but im confused by what you said. What did you say yes to and who lived happily ever after? Theresa? Your hero? Your wife?
Vcize @ Aug 28th 2009 6:39PM
Wasn't Fable 2 GoTY um.....HERE?
copa @ Aug 28th 2009 6:40PM
Trying not to spoil the game, but after once you finally save up enough money to buy the castle, and you then complete the associated quests, you have a one-time option to drink a potion that has an... irreversible effect.
I chose to drink the potion.
Temidien @ Aug 28th 2009 12:25PM
Haven't played in months so I'm sure to be a bajillionaire by now. Unless the GOTY supports original save files, it's a no-purchase from me.
Jerk Face @ Aug 28th 2009 12:34PM
I would have to imagine that it would. It's the same game, just with the DLC included.
David @ Aug 28th 2009 12:27PM
haha, there are so many "game of year"s. i think it'd be great if infinity ward just cut through the crap and made the initial release of modern warfare 2 a "game of the year" edition.
JXCgunrunna @ Aug 28th 2009 12:29PM
I would buy it if it came with codes for the new map packs at a 50% discount. I mean ill buy the maps anyway so they should give us a discount for basically preordering the maps.
Alex @ Aug 28th 2009 12:38PM
JXCgunrunna, you have the Infinity Ward logo as your Avatar. You will buy anything they put out, even if you get nothing extra for preordering and still have to pay double.
JXCgunrunna @ Aug 28th 2009 1:00PM
Alex: sad but so true. Altho they have never let me down yet. Once they do, I will be skeptical but until that day, I see no reason to. They have an impressive track record
phinnvr6 @ Aug 28th 2009 1:11PM
All their New map packs are free on PC, i don't know why anyone would buy a COD game that wasn't the PC version.
Stteevvveee @ Aug 28th 2009 12:29PM
I'm still surprised the game was a hit. I mean it wasn't a bad game, it just was a little too easy and linear for my liking. I don't think the GotY edition would change any of that.
JXCgunrunna @ Aug 28th 2009 12:30PM
@ the British: is this not pretty expensive? google says that 65 us dollars
paperless @ Aug 28th 2009 12:31PM
Its the usual price for games in Europe.
And no I'm not kidding.
Alex @ Aug 28th 2009 12:39PM
No, that's full-retail price. My dashboard widget says... $65.22. Rrrrrrip!
Space @ Aug 28th 2009 1:05PM
yeah but how much are salaries over there?
When I was living in australia games were $120, but minimum wage is $13.50 I had a job selling strawberries for a little while....I got paid $26 an hour!
JXCgunrunna @ Aug 28th 2009 1:22PM
From listening to the news and reading a few articles, it sounds like the brits are the worst off. I think we(us) are just winding down the recession. our credit card dept is starting to settle and the unemployment numbers are stabilizing. its by no means a good situation but its not as bad as it is over there. I read that their dept(per person) keeps going up.
PR0F3TA (PSN - PROPHETA) @ Aug 28th 2009 12:31PM
who can forget that shoulder zombie Adam Sessler's pick for Game of the Year.
didn't Spike give it to GTA4?
MGS4 was robbed of everything, good thing LBP got recognition everywhere
CLShortFuse @ Aug 28th 2009 12:31PM
Still waiting for the PC version...
C'mon!!!
Nerdy Desi @ Aug 28th 2009 12:39PM
Glad I'm not the only one. Still hoping for Gears of War 2 as well but both games coming to PC looks very slim. : (
Slizzo @ Aug 28th 2009 1:29PM
I had to break down and finally buy it for my 360. Looked like it wasn't going to come out, so I made the trip to Gamestop and picked up a used copy for $11. (Traded in two games)
Professor Lario @ Aug 28th 2009 12:38PM
How do you all think these GOTY titles will affect buyer's purchasing decisions? Are they a good thing for the industry? Are they a good thing for gamers?
Seems the early adopters (by a year I guess) are being punished. If waiting a year nabs the full game plus all DLC for $40-$50, I may just start waiting until the GOTY editions ship. I never get to half of the new games I buy within a year anyway.
