Fable II Pub Games to Give Gamers Headstart While They Await Release Company: Lionhead Studios Product: Fable II Pub Games Lionhead and Microsoft Game Studios have found an interesting and entertaining way to both promote their upcoming game, Fable II, and to let you get a head-start on your character. Gambling games that will be featured in pubs inside of Fable II are going to be made available to players before the game's launch - and your character gets to keep your winnings when the game launches. The content is to be featured on Xbox Live Arcade, and is free when you preorder Fable II or can be purchased separately. See the press release below. Pre-order a copy of Fable II and earn or gamble away in-game gold via Xbox LIVE Arcade Fable II Pub Games in preparation for the game's full retail launch later this year. Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios today announced that consumers who pre-order a copy of the Xbox 360 exclusive, Fable II, at participating retailers worldwide, will be given free access to download the Fable II Pub Games when they are released this August. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, fans can transfer the gold earned in these casino-style mini-games to the world of Fable II, when the game is available later this year. The final names of the Xbox LIVE Arcade Fable II Pub Games (which will be available as one download) are: Keystone, which is a combination of Craps and Roulette, Spinnerbox, which is an updated take on slot machines, and Fortune's Tower, which is a press-your-luck style of game. The download will also include a Shell, which is a tutorial of all three games. Now and for the first time ever, Fable II fans can get a head start on their virtual experience, starting their long awaited quest through this sequel with gold in the bank and the ability to purchase items right off the bat, such as weapons, clothing, houses, dog tricks and more - an experience that can only be found on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The Fable II Pub Games will also be available for purchase over Xbox LIVE in August for those that do not pre-order Fable II for 800MS points. Lionhead and Microsoft Game Studios also announced details of a limited collector's edition of Fable II available for pre-order at retailers worldwide, for a suggested price of $79.99 USD. The limited collector's edition includes: a bonus disc with a new behind-the-scenes making of video, collectible Hobbe figure, a LIVE trial card and additional in-game content (an Xbox LIVE account is required to access the limited collector's edition bonus in-game content). The Fable II standard addition is also available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $59.99. Keystone, Spinnerbox and Fortune's Tower will also be embedded as part of the full retail copy of Fable II (limited collector's and standard editions). -Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins Related Links: Fable II Official website Lionhead's website