Ok, so I am looking forward to Fable 2 and I knew about the pub games on XBLA and was not quite sure whether I should get them or not.
Yesterday, I read that you are able to carry over any winnings (and losses) over to your Fable 2 game, this peaked my interest quite a bit but when I saw that you can win exclusive items, I just had to get it and that there is unlockable concept art is a bonus.
So some time later and 800 points lighter, I have the 3 pub games.
They are quite addictive as all gambling games are but there are certain perks to getting these games that directly relate to the Fable 2 game.
You can merge your current gambling character with your hero and all winnings/losses are merged with the hero, the gambling character is then lost.
However, all gambling levels/points (read: experience) are also merged with your hero and all the experience that he/she picked up is now part of the hero.
The real perk though are the exclusive items that you can win through tournaments, that will give you a head start in Fable 2:
- New hair style – Cornrows
- 2 Tattoos, 1 facial and 1 for the back
- A box of chocolates for a special someone (hmmm…this might wooing easier in the game perhaps)
- A somersault trick for your dog
- A sword
- A gun
- A Magically enhanced but cursed ring (are there other types of rings?

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- A coat
There are also pies and potions etc.
So if you are looking at getting fable 2 and want to experience the magic that is Albion, I suggest that you get this to wet your appetite.