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http://kotaku.com/5602577/bioshock-creators-next-game-debuts-next-week-trailer-on-aug-12

Yep, the makers of one of the best games this generation is finally announcing their "Project Icarus", the secret codename for this game.

Bioshock just rawked, and so I can't wait to see what their next game is... hopefully its multiplatform >_>

But yeah, I think it's a new IP, but we'll see won't we D:		2010-08-02 23:02:00

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RockSauron
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OMG! Thanks for the link! Cant wait to see what it turns out to be! What do you think/hope it will be?2010-08-02 23:13:00

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grayspence
Posts: 1990

OMG! Thanks for the link! Cant wait to see what it turns out to be! What do you think/hope it will be?

Well, as I said, I'm fairly certain it'll be a new IP. However, it could be any genre... I'm betting/ hoping it'll be a story-based game as awesome as Bioshock... but yeah.		2010-08-02 23:29:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

It'll probably be another Bioshock game. They just love series, and I think there was an interview where thy said they might extend the series to Bioshock 6 (but I think a trilogy would do).2010-08-02 23:42:00

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CyberSora
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It'll probably be another Bioshock game. They just love series, and I think there was an interview where thy said they might extend the series to Bioshock 6 (but I think a trilogy would do).

But they didn't even make Bioshock 2 O_o. I'm pretty sure they said it was a new IP and that they were done with Bioshock, which is why another company made Bioshock 2 <_>		2010-08-02 23:46:00

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RockSauron
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Yeah ! Thanks for the news.

I loved Bioshock, but if this new game turns out to be an FPS, I just hope it'll be as unique as Bioshock, more like a first-person adventure game. Making a CoD-like would be utterly uninteresting for me.		2010-08-03 13:54:00

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Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Yeah ! Thanks for the news.

I just hope it'll be as unique as Bioshock, more like a first-person adventure game. Making a CoD-like would utterly uninteresting for me.

Agreed, COd ruined the world of FPS, IMO

Im really interested in any new IP the make, Im also hoping for Bioshock 3, but I would also like a new game from them!		2010-08-03 16:50:00

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grayspence
Posts: 1990

Agreed, COd ruined the world of FPS, IMO

Im really interested in any new IP the make, Im also hoping for Bioshock 3, but I would also like a new game from them!

A third Bioshock would be great, indeed ! However, about the surprise effect and the unique atmosphere, I don't think we'll feel like it anymore. The first one was amazing, the second one was still awesome but less surprising... Even its developers said Bioshock 3 (if it turns out to be made) will probably not take place in Rapture.

So, they might as well make something else. I guess it's not possible anymore, but making a game based on the first concept of Bioshock, what it was supposed to be at first, would be a great idea ! At first, Bioshock was supposed to be a game quite similar to Moreau's Other Island. It'd be way different enough to be made.		2010-08-03 17:57:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

I'm crossing my fingers for System Shock 3. If it was that it would also be awesome if they brought back Co-op! 2010-08-03 20:30:00

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Kog
Posts: 2358

Well, as you can see... it's August 12th...

And they have confirmed...

http://kotaku.com/5607451/bioshock-infinite-goes-beyond-the-sea--into-the-skies

... How unexpected. O_o Gah 16 more months? D:		2010-08-12 19:26:00

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RockSauron
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Simply awesome. I would've liked to say something more interesting than Ololololz amazingly awesome for this, but this is awesome.

A City in the Sky. And, what's more, a Victorian/19th century atmosphere, so probably some Steampunk features. I'm entirely won over.

Edit : Well, I thought it would take place in 1895 or so, but I've just read it'll take place in 1912. So, right, not really the 19th century 		2010-08-12 19:46:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Some time in 2012 is much too far away from now to start getting hyped for a game.2010-08-12 19:57:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I'm so excited for this!

And yeah, what is up with the 2012 release? That's a long time to wait!		2010-08-12 20:03:00

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mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

The trailer is pretty epic... But, lawl wut?

I think I need to finish Bioshock 2...		2010-08-12 20:34:00

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microchirp
Posts: 412

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/bioshock-infinite/preview/bioshock-infinite-irrational-games-trades-the-sea-for-the-sky/a-20100812105637405067/g-20100812105534267003
Didn't read the other article, but this is probably similar. I assume there is no actual video for the live demo that these websites have seen?		2010-08-12 21:06:00

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Fish94
Posts: 554

does the 2 games have somthign with each other?
like the plasmids		2010-08-12 23:35:00

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Unknown User

I would expect the core Bioshock mechanics to be there, but they did say in an interview that every part of the original bioshock needed to earn it's way into the new game.2010-08-13 00:07:00

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olit123
Posts: 1341

Wow that's a really nice trailer! It looks to me like the next Bioshock will take up where I hoped the last one would. I'm thinking the girl in the window with the roses is one of the girls rescued at the end of part one...or not lol2010-08-13 07:19:00

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swanbrown
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@swanbrown Actually shes not. This game takes place way before Bioshock 1 or 2 did, so that would be impossible. I think shes 'Elizabeth' the girl you are trying to save from the flying city.

I'm wondering why they haven't made this a new IP, so far (aside from gameplay) it's got nothing to do with Bioshock. It's just like System Shock compared to Bioshock; different stories but a lot of small similarities. I actually may have seen a 'Ryan' in the trailer though. (Andrew Ryan's Dad? Grandpa? Great Grandpa?)

Also, anyone not liking the cities name? Columbia. I liked Raptures name, it was cool and had a meaning to it, while Columbia sounds really un-original. (Ripping off an actual places name.)

Finally, these 'Big Daddy'-esque creatures are sounding creepy, in the trailer you see a human heart, but apparently they also have a human head D: I liked the mystery of the Big Daddys actual look, these new guys sound a lot like some sort of Frankestein, with no mystery 		2010-08-13 07:25:00

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Kog
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I'm wondering why they haven't made this a new IP, so far (aside from gameplay) it's got nothing to do with Bioshock.

If the game does turn out to be quite different I think they probably would have put it under the Bioshock name for sales purposes I guess. I wouldn't make judgements yet after all they have only released one trailer that hasn't even got any gameplay in it.		2010-08-13 11:04:00

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olit123
Posts: 1341

If the game does turn out to be quite different I think they probably would have put it under the Bioshock name for sales purposes I guess. I wouldn't make judgements yet after all they have only released one trailer that hasn't even got any gameplay in it.

Yes, now this IP is famous, giving it up would be madness ! Also, a marginal city populated by crazed people and guarded by BigCreatures would have sounded like a plagiarism (or simply like another similar game without anything new)		2010-08-13 12:09:00

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Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Are you freaking KIDDING me?? Bioshock in the sky now?

wha... I... I don't...

