Pre-order Fable II get "XBLA Pub Games" free - Amazon, GS, CC, BBy - Codes out 8/15

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[quote name='Xbox360Achievements.org']Pre-Order Fable 2 to Get XBLA Title 'Fable 2 Pub Games' Free
Written Monday, July 07, 2008 by Dan Webb

As if we didn't need anymore motivation to pre-order Fable 2, now Microsoft and Lionhead Studios have teamed up to give us the chance to get our hands on a free XBLA title if we pre-order the title at participating stores.

The free XBLA will be called "Fable 2 Pub Games" and will allow gamers to gamble their in-game gold in a series of old skool pub games with a twist. The XBLA title will feature three main games modes and they will be:

  • “Keystone,” which is a combination of Craps and Roulette
  • “Spinnerbox,” which is an updated take on slot machines
  • “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.

No word on the availability of such an offer and who the "participating" stores will be, but the good news is, if you miss out, you can purchase a copy when it hits the XBLA in August for 800MSP. A little rich maybe from first impressions, but hey, it's Fable and you can gamble your in-game gold!

In other Fable 2 news, Microsoft Games Studios and Lionhead Studios have just 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).

There you have it, all the latest Fable 2 details. What more can you ask for... Except maybe a concrete release date? Let's hope E3 gives us that. [/quote]

Apparently GS is doing this (though it hasn't been "officially" confirmed), but it seems unclear whether it's online or in-store only.

I'll update this post when more information comes out (i.e. which stores are involved).
 
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[quote name='pimpinc333'] I do not know of this cheat code and I dont think I want to find out. I'm sure it will ruin my Fable 2 experience if I collect a ton of gold.[/quote]
Who's talking about a cheat code?

Also, has anyone that preordered from Amazon a day or two before the 13th received their codes yet? I just emailed them an inquiry.

[quote name='Metalic']Anyone else still waiting on there code from amazon? I even cancelled and pre-ordered again to make sure and still dont have a code from them.[/quote]
I am.
 
I ordered it from CC on Sunday, canceled the next day, and they still sent me a code...Still haven't gotten one from amazon that I actually have an order for.
 
[quote name='Codemaster']Who's talking about a cheat code?

Also, has anyone that preordered from Amazon a day or two before the 13th received their codes yet? I just emailed them an inquiry.


I am.[/QUOTE]

Oppps Sorry I got the 2 Fable II Pub Games Threads mixed up.
 
For those waiting on Amazon: I spoke to them earlier today about the code, and they stated this in an email:
[quote name='Amazon.com email']Hello from Amazon.com.

Thanks for letting us know you haven't received your "Fable II" promotion code yet.

Though some codes were sent out earlier than expected, the codes aren't currently active. You'll receive your active code by August 18, 2008.

Thanks for your patience. We hope to see you again soon.[/quote]
 
[quote name='Codemaster']That's stupid though. They are active now.[/quote]
Yeah, I know. I sent them a reply basically stating that it seemed odd that they weren't sending them out yet, and that I knew people had already received their's and that they were active and working just fine.
 
I've had the game since it came out on Wednesday - got 200/200 on it today... have about 230k bankroll

With the glitch of course. Screw hard work, it's just a game.
 
Uh...strange story guys.

I tried pre-ordering from CC twice, but for some reason my card was declined (probably becuase it doesn't have enough money to buy Fable II on it right now xD).

Anyway, i was just sent two different pub game codes, and i checked CC, i have no pre-orders. So....

fuck YES!
 
I received my CC code at 1:30 PM on the 15th. My order was placed when they had the the Special Edition + $10 giftcard for $69.99 offer (with no mention of the pub games).
 
I heard some of you might have extra codes, if so does anyone have an exta code laying around? If so could you PM me? If not its cool too. Much appreciated.
 
In case you haven't heard, there is currently a bug that nets you massive profits on Fortune's Tower. If you want to be a millionaire when you start Fable II, I suggest taking advantage of it now before they patch it.
 
I swear, I'll do some things to ANY of you if YOU have an extra code. YOU NAME IT, YOU GOT IT! I HAVE NO SELF RESPECT!

*puts on leather bra and assless chaps*

NONE!

But seriously, anyway to pre-order this somewhere and STILL get this?
(...and possibly say "meh" and cancel later?)
 
I scored my code at my local GameStop. I ordered on-line and after my second email to them asking where my codes are, I got a response stating they've exhausted their supply, it was a limited availability, blah bla blah. So I marched into my local GS and asked if they had extra Fable 2 codes, I pre-ordered online, and the guy reached into a big drawer and tossed me a code. Sweet. I also got the Fallout 3 pre-order goodie (soundtrack + poster) for my pre order as well. He also double checked my pre-order and was amazed that I had a specia icon next to my name since I ordered online - I guess he never saw that before. I'm so hi-tech.

So if you haven't got your codes yet, waltz into your GS and ask if they have any extra.
 
[quote name='Shady3011']In case you haven't heard, there is currently a bug that nets you massive profits on Fortune's Tower. If you want to be a millionaire when you start Fable II, I suggest taking advantage of it now before they patch it.[/quote]

Hot damn! That glitch kicks all kinds of ass. I tried playing legit and it took me a half an hour to make 500 gold (a little further into the game, I actually was down by 1000). In about an hour using the glitch, I accumulated 65,000 gold. I'm gonna have all the best weapons, armors, and houses one hour into the game lol.
 
