ot only does the video game industry produce hundreds of millions of dollars worth of revenue every year but it also produces a sub culture reserved for just about every game genre. We have die hard shooter fanatics, we have the hardcore RPG lovers, strategy geeks, platform maniacs and much more. If you’re a gamer you’ll probably instantly associate yourself with such a group.
RPGs, in particular, have been known to have diehard, extremely dedicated players that put countless hours into grinding out quests, leveling up their character and accumulating loot. Does World of Warcraft ring a bell? However, online RPGs are not the only runners in this battle as offline RPGs too have quite the dedicated following.
The Fable franchise from Lionhead Studios is a perfect example of a prime offline RPG. First launched in 2004, Fable allowed characters to live out their virtual life in a way almost exactly the same as real life. You could get married, invest in real estate, get fat and much, much more.
Well, after Fable went on to becoming a success securing the spot of top-selling game back in September of ’04, Lionhead went on to release a sequel appropriately named Fable II. That too brought with it unique elements of non-linear gameplay new to the offline RPG genre.
Well, Lionhead is looking to change everything once again with the forthcoming Fable III which features kingdom ruling gameplay and a very unique menu system (among other things). When I say unique menu system, I mean there is barely a menu system. Clothes are changed by going into a dressing room, items are purchased off the shelf instead of through a menu and magic requires putting on special gauntlets instead of choosing spells from a HUD. It may seem ridiculous to get excited over a menu system but it’s just one feature that is making Fable III look absolutely stunning.
Considering it’s October 26th launch date on the Xbox 360 is quickly approaching, Microsoft has come forth to show off their special Fable III edition controller for the game, pictured above.
The special edition Fable III Xbox 360 controller will be out on October 5th for $69.99.
Via : nexus404.com
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