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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: demi on July 08, 2008, 12:45:11 PM

Title: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 08, 2008, 12:45:11 PM
So you better pre-order this shit. They're going to charge $10 for those who don't.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Grecco on July 08, 2008, 12:51:08 PM
No thanks. Ripoff total
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 08, 2008, 12:53:37 PM
Charging $10 for this? I agree
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 09, 2008, 12:57:54 AM
So basically, if you don't preorder, you can use $10 of your real American money to play virtual slots to possibly win money that can used in Fable 2?

Did my head just turn into a sucker?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Beezy on July 09, 2008, 01:20:39 AM
What are pub games?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Positive Touch on July 09, 2008, 01:31:11 AM
at least they're not asking ten extra dollars for this shit in a collector's edition, right?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 01:33:49 AM
What are pub games?

You use them to earn money for your Fable 2 character before the game is already released

There's 3 of them - a roulette game, a slot machine, and a black jack game of sorts
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Positive Touch on July 09, 2008, 01:36:42 AM
sounds exciting
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: VALIS on July 09, 2008, 01:40:14 AM
Pre-order from anywhere?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 01:41:07 AM
I'd assume so
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 01:48:11 AM
They only just announced this, I'd imagine it has to circulate to participating retailers, the pub games arent due for release until next month

My concern is if they will appear on your Gamercard, or even carry Achievements - I mean they are making you pay for the stuff
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Bildi on July 09, 2008, 02:29:18 AM
I made a ton of money on that pub game in Fable.

If I don't cough up for this, how will I make my millions in Fable 2?  :(
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 02:30:07 AM
The games are still in Fable 2, but if you pre-order, you get the pub games before its out and make your big bank
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Bildi on July 09, 2008, 02:37:20 AM
Oh I see, thanks. 

Taking a break from the main quest to make big bucks on minigames can be a good change of pace, so it would kind of suck to have played them to death prior to release.

Plus, it's a rip-off.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 02:38:42 AM
I don't see how it's a ripoff. You pre-order, you get the pub games. You don't pre-order, you either pay $10 (which -is- a rip off), or you wait until the game is released.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Bildi on July 09, 2008, 02:50:03 AM
That was a bit confusing, but now I've got it.  What a weird way of doing things.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free (Achievements confirmed)
Post by: demi on July 27, 2008, 04:10:42 PM
Achievements CONFIRMED

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/fable-2-pub-games/achievements/
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on July 27, 2008, 08:24:07 PM
free stuff is always good.

:bow xbla :bow2
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 08, 2008, 02:57:06 PM
I got my code

They didnt even check me for ID or name... if you guys try you might be able to get one for free. I'm gonna try to get another one when I go get Too Human in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 08, 2008, 03:05:28 PM
I guess later today I will go down to Gamestop and pick it up.  Do they give out that Fallout 3 soundtrack yet?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 08, 2008, 08:54:53 PM
Picked up the pub games, probably will download later.  Also got a SOCOM beta code and Fallout 3 bonus. 
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: muckhole on August 08, 2008, 08:57:09 PM
Picked up the pub games, probably will download later.  Also got a SOCOM beta code and Fallout 3 bonus. 

Are the pub games actually even up yet?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Vyer on August 08, 2008, 09:02:12 PM
meh, I want the game.  Guess I'll preorder for free stuff.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 08, 2008, 09:05:48 PM
Picked up the pub games, probably will download later.  Also got a SOCOM beta code and Fallout 3 bonus. 

Are the pub games actually even up yet?

Coms out this wednesday with Bio Cumando
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 08, 2008, 09:07:20 PM
Lame.

I guess I can enjoy playing this for a day until Bionic Commando comes out.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: siamesedreamer on August 09, 2008, 12:08:58 AM
You just walk in and pre-order it for the code?

Might do that tomorrow...
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 09, 2008, 12:39:17 AM
Oh shit they have the cards already?

Hope it's not too late to preorder, I'm gonna go tomorrow. I'll do SR2 too.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 09, 2008, 01:12:32 AM
You just walk in and pre-order it for the code?

Might do that tomorrow...

I pre-ordered it earlier, then came in today and just asked for "the fable 2 pre-order code" and he just handed me one

So be sure to ask for a code
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 13, 2008, 01:23:33 PM
The pub games suck.  I wasted 50 minutes playing it and got a pie and something else.  Other than the first game, the game sucked big time.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 13, 2008, 01:29:58 PM
I know... damn free things sucking
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 13, 2008, 01:30:06 PM
Moron
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 13, 2008, 01:46:21 PM
Damn this game is brutal... I keep losing chips like water
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 13, 2008, 01:55:32 PM
I know... damn free things sucking

Pub games aren't free unless you pre-ordered.  So some people will actually pay 800 points for this game and expect something good.