Seriously, what are they going to do for the next one? Stick it in a volcano? A grand underground city built amongst rivers of magma!
Space?
compher's basement?
How many hostile places can there BE to shove a city? Bioshock was so imaginative and presented such an original world, but this thing is just getting absolutely ridiculous now.		2010-08-13 12:49:00

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Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I thought the same thing at first Teebonesy, but after reading the story description, I've changed my tune. I'm very interested to explore the world of Columbia!2010-08-13 18:32:00

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mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Wow... Didnt see that coming! 0.o I wonder what that thing shoving the guy out the window was... It had WOODEN hands, and you could see its heart! Maybe some of this is steampunk realated?2010-08-13 20:43:00

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grayspence
Posts: 1990

So I'm still incredibly dubious about this whole thing. It's a hell of a step up from Bioshock 2 - which, granted, I never played, but what's the point really? more of the same. At least this isn't that, but I still can't shake how far into ridiculousness this could spiral.

I do love the time period - Ken Levine describes it as "Fourth of July 1900".

But here's where I actually get really excited and start paying attention. From Ken Levine via the Playstation blog:


Our concept in this game is that there are lots of characters who don’t necessarily attack you right away — they may not be interested in getting in a fight, either. The feeling we want is somewhat like the Wild West, where you go into a room and everybody has their hand on their gun because it’s a scary place. Part of your challenge in this world is figuring out who is a threat and who isn’t. Or, if you’re in a combat situation, if there’s a way to bring another person to your side somehow. We sort of pioneered this with BioShock with the notion of the Big Daddy, who didn’t attack you right away, and here we’ve extended this idea throughout the world. We realized quickly that this is much more like the way the real world works. In shooters, we’re not accustomed to that — we’re used to everyone seeing you and shooting you. From a narrative perspective, this gives us a ton of freedom.

THAT'S got me downright thrilled. First Person Shooters have all blended into a mash of same-old crap as far as I'm concerned. They all play the same. Nobody's pioneering anymore, everyone's just releasing the same thing over and over and over.

I think this really goes to show how outdated and behind the times and slow going we are with videogame progress. That this notion of "not everyone is out to get you, you don't have to shoot everything that moves" is somewhat novel outside of an RPG. Of course, we've already seen this with Deus Ex, but it sounds like their approach on this concept could be very interesting. I hope they don't just graze the concept slightly as they did with the Big Daddies, but really explore it as a crucial design element.

I'm now very excited to see some gameplay footage showing off this particular feature.		2010-08-14 00:24:00

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Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I can't help but feel like this trailer is deliberately misleading us. Bioshock 1 and 2 took place during the earlier years of the Cold War, but now Infinite is jumping back to pre-WWI era without any sort of explaination; granted, time travel is a possibility but it seems a bit too out there even for the retro-futuristic themes of the earlier games, and the idea that it will be a prologue to them sort of undercuts the isignifigance of what Rapture was (the result of one man's vision and dissatisfaction with the rest of the world) when elements of it is retroactively introduced into the past.

I'm actually inclined to believe that the PC you use is actually a splicer so mentally disturbed that he's completely out of touch with reality and hallucinating his current surroundings, while actually still being beneath the ocean. This could actually lead to some interesting "Eternal Darkness"-esque insanity gameplay though.		2010-08-14 02:44:00

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Dapiek Absaroka
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I can't help but feel like this trailer is deliberately misleading us. Bioshock 1 and 2 took place during the earlier years of the Cold War, but now Infinite is jumping back to pre-WWI era without any sort of explaination; granted, time travel is a possibility but it seems a bit too out there even for the retro-futuristic themes of the earlier games, and the idea that it will be a prologue to them sort of undercuts the isignifigance of what Rapture was (the result of one man's vision and dissatisfaction with the rest of the world) when elements of it is retroactively introduced into the past.

I'm actually inclined to believe that the PC you use is actually a splicer so mentally disturbed that he's completely out of touch with reality and hallucinating his current surroundings, while actually still being beneath the ocean. This could actually lead to some interesting "Eternal Darkness"-esque insanity gameplay though.

well, there's been a lot of talk about this being more of a final fantasy style sequel, a game "in the spirit of" without being directly connected.

However, I do believe they're connected because Ken Levine has been deliberately cryptic in answering this. If the above were true, I really think he'd be best off just admitting it - but instead he hints that there is some connection - though not overt, it's something you "discover" in the game.


That?s something that people should keep their eyes on ? once the gameplay footage comes out, there will be some things that will make people ask questions along those lines, and wonder about any of those kinds of connections.		2010-08-14 02:53:00

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Teebonesy
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Well, as you can see... it's August 12th...

And they have confirmed...

http://kotaku.com/5607451/bioshock-infinite-goes-beyond-the-sea--into-the-skies

... How unexpected. O_o Gah 16 more months? D:

How disappointingly stupid.		2010-08-14 04:39:00

Author:
qrtda235566
Posts: 3664

@Teebonesy
I think you're forgetting a large part of Bioshock and Bioshock 2 - the plots. While the gameplay is similar (But considerably better in 2), the storyline in both is the main attraction. They are deep and full of emotion, as well as very interesting. I recommend you do play 2, as it was a brilliant game.

@Dapiek Absaroka
Who said anything about time travel? O.o
Obviously it is set before Bioshock 1 and 2, but as both would be "secret" societies, Ryan wouldn't have known about Columbia when he was having Rapture built. Or, it could be in a different time line all together. I actually quite like the splicer theory, but surely he would just see it as pre-war Rapture as the Little Sisters do?

Personally I can't wait for this, I think it'll be a brilliant venture. Columbia seemingly takes all the patriotism of Rapture, all the while maintaining the dark edge. If that is the case, I can't wait,		2010-08-14 13:41:00

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Fish94
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@Teebonesy
I think you're forgetting a large part of Bioshock and Bioshock 2 - the plots. While the gameplay is similar (But considerably better in 2), the storyline in both is the main attraction. They are deep and full of emotion, as well as very interesting. I recommend you do play 2, as it was a brilliant game.

@Dapiek Absaroka
Who said anything about time travel? O.o
Obviously it is set before Bioshock 1 and 2, but as both would be "secret" societies, Ryan wouldn't have known about Columbia when he was having Rapture built. Or, it could be in a different time line all together. I actually quite like the splicer theory, but surely he would just see it as pre-war Rapture as the Little Sisters do?

Personally I can't wait for this, I think it'll be a brilliant venture. Columbia seemingly takes all the patriotism of Rapture, all the while maintaining the dark edge. If that is the case, I can't wait,

Bioshock 2's gameplay has significantly more polish, but the first one had a far better atmosphere.

Columbia is not a secret society. It was publicly known from what I have read. This is one of the reasons I find it hard to believe that anybody would care about Rapture... Yeah, underwater cities are nice... But, if there was a flying city... I wouldn't be too impressed with the underwater one in comparison.

