Thursday, February 21, 2008

GDC '08 - Lionhead Studios adds to the XBLA / Retail crossover experience.

In yesterdays Microsoft GDC Press Conference, Peter Molyneux took to the stage to discuss the upcoming game Fable 2. One of his big announcements is a new XBLA game that will tie in with the main game!

Just before the release of Fable 2 (Which is still unknown), Lion Head Studios will release an XBLA game - which will allow you to earn money. Then, in the first major crossover ability on XBLA - you can use the money earnt in the XBLA game can be used in the full retail game!

Similar ideas have been announced - Bionic Commando Rearmed will unlock a special skin to use in the retail game - but the ability to earn money before the games release will have the player be able to have a bit of cash before playing the retail copy!

Fable 2 will use Gambling to create money - so it might be good to assume this will be Fable 2: Parlor games.

Source: Kotaku: "Fable 2 To Feature Co-Op, XBLA Minigames"

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