Tag Archives: irrational games

Mon, May 13, 2013 | 15:08 BST

Ken Levine writing new game, cites Mad Men, Coen Brothers as influence

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BioShock: Infinite creator Ken Levine has started penning his next game, and has cited 1960s drama Mad Men and the work of the Coen Brothers as key inspirations in his general day-to-day writing.

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Fri, May 10, 2013 | 21:34 BST

System Shock 2 now available through Steam

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System Shock 2 has been added to Steam, and from today through May 17 you can pick it up for $6.99. After that, it will run you $9.99. If you don’t already own it, that’s a rather good deal. Thanks, D’toid.

Thu, May 09, 2013 | 10:26 BST

Impressive fan film to offer a glimpse into Bioshock’s Rapture

A group of Toronto film students have put together an impressive-looking short film offering a glimpse into the world of Bioshock – and it has everything you’d expect.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 05:38 BST

BioShock Infinite Songbird plushies in production

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Irrational Games has finally capitalised on BioShock Infinite’s true merchandising potential by crafting the thing we’re been dying for since day one: Songbird plushies.

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Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | 11:57 BST

UK charts: BioShock Infinite stands firm at the top

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BioShock Infinite has retained its place at top of the UK Charts for a third week in a row, fending off the likes of Tomb Raider and other recent releases.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 17:48 BST

Bioshock Infinite DLC contains 10 new achievements according to Steam page

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Bioshock Infinite will be the recipient of three packs of DLC. You know this already, especially if you are a season pass holder. Today, blank achievement slots for the content have turned up on Steam. For achievement connoisseurs, bask in the knowledge that there will be 10 to earn. Surely this made your day. Thanks, dex3108.

Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 23:37 BST

BioShock infinite alternate covers available for download

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Over on the Irrational Games blog, you can download and print an alternate cover for your copy of BioShock Infinite. Available alternatives include two Elizabeth-centric variants and some great enemy art, and all of the covers are stylishly text free. They’re available in all platform flavours, but be sure to read the printing instructions before loading up your best paper stock.

Tue, Apr 09, 2013 | 10:27 BST

Rod Fergusson leaves Irrational after just eight months

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Former Gears of War producer Rod Fergusson, who joined Irrational Games to assist with BioShock Infinite, is moving on already.

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Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 02:31 BST

BioShock and BioShock 2 just $4 from Gamefly

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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.

Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 21:38 GMT

Here’s how to unlock BioShock Infinite’s 1999 Mode

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We had previously been told that in order to play BioShock Infinite in the unforgiving 1999 Mode, you’d need to beat the game on Hard difficulty first. But that is not the case, as you can also use the Konami code, I have been told.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 11:59 GMT

BioShock Infinite: it always starts with a lighthouse

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BioShock Infinite is one of the most controversial and politically-charged games VG247′s Dave Cook has ever played. It’s simply one of the best games of the generation.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 15:00 GMT

BioShock Infinite reviews begin, all the scores here

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BioShock Infinite reviews are now live. Get every score for Irrational Games’ stellar shooter right here.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 02:56 GMT

BioShock: Infinite ready for “psychopathic” and “alcoholic” players

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BioShock: Infinite director Ken Levine believes games should be designed to account for all sorts of extremes of player behaviour.

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Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 10:43 GMT

BioShock Infinite: Levine debunks ‘$200 million’ production cost story

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BioShock Infinite was rumoured to have cost £100 million to make and another $100 million to market. The analyst claim is bogus, according to Irrational Games founder Ken Levine.

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Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 09:12 GMT

BioShock Infinite: Levine discusses his floating world in two new gameplay clips

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BioShok Infinite creator Ken Levine has given IGN the video tour treatment of his floating city of Columbia. The view from up there is rather stunning, but be wary of SPOILERS before you venture below. Seriously, I’m not kidding.

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Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 04:41 GMT

BioShock Infinite cost 2K around $200 million, analysts say

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BioShock Infinite is one of the most expensive games of all time, according to a couple of analysts.

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Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | 16:07 GMT

Bioshock Infinite video discusses bringing Elizabeth to life

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Bioshock Infinite has a new video available which goes behind the scenes with the four lovely ladies who brought Elizabeth to life. Bioshock Infinite is out next week on March 26 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Thanks, Evil Avatar.

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Mon, Mar 18, 2013 | 14:57 GMT

BioShock: Infinite gets extended TV spot, watch it here

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BioShock: Infinite got a 35-second TV spot at the weekend, and now Irrational Games has released the other 25 seconds. We’re getting episodic trailers now?

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Sat, Mar 16, 2013 | 19:56 GMT

Ken Levine’s BAFTA Q&A released in video form

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A video featuring Irrational’s Ken Levine’s dveloper Q&A filmed March 5 at BAFTA has been posted by 2K Games. In it, Levine talks “From Shodan, to Big Daddy, to Elizabeth: The Evolution of AI Companions” with Simon Parkin. It also features an audience Q&A. Watch it below. BioShock Infinite released March 26 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360

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Sat, Mar 16, 2013 | 16:11 GMT

Bioshock Infinite TV spot shows Elizabeth about to be executed

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A 35 second TV spot for Bioshock Infinite, featuring Nico Vega’s “Beast”, has popped up on Game Informer’s YouTube page. It’s posted below, courtesy of AGB. You don’t have much longer to wait: it’s out on March 26 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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