Fable 3

Being woken up in a comfy bed by your dutiful butler, Jasper, doesn't seem like that bad of a deal for a young princess. I mean, you live in a castle, your brother is the king, and you have a hot boyfriend waiting for you in the garden. Seems awesome, right? As you begin your adventure in Fable III, which is available today on your Xbox 360 and PC, you realize that, in fact, not all is well in Albion. Picking up around 60 years from where Fable II left off, you quickly discover that it's up to you to change the future of the kingdom by sparking a revolution, and take your place on the throne. However, battling your way to the throne is just a means to an end. If you get there, you'll have to make some serious decisions on the future of your kingdom and take the side of good, which will help the people of Albion or veer evil in the footsteps of your tyrannical brother. The decision is yours.

I've been waiting a long time to experience Fable III, a continuation of the wildly popular Fable II release of 2008, and it didn't disappoint. Bringing together a sort of "choose your own adventure"-style game play, beautiful landscapes, and a whole new menu feature make this title a worthy successor to one of my favorite games of the past few years.

Find out more about Fable III, and read the rest of my review after the break.

As I mentioned yesterday, I got a chance to chat with Fable III franchise lead Louise Murray about the latest edition of the Fable series. Not only will there be some new customization features included in the game, but there's a few other reasons why you will love the action RPG. Check out four of them below!

• Customization — Now, you can customize the interior of your homes even further. Add different wallpapers, decor themes, and even move pieces around where you want them, instead of them staying in designated locations. What's more, your closet will get a boost with more wardrobe options and colors. You'll even see your outfits on a mannequin before you select so you can really see if that top goes with those bottoms.
• Star Power — An extra added bonus to Fable III is the famous voices you'll hear throughout your adventure. John Cleese, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Simon Pegg all lend their voices to the game.

See the rest of my list when you read more.

We already know the potential exergaming magic that will come with Microsoft's Kinect motion-control system, but we didn't know when it would hit shelves. Thankfully, Microsoft's official E3 press conference kicked things off this morning with a few exciting announcements. First up, Kinect will be hitting shelves on November 4 (reportedly for $150) and will come correct with voice control, video chatting, and facial recognition abilities. Accompanying the new Kinect system is the new, slimmer Xbox 360 in black. Coming with a 250GB hard drive and built-in WiFi, you can get your hands on the new model this week for $299

Finally, the latest installment to one of my favorite franchises, Fable III, will be launching on Oct. 26. Coming on the Xbox 360 and PC, Fable III will feature the voices of Ben Kingsley and John Cleese and will keep your faithful dog by your side. The game also includes a new and exciting storyline — check out the brand-new E3 trailer after the break.

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