I suppose it's possible that the games are directly connected somehow, but I just don't really think it's that believable.		2010-08-14 14:19:00

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microchirp
Posts: 412

They're doing what final fantasy does, keep the series name but change the setting and characters and maybe have a few recuring things.2010-08-14 14:52:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

In terms of the setting at atmosphere, from the trailer I get a very "southern" feeling. I'm thinking along the lines of New Orleans.2010-08-14 20:05:00

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The Gentleman
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In terms of the setting at atmosphere, from the trailer I get a very "southern" feeling. I'm thinking along the lines of New Orleans.
The city itself is above a large rural expanse, so it is very possible the area it is situated is above Europe. I don't remember if there were any flags relating to particular areas, but i'd imagine the city will reflect the area it is closest to. That, or it would reflect the man/woman that had the idea for Columbia.		2010-08-14 20:24:00

Author:
Fish94
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http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/bioshock-infinite/news/bioshock-infinite-new-screens-are-full-of-hidden-clues/a-2010081810355188031/g-20100812105537963042
Moar screenshots from Infinite.		2010-08-19 00:08:00

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Fish94
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http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/bioshock-infinite/news/bioshock-infinite-new-screens-are-full-of-hidden-clues/a-2010081810355188031/g-20100812105537963042
Moar screenshots from Infinite.

Thanks, some other great screenshots Elizabeth definitely looks a bit cartoonish.		2010-08-19 17:59:00

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Oddmania
Posts: 1305

They revealed new posters and paintings

They (http://1czg11g0fna1.az.pl/niezgrani_new/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/DSC02917.jpg) look (http://1czg11g0fna1.az.pl/niezgrani_new/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/P6100654.jpg) rad. (http://1czg11g0fna1.az.pl/niezgrani_new/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/P6100658.jpg)		2010-08-23 16:15:00

Author:
Oddmania
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<3 Bioshock. I can't wait for this one

EDIT:
Thanks for the posters Oddmania!
To me it looks like it is the opposite of Rapture. Instead of being under no religion, this one looks like Christianity and Patriotism had their missionaries well trained. I find it ironic that it happens in "heaven" though. Not that peaceful after all. :/		2010-08-23 17:01:00

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moonwire
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The first Bioshock really commentated on a purely capitalist system, Bioshock 2 then shifted to the exact opposite idealism which was basically communism. This new Bioshock seems to move onto a theocracy (I think that's the term), a state which is run mostly by the church mixed with an overly-pious attitude of patriotism.2010-08-23 17:15:00

Author:
The Gentleman
Posts: 360

Three new screenshots ! With the brand new Big Daddy (now called Handyman)

(Actually, no, we've already seen what the Handyman looks-like in the trailer, and it's probably not him on the screenshot. Phew... !)

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/80/8074/807462b355-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96940.jpg

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/eb/ebac/ebacc74f0b-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96946.jpg

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/f7/f78b/f78b0ca75b-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96943.jpg		2010-09-08 14:35:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Three new screenshots ! With the brand new Big Daddy (now called Handyman)

(Actually, no, we've already seen what the Handyman looks-like in the trailer, and it's probably not him on the screenshot. Phew... !)

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/80/8074/807462b355-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96940.jpg

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/eb/ebac/ebacc74f0b-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96946.jpg

http://static.jvn.com/files/data/media/f7/f78b/f78b0ca75b-bioshock-infinite-xbox360-96943.jpg

If it was a Handyman, these may be from the very beginning of the games creation - Gamesradar did an article about "things you didn't know about Bioshock: Infinite" and the Handyman having a moustache was apparently an original idea which was scrapped.
Either way, I wish this was out sooner!		2010-09-08 17:16:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554

Irrational Games are doing something called "10 things you should know about Bioshock Infinite", where they release a little bit of info every day. On the 21st they will show a gameplay preview on xbox.com, but if you miss it, it'll be on Gamesradar on the 22nd
http://irrationalgames.com/insider/
Just follow the links on there to see each day, up to today (Day 8)		2010-09-19 14:05:00

Author:
Fish94
Posts: 554

A 10 minutes-long gameplay video!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GABNfNkjOB8

It looks excellent.		2010-09-22 10:42:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

That gameplay demo was fantastic! I think that will be the last video I watch though. I want to experience the rest of Bioshock Infinite as I'm actually playing it!2010-09-22 14:26:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Yeah I think 'gameplay' might be a bit generous

Was very nice none the less and we saw some decent combat, particularly the way that AI don't just charge at you soon as look at you is a welcome change.		2010-09-22 16:21:00

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Shermzor
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So I assume there will be a Bioshock 3 next year, seeing as this isn't by 2K?
I'm confused xD
Either way, the gameplay demo was amazing, can't wait. Hopefully they'll release a playable demo at some point!
Also, I don't see why they removed the HUD for this. I was almost convinced the entire section was auto-controlled.		2010-09-22 19:34:00

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Fish94
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“Hey, I'm Kevin Levine, the creative director of Irrational Games, and a lot of you guys have been asking me questions, like when are you gonna share with us the demonstration you guys did at E3 of Bioshock Infinite? And the good news is I'm here today to tell you that it's gonna be a huge premiere, a half-hour special on Spike TV with Geoff Keighley and I. That's gonna show on TV the entire 15-minute demo. And that's gonna be on GameTrailersTV on Thursday, July 7th on Spike and afterwards the demo's gonna be available on GTTV.com. But today, as a prelude to that, we're gonna show you the first couple of minutes of the demo, just to give you a sense of what you might expect on July 7. So I hope you guys like it, and here it is!”


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3LC7OIP7O4

Definitely the game I'm looking forward to most! 		2011-07-03 13:32:00

Author:
Oddmania
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I had almost forgot about this game, its been like a year since I checked up on it.

I'm looking forward to it because i'm a sifi fan who feels left out in the cold.
Not saying it all sucks but nothing since the movie Moon(2009) has really caught my imagination.

But they managed to make this game sound like it will be just as surprising as the original Bioshock.
Though I'm sure that the standard if 'its not broke don't fix it' thing will be involved as any series that departs too much seems to go down in flames.		2011-07-03 14:28:00

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Morgalaga
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I had almost forgot about this game, its been like a year since I checked up on it.

I'm looking forward to it because i'm a sifi fan who feels left out in the cold.
Not saying it all sucks but nothing since the movie Moon(2009) has really caught my imagination.

But they managed to make this game sound like it will be just as surprising as the original Bioshock.
Though I'm sure that the standard if 'its not broke don't fix it' thing will be involved as any series that departs too much seems to go down in flames.

That's not wrong, but honestly after finding out about it (1UP's preview (http://www.1up.com/previews/bioshock-infinite-gameplay-1912-1983?pager.offset=0) revolves around the E3 demo that will be revealed on Thursday), I really begin to think that the original Bioshock games were excellent, though perfectible. Irrational Games is making a game with a plot and a universe even more thorough than the first two games'.

It just looks better, with protagonists with real identities, a story taking place in the middle of a war (and not after the party, as in Bioshock 1 and 2), etc...

The Wikipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioShock_Infinite) of the game is also full of useful information about the plot and the setting (the Boxer Rebellion, the Pinkerton's Agency etc...)		2011-07-03 14:59:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Finally a new video! The game just looks better and better. And these graphics are soo smexy. 2011-07-04 01:28:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

While waiting for the E3 demo video, EGM magazine reveals the hero's character design, Booker DeWitt


http://image.jeuxvideo.com/imd/b/bioshock_infinite_heros.jpg		2011-07-07 10:52:00

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Oddmania
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The full E3 video is finally available! Check it out here (http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/124?ch=3&sd=1) on GT.TV.2011-07-08 15:48:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

I am eagerly awaiting this game. I loved the first two and infinite looks absolutely amazing.2011-07-08 15:55:00

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biorogue
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Game looks fantastic. Absolutely LOVE the sky hooks. Can't wait to try it out for myself .2011-07-08 16:57:00

Author:
Burrich
Posts: 1018

Now that's the BioShock I like!
It's way different, but still looks promising.		2011-07-08 20:36:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

Brand new trailer, as promised a few weeks ago!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9WXUA4WIbg		2011-12-11 10:44:00

Author:
Oddmania
Posts: 1305

Delayed! Yay!

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/bioshock-infinite-delayed/

And so no more news whatsoever. Oh well.		2012-05-09 14:34:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Hopefully they can make it as sinister and creepy as the first one, be difficult, considering you're situated in an air city, with clouds, and sun, and things that aren't usually associated with all things BioShock.2012-05-09 14:51:00

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Ironface
Posts: 432

Delayed! Yay!

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/bioshock-infinite-delayed/

And so no more news whatsoever. Oh well.

Thank God. There were just too many good games coming out this winter season.		2012-05-09 19:09:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Thank God. There were just too many good games coming out this winter season.
My thoughts exactly. Well, actually, I want to avoid buying new games for as long as possible.		2012-05-09 19:11:00

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gdn001
Posts: 5891

Yeah, that's pretty much what I felt too. Oh well, now this will have less competition XD2012-05-09 19:12:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Hopefully they can make it as sinister and creepy as the first one, be difficult, considering you're situated in an air city, with clouds, and sun

I imagine thunderstorms, barely moonlit nights and dense fog/cloud with only a couple meters of visibility. Throw in some spooky sounds with fast moving and/or stealthy enemies and it could be pretty terrifying.		2012-05-09 19:14:00

Author:
ForgottenEnigma
Posts: 1414

Are you guys kidding? This was the game I wanted most this year

I know that its delay will make it a better product, but still... It's the worst gaming news I've heard in months! They sure are going slow considering they released a 15 minute gameplay trailer almost a year ago!

Bummer 		2012-05-09 19:36:00

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SnipySev
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http://kotaku.com/5909018/new-job-listing-has-us-wondering-if-bioshock-infinite-is-getting-multiplayer

Uh...		2012-05-09 21:42:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

There's a new trailer and it's awesome.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHW78X1XeE&hd=1		2012-10-22 01:21:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Brilliant trailer i can't wait for this one to come out. Still have to finish Bioshock 2 so i don't mind the wait.2012-10-22 01:28:00

Author:
Lordwarblade
Posts: 761

Cover art is released. It's... well...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/12/bioshock-infinite-box-art-clip-1354390724.jpg

Ew.

I am gonna get it anyway, but did they have to go all cliche? <_>		2012-12-01 20:08:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Cover art is released. It's... well...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/12/bioshock-infinite-box-art-clip-1354390724.jpg

Ew.

I am gonna get it anyway, but did they have to go all cliche? <_>

Agreed, it's very blech.

I wonder what the Special Edition's cover will look like when it's released a few year months after the game.		2012-12-01 20:16:00

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Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

Cover art is released. It's... well...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/12/bioshock-infinite-box-art-clip-1354390724.jpg

Ew.

I am gonna get it anyway, but did they have to go all cliche? <_>
Uncharted feelings. :3		2012-12-01 20:44:00

Author:
gdn001
Posts: 5891

Uncharted feelings. :3
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5b/Uncharted_Drake%27s_Fortune.jpg		2012-12-01 22:01:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Cover art is released. It's... well...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/12/bioshock-infinite-box-art-clip-1354390724.jpg

Ew.

I am gonna get it anyway, but did they have to go all cliche? <_>

A generic-looking protagonist with a determined look on his face, holding a gun and staring vaguely past the viewer into the middle distance. BECAUSE IT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE (http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/itmzga/mega64-chin-down--eyes-up).		2012-12-01 23:40:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Still it could be worse.

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/insomniac/fuse/boxart/box_FUSEx360PFTeqCAN_front.jpg		2012-12-03 01:10:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

It's really a shame seeing a game with such a unique setting being given derivative as hell box art. The PS3 version is worse. What a mess. Enough advertisements / promotions?

Whatever, it is just box art. It's just a shame that they couldn't think of anything better.		2012-12-03 15:04:00

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bonner123
Posts: 1487

Maybe, if we're really lucky, there will be some nice reversible box art. Did they do that with the first Bioshock? I don't have a copy so can't check. Regardless, very excited for this game. Love a good story with well thought out characters.2012-12-04 10:37:00

Author:
LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

Woah, cover art doesn't measure up to my standards.

This game sucks now.		2012-12-04 10:45:00

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bigMoose_
Posts: 183

Remember a few months ago when Irrational delighted us with the news that the original Bioshock would be included in Bioshock Infinite's disc? Well, there's a little detail they conveniently forgot to mention. Turns out it's only for North America (http://www.videogamer.com/ps3/bioshock_infinite/news/ps3_bioshock_infinite_does_not_include_original_bi oshock_outside_us.html). Screw the rest of the world, they're just second-class consumers anyway.

So yeah, thanks for nothing 2K. (http://gifwall.net/gif/gw-16170812-rage-gif-.gif) Maybe I'll just cancel my preorder and buy a used copy.		2012-12-04 11:59:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Woah, cover art doesn't measure up to my standards.

This game sucks now.

I don't know if this was a gibe at me but I never said it would be a bad game because of the crap box art. I'm not that superficial when it comes to games. I'm still going to pick it up regardless cause it looks fun as hell. I'm just saying that they could have done a much better job with it.		2012-12-04 13:44:00

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bonner123
Posts: 1487

I don't know if this was a gibe at me but I never said it would be a bad game because of the crap box art. I'm still going to pick it up regardless cause it looks fun as hell. I'm just saying that they could have done a much better job with it.

That wasn't a jab at anyone particularly. I'm just saying people really don't need to gripe about a games cover art. In the end it's the least important aspect. Most games, movies etc. have super gross cover art anymore.


Remember a few months ago when Irrational delighted us with the news that the original Bioshock would be included in Bioshock Infinite's disc? Well, there's a little detail they conveniently forgot to mention. Turns out it's only for North America (http://www.videogamer.com/ps3/bioshock_infinite/news/ps3_bioshock_infinite_does_not_include_original_bi oshock_outside_us.html). Screw the rest of the world, they're just second-class consumers anyway.

So yeah, thanks for nothing 2K. (http://gifwall.net/gif/gw-16170812-rage-gif-.gif) Maybe I'll just cancel my preorder and buy a used copy.
You think they would've mentioned that a lot sooner.		2012-12-04 13:55:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183

You think they would've mentioned that a lot sooner.

