These people aren't even real...

Holy fucking shit Batman!

So much awesomeness to talk about my head could explode, and I'm not even sure how to get it in as one monstrous wall of text.

Well let's start it out like this then, I have reserved the super special editions of the upcoming releases of Fallout 3 and Fable 2, both of which are supposed be coming out at the same time. Fallout 3 special edition will come with according to GameStop.com:

• Fallout 3: From the creators of the award-winning Oblivion comes one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington, D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland. Prepare for the future.
• Vault Boy Bobblehead: Enjoy your very own Vault Boy with this collector’s item direct from Vault-Tec.
• The Art of Fallout 3: This hardcover book features nearly 100 pages of never-before seen concept art and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists.
• The Making of Fallout 3: Get an exclusive, inside look at Bethesda Game Studios and the team behind the game with this special DVD.
• Vault-Tec Lunch Box: The entire package comes in a fully customized metal lunchbox.

Are you serious?! The game comes in a fucking lunchbox?! I would buy a Fallout 3 lunch box just because of my fan boy tendencies for this game, let alone that I get a bobble-head and the game inside the lunch box. Oh well, yes I'm sure the game will be great too.

Fable 2 has released "Pub Games", games which allow you to earn money through some means of voodoo before the game comes out. So a person could effectively enter the world of Albion with over 500 gold, or as I am hearing about many people who seek to unlock interesting features via a flat gain in gold (not a NET gain mind you, just a gain) are entering the world about 15k in debt. From what I heard entering the game in debt means people come after you looking for the money. My goal is to be up about 10,000 gold when the game comes out so I have starter money to pick up a few basic things. I remember basic weapons and the like though costing about four times that amount though in the original Fable, so time will tell.

I'm also excited to hear about the constant companion you're given in Fable, that being a dog that basically follows you everywhere, in towns, in the great outdoors, will fight and protect you, and will unconditionally love you. Which brings me to a weirder and far more interesting point, the dog's AI was built around an Asimov-ian Three Laws: Unconditionally love the player, never annoy the player, and self preservation. It'll be cool to see how this plays out in the game, but from the vids of watched with that crazy Brit Peter Molyneux, it looks like I won't even be able to look at Wrath of the Lich King.

That's it for gaming, Thursday will be updates on comics and a possible movie review or two.