Windsor, UK – March 26, 2013 – 2K and Irrational Games today announced that BioShock® Infinite from Irrational Games is now available for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The highly anticipated narrative-driven first-person shooter has critics raving and is the highest rated* game of the year, with perfect review scores of 10 out of 10 from Game Informer, 10 out of 10 from Eurogamer, 4 out of 4 stars from USA Today, and many more.
“Today’s the day we’ve been looking forward to. Our redefinition of BioShock is ready to be delivered from our hands to those of gamers around the world,” said Ken Levine, Creative Director and co-founder of Irrational Games. “We believe Infinite is very much a BioShock experience, but at the same time something very fresh that both fans of the original and newcomers to the series will be able to enjoy.”
“2K and Irrational Games are committed to bringing players experiences they cannot find anywhere else,” added Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “From the crumbling city of Rapture to the clear skies of Columbia, we’re proud to help Irrational Games bring their unique vision to players around the world.”
BioShock Infinite puts players in the shoes of U.S. Cavalry veteran turned hired gun Booker DeWitt. Indebted to the wrong people and with his life on the line, DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond during their daring escape. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret.
*Based on Metacritic average ranking across available platforms as of March 25, 2013.
nin wrote on Mar 28, 2013, 23:37:
So how long did it take you to finish? I tend to poke a bit and explore, but hope to really get rolling this weekend.
Really does seem like a fantastic game, and it's made me nostalgic to see Rapture again...they both really do seem like these amazing worlds.
Quinn wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 16:59:If it activated in steam fine and you have english language while playing the game, you are likely ok. Worst case scenario is that the publisher revokes the keys and you have to buy it again, but thats a very small number of games that companies have done that to.Dev wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 16:57:Quinn wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 04:47:Careful, that looks like a grey market CD key site. While I have used similar ones in the past once or twice, just be aware of what you are getting into if you go that route. Some games have had CD keys revoked, or disabled if you weren't in the same region as the key (usually from russia/china kinda places)
www.go2arena.com ...28,- euros. Around 32 dollars.
It was indeed an Asian key, which I wasn't aware of when I bought it. Hmmz..
Dev wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 16:57:Quinn wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 04:47:Careful, that looks like a grey market CD key site. While I have used similar ones in the past once or twice, just be aware of what you are getting into if you go that route. Some games have had CD keys revoked, or disabled if you weren't in the same region as the key (usually from russia/china kinda places)
www.go2arena.com ...28,- euros. Around 32 dollars.
Quinn wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 04:47:Careful, that looks like a grey market CD key site. While I have used similar ones in the past once or twice, just be aware of what you are getting into if you go that route. Some games have had CD keys revoked, or disabled if you weren't in the same region as the key (usually from russia/china kinda places)
www.go2arena.com ...28,- euros. Around 32 dollars.
NegaDeath wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 15:46:
Has anyone else had sound issues? I just can't figure it out and I can't find my issue on forums. The audio is flat and hollow, there is no base or treble on voices or sound effects and yet music sounds fine. When a voice line hits a high note it breaks up a little. Sound primarily comes out of the center speaker yet surround is working as conversations will move to other speakers as you turn. It just sounds so weak and none of my other games are like that, even Bioshock 1. I can't imagine they'd ship the game like that so I'm assuming its something on my end (yes drivers are updated, speaker connections are ok, etc).
Krovven wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 07:24:
I've played some more and I have to admit the game is getting better. Still not a fan of the whole religious theme.
Equipable gear with bonus effects (new), Vigors (spells) have a primary and alt ability (new). The alt ability so far is just a trap form of the primary attack. There are upgrades in the vending machines. As someone mentioned already though, there doesn't seem to be weapon upgrades.
Control on the rails is solid. I was a little worried about this.
Lots of little things to praise, but also lots of little things to complain about too. Lack of modern graphical features aside, the game looks great. The artists did an amazing job.
PsychoMoggieBagpuss wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 10:17:Fantaz wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 09:01:
So, should I wait for the GOTY edition or buy it now?
Buy it now and play it through before some cunt tells you what happens.
Fantaz wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 09:01:
So, should I wait for the GOTY edition or buy it now?
Fantaz wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 09:01:
So, should I wait for the GOTY edition or buy it now?
PsychoMoggieBagpuss wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 08:47:
Just finished it.
Goddamn that was a fine game. A couple of minor quibbles, but honestly that's just nitpicking.
Just make sure you watch through the end of the credits when you complete the game.
Fantaz wrote on Mar 27, 2013, 09:01:
So, should I wait for the GOTY edition or buy it now?