I've searched for that news everywhere: Playstation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/01/bioshock-infinite-ps3-release-date-announced/) (where the promotion was originally reported), IGN (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/03/01/bioshock-infinite-ps3-will-include-original-bioshock), Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/bioshock-infinite-features-move-functionality/), Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-01-ps3-bioshock-infinite-includes-bioshock-1-on-blu-ray-disc)... All those sites announced this promotion, and nowhere did they say it was going to be NA only. I wouldn't be surprised if they did it to fool people into pre-ordering the game or buying it day 1.

"HEY GUISE! BIOSHOCK 1 WILL BE ON INFINITE'S DISC!"

9 months later, in an interview for a relatively obscure gaming website:
"Yep, that promotion is for North America only. Deal with it."		2012-12-04 15:31:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Well, it's not that big of a deal to me, really, since I already own Bioshock 1. And it's pretty easy to get.2012-12-04 16:45:00

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CirkuzFr3ek
Posts: 194

Delayed again + 1 month now end of march. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-12-07-bioshock-infinite-delayed-a-month-to-march-2013-for-extra-polish-and-bug-fixing

and the latest on bioshock vita


The BioShock Vita version is being hammered out by the suits at Take-Two and Sony, Ken Levine has said.
The Irrational Games chief took to the stage at E3 2011 to announce a BioShock game of some description, but we've heard nothing since, and Levine's latest comments suggest full production on the game is yet to begin.
Speaking to Eurogamer this week Levine said he was still interested in making a BioShock for Sony's portable console, but it was out of his hands.
“Where the Vita stands right now, it's in the hands of the business people at Take-Two and the business people at Sony working out, hey, what happens in these business people discussions? Fortunately I don't have to take part in it any more because I sold my company a long time ago.
“It's something I'm still very interested in. I still have a cool design for it. It's a question of, do those guys come to find the right mix that makes everybody happy to make that happen?”
Whatever BioShock turns out to be on Vita, we know it won't be a port of BioShock Infinite.
“I've never said it was Infinite,” Levine said. “It will be something. I'm always hesitant to talk too much about things we don't have anything to show about because it's getting ahead of ourselves. I'm trying to be very careful."
Back in March Levine explained to Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-20-why-bioshock-vita-was-announced-before-development-had-started) why the game was announced so early.
"[With the Vita announcement], Sony was launching this platform and it was important that they had a show of support from people no matter what stage of development they were at.
"Sony has been such a good partner to us, and I'm not just blowing smoke.
"Not just on a professional level, but on a personal level they've been really good to us. Every time we see them they take really good care of us. So they asked me to do that and I said okay, even though that's not what I normally do.
"And I tried not to oversell it when I went out there. I just said 'we're doing this'. I didn't want to present something that I didn't have a lot of clarity on at that point."



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-12-07-levine-bioshock-vita-in-the-hands-of-business-people-at-take-two-and-sony		2012-12-07 15:42:00

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Rabid-Coot
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I also saw some initial impressions of the first few hours... I am trying not to read them, though. I want this to be a complete surprise my first time through. It'll be a toug few months :/2012-12-07 16:08:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

More polish and bug fixing.. sounds good to me! Too many bug ridden games being released these days.
And the more they add to it, the better the experience will be I'm sure. Still very excited for this one.

As for the Vita version, I have no idea what to expect, hope it's good whatever they decide to make.		2012-12-07 17:42:00

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LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

Welp, I caved and read a playthrough (joystiq's to be precise).

Seems like the story is more about religion than it is about nationalism... or at least, more religious based than previously thought. The war seems to be more between people who believe that the founder of Columbia is a prophet and a loose coalition of those who don't think he's a prophet, instead of the previous speculation that it was between the capitalist powers-that-be and the anarchists communists.

So religion, uber-nationalism, girl that can bend warps in reality itself, flying city in the sky... Here's hoping they can pull this madness into a cohesive story that's as good or better than the original 		2012-12-07 23:36:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

“I understand that some of the fans are disappointed. We expected it. I know that may be hard to hear, but let me explain the thinking.”
“We went and did a tour… around to a bunch of, like, frathouses and places like that. People who were gamers. Not people who read IGN. And [we] said, so, have you guys heard of BioShock? Not a single one of them had heard of it.”
“And we live in this very special… you know, BioShock is a reasonably successful franchise, right? Our gaming world, we sometimes forget, is so important to us, but… there are plenty of products that I buy that I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about. My salad dressing. If there’s a new salad dressing coming out, I would have no idea. I use salad dressing; I don’t read Salad Dressing Weekly. I don’t care who makes it, I don’t know any of the personalities in the salad dressing business.”
“For some people, [games are] like salad dressing. Or movies, or TV shows. It was definitely a reality check for us. Games are big, and they’re expensive, I think that’s very clear. And to be successful, and to continue to make these kinds of games which frankly, of the people who make these types of games, there’s not a lot of them, and they haven’t exactly been the most successful with these types of games that have come out in the last few years. I was thrilled because I love them, and I hope that we had some small role in getting those games greenlit… But they have to be financially successful to keep getting made.”
“I looked at the cover art for BioShock 1, which I was heavily involved with and love, I adored. And I tried to step back and say, if I’m just some guy, some frat guy, I love games but don’t pay attention to them… if I saw the cover of that box, what would I think? And I would think, this is a game about a robot and a little girl. That’s what I would think. I was trying to be honest with myself. Trust me, I was heavily involved with the creation of those characters and I love them.”
“Would I buy that game if I had 60 bucks and I bought three games a year… would I even pick up the box? I went back to the box for System Shock 1, which was obviously incredibly important — that game was incredibly influential on me, System Shock 2 was the first game I ever made. I remember I picked it up… looked at it and I said, I have no idea what this game is. And I didn’t have a lot of money back then. So, back on the shelf. And I was a gamer.”
“I wanted the uninformed, the person who doesn’t read IGN… to pick up the box and say, okay, this looks kind of cool, let me turn it over. Oh, a flying city. Look at this girl, Elizabeth on the back. Look at that creature. And start to read about it, start to think about it.”
“I understand that our fan says, that’s great Ken, what’s in it for me? One, we need to be successful to make these types of games, and I think it’s important, and I think the cover is a small price for the hardcore gamer to pay. I think also when we do something for the hardcore gamer, there’s something we’re talking about and something we’re sure about. The thing we’re sure about is that we’re going to be releasing a whole set of alternate covers that you can download and print. We’re going to be working with the community to see what they’re interested in.”
“We had to make that tradeoff in terms of where we were spending our marketing dollars. By the time you get to the store, or see an ad, the BioShock fan knows about the game. The money we’re spending on PR, the conversations with games journalists — that’s for the fans. For the people who aren’t informed, that’s who the box art is for.”



http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/12/bioshock-infinite-box-art/		2012-12-10 00:17:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Funny review from something awful based on the cover, good for a giggle.

