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Fable III hitting Steam, documentary video details PC development
Sean Ridgeley - Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:12am (PST)
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The Fable franchise is set to mark its return on PC in a few weeks, and in a surprise move, Microsoft has elected to make it available on Valve's popular Steam service.
The decision is significant because until now, all of its titles have been Games for Windows LIVE exclusive -- a service many aren't exactly fond of. It was thought Fable III would be used to give LIVE the boost it needs, but Microsoft, who've previously given a respectful nod to Steam, seem to think the benefits are outweighed by the negatives. Note however it seems LIVE will be required even if you purchase from Steam, so you might say it evens out.
Fable III will launch May 17 on PC with a hardcore mode, 3D Vision support, and all the content from the 360 Limited Collector's Edition.
Update: Pre-ordering the GFWL version gets you the excellent Fable: The Lost Chapters free; pre-ordering on Steam gets you exclusive weapons and tattoo sets.
Also, we've got a documentary video which provides an inside look at the PC development process and philosophy:
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Shadow of Death Apr 21, 11
Not much in the way of the extra DLC that the limited edition boxset came with. I can't find that set anymore (Limited is for real this time, I guess).
malmsteenisgod Apr 21, 11
That video makes me think this might be worth getting afterall. But after waiting 7 more months, it better be.
Crafter Apr 22, 11
GFWL is a cancerous abomination, now that Fable 3 will be on steam I might actually buy it.
Shadow of Death Apr 22, 11
It's still a GFWL game though, at least as far as I know.
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