Molyneux: Fable III is going to be a different
experience

post from Destructoid on 21 March 2010 11:00:00 PM. © Destructoid

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One of the biggest problems gamers have is that they seem addicted to scooping up endless sequels and reiterations of a game, and then turning around and complain about them. Would we still complain if a sequel was completely different from its predecessor though?

Peter Molyneux thinks that is what Fable III is, and that's one of the reasons he's just so super excited about it. Speaking with Switched, he said, "We could make Fable III like any sequel. Surely we know what the world is now and the game mechanics. You know, 'now is not the time to experiment.' But no, I think my point is that we need to surprise people."

Of course Mario has been switching up his formula each game since day one, but we'll pretend this was yet another stroke of genius from Molyneux. Should we believe that Fable III is redefining the franchise or is this just more hot air?

Switched Video: Peter Molyneux and Gaming From (and for) the Heart [Switched, via Edge]

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MotorHEAT Contest Update XBLIG

post from XboxHornet on 21 March 2010 10:30:07 PM. © XboxHornet

To keep everyone updated about the MotorHEAT contest that Milkstone Studios is running, here is the[...]

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Avatar Review Roundup XBLIG Review AND Giveaway

post from XboxHornet on 21 March 2010 09:24:05 PM. © XboxHornet

Lighthouse Games Studio is quietly becoming a master of the Flash-esque “Fun for a few rounds[...]

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Dissidia

post from Your Health is Low on 21 March 2010 09:14:40 PM. © Your Health is Low

Essentially, Final Fantasy does their own crossovers, if you hadn’t already concluded as much from Kingdom Hearts. Dissidia Final Fantasy, or Final Fantasy Dissidia depending on which hemisphere you reside in, was developed for PSP and includes the main heroes and villains from Final Fantasy I-X, as well as a few secret characters from more [...]

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Germany and England get Strong Bad for free

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German and British people, it's time for free stuff! The fine fellows at Telltale Games are giving away free episodes of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People in both of your respective countries. Residents of either country who own a Wii simply have to fill out a survey and they get the game.

The survey is all about fun things like videogames and other forms of entertainment so it's super easy to take. The running time is about ten minutes, but I bet you can finish it faster. I've got faith in your ability to speed read.

Once you've defeated the survey and its remains lay before you, you will receive the second chapter of the Strong Bad games, titled "Strong Badia the Free." They'll send it to you over the internet, so make sure you have your friend code at the ready.

Telltale offers free Wii Strong Bad game [CVG]

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Haunted Manor: Lord of Mirrors

post from Hidden Object Games and Free Downloadable Games at Fenomen-Games.com on 21 March 2010 08:00:00 PM. © Hidden Object Games and Free Downloadable Games at Fenomen-Games.com

Help Stan Riddle escape the Haunted Manor! After being trapped by the Lord of Mirrors, Stan needs you to guide him to safety! Use your Hidden Object skills to find valuable items and piece together perplexing puzzles. Discover why a beautiful mansion has been abandoned and what caused the owner to disappear. Come up with a clever escape plan to reach your friends in Haunted Manor - Lord of Mirrors!

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Danger Next Door: Miss Teri Tale's Adventure

post from Hidden Object Games and Free Downloadable Games at Fenomen-Games.com on 21 March 2010 08:00:00 PM. © Hidden Object Games and Free Downloadable Games at Fenomen-Games.com

Your neighbor and friend, Monty, has been murdered! It`s up to Miss Teri Tale to solve the case by investigating the crime scene and paying close attention to the details. Use her unique powers to dive into Monty`s memories, penetrate his subconscious, solve fun-filled enigmas, and find different clues. Explore photo-realistic Hidden Object scenes and solve discover the Danger Next Door!

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The Weekend Hotness: Porn stars & Dungeons &
Dragons

post from Destructoid on 21 March 2010 07:59:00 PM. © Destructoid

As seen on Weekend Destructainment: Porn Stars playing Dungeons & Dragons. [Via The Escapist]

What classic IP should Sega resurrect next, SWE3tMadness wrote one of the best Community Blogs so far this year, Final Fantasy XIII sells over 1 million, Killzone 3 is confirmed, one of the original Left 4 Dead survivors will die in the next DLC and more happened over the weekend.

Destructoid Originals:
Games of the week for 03/21/10: No Hot Chip edition
Not-Review: Metro 2033
Why Ekans is the best Pokemon
Destructoid Top Ten: Nominate the top ten NES games EVAR!
What classic IP should Sega resurrect?
Weekend Destructainment: Real life Heavy Rain
Best of the Network this week

Community:
Using post-modernism to reinvent the horror genre
Something about sex: It's only obscene if you ain't got that green
Community blogs of 03/20/10 & 03/21/10
Forum of the day: DTOID MEMES

Reviews:
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

Contests:
Deadly Premonition F .. K winners announced!
Win some BioShock 2 DLC codes for the PS3!

News:
Hydrophobia gets a countdown, more info at PAX East
Final Fantasy XIII sells over 1 million units in America
Reggie says more Wii MotionPlus games on their way
Really? Sega celebrates 32X's 15th anniversary with music
Final Fantasy VII is the most popular PSP download
Design a t-shirt for Guitar Hero 6 and get cool stuff
One Left 4 Dead character will die in the upcoming DLC
Killzone 3 confirmed
The top 20 Rock Band Network songs unofficially revealed
GameStop says Wii and PS3 shortages for a few more months
BAFTAs: Uncharted 2, Batman: AA win big
21 billion hours of gaming every week will save the world

Offbeat:
Zombie survival flowchart lays it all out for you
Muramasa Momohime figure is stunning
God of War III breaks bones
$128 Game Boy Advance game,will you deal ... or no deal?

Media:
WarioWare D.I.Y. can get really, really violent
Tonight's violent montage is brought to you by Trials HD
No More Heroes 2 dated for Europe
GameStop hosting Splinter Cell: Conviction events
Beat your meat to Dead or Alive Paradise's Kokoro
R.U.S.E. devs take us through the basics of gameplay
World of LordCraft: NEVER SURRENDER YOU FREEDOM!
Kooky's Return looks amazing, should feel familar

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Millennium Secrets: Emerald Curse

After receiving a desperate phone call from an old friend who vanishes immediately after, Kate tracks down a briefcase that may hold important clues to his disappearance. But before she can find out what's inside, the FBI confiscates it. Not to be deterred, she sets out to investigate herself, and winds up in the middle of a conspiracy involving an ancient curse in this fun, cinematic point-and-click adventure reminiscent of old Indiana Jones movies.

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Zombie survival flowchart lays it all out for you

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Listen, when the zombie apocalypse comes you're not going to make it out alive. There's a flowchart to prove it. Game Informer tossed this guy together to illustrate the many ways that a videogame zombie apocalypse will kill you.

Survival really isn't an option when it comes down to the dead rising. Even if you don't die you'll just be going to a sequel where you will. The only choice you really have is how it's going to end. I think going out in a blaze of lifeless-corpse destroying glory is better than being woken up from a cryogenic sleep and then being eaten by the space zombies wandering your now abandoned ship.

The best part of this flowchart isn't the sarcastic commentary on videogame tropes, it's the fact that it actually works in Plants vs. Zombies.

Will You Survive the Undead Apocalypse? [Game Informer]

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