BioShock Infinite is really weird. There's no movement at all. You pretty much just stand around and contemplate your rugged Nathan Drake-ish good looks. Limited mobility in a shooter isn't so bad as long as the gunplay makes up for it. It doesn't. Your gun (you only get one weapon, though it's admittedly a really sweet looking shotgun) is resting over your shoulder. The crosshair isn't even on your screen, it's constantly off to your left and upside down. Thankfully your finger is always on the trigger so you can shoot very quickly. You just can't see where your bullets are going. Also, there are no enemies. There is, however, some sort of explosion of sparks that's constantly going off a few feet in front of your knees and to the left. It might be something you shot but you'll never know. Sometimes you can see a part of a blimp. I thought the burning American flag was good symbolism for conflicting political factions in America.*8/10		2012-12-10 18:14:00

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LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

@LieutentantFatman, we should get a full thread going that reviews games as if they play exactly like the cover art!2012-12-12 06:02:00

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Unknown User

Sounds like a great idea! I may start one tomorrow if no one gets there first. 2012-12-12 11:02:00

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LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

Welp, seems like the game will now have a reversible cover. What's more, you can vote for which one it'll be.

http://kotaku.com/5967888/you-can-vote-for-bioshock-infinites-reversible-cover-art		2012-12-12 17:52:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Oh, nice one! Was hard to choose which was best but I went with number 5.
Here's a direct link to the poll. http://irrationalgames.com/insider/poll/
Always nice to see some decent reversible box art on games like this. That little bit of extra effort is great to see.		2012-12-12 18:59:00

Author:
LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

Welp, seems like the game will now have a reversible cover. What's more, you can vote for which one it'll be.

http://kotaku.com/5967888/you-can-vote-for-bioshock-infinites-reversible-cover-art

Good, now people can finally stop whining about the box art for the game. (I kid, I kid )

Thanks for linking you two. Designs #5 and #6 are pretty great imo		2012-12-12 20:07:00

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Dragonvarsity
Posts: 5208

http://irrationalgames.com/files/2012/12/cover_close-upDESIGN03.jpg

Now with more pointing the gun at the person behind you.		2012-12-12 20:10:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Lol it actually looks as if he was pointing the girl behind him and she is running away from him.2012-12-12 20:59:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

Welp, seems like the game will now have a reversible cover. What's more, you can vote for which one it'll be.

Well, the people have spoken!

Instead of this...

http://i45.tinypic.com/34hbeyh.jpg

We now have this...

http://i50.tinypic.com/jgs1t4.jpg

I'm pretty happy with this result. Go Internet! 		2012-12-14 07:25:00

Author:
Unknown User

The first five minutes of the game.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=60zmVrtIBzw		2012-12-19 15:23:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

New trailer:


http://youtu.be/vRjNMQZ1qBk		2013-01-31 19:50:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Something more about the floating Columbia:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tMjyGJdzwk&feature=player_detailpage		2013-02-01 22:08:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

http://exophase.com/game/bioshock-infinite-xbox/achievements/

Achievement/ Trophy list.

Seems like I'll need to paly it on 1999 mode without buying anything from the store... Fun 		2013-02-02 02:30:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Seems like I'll need to paly it on 1999 mode without buying anything from the store... Fun

If you can save anywhere again it shouldn't be too much of a problem		2013-02-02 09:22:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

If you can save anywhere again it shouldn't be too much of a problem

Probably. But I still hope it'll be challenging.

Going on Survivor with no Vita chambers in Bioshock 1 was one of my favorite experiences in gaming.		2013-02-05 17:33:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Kind of bothered that you can't play 1999 mode without first spoiling the whole experience on an easier mode. I would like my first playthrough to combine the awe of exploration and discovery with the satisfaction of knowing I overcame the most challenging version of the thing.

To me, locked difficulties and artificial replays in FPS games are closer to a 2009 thing than a 1999 thing. Maybe they acknowledge and offset this with a 1989 thing, like unlocking the mode with a secret button combo during the menu.		2013-02-07 09:28:00

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Unknown User

So with the name of this "1999 mode", what they're saying is that games a decade ago were more difficult and hardcore than modern games? That's so very cute, isn't it? Especially considering Irrational themselves substantially dumbed down their formula from System Shock to the original Bioshock and then again for Bioshock Infinite.2013-02-07 11:24:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

So with the name of this "1999 mode", what they're saying is that games a decade ago were more difficult and hardcore than modern games? That's so very cute, isn't it? Especially considering Irrational themselves substantially dumbed down their formula from System Shock to the original Bioshock and then again for Bioshock Infinite.

... What's "Cute" about it? I don't see anything where Irrational denies that's what happened...

Anyway, another Bioshock history lesson.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zin6aKnJM5Q		2013-02-15 14:22:00

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RockSauron
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... What's "Cute" about it? I don't see anything where Irrational denies that's what happened...

Anyway, another Bioshock history lesson.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zin6aKnJM5Q

2SPOOKY4ME.

I'm scared. ;_;		2013-02-15 20:13:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Another trailer announcement ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIDE659gnQY&feature=player_embedded		2013-02-16 20:35:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

Another trailer announcement ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIDE659gnQY&feature=player_embedded

Really? A teaser of a trailer?

._.

Now I've seen everything.		2013-02-17 04:50:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

New trailer. It's flipping awesome.


http://youtu.be/hvX0D3j4gbE		2013-02-19 14:19:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Ohhhhhh YEAH! 0;30, is that the light tower from the first Bioshock? Location cameo! Love it.

http://i.imgur.com/2pUuJ81.jpg		2013-02-19 14:28:00

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Unknown User

I really hope they're able to pull all their themes together into one cohesive whole, like they did in Bioshock... not sure how they can, so hopefully they blow my mind XD2013-02-19 15:07:00

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RockSauron
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Ohhhhhh YEAH! 0;30, is that the light tower from the first Bioshock? Location cameo! Love it.

No, I don't think so. The first lighthouse was in the middle of the Atlantic, and this one has to be closer to the shore, since it can be reached by rowboat.

But if you've seen the first 5 minutes of gameplay, you know its purpose is eerily similar to the lightouse from the original game.		2013-02-19 15:12:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

New trailer. It's flipping awesome.


http://youtu.be/hvX0D3j4gbE
/Wants. oints finger at the screen:		2013-02-19 22:45:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

New trailer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLGWGEOgGsQ		2013-03-14 13:34:00

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SnipySev
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GJ1W8CMDFBA2013-03-16 16:52:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

Here's the the full trailer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rU1iu1Td8Dw		2013-03-18 20:17:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

Aaaand tripple post!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=frwhNLzmc-M		2013-03-20 22:25:00

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Schark94
Posts: 3378

BANNED FOR TRIPLE POSTING! :kz:

I wonder when BioShock for le PSV will come out.
Also, this game looks baws! I'll probably finish Bioshock 2 first before starting with this one though.		2013-03-20 22:51:00

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nysudyrgh
Posts: 5482

I wonder when BioShock for le PSV will come out.


Still hasn't been started.		2013-03-20 23:01:00

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Rabid-Coot
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Can't wait! Woo!

