![Fable shows proof of life with the help of Richard Ayoade, but still no release date](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable-xbox-showcase-2023-screengrab-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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AYOADE LMAO Fable shows proof of life with the help of Richard Ayoade, but still no release date
It's been a minute since we've seen the new Fable, and it looks like all the teasers from the last few days have been leading to this.
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ONCE UPON A TIME Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans
The original Fable trilogy was a product of the right studio, in the right place, at the right time – and that’s hard to replicate.
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If Fable is at the Xbox Showcase you'll see in-game or in-engine footage
“None of our first party games in the show are full CG trailers," says Aaron Greenberg.
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THE FATHER OF MAGIC The best time to make a new Discworld game was 10 years ago – the second best time is now
Britain’s best fantasy author is criminally overshadowed by its worst. But video games have the power to redress the balance.
![Fable shows proof of life with the help of Richard Ayoade, but still no release date](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable-xbox-showcase-2023-screengrab-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_zRN2OqC.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
ONCE UPON A TIME | Fable 4 is crucial to Xbox’s future, but it could be a Monkey’s Paw moment for fans
![A fairy looks at a sword in the Fable announcement trailer](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Fable-Announce-Trailer.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
If Fable is at the Xbox Showcase you'll see in-game or in-engine footage
![A mural of the late Terry Pratchett and his Discworld characters adorning a wall near Brick Lane in London](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/terry-pratchett-header.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
THE FATHER OF MAGIC | The best time to make a new Discworld game was 10 years ago – the second best time is now
![A non-descript screenshot from the new Fable.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable-4_gwg4JfN.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
The Wait Continues | Microsoft Studios head wants to show Fable off, but the team isn't ready yet
![A non-descript screenshot from the new Fable.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable-4_gwg4JfN.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
What A Story | Playground's Fable gets Control, Dishonored writer as new narrative lead
![Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a second showcase with "extended" looks at games](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xbox-bethesda-showcase-2022.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Xbox Goes All Out | Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a second showcase with "extended" looks at games
![Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase dated for June 12, ignoring fact E3 is cancelled](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xbox-bethesda-showcase-2022.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
RIP-3 | Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase dated for June 12, ignoring fact E3 is cancelled
![I'm pumped for the Fable revival, but that reveal trailer was a bust](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable-1.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![New Fable game could be an MMO, not Fable 4](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/screenshot-1188.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Xbox has revealed Fable from Forza developer Playground Games](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![A Twitter account could imply that Fable 4 is actually in the works](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Fable 4 rumours describe "completely open" sequel in which Albion is gone](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_legends.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![New Fable to be open-world, Microsoft planning significant investment - report](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Holy s**t, is that open world RPG the Forza Horizon team is working on actually Fable 4?](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Peter Molyneux would love to make Fable 4, but don't hold your breath](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Lionhead wanted to make a "darker and grittier" Fable 4 instead of $75M Fable Legends](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/games_fable_3_pc_2011_029927_.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![UPDATE: Lionhead job posting mentions Fable Legends and unannounced project](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/20131115_fable_anniversary.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Microsoft to reveal unannounced Xbox One title at gamescom - rumour](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/xboxoneconsole.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Fable 4 watch: job ads posted for "re-imagining" existing IP](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fable_6WX80pn.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)