A Valve API bug following weekly maintenance exposed achievement data for unreleased and unannounced titles on Steam, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Aggregators Exophase and SteamDB automatically collected the data before the issue was identified. This incident follows a separate data breach at shipping partner CEVA Logistics that compromised European customer information in July.
Steam achievement lists for several unreleased and unannounced games including Persona 6, Fable, and Stranger Than Heaven have appeared on tracking site Exophase following a possible Valve API error. Exophase owner Mike Bendel confirmed that games with private achievements became accessible through the API and were automatically scanned. The leaked lists reportedly contain major spoilers for titles such as Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Playground Games let journalists play Fable twice at Gamescom with two distinct loadouts, revealing a combat system built around melee, ranged, and magic alternation with deep spell interactions and enemy dismemberment mechanics. The demo showcased satisfying combat nuance, companion voice acting from Matt King, and a boss fight that extends the core combat loop into a challenging encounter.
Gamescom has officially become the world's largest gaming event following E3's closure, and its 2026 edition adds Games Done Quick's first-ever non-North American showcase. Major titles including Fable, Alien: Isolation 2, and The Blood of Dawnwalker are confirmed for the Cologne show.
Xbox's new CEO, Asha Sharma, announces the removal of competitors' logos from future showcases, sparking debate on its impact in the console war with PlayStation. The move, while potentially pleasing hardcore fans, may not significantly benefit Xbox or the gaming community at large. With the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7 featuring cross-platform titles like Fable (also coming to PS5), the strategy's long-term effects are uncertain.
Fable's delay to February 2027 is a prudent decision by Playground Games and Microsoft, ensuring the game's standalone success. However, this move leaves a notable gap in the 2026 lineup, particularly for PC players awaiting a major title to counterbalance GTA 6's November 19th console release. As the gaming community awaits, Fable's upcoming reveal at the Xbox Showcase on June 7th promises to keep anticipation alive.
Discover 10 iconic video game series, from Advent Rising to Power Stone, that deserve a comeback. These franchises, once full of promise, have been dormant for too long, leaving fans craving more. From sci-fi epics to stealth ninjas, we explore why their return would revitalize the gaming landscape.
XBOX fans can now bring their favorite game worlds into everyday life with the launch of the XBOX Game Studios Shop, offering official merchandise from Halo, Forza, Gears of War, Fable, and more. The shop features a range of collectibles and everyday gear at various price points, with new items set to roll out throughout the year alongside major game moments. This new destination joins existing Xbox storefronts, catering to fans eager to celebrate their favorite franchises.
