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The uncanny similarities between the original BioShock and Infinite (gallery)

Added: 18.04.2013 21:21 | 14 views | 0 comments


GamesBeat writes, "When you compare the cloud city Columbia to the underwater society of Rapture, you start to see all sorts of similarities. GamesBeat spotted a bunch and collected them in the gallery below. Did we miss any? Irrational Games developed both titles, so many different connections are possible."

From: n4g.com

BioShock Infinite Review | inMotion Gaming

Added: 17.04.2013 16:19 | 11 views | 0 comments


The first two BioShock games have been held in incredibly high esteem. The creepy underwater dystopia of Rapture was home to one of the most powerful and engaging stories ever to grace the next generation console. With BioShock Infinite, 2K Games, Irrational Games and Human Head Studios decided to leave the deep lagoon of Rapture behind and focus on the pearly white sky city, Columbia. There was a real threat that this third instalment could step away from more than just the setting. The creepily dank and twisted city of Rapture was all part of a wider theme of the insanity of the masses that made the first two BioShocks such popular games. Stepping into this idyllic cloud city could well have removed all that players loved about the BioShock series in one fell swoop. Theres no room for insanity in paradise, you would assume. Well, BioShock Infinite seems to hit the nail perfectly on the head. This is a city built on the insanity of one man, with danger, shock, as well as twists an...

From: n4g.com

Valve refunded BioShock Infinite gamer upset over religious scene

Added: 17.04.2013 13:07 | 16 views | 0 comments


Half-Life studio reportedly gave gamer full refund after he explained situation and demanded his money back.

This post contains spoilers about the BioShock Infinite campaign.

Early on in that he refused to accept the digital baptism and demanded a refund from Valve.

"As baptism of the Holy spirit is at the center of Christianity--of which I am a devout believer--I am basically being forced to make a choice between committing extreme blasphemy by my actions in choosing to accept this 'choice' or forced to quit playing the game before it even really starts," Malmberg said.

"Of course I cannot hold true to my beliefs and also commit this act, so I am therefor[e] forced to not play the game," he added.

Malmberg then penned a letter to Valve, because he purchased the game for PC through Steam, explaining the situation. Valve reportedly gave Malmberg a full refund, though the company has not confirmed this publicly or with GameSpot.

BioShock Infinite is not the first game to conflict with religious teachings, but this instance was different for Malmberg, because there was no other option; no way to continue the game unless his character accepted baptism.

"The difference here is that you are forced to make a decision that violates those beliefs in order to continue with the game--which is not something I have run into very often," he said.

This is not the first time BioShock Infinite has made headlines for its religious themes. During the game's development, an Irrational Games employee was . He would end up staying with the company and in fact, his discussions with creative director Ken Levine would end up being instrumental in the game's writing of antagonist Comstock.

From: www.gamespot.com

Player Attack: April 12, 2013

Added: 15.04.2013 18:18 | 8 views | 0 comments


Player Attack is Australia's newest weekly video game tv series, now presented online for easy viewing. This week, in the premiere episode, Chad Habel reviews God of War: Ascension, Jessica chats with Irrational Games about BioShock Infinite and Jimmy the Geek looks back at the year that was 1990. All that, plus the week's biggest gaming news and there's the chance for you to win a Turtle Beach headset, just by watching and keeping an eye out for the keyword!

From: n4g.com

Player Attack: April 12, 2013

Added: 15.04.2013 17:18 | 2 views | 0 comments


Player Attack is Australia's newest weekly video game tv series, now presented online for easy viewing. This week, in the premiere episode, Chad Habel reviews God of War: Ascension, Jessica chats with Irrational Games about BioShock Infinite and Jimmy the Geek looks back at the year that was 1990. All that, plus the week's biggest gaming news and there's the chance for you to win a Turtle Beach headset, just by watching and keeping an eye out for the keyword!

From: n4g.com


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