Nerdy Desi @ Aug 28th 2009 12:41PM
Early adopters - get to play the game first.
Late adopters - get more for the same price the early adopters paid.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, all depends on your patience level.
Mr. Manly ESC Mcbeefington Ferguson The Second @ Aug 28th 2009 12:56PM
Yeah me neither I still have 2 games I bought in 2008 that I have to finish not counting World at War.
As said Nerdy Desi there are advantages and disadvantages but it makes re-consider the value of the Collector Edition.Then again I manage to buy the Fable 2 DLC on discount :P
Temidien @ Aug 28th 2009 12:57PM
In your case I would recommend renting the game until you beat it (or get bored with it), waiting about 1-2 years, and picking it up for half price or less (or, in this case, with DLC bundled). Best way to game and collect on a budget if that's your concern.
That being said, I early adopt about 4-5 games a year (things I can't wait for like the upcoming MW2).
Radical Dylan @ Aug 28th 2009 1:02PM
But in the same sense you can wait a year and buy the used version plus DLC for around 35-40...
343 Guilty Fart @ Aug 28th 2009 5:54PM
That's why I waited a year plus for the Fallout GOTY to be announced, they did the same thing with Oblivion. I knew my patience would pay off.
Vcize @ Aug 28th 2009 6:42PM
I think you're onto it Professor Lario.
And while we're at it, consoles need to stop dropping their prices, because who is going to buy a PS4 at $600 when they know it will be $300 in 2 to 3 years?
And they need to stop dropping prices on games too. Soon, literally zero games will ever sell at the $60 price-tag because they're usually available for half that within a few months. This is why capitalism never worked.
Pranav @ Aug 28th 2009 12:41PM
WTF!
They just ripped off the resistance 2 style box art.
Ashitaka @ Aug 28th 2009 12:55PM
I don't they they did... But regardless, it's a really cool box.
Ashitaka @ Aug 28th 2009 12:57PM
I don't THINK they did.
Damn.
copa @ Aug 28th 2009 1:02PM
Thank god they didn't rip off Resistance 2 style gameplay.
Snowblind @ Aug 28th 2009 1:37PM
Fable 2 had a very similar box, and that was released BEFORE Resistance 2.
And incase there's any further doubt, the original Fable also had this style of box.
http://videogames.lovetoknow.com/wiki/images/VideoGames/thumb/e/e5/Fable_box.jpg/250px-Fable_box.jpg
ChomskyKnows @ Aug 28th 2009 2:54PM
they ripped off Fable I box art dummy...and that concept of art probably goes back to the stone age...
Tuxy79 @ Aug 28th 2009 12:41PM
I just picked up Fable: Lost Chapters for 11 bucks.
I borrowed a friend's copy to try it out. really won me over, so I looked forward to owning my own copy so I can support Lionhead.
Tuxy79 @ Aug 28th 2009 12:42PM
Fable 2 that is.
clanboru15 @ Aug 28th 2009 12:42PM
I bought it, beat it in a couple days and returned it. It really wasn't that great. Combat was fun, but the story and character models were pretty terrible. The ending made me not even want to play it again. I might pick it up after this comes out and drops in price. I bet I have a ton of in game money from all that waiting...
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Aug 28th 2009 12:42PM
Was 2008 a slow year for gaming or something? While I enjoy the Fable franchise, I don't recall it getting any noteworthy GoTY awards. I believe that honor went to Fallout 3, across the board.
Professor Lario @ Aug 28th 2009 12:47PM
This is a little awkward...but the very site you are on now... gave it GOTY...
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Aug 28th 2009 1:42PM
This is a little awkward...but the very site you are on now also had Far Cry 2 and Mirror's Edge on their GoTY list...in the top 10. Shocking right? That's why I said, noteworthy GoTY award.
butaneko @ Aug 28th 2009 12:43PM
I just started replaying this actually! I played it like crazy the first week it came out then Fallout dropped and I never went back. Well actually I went back once but the controls felt wacky so I turned it off.
First act as an evil (adult) ho: I murdered that irritating bard who harasses you when you arrive in Bowerstone. Then I got a makeover. Hot!