Well Amazon put it up again saying if you pre order you will get a code.
So I preordered. We'll see what happens. I didn't get charged anything, yet, and hopefully I don't

I just want this game, I'll probably get Fable II by other means. (
 
[quote name='lilboo']Well Amazon put it up again saying if you pre order you will get a code.
So I preordered. We'll see what happens. I didn't get charged anything, yet, and hopefully I don't

I just want this game, I'll probably get Fable II by other means. (
 
I changed my Amazon order to pay by check just in case they decide to charge. Yes, I'll end up buying the game, but I don't want to get charged now..
 
[quote name='Jagged Toaster']I changed my Amazon order to pay by check just in case they decide to charge. Yes, I'll end up buying the game, but I don't want to get charged now..[/quote]

They don't charge until the game ships. It's their policy.
 
Hey, a little off topic ..... Not sure if this has been posted yet either. In the card game there is a glitch. For this example I am going to use the 15/150 table. So you make sure your bet is at 15 then as soon as you hit "A" to deal you hit the left bumper. This makes the bet 150, even though you only really bet 15. Its a great glitch if you are trying to get all the items.
 
I got tired of waiting for my code so I just used my points on it since I have over 10K. If I ever get my free one, I'll just give it to somebody here, I guess.
 
[quote name='Jobbercho']I got tired of waiting for my code so I just used my points on it since I have over 10K. If I ever get my free one, I'll just give it to somebody here, I guess.[/quote]
I've been tempted to do that, but I'm holding onto the hope that Amazon will honor what they said. Besides, we have plenty of time to get gold, so I figure another couple of days won't hurt anything.
 
[quote name='Jobbercho']I got tired of waiting for my code so I just used my points on it since I have over 10K. If I ever get my free one, I'll just give it to somebody here, I guess.[/quote]

I will be more than happy to have the code if you get it for free later. :D
Thanks
 
[quote name='lilboo']I swear, I'll do some things to ANY of you if YOU have an extra code. YOU NAME IT, YOU GOT IT! I HAVE NO SELF RESPECT!

*puts on leather bra and assless chaps*

NONE![/QUOTE]

It doesn't count if you'd enjoy it ;).

Anyway, I went in to the GS where I preordered several weeks ago and said I wanted to pick up my code. They were extremely busy - I didn't even get to ask until after waiting 20 minutes in line (with people in front trading backpacks full of crappy old games :roll:). So as a result, they didn't even look up my preorder - just threw a card at me ;). Maybe I'll give it a shot tonight and see what this is all about. I know nothing of Fable or these games...
 
For anyone contemplating actually spending points on this game: Don't. It's a pretty shallow game of chance. Definitely not worth $10.
 
So I went to Circuit City today to see if they had the cards in. As usual there were no employees to be found in the game department after about 25 minutes of waiting and when I went to the front desk they were completely clueless about it. I had to show them the pre-order bonus on their own website and they still were clueless. I doubt I will ever see a pre-order bonus code from their B&M store. Thanks Circuit City!
 
yep, no code from CC at all. this blows. at least i still got the game for $10 less and i got a GC out of it but there's no way i'm buying the Pub games.
 
[quote name='Kendro']Hot damn! That glitch kicks all kinds of ass. I tried playing legit and it took me a half an hour to make 500 gold (a little further into the game, I actually was down by 1000). In about an hour using the glitch, I accumulated 65,000 gold. I'm gonna have all the best weapons, armors, and houses one hour into the game lol.[/quote]

That's exactly the type of thing I was wondering about when I first heard of the 'make your money early' idea, even without glitch. So your game will be a cakewalk, if not a joke, from the get-go. Is that really a win?
 
For anyone that ordered from Circuit City - did you get your code by email yet? Any luck getting it in store?

Any luck with customer service?
 
[quote name='MadClassic']For anyone that ordered from Circuit City - did you get your code by email yet? Any luck getting it in store?

Any luck with customer service?[/quote]

I got mine on the 15th. I ordered when the LE was advertised at $69.99 with a free $10 gift card however it didn't mention the free Pub Games. Later on, it was changed to $69.99 with the free gift card and also mentioned the free Pub Games. Then a short while after that, it was changed to $79.99 with no free gift card but included the free Pub Games on the website.

Pretty confusing I know ha ha. :whee:

I guess it depends on when you ordered it.
 
[quote name='Kendro']I got mine on the 15th. I ordered when the LE was advertised at $69.99 with a free $10 gift card however it didn't mention the free Pub Games. Later on, it was changed to $69.99 with the free gift card and also mentioned the free Pub Games. Then a short while after that, it was changed to $79.99 with no free gift card but included the free Pub Games on the website.

Pretty confusing I know ha ha. :whee:

I guess it depends on when you ordered it.[/quote]

i preordered during the period when they had both offers up for a few hours. i got the $10 GC but no code yet. i emailed them but no replies so far...
 
Well, it is now 8/18, so hopefully the rest of the Amazon codes will be emailed today as previously stated. I've been looking forward to it.
 
I got my preorder code from Best Buy with an extra 360 case to boot.

That Spinnerbox game is driving me crazy though! This game is not worth 800 MS Points, but for a free preorder bonus it's decent.
 
Amazon just sent me a message saying that all codes will be sent out by the close of business today so I guess we have a bit more waiting to do.
 
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