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Tomb Raider co-writer and BioShock 2 scribe Susan O’ Connor has given an insightful interview into the game writing process, in which she discusses the issue of violence in games. Connor has suggested that on one hand violence can be in a game for no good reason, but when written well it can help flesh out a character.

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Bioshock 2 lead designer Zak McClendon has jumped ship for Harmonix as Design Director, according to his online CV. The Rock Band studio appears to be gearing up towards something massive, if recent rumours are to be believed.

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If you haven’t yet experienced the original BioShock and its solid if not quite as magical sequel, now is the time. Gamefly is offering both games on PC for $5, and if you use this Dealzon coupon code, you’ll pay just $4. If that doesn’t fill the hole left in your life by the ending of BioShock Infinite I am unsure what will. Probably nothing. There is only sorrow, forever.

Thanks, Joystiq.

The BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition is now available at retail in North America. The disc contains BioShock, BioShock 2 and the following add-on content: Museum of Orphaned Concepts, Plasmids Pack, Challenge Rooms Pack, Sinclair Solutions Tester, Rapture Metro, The Protector Trials, and Minerva’s Den. A collectible sticker pack from BioShock Infinite’s world is included as well. It will run you $29.99 and will also be made available though PSN with the usual, weekly update.

The BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition has been announced by 2K for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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PlayStation Plus subscribers across Europe can look forward to starting 2013 with a host of free games as part of the Instant Game Collection incentive. BioShock 2, Mortal Kombat and Jet Set Radio HD on PS Vita lead the new year charge.

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The next PlayStation Store update brings a free copy of BioShock 2 to all US PlayStation Plus subscribers. As detailed on the PlayStation Blog, members will also receive a 10% discount on the Rockstar Games Collection Edition 1, which bundles Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, L.A. Noire, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition for the price of a new release, as well as 50% off both the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of physics puzzler Puddle.

A listing for Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition cropped up on the British Board of Film Classification, before being removed, Eurogamer is reporting. The bundle includes both Bioshock and Bioshock 2, along with all previously released DLC and has been handed a mature, 18+ rating. There’s currently no word on platforms, release date or price but we’ve contacted publisher 2K for further details.

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THQ is having a sale on various items through XBLM, and from now until March 26 you can get Homefront, Saints Row 2, Space Marine, Costume Quest, Stacking, and other bits of content 50% off the normal price. Microsoft is also holding a Gold Member exclusive sale on BioShock 2 DLC Minerva’s Den, Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack, and the Rapture Metro Pack which are each 50% off. So is Protector Trials and Big Sister and Bouncer Big Daddy avatar items are 50% off as well. Hit up the Major for more information, or check out the list posted below.

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Good things come to those who wait. And wait. And wait. And give up hope, storm off in frustration, and randomly stumble across the news months later.

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Microsoft has put BioShock 2, Borderlands, and Mafia II DLC on sale for Xbox Live Gold Members from today until May 16.

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Below is your afternoon addition of shorts, and they are rather short. Who sports short-shorts? Why, we do of course!

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The oft-delayed Protector Trials DLC for BioShock 2 is finally arriving on PC on Monday, absolutely free.

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2K has confirmed that the Protector Trials DLC for BioShock 2 has been released on the Games for Windows Marketplace. However, don’t download it just yet.

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As promised last week, select 2K and Rockstar games and add-ons have gone one sale through Xbox Live.

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Sony’s detailed a massive sale for the EU PS Store, full to the brim of DLC and games. Who fancies the GTA IV DLC on the cheap?

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2K Games’ community manager Elizabeth Tobey has posted an update on the 2K Games Forums regarding Protector Trials and Minerva’s Den DLC finally hitting BioShock 2 PC.

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The world of literature has been bereft of Ken Levine’s dark world for long enough, but the much-delayed Bioshock novel adaptation has finally found a release date in March.

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Eight. Fucking. Quid.

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BioShock. $5. Enough said.

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