Hardly a confirmation of any actual plans for a PC version of Fable 3 -- and it should be noted that Fable 2 has remained exclusive to the Xbox 360 since 2008 -- but it's clear that Lionhead would jump at the opportunity if given the chance.
Hardly a confirmation of any actual plans for a PC version of Fable 3 -- and it should be noted that Fable 2 has remained exclusive to the Xbox 360 since 2008 -- but it's clear that Lionhead would jump at the opportunity if given the chance.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 9:03PM bamb0ostick said
I'd love Fable 3 on PC, but please -- hold the DRM.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 9:10PM bamb0ostick said
People who bought Bioshock 2 on PC has serious issues with Windows Live. You need a Live account signed in to save, otherwise you cannot save if you don't have an Internet connection. There is also a serious bug that corrupted your saved game files thanks to the Live requirement. Its a long story, but let's just say Window Live isn't exactly a flawless DRM system.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 8:27AM RogueJedi86 said
I wouldn't object to more games on PC. We PC goers miss too many console games these days. Like I wish FFXIII was on PC since Square Enix previously put The Last Remnant on consoles and PC alike.
On a barely related note, I wonder if Microsoft is unhappy about Steam opening up to Mac. Previously if you got a game off Steam, you were guaranteed to be playing it on a Windows operating system, which is good for MS. With Steam opening up to Mac, there's no guarantee that Microsoft will be the only one guy in town. With Steam now opening up to Mac, Microsoft's competition, maybe Microsoft ain't as happy with Steam.
But the worst part(for Microsoft) is that they can't do anything about it. There's no way in hell Microsoft would add Mac support to "Games For Windows Live", so Mac on Steam basically kills GFW where it stands. Adding Mac support to GFW would be going against its brand name, and Microsoft would never shoot themselves in the foot like that. Basically Steam adding Mac has completely kill GFW by going where GFW can never go.
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On a barely related note, I wonder if Microsoft is unhappy about Steam opening up to Mac. Previously if you got a game off Steam, you were guaranteed to be playing it on a Windows operating system, which is good for MS. With Steam opening up to Mac, there's no guarantee that Microsoft will be the only one guy in town. With Steam now opening up to Mac, Microsoft's competition, maybe Microsoft ain't as happy with Steam.
But the worst part(for Microsoft) is that they can't do anything about it. There's no way in hell Microsoft would add Mac support to "Games For Windows Live", so Mac on Steam basically kills GFW where it stands. Adding Mac support to GFW would be going against its brand name, and Microsoft would never shoot themselves in the foot like that. Basically Steam adding Mac has completely kill GFW by going where GFW can never go.
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 8:32AM RKN said
At least according to Wikipedia, Final Fantasy XIV, which is coming to PC, uses the same Crystal Tools engine as Final Fantasy 13, so it could probably be easily ported to the PC. I'm sure if it is an easy port, they'd still make money on the PC despite high piracy and less JRPG fans on the PC.
I'd like to see a PC port, we did get FF7 and FF8 after all and your right, the Last Remnant did come to PC and it was a much better port. I was happy to buy it for only $10 at a Steam sale, I just need time to play the darn thing! : )
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I'd like to see a PC port, we did get FF7 and FF8 after all and your right, the Last Remnant did come to PC and it was a much better port. I was happy to buy it for only $10 at a Steam sale, I just need time to play the darn thing! : )
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 12:53PM (Unverified) said
Well, so far only Source games are confirmed to work on a Mac. Besides, Mac's...10% audience(?) is kind of minor and they wouldn't be the kind of gamers to be swayed onto Windows anyway, judging by the fact they've already picked a Mac with it's non-existent gaming capabilities. I doubt Microsoft execs are crying in the corner right now, because if anything, Steam with only it's Source-games will act like a demo that's more likely to attract would-be Mac gamers onto Windows machines strictly because of how much more content WinSteam would offer.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 8:30AM RKN said
Wow, I'm surprised such a question was asked and I'm happy that he'd love to see the games on PC. The ability for mods, playing on a laptop, playing at higher graphical settings, etc. pretty sweet for any game to come to PC! : )
Too bad Microsoft would vehemently oppose it. : (
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Too bad Microsoft would vehemently oppose it. : (
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 9:09PM LuTon James said
@Nerdy
You're the one who calls consoles toys. Pot calling the kettle black if I have ever heard it.
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You're the one who calls consoles toys. Pot calling the kettle black if I have ever heard it.
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 11:24AM freaparn said
To be fair, the fuss is more about Molyneux than Fable itself, the series has always been more of a decent action-adventure title than anything particularly revolutionary. But with Molyneux poo-pooing the former and promising the latter, it's an always entertaining fiery tailspin of PR until the crash of reality that is retail release.
Decent games, but the man lost touch with reality back in the days of Black & White, and has yet to find it since.
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Decent games, but the man lost touch with reality back in the days of Black & White, and has yet to find it since.
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 9:53AM (Unverified) said
I wouldn't believe a word he says, to many promises and expectations unmet.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 10:31AM LaughingTarget said
It's not PC to discuss the PC around Microsoft.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 10:40AM gLitterbug said
I would be able to play it then and might even do so. Question is how many more sales the game then needs.
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Posted: Mar 12th 2010 11:40AM Hunter141072 said
I´m not really surprised, Molyneux has always been a p.c. guy, all of the old lionhead games were released for the pc. It´s a shame all of them sucked so much that he had to "join" forces with microsoft to stay in the business. I really miss the old Molyneux, that guy who created some of the most amazing games with bullfrog, this peter.. well, let´s just say that if fable 2 never appears on the p.c. i could live with that......
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Posted: May 6th 2010 6:46PM (Unverified) said
yeah, pc, the platform of the past,present and future. Fable the lost chapters on pc was greatly successful and i personally was devistated that the second one wasn't released on pc and in my opinion that is what made it such a terrible game.
Fable 3 for pc most likely not going to happen but why not keep pushing?
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Fable 3 for pc most likely not going to happen but why not keep pushing?
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