Fable Should Find a Way to Honor Lionhead Studios

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Lionhead Studios oversaw the Fable franchise for over a decade; from the release of the first entry in 2004, to the unfortunate cancellation of Fable Legends in 2016,which also saw the closure of the studio. Fans of the Fable series feared that this spelled the end of their adventures in Albion, but in 2020, it was announced that a brand-new entry into the Fable franchise was being developed. The new game, which would serve as a sort of reboot for the series, is currently being developed by Playground Games, but the release date is yet to be revealed.

While fans are undoubtedly hyped for a new Fable game, there is still a fair amount of mystery surrounding the upcoming title. It's unclear what the story will be, what features of the original games will be carried over, and if it will even be set in familiar lands, but players are excited about the next chapter regardless. One thing that the game should feature, however, is some kind of nod to Lionhead Studios and its role in bringing the original Fable games to life.

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The Fable games developed by Lionhead Studios were unique. They had a fun approach to combat, a pleasingly cartoonish design that made the most of their fantasy setting, and a classic narrative approach to tales of good and evil. The gameplay was solid, and the games offered players the chance to indulge in some good old-fashioned adventuring, either as a heroic do-gooder or a borderline villain who loved to indulge in a bit of capricious cruelty. However, one of the Fable series' most iconic aspects was its sense of humor.

The Fable games always ensured that players never took themselves or the world too seriously, even if there were some heavier