![]() ![]() Lionhead's most recent release was February's Fable Anniversary, a high-definition update of the 2004 original role-playing game. Lionhead is also working on a non-Fable game, though no details about this project are available. "Voice acting of Hollywood caliber has always been synonymous with Fable, and I hope that we really push that with Fable Legends as well," he said.Ĭelebrities like John Cleese, Simon Pegg, Sir Ben Kingsley, Bernard Hill, and Michael Fassbender have all contributed to past Fable games.Ī beta for Fable Legends will be offered this year, but a release date for the full game has not been announced. "The controller is kind of our focus."Īlso in the video, Lionhead lead designer Ted Timmins teased that some Fable Legends characters could be voiced by celebrities. "All of those controls will be duplicated through the controller," he said. As the Villain, you can even use SmartGlass on your smartphone or tablet to issue orders.Ĭontrolling Fable Legends through Kinect or SmartGlass is entirely optional, game director David Eckelberry said. The "villain mode" in Fable Legends allows players to assume the role of a Villain and take on Hero characters by issuing attack orders to your minions. In a new community Q&A video (below), Fable Legends executive producer Geoff Smith said, "We're looking closely at the use of voice, especially potentially with the villain mode." Lionhead's last Twitter update was on March 4.Upcoming Xbox One game Fable Legends uses Microsoft's motion and voice control technology Kinect, but only to complement the main controller-based setup. We are committed to working closely with those affected by today's news to find them new opportunities at Xbox, or partnering with the broader development community to help place them in jobs elsewhere in the games industry should they desire." He finished: "We have nothing but heart-felt thanks for the members of Lionhead and Press Play for their contributions to Xbox and gaming. ![]() "I speak for all of Xbox when I say that despite this news, we remain committed to the development communities in the UK and Europe, and Xbox will continue to support new IP and originality in the games we offer on our platforms, whether they're AAA blockbusters like Quantum Break from Remedy, adventurous new IPs like Sea of Thieves from Rare, or unique new creations from independent developers like Moon Studios with Ori." "These changes are taking effect as Microsoft Studios continues to focus its investment and development on the games and franchises that fans find most exciting and want to play," he said. It will also support those impacted by the closure and cancellations. In his statement, Lemke said Microsoft will remain focused on investing and developing first-party games. "Press Play imbued the industry with a unique creative spirit behind games like Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Kalimba, which both captured passionate fans." "These have been tough decisions and we have not made them lightly, nor are they a reflection on these development teams-we are incredibly fortunate to have the talent, creativity, and commitment of the people at these studios," Lemke continued. The game was described as a third-person, multiplayer action title that "deals with fragile alliances and survival, in a game show setting." Lemke went on to confirm Denmark-based Press Play Studios, which is known for Kalimba and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, has been shuttered, and work on Project Knoxville has been suspended. GameSpot contacted Microsoft for further details on Lionhead's status: "We aren't sharing additional details today beyond that we have ceased development on Fable Legends, and are in discussions with employees at Lionhead about our proposed closure of the studio as well," said a spokesperson. The period also gives those affected some time to search for new jobs. During this, measures to avoid redundancies are to be explored. This is likely because UK law requires employers to create a consultancy period of at least 30 days. Microsoft has not yet outright confirmed the studio will close and is instead saying it is "in discussions" with the employees. "The Lionhead Studios team has delighted millions of fans with the Fable series over the past decade," Lemke added. ![]() Explore a land of fantastical creatures and wondrous places. Molyneux left Microsoft and Lionhead in March 2012. Fable returns with a new beginning for the legendary franchise. Lionhead, a British studio founded by Peter Molyneux in 1996, has developed acclaimed titles in the Black & White and Fable series. Now Playing: GS News Update: Fable Legends Canceled, Lionhead Closure Proposed By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's ![]()
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