AU New Releases February 3-9: Fable Anniversary

Fable Anniversary hits Australian shelves this week. Exclusive to the Xbox 360, the game is a re-mastered version of Fable: The Lost Chapters, which was an expanded and re-released version of the original Fable.

As a remake of a re-released version of the role-playing game, Fable Anniversary features high-definition graphics using the Unreal 3 Engine, remastered audio, a new save system, integration with SmartGlass, and Xbox Live achievements.

Earlier this year, Lionhead studios announced that launch copies of Fable Anniversary will include the Launch Day Weapons & Outfits Pack, featuring the digital content listed below. Players will also receive a special 10th anniversary Lion's Head Avatar Helmet.

• Scythe's outfit
• A Black Graduate outfit
• A Red Prophet outfit
• A Blue Guard outfit
• A Red Guard outfit
• A Lute weapon
• A Will User's sceptre weapon

Fable was positively received in GameSpot's review, praised for it's personalisation system and detailed visuals. The game will be available in Australia from February 6.

The Sims 3 Roaring Heights also hits retail shelves this week, after earlier being released as a digital download. The game gives The Sims 3 fans access to a new city called Roaring Heights. In addition to new clothing and decorative options, the add-on introduces the Fixer-Upper Car, a new vehicle that Sims can work on to restore to working condition.

The Sims 3 Roaring Heights contains additional content for base game The Sims 3. It will be available from February 6 for PC and Mac. For more details on games out this week, check out the full list below.

February 6, 2013

Fable Anniversary (360)

The Sims 3: Roaring Heights (PC, Mac)