I'm glad I got it for free, and I will continue to play until I unlock all the Fable 2 weapons, but sometimes even free isn't a good value when the game sucks.  Just play the roulette tournament; all you do is press 'A' 100 times and hope to win.

The first game is actually pretty good when you realize that you will never win big in it, and that you should take what you get.  It is also good for pissing you off when you cashed out too early and saw that there was a jackpot going down.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 13, 2008, 02:01:08 PM
There must be a trick to it, cause Spinnerbox is just broken
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 13, 2008, 02:04:26 PM
At one point I thought there was a pattern that if you tap A in this order: ___  _  _  after the initial rolling press, it would get at least one double match every time.  Later on I found out that that didn't mean shit or they switched it up between numbers 40 and 70.  The only reason I won that tournament was because I got lucky and got triple score or something.

 
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 13, 2008, 02:38:10 PM
Damn I'm 21'ing fools at Keystone

Cant hang with a baller
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Grecco on August 13, 2008, 05:53:20 PM
Played a couple games of the spinerbox thing. Made 350 gold. Quickly cashed out. :D
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 13, 2008, 05:54:50 PM
Fortune's Tower - enjoyable enough
Keystone - meh, it's okay
Spinnerblox - .... that's it?

At least it was free.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 13, 2008, 06:14:46 PM
This is too much like a real casino. It'd take dozens of hours to get anything out of it. Oh wel
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 14, 2008, 08:21:01 AM
spinnerbox is bullshit. tournament = press a 100+ times :lol

Fortune Tower is good at getting you to risk too much

keystone is ok.

glad this was free, didnt even have to pre order lol
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 07:42:07 PM
There's a glitch to Fortune's Tower

Bet the minimum amount... but before the first set of cards hit the table - tap LB

This sets your bet to the MAX - but you still only bet the minimum

This means whatever you win will be as if you had bet the max amount
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 14, 2008, 07:51:46 PM
There's a glitch to Fortune's Tower

Bet the minimum amount... but before the first set of cards hit the table - tap LB

This sets your bet to the MAX - but you still only bet the minimum

This means whatever you win will be as if you had bet the max amount
nice, will try
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 14, 2008, 08:03:48 PM
There's a glitch to Fortune's Tower

Bet the minimum amount... but before the first set of cards hit the table - tap LB

This sets your bet to the MAX - but you still only bet the minimum

This means whatever you win will be as if you had bet the max amount

AWESOME
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Snuflupagulus on August 14, 2008, 08:37:37 PM
 :tophat nice demi.

Works.  Makes this game not so fetid.  Be sure to reduce your bet to the minimum after each hand.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 09:55:08 PM
This works on Tournaments too... so you can win some unique items at least
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 14, 2008, 09:56:50 PM
awesome. i got some item last night in a tournament though because i am awesome
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 09:57:44 PM
I've won the first 2 Fortune's Tower, the Free Keystone tournaments...

Spinnerbox is just dumb luck, period. So annoying.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 14, 2008, 09:59:33 PM
What's the verdict, is it actually worth a preorder?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 09:59:50 PM
It wasnt until I found this glitch... lol
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Kestastrophe on August 14, 2008, 10:01:21 PM
:bow demi :bow2
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 10:11:49 PM
woot, i won the free spinnerbox tourny
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 14, 2008, 11:00:49 PM
this glitch is fucking amazing

thanks demi
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 14, 2008, 11:16:08 PM
Good way to raise your rank is to spam Spinnerbox... I'm doing a 100 max table and I'm already up to Level 4
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 14, 2008, 11:25:06 PM
Nice tip.  I'll try it out.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 12:32:02 AM
Gambling is fun when you win.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 12:47:06 AM
Cows and Corsets 25 - 250 is the best to rack up money in Spinnerbox... just keep betting 250. You'll lose some chips but you'll start hitting the triple triangles and then it starts raking in
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 12:58:58 AM
I just won the level 4 card tournament, but I don't think I am willing to play to lvl 5 and the final tournament tonight. 

I still haven't figured out how I am going to get through the tournaments for the other two games.  I attempted the slots one, but I got 19th place.  I don't understand it at all.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 01:03:57 AM
Haha, I won the first 4 spinnerbox tournies... its all luck, theres no question. Keystone is so boring... going to dread that
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 15, 2008, 01:16:33 AM
I just won the level 4 card tournament, but I don't think I am willing to play to lvl 5 and the final tournament tonight. 

