Fall has officially arrived in the northern hemisphere which reminds us of all those titles awaiting their turn for a release. This Season, Microsoft will unleash its Xbox 360 exclusive dubbed Fable III to continue the saga of Albion. As the game heads to unveil another exciting chapter, the company has revealed the lineup of Hollywood stars who have been roped in to lend their voices for prominent characters in the title.
The land of Albion will boast of an ensemble which includes Hollywood giants such as Sir Ben Kingsley, Simon Pegg, John Cleese and Michael Fassbender amongst others. Donning the role of Sabine, Sir Ben Kingsley is said to have picked up a Welsh accent for this character. Whereas, Michael Fassbender will stand tall as the evil tyrant King Logan while Simon Pegg plays the attention-seeking soldier, Benn Finn.
“The Fable franchise has always been recognized for its unique take on drama, morality, and of course, humour,” commented Louise Copley, Head of the Fable Franchise. “We’re taking this to the limits in Fable III by bringing on a star-studded cast that includes Sir Ben Kingsley, John Cleese and Simon Pegg, who truly understand what it takes to bring characters to life in complex ways and add new dimensions of blockbuster entertainment to Fable III.”
In the title, John Cleese takes on the part of the trusty butler and confidant referred to as Jasper while Zoë Wannamaker makes a comeback as Theresa. The game will also showcase Bernard Hill and Naomie Harris in the boots of Sir Walter Beck and Page, respectively. Besides, the voice talent of Stephen Fry will voice the character of Reaver and Nicholas Hoult steps in as Elliot. The latest installment of the ‘Inside Lionhead’ video documentary series reflects the experiences of the entire Fable III cast as they prepare one of the much anticipated titles.
In the video documentary, actor Simon Pegg remarked, “One of the things that’s missing from a lot of video games is good writing and good voice work. I think this one has a wonderful mythology and it’s witty and it’s engrossing.”
“This is my first experience voicing a video game, so what drew me to it was the team, how committed they are, how well organized everything is and how beautiful the game is,” explained Sir Ben Kingsley.
The new title in the Fable series will allow gamers to lead a rebellion against the despot ruler. This will enable them to rise up as the new chief of the land while the game knits a wonderful journey with rich graphics, engaging narrative, celebrated cast of characters and more.
Fable III is slated for an October 29, 2010 release in the UK as Xbox 360 gamers can pick up the Standard Edition for 49.99 GBP (approx. Rs. 3,526) while the Limited Collector’s edition will come with a price tag of 59.99 GBP (approx. Rs. 4,232). The title is now available for pre-order with the unique Village Maker tool which will enable players to create an in-game character.