Blizzard Aids Fable Cinematics in Microsoft Collaboration

Xbox executive Matt Booty revealed that Blizzard Entertainment is assisting Playground Games with the cinematics for the upcoming Fable reboot, highlighting a growing trend of collaboration among Microsoft-owned studios. The announcement came during a recent episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, where Booty discussed how teams share expertise to enhance development.

Blizzard, renowned for its high-quality cinematic sequences in games like Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, is providing support specifically for Fable's cutscenes. These sequences are crucial for the story-driven RPG, which aims to blend humor, emotion, and spectacle in its fantasy world. Trailers for the game have already showcased polished cinematics, including one featuring British actor Richard Ayoade as a narrator explaining the game's setup. Booty noted that such partnerships allow studios to leverage specialized skills, stating, "We've really seen a lot, once we build those connections, of teams starting to share things with each other."

This assistance is part of broader internal collaborations within Xbox Game Studios. For instance, The Coalition in Vancouver serves as a hub for Unreal Engine...