GDC '08 - New information about Fable 2 XBLA games!

At Peter Molyneux Session at GDC, he announced that several new XBLA titles will be created for use in and out of Fable 2 - now some new information has been revealed, courtesy of this Gamespot Video Preview.

The Fable 2 Pub Games will come in 3 different kinds of gambling experiences. One is a mix of Crappes meets Roulette - which was shown at the GDC session and is currently titled "Keystone". Two more are in the works - a slot machine styled game, and a "press your luck" game. Whether or not these are bundled together or separately isn't actually known.

The games are currently being made by Carbonated games - makers of UNO, Hexic, and Hexic 2 and will share the amount of money made in then with Fable 2 - so you can get a heads start on your funds in the game.

Source: Gamespot Go Go Break Steady Preview, Peter Molyneux's GDC Session video.

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"