Speaking of which... due to my brother now living in Australia and not having money, we decided to split the game online. So I'm going to be doing Day One Digital. So, if I leave my PS3 on the night of the 25th/ morning of the 26th, will it automatically download or will I need to set it up somehow? Anyone know?		2013-03-22 22:57:00

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RockSauron
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Can't wait! Woo!

Speaking of which... due to my brother now living in Australia and not having money, we decided to split the game online. So I'm going to be doing Day One Digital. So, if I leave my PS3 on the night of the 25th/ morning of the 26th, will it automatically download or will I need to set it up somehow? Anyone know?

Do day one digital games have a midnight release or will you have to wait for the normal store update?		2013-03-22 23:20:00

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Rabid-Coot
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Do day one digital games have a midnight release or will you have to wait for the normal store update?

Seems like it's midnight release for most games. Think it said the same for Bioshock Infinite when I downloaded.		2013-03-22 23:52:00

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RockSauron
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IGN has already published their review and it's very positive.2013-03-23 22:57:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

IGN has already published their review and it's very positive.

It's an exclusive first review of course it's very positive.		2013-03-24 00:03:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Ugh, this game looks so good, my stomach is already aching from all of the sweetness intake. >u<

And I'm in one of those positions where I realize something I really desire comes out, but I'm too dirt broke to get my paws on it.		2013-03-24 06:00:00

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CirkuzFr3ek
Posts: 194

More reviews are coming on.

Looking like it'll be a worthy successor to Bioshock :kz:

So, soon. Very soon.		2013-03-25 14:42:00

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RockSauron
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http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/36624260.jpg2013-03-25 15:41:00

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Ali_Star
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http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/36624260.jpg

agree. I have several games that I haven't even opened yet, but this is mainly due to the LBP addiction. :/ Hopefully, I'll be picking up Bioshock: Infinite this weekend.		2013-03-25 16:11:00

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biorogue
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Fancy giving yourself a seriously difficult first run at BioShock Infinite? You probably don't, but the option is available to unlock from the off.
All you need to access the game's rock hard 1999 Mode is to enter the famous Konami code on the game's main menu. That's: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B and A.
PlayStation 3 players should substitute the last two buttons with O and X.
1999 Mode is usually only unlocked after completing the game.



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-25-you-can-unlock-bioshock-infinites-ultra-hard-1999-mode-without-completing-the-game		2013-03-25 16:55:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

This is a pretty good review:


http://youtu.be/jchIi-vR_js

Tomorrow can't arrive fast enough.		2013-03-25 19:22:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Glad to hear it's great after so many years of hype and build up, very much looking forward to giving it a go. Sounds like something very special indeed. I do love a well told narrative, with a world that immerses you so perfectly due to its excellence.2013-03-25 19:31:00

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LieutenantFatman
Posts: 465

So, I got in an argument with someone on joystiq about "perfect" scores, and they said no game should get a 10 because no game could be perfect, and I said it's not really grading out of perfection. Anyway, I really liked what I said and thought I should share it with you.


A ten means it's as good as a game could possibly be. that's it. Seeing as how you admit a game cannot be perfect, then it doesn't need to be perfect to be as good as it could possibly be as it can never possibly be perfect to begin with.

I love statements like that. XD

lol... yeah, I want this game. D:		2013-03-25 20:39:00

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RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I've also heard people saying tens shouldn't be awarded. It's really retarded.2013-03-26 00:16:00

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SnipySev
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On a 10 point scale top marks are acceptable in a review, 100 point scales are more problematic for justifying a perfect score.2013-03-26 01:01:00

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Rabid-Coot
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Finally, this beauty is in my hands. After lunch, my two and a half year wait will finally be over 2013-03-26 13:12:00

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SnipySev
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70% download... been going for five hours now, so hopefully no more than two hours.

This game has a lot to live up to 		2013-03-26 13:24:00

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RockSauron
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70% download... been going for five hours now, so hopefully no more than two hours.

This game has a lot to live up to

How big is the file size?		2013-03-26 14:09:00

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Ali_Star
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How big is the file size?

6535 MBs.

and no mandatory install this time either, I've been told.

82% downloading...		2013-03-26 14:11:00

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RockSauron
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6535 MBs.

and no mandatory install this time either, I've been told.

82% downloading...

Well, don't downloaded games HAVE to be installed anyway? I thought the "no mandatory install" thing only applied to disk-based games?

6.5gig isn't that large really, I think the God of War prequels were larger. I downloaded them (the re-released psp games) when my internet was naff..... took me days!		2013-03-26 14:17:00

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Ali_Star
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Well, don't downloaded games HAVE to be installed anyway? I thought the "no mandatory install" thing only applied to disk-based games?

6.5gig isn't that large really, I think the God of War prequels were larger. I downloaded them (the re-released psp games) when my internet was naff..... took me days!

Well yeah, but I mean the first two Bioshocks had 5 gig installations.

... Actually, I downloaded Bioshock as part of the deal, and that didn't have an additional 5 gigs... So meh. That was 11 gigs, though, so it seems like Irrational got better at data compression lol

84%...		2013-03-26 14:20:00

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RockSauron
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Well yeah, but I mean the first two Bioshocks had 5 gig installations.

... Actually, I downloaded Bioshock as part of the deal, and that didn't have an additional 5 gigs... So meh. That was 11 gigs, though, so it seems like Irrational got better at data compression lol

84%...

You should've just waited for the disk version. Save your disk space, save some cash.		2013-03-26 14:22:00

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Ali_Star
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You should've just waited for the disk version. Save your disk space, save some cash.

As I said before, my brother is currently in Australia and doesn't have a job, so we decided to split the downloaded version so that he could have it now instead of in a few months when he gets more money and it goes down in price.

Also, aside from only having to spend half the money, it is altogether less expensive due to Sony thinking my PS3 is located in Nevada, meaning I don't need to pay taxes... /cough		2013-03-26 14:26:00

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RockSauron
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I can't believe some of you guys have beaten the game already!

I like to take my time with games, especially when I pay full price.		2013-03-28 14:00:00

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Ali_Star
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I can't believe some of you guys have beaten the game already!

I like to take my time with games, especially when I pay full price.

Believe me, I took all the time in the world. It's just that I got it on day one and became so addicted, I only took a break from playing to get some much needed sleep. Very soon I'm going to start my second playthrough.

Breezing through Bioshock Infinite is a crime. I didn't want to miss a single detail. I slowed down every so often to check out the cool art and architecture. I scoured every nook and cranny to find all the collectibles. And even then I missed a quarter of the kinetoscopes, a quarter of the audio logs, and all of the ciphers.		2013-03-29 05:09:00

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SnipySev
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I normally (and intentionally) take about 2 weeks to complete a new game first time. Unless it's an open world game of course, but for linear story based games, I'd be disappointed if I completed them in less than 2 weeks.2013-03-29 12:27:00

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Ali_Star
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I normally (and intentionally) take about 2 weeks to complete a new game first time. Unless it's an open world game of course, but for linear story based games, I'd be disappointed if I completed them in less than 2 weeks.

agreed, some games you just need to waste time in and Bioshock Infinite was purposely designed with little distractions and un-related dialogue by random characters to grab our attention so we can fully immerse ourselves in its game world.

