Fable and Fable II shook the foundation of what video games could be. The choices between good and bad, the bonds formed between family members, as well as man and “man’s best friend.” As lead game designer at Lionwhite Studios I have been in the fortunate position to craft gaming experiences unlike any other.

Now seeing that not every person has bought my games leads me to believe that some of you readers out there have listened too closely to fellow gamers and critics. Those who would like you to believe that the Fable franchise is “not all that great.” Well I have news for all the video game journalists. FABLE III WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

You do not even need to worry about reviewing the game since I will state right now that it is the best game you have ever played. In fact, just print out this article for your website so you may enjoy Fable III without having to stop to write down your opinions of it.

Fable was a game that broke the mold. Never had people experienced an RPG that let you choose who lived and who died, where to go, what to buy and how to build your character. Fable II expanded on this with a world 20 times larger than anything seen in video games past. You could live in the world with the intelligent AI whom you could have deep meaningful interactions with using a complex system of emotions. Want your son to respect you? Chastise him. Want to brighten your closest friends’ moods? Unleash at knarly fart in front of them. In franchise I have been able to create the two best video games ever released.

However, near the end of this year the gaming franchise will be turned on it’s head, as one game makes us throw out the old top 100 list for a new one, comprised solely of Fable III and it’s side games. Many have asked me “But how will you improve [on the already awe inspiring and in no way derivative] Fable II?” While others have asked “Why are you doing this to us? What did we do to deserve [the greatest games ever conceived by man]?” Well I will tell you now, because I love you.

Imagine that god kissed you on the lips and told you he did it all for you. That is the feeling you will get every time you boot up the system to play the game. With just about every facet of the game expanded upon it won’t feel like a linear hack and slash where you go from one screen to the next, spamming the same overpowered move until the credits role; no, instead you will be transported to a world much different than your own. It will feel as if you are actually living in this alternate dimension.

I promise you, you will never want to leave. With Natal you don’t even need a controller, just walk around and interact with people like you would in real life. You and your family will grow into future generations, where you will be able to unlock even more of the fresh unique storyline. Oh and did I mention you can now play as the dog?

I give Fable III 10 out of 5 stars in all areas, and the Pulitzer Prize and the key to every city and eight thumbs up and Game Of the Year, for the next five years.

By Hardcasual correspondent Zane Gould.