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Warning, there could be mild spoilers in this story that revolves around your dog from Fable 2. If you have not beat it and do not want to get a hint at what happens do not click this story. The Fable 2 development blog has issued a statement concerning tomorrow's DLC. The statement revolves around a certain four legged companion that... ...depending on your choice at the end of the Fable 2 story, may or may not have died. "Since the DLC Knothole Island will be hitting Xbox LIVE marketplace tomorrow, I wanted to draw the attention to the following bullet point from the site; * Unravel the mystical secrets of the resurrection shrine. Now I'm not going to spoil Knothole Island for you either, so while I can't really say a thing (or the infamous PR police will hunt me down and kill me to death), I think it'd be fair to say that you won't be playing Knothole Island without a trusty friend on four legs...." There, now (although the consequences at the end...

Lionhead has confirmed that the Fable 2 DLC "Knothole Island" will be available for download on January 13th. On the same day there will also be a free title update that adds some free items and lets those without the DLC play it via co-op mode. Lionhead has also released a new video diary: "In the latest installment of Lionhead Studio’s Video Diary series, the developers reveal some of the challenges they faced in the final days of making “Fable II” and offer a sneak preview of Knothole Island. Senior Programmer Jonathan Shaw and fellow members of the team hint at the new quests, weapons, items and specialty shops available on this mysterious isle off the coast of Albion, as well as some of the quirky characters that inhabit it."

Update: Citing technical issues, Lionhead has delayed the DLC release to January 2009. The first round of Fable 2 DLC has been officially announced by Lionhead Studios and Microsoft. "The epic journey begun in Fable II, the fastest selling RPG on Xbox 360, is not over. Starting mid-December 2008, fans will be summoned back into Albion's service with the release of the Knothole Island downloadable content pack. The remote island of Knothole is dying: its golden sands and lush vegetation are covered with snow, its people freezing, its treasures buried. Only a hero can face the trials of the three shrines to bring back the sunshine." The DLC also features co-op as the full game does, "Also in mid-December, fans everywhere will be able to enhance their Fable II experience with the release of a free Fable II downloadable pack exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. To engage in co-op gameplay with a player who has already downloaded the Knothole Island content, gamers will...

Over on the Lionhead developer blog there is an interesting post. Next week, according to the blog, there will be a big Fable 2 announcment. DLC seems to be a big possibility here. "Normally, we don't like to tease too much. You know, all this hype being generated by teasing the announcement that there will be an announcement in X-number of days. Who cares? But in this day and age where a gazillion titles are asking for your attention, I felt it might be the right thing to do on the blog. We've got some news for all Fable II fans next week, dare I even say it's quite a big announcement? Yes of course I dare say it's a big announcement regarding Fable II, next week!" Stay tuned to the blog and GPU for information when the news hits. 

Microsoft has just opened the official Fable 2 site on Xbox.com. Through the site you can view an interactive play of sorts where you play through a short story. Depending on how you play you will unlock free items in Fable 2 when you get the game and connect to Live. I got myself a Lionhead tattoo and a hero doll for the game. Check it out and try and win your hero/villain some free swag!

A week ago the Fable 2 team announced that online co-op was most likely going to miss launch and have to be patched in at a later date. Good news, today the team announced that Fable 2 will recieve a day 1 patch to add in online co-op. "Remember a couple of days ago (or was it a week) where on a blog it was mentioned that Fable II would be shipping 'without' Online Co-op? And remember we said we were busting our balls to get it ready in time for a 'Day One' release? Well - news folks! It looks like we've done it...for all of you who are connected to Xbox Live, when starting up your copy of Fable II (on 21st October in USA, 24th October in Europe and 18th December in Japan). So all of you getting upset and all, you wouldn't even have noticed... Sort of. Well done to the team. Taken into account we don't fail certification!" Let's hope the certification passes so we can get some Fable co-op!

If you were frustrated by how linear Fable 1 was and on the ropes about Fable 2, maybe this trailer will change your mind. The new world trailer shows off the new environments and looks to be fairly open to exploration.

With all the Fable 2 limited edition announcements today, there is a good chance people are excited. Well, here is another reason for you to plunk down an extra $20 on the limited edition. Master Chief-like armor will be another bonus. Now you can put down Halo for a bit and play some Fable 2 without feeling guilty.

Gamerscoreblog is reporting the official confirmation of the Fable 2 launch date for October 21st. Also they have the details on what to expect from the collector's edition of the game. The regular edition will be priced at $59.99 and the collector's edition at $79.99. See the list and screens below. Bonus DVD – Includes new ‘Making-of Feature’ with Peter Molyneux and the team at Lionhead Studios and concept art viewer Bonus In-Game Content (Requires LIVE account) – Includes “The Hall of the Dead” Dungeon, “The Wreckager” Legendary Cutlass Weapon and Otherworldly Bonus (See images below) Collectible Hobbe figure with accessories – From the Qee Collection comes this one-of-a-kind Hobbe figure. Nasty, brutish, and short, he roams the countryside, preying on travelers and spiriting away the children of the unwary. 48-hour Xbox LIVE Gold Trial Car d – With Xbox LIVE Gold, players can show off their individual hero by inviting friends into their unique version of Alb...

If you would like to win copies of Fable: Lost Chapters and the Fable 2 collector's edition as well as a signed poster all while helping a great cause then this contest is for you. Gamer TXPaladin and family are taking part in the Breast Cancer 3-Day , a walk to increase awareness. TX's wife needs a certain amount to participate in the walk so the Paladin family is asking for a simple small donation of $6.12. For your donation you will not only help provide funds for a great cause, you will be entered to win a prize pack containing Fable: The Lost Chapters, the Fable 2 collector's edition, and a concept art poster signed by Mike McCarthy donated by Lionhead Studios. To donate, head over to the donation site . The 60 mile walk is set for November 6-9 in Dallas, Texas, and GPU wants to make sure everyone has an opportunity to show their support. Hit the jump for a look at the prize pack.

Want to get a headstart on gold collecting for Fable 2? Well you now have a chance thanks to Lionhead studios and Microsoft Game Studios. Via a press release , Fable 2 Pub Games for the Xbox Live Arcade were announced and dated for August prior to the game's release. The press release gives a few details about the games; "“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. " The pub games will retail for 800 Microsoft points, but will be available for free to those who pre-order the game. Also announced was a collector's edition of Fable to retailing for $79.99. So go out and pre-order now and gamble away your future Fable money!

Lionhead is looking for people to appear in paintings in one of "Albion's finest residences." So how can you get in and possibly wind up immortalized forever in Fable 2 for the Xbox 360? Just send in a photo of you in a "suitable artistic pose." Hit the jump for the official release and link to the page. Here is the official release from Lionhead's news page : "Well this is your chance to do just that! We are looking for artist's models to pose for the paintings which will adorn the wall of Albion's finest residences. All you have to do is send in a picture of yourself in suitable artistic pose (send to webmaster@lionhead.com). Think old master, royal portraits or even the Mona Lisa! Dress up as an old or modern hero, go out to the countryside and find yourself a deer to shoot (not recommended) or just strike a suiting pose in front of an open fire. The thing that would make it even better is if you were to act out an expression from the origin...