However I think what made Bioshock infinite stand out in terms of Story was Elizabeth as I (not sure about you) had a rational fear for what was to happen next to her in the story and grew attached to her character, the only other game I can remember in recent memory that has done this is The walking dead (the telltale one not the awful survival instinct)		2013-03-29 17:24:00

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butter-kicker
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I can't believe some of you guys have beaten the game already!

I like to take my time with games, especially when I pay full price.

Well, I have no life, so there wasn't anything else for me to do. And I just needed to see what happened next.		2013-03-29 17:36:00

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RockSauron
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I normally (and intentionally) take about 2 weeks to complete a new game first time. Unless it's an open world game of course, but for linear story based games, I'd be disappointed if I completed them in less than 2 weeks.

That doesn't make any sense. Like most action games, Infinite takes around 10-12 hours to beat. 15 if you take your sweet time and play very slowly. If you get really addicted to it like you're supposed to, it's finished in three days, tops. And it doesn't really improve your enjoyment of the game if you take long breaks between playing sessions to prolong the duration to two weeks.		2013-03-29 18:03:00

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SnipySev
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That doesn't make any sense. Like most action games, Infinite takes around 10-12 hours to beat. 15 if you take your sweet time and play very slowly. If you get really addicted to it like you're supposed to, it's finished in three days, tops. And it doesn't really improve your enjoyment of the game if you take long breaks between playing sessions to prolong the duration to two weeks.

Yeah, I know that, but I like to spread it out over a few weeks. Just play for an hour or so here and there, then play something else. I tend to have a few games on the go at any given time, I like to distribute my time between them.		2013-03-29 18:10:00

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Ali_Star
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Yeah, I know that, but I like to spread it out over a few weeks. Just play for an hour or so here and there, then play something else. I tend to have a few games on the go at any given time, I like to distribute my time between them.

That's how you choose to play it then. But you're not making the game last longer, you're only delaying your progress. Just saying.		2013-03-29 18:27:00

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SnipySev
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That's how you choose to play it then. But you're not making the game last longer, you're only delaying your progress. Just saying.

Yeah, each to their own I suppose. There is no "right" way to play a game. Like I said before, I don't like to pay 40 quid for something that's gonna be over (one playthrough at least) in 2 - 3 days.		2013-03-29 18:32:00

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Ali_Star
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Thread bump... =p

but Ken Levine's twitter seems to suggest the first DLC will be announced tomorrow at 8am EST		2013-07-29 21:31:00

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ForgottenEnigma
Posts: 1414

AWESOME! Is the Season Pass still available to buy ?2013-07-29 21:44:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

It was the last time I checked, which was about a week ago.

I've had the season pass since launch so this is great news XD		2013-07-29 21:48:00

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ForgottenEnigma
Posts: 1414

Hmmm I have to go and buy a $20 PSN card right now 2013-07-29 21:56:00

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yugnar
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First DLC is an underwhelming arena shooter... might be fun but was hoping for more story based content. It is available today for $5 or whatever that is for the rest of us not in the U.S.

This DLC does have some bonus voxophones though which might reveal some more plot details, and also has a gallery level where you can unlock concept art, music tracks, models and other cool stuff.


http://youtu.be/M08xMxEQZEE

and the second and third DLCs are a return to Rapture


http://youtu.be/suHLkFZaMn8

This is much more like it... but seems weird how they would just abandon Columbia... there was so much potential for that place. Still, I did really like Rapture.

This 2 part adventure will be priced at $14.99 each part and will be released later. Season pass is still the best deal if you intend on picking this up.

Edit: More info - http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/bioshock-infinite-challenge-maps-out-today-story-dlc-soon		2013-07-30 14:30:00

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ForgottenEnigma
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Awesome :arg: The Season Pass actually seems to be worthy... Just bought one yesterday! Can't wait for the Rapture story, it seems really interesting.2013-07-30 15:13:00

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yugnar
Posts: 1478

The only thing that interests me about the combat arenas are the extras that come with it (vox's, behind the scenes stuff etc). The combat is one of the least interesting aspects of Bioshock Infinite, IMO.2013-07-30 15:17:00

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Ali_Star
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If I remember correctly, the Rapture civil war began on the first of January, 1959. Now look at the calendar in Booker's office. December 31, 1958.

So my guess is that we'll witness the fall of Rapture... or better yet, we'll be directly involved in it.		2013-07-30 15:40:00

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SnipySev
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If I remember correctly, the Rapture civil war began on the first of January, 1959. Now look at the calendar in Booker's office. December 31, 1958.

So my guess is that we'll witness the fall of Rapture... or better yet, we'll be directly involved in it.

Well... I probably should've posted this as well... but you don't need to guess:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/bioshock-infinite-challenge-maps-out-today-story-dlc-soon

You'll see a pre-war Rapture for sure, meeting "old friends" and even playing as Elizabeth		2013-07-30 15:53:00

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ForgottenEnigma
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So, do we think that we should be treating this as part of the Bioshock Infinite story? Or as a completely separate story that just happens to involve the 2 main characters... you know? For ***** and giggles and stuff.


Well... I probably should have posted this as well... but you don't need to guess:

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/bioshock-infinite-challenge-maps-out-today-story-dlc-soon

You'll see a pre-war Rapture for sure, meeting "old friends" and even playing as Elizabeth

Fixed.

Sorry... not a grammar Nazi but that's a major pet hate of mine. 		2013-07-30 16:09:00

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Ali_Star
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So, do we think that we should be treating this as part of the Bioshock Infinite story? Or as a completely separate story that just happens to involve the 2 main characters... you know? For ***** an giggles and stuff.

Well... if you've played Infinite then you know how the same characters could be present in a completely different setting while still belonging to the canon.		2013-07-30 16:16:00

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SnipySev
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Well... if you've played Infinite then you know how the same characters could be present in a completely different setting while still belonging to the canon.

Notice that in the trailer above Elizabeth's finger is still missing... and she is wearing the bird necklace

both pretty hard to accept if Comstock was stopped from existing as:

A. she would not have been in Columbia thus not losing her finger.
B. There is no guarantee there would have been a Columbia without Comstock funding Lutece

Supports that theory and would suggest some sort of continuation of at least one story.		2013-07-30 16:25:00

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ForgottenEnigma
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"Last edited by Dav1d0; 11 Minutes Ago at 04:22 PM. Reason: keeping the grammer police happy =p"

How very dare you!

Oh, and it's "grammar", so you'll need to appease the spelling police now! :hero:		2013-07-30 16:35:00

Author:
Ali_Star
Posts: 4085

Also:

This Booker still has the AD mark on his hand. So this Booker is also the one we know.

I wonder how they both got into this situation.

EDIT: Apparently we'll be playing as Elizabeth on Episode 2.

http://i.imgur.com/huAbsha.png		2013-07-30 18:14:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452

Thanks, some other great screenshots..I felt that Bioshock 1 was a better then Infinite.2013-08-30 12:13:00

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