I still haven't figured out how I am going to get through the tournaments for the other two games.  I attempted the slots one, but I got 19th place.  I don't understand it at all.

Just keep retrying slots. You'll eventually win.

It's fucking distinguished mentally-challenged.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 01:18:46 AM
I'll do it back when I get level 5, and probably that will be tomorrow.  I only play when there is a podcast I can listen to. 

I really wish my TV had PiP at times like this.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Snuflupagulus on August 15, 2008, 01:25:44 AM
:bow demi :bow2
:bow :bow demi :bow2 :bow2

That gun's mine, debt-free.  Suck it Peter M. Longfellow.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 01:29:06 AM
Keystone quick win:

Just max bet arch bets on 3 & 18

Then max bet on the entire bottom row (3, all the trips, 18)

Roll away - press RB to put your last set chips down

If you hit one of your bets, you'll easily rack up 21k+
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 01:39:01 AM
I did something like that to win the first keystone tournament, I'll try it for the others.  Doesn't stop it from being incredibly boring.

Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 01:40:27 AM
True, but you can press A and it speeds everything up
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 02:14:44 AM
Got all the unique items... just need to win a Jackpot at Keystone and unlock all the games
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 03:50:26 AM
damn i just tried to get the jackpot for like an hour... zilch

to get a keystone jackpot, you have to roll a 3 or 18 on the first roll... gay
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 15, 2008, 07:15:52 AM
this game is more fun now i know how to cheat

spinnerbox is still annoying and keystone is fucked
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 01:07:29 PM
just made 100k on Keystone trying to get the Jackpot (betting bottom row)
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 02:36:20 PM
Typed up an achievement guide...

http://www.achieve360points.com/forums/showthread.php?p=848418#post848418
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 05:05:31 PM
YES I got Keystone Jackpot... 200/200 baby

Now to rack up some fat cheese... I'm thinking 1 million is nice
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 05:46:38 PM
I'm doing this slots game tournament, and I'm wondering if there is any trick to getting lucky and winning.  Should I be stopping it by pressing A again, or do I just let it go?
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 05:47:02 PM
Just mash A
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 05:52:35 PM
i've got 230k bankroll... i think that should be a nice start to Fable 2
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 06:17:52 PM
I have just over 100k, plus the 4 card tournaments done.  I just unlocked the highest paying card game, so I'm gonna work on getting lvl 5.

I did another slot tournament twice and gave up on doing that shit until I get a turbo controller or something. 
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 07:28:14 PM
Got the sword, gun, and ring.  I think I'm done with this game, but I might stretch and go for the potions.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 15, 2008, 09:11:01 PM
Apparently there's a 1 million gold castle to buy in the game, so I guess I'll be saving up at least that much.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 15, 2008, 09:15:22 PM
LOL... damn... but theres no achievement for it I think so fuck it
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 15, 2008, 09:41:59 PM
i got up to 8k in 30mins last night only being on level 3. shoudl get some fat cash one i get level 5
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 15, 2008, 11:18:18 PM
Apparently there's a 1 million gold castle to buy in the game, so I guess I'll be saving up at least that much.

yep, this one:

(http://i35.tinypic.com/2rgdnas.jpg)

 
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: Costanza on August 16, 2008, 12:19:02 AM
Apparently there's a 1 million gold castle to buy in the game, so I guess I'll be saving up at least that much.

yep, this one:

(http://i35.tinypic.com/2rgdnas.jpg)

 


is that really a 360 screenshot? looks almost like the first game :\
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: cool breeze on August 16, 2008, 12:54:30 AM
Yeah, it is from the IGN E3 stage demo of it.  It is the near final build I think.  It looks good at times, but at other  points it looks pretty bad.
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 16, 2008, 01:01:39 AM
Fable 2 never looked hot or played hot from the GDC demo... or anything

But I still want it
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 17, 2008, 03:11:30 AM
got to 5 stars thanks to the 50-500 spinnerbox.

now im 30k in debt :(
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: demi on August 17, 2008, 03:16:15 AM
haw haw
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 17, 2008, 03:32:48 AM
spinnerbox is gay. ive barely touched keystone
Title: Re: PreOrder Fable 2, get the pub games for free
Post by: pilonv1 on August 17, 2008, 06:18:50 AM
finally got big spinner. time to hit up the tournaments :(