Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Groupon for $25 off BioShock Infinite on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/groupon-for-25-off-bioshock-infinite-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/groupon-for-25-off-bioshock-infinite-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/groupon-for-25-off-bioshock-infinite-on-steam/#comments Unlike other Groupons for BOGO grow-your-own nagchampa kits and 15 percent off the first 30 minutes of your dog's Le Cordon Bleu certification lessons, this Groupon to get the PC version of BioShock Infinite for $35 is actually worth spending money on.

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JoystiqGroupon for $25 off BioShock Infinite on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Gamesbioshock-infinitegrouponIrrational-GamespcThu, 16 May 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[April NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us reigns supreme]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/april-npd-injustice-gods-among-us-reigns-supreme/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/april-npd-injustice-gods-among-us-reigns-supreme/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/april-npd-injustice-gods-among-us-reigns-supreme/#comments Another hot, fresh loaf of financial data has been pulled out of The NPD Group's analytical oven, and its buttery goodness contains sales information for the four week period between April 4 and May 7, 2013. During that time, the physical retail sector of the games industry was down 25 percent when compared with its performance over the same four weeks in 2012, pulling in a grand total of $495.2 million. It's worth noting, however, that this figure does not include the sale of PC games.

Hardware sales brought in $109.5 million, a 42 percent decrease from the $187.8 million seen last year, with the Xbox 360 once again enjoying the highest sales with 130,000 units moved. Meanwhile, the brief reprieve from year-over-year decline seen by the Accessories segment last month was short lived, as in April it by dropped 19 percent to a total of $131.4 million.

Software sales (including PC games) topped out at $267.8 million, with NetherRealm Studios' Injustice: Gods Among Us taking top honors as the best-selling game for the period, the first time a fighting game has finished in first since 2011's Mortal Kombat. Dead Island: Riptide and BioShock Infinite rounded out the podium in spots two and three respectively - meanwhile MMO/Syfy series Defiance debuted in fifth. As always, scope the full list after the break.

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JoystiqApril NPD: Injustice: Gods Among Us reigns supreme originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20133dsapril-npdbioshock-infinitedead-island-riptidefinancialinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftnintendoNPDpcplaystationps3saleswiiwii-uxboxThu, 16 May 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Take-Two year-on-year revenue up, digital sales on the rise]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/take-two-year-on-year-revenue-up-digital-sales-on-the-rise/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/take-two-year-on-year-revenue-up-digital-sales-on-the-rise/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/take-two-year-on-year-revenue-up-digital-sales-on-the-rise/#commentsTakeTwo reports annual net loss of $312 million, rise in digital revenue Take-Two announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, revealing that the company took in $1.214 billion in sales last year, up from $825.8 million for the fiscal year 2012.

Take-Two notes that BioShock Infinite met with "significantly" higher sales than any previous BioShock release, shipping over 3.7 million units to date. The company reports a net loss of $31.2 million over the past fiscal year, but projects between $1.75 to $1.85 billion in revenue for the current fiscal year (ending in March, 2014), spurred by upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto V and WWE 2K14.

The report notes year-over-year improvements in both revenue and net losses, bolstered by big sellers like Borderlands 2, NBA 2K13, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Catalog sales for older releases like Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption also saw strong performances, as Take Two noted a 192 percent year-over-year rise in revenue from digitally delivered software.

JoystiqTake-Two year-on-year revenue up, digital sales on the rise originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesbioshock-infinitefinancialsfiscal-2012fiscal-2013microsoftpcplaystationps3take-twoxboxMon, 13 May 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite air-mails 3.7 million units]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/bioshock-infinite-air-mails-3-7-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/bioshock-infinite-air-mails-3-7-million-units/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/bioshock-infinite-air-mails-3-7-million-units/#commentsImage BioShock Infinite has shipped over 3.7 million units, according to Take-Two interactive's year-end financials released today. The company noted the game experienced "significantly" higher first-month sales than any other BioShock release.

The company also mentioned it has seen solid demand for the BioShock Infinite Season Pass, but did not share any numbers. The Season Pass will include the game's three coming DLC packs.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteIrrational-Gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3salesxboxMon, 13 May 2013 16:12:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite Songbird plushies now up for pre-order]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/bioshock-infinite-songbird-plushies-now-up-for-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/bioshock-infinite-songbird-plushies-now-up-for-pre-order/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/bioshock-infinite-songbird-plushies-now-up-for-pre-order/#commentsBioShock Infinite Songbird plushies up for preorder Is your tower loft/prison missing that certain something? Irrational Games hopes a Songbird plushie, now available for pre-order through the BioShock Infinite developer's web store, will fill that need.

The plush Songbird is sits seven inches tall, has a wingspan of 14 inches and is made of metal, wire and polyester. Each Songbird costs $55 and will take flight from Irrational's warehouse and ship out to customers in September.

The Songbird is the bodyguard of Elizabeth, the coin-flinging counterpart to game protagonist Booker DeWitt. If you're looking for other ways to express your love of BioShock Infinite, you could also print out some different cover art, get a new ringtone or head down to your local buffet.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite Songbird plushies now up for pre-order originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 May 2013 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some players find the violence in BioShock Infinite disturbing and at odds with the story. We think there's a far more jarring element, however, specifically that Booker eats everything in sight. We're not sure what message Ken Levine an co. were trying to convey, but it isn't pretty.

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BioShock Infinite was the top-selling game in the US for March, besting Tomb Raider and Gears of War: Judgment for top honors. Compared to March 2012, last month's physical retail game sales were ten percent weaker, while hardware pulled in 32 percent less revenue.

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How to transform a Shakespeare soliloquy from a gorgeous ballad of love and loss into the chilling stuff of nightmares:
  1. Whisper it
  2. Play it backward
BioShock Infinite features hidden dialogue in its Possession Vigor, both in the scene where players first encounter the stuff, and when it's used to possess enemies. It's a line from Romeo and Juliet, played backward and whispered: "Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow'd [night] / Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die / Take him and cut him out in little stars."

JoystiqBioShock Infinite hides Shakespeare quotes in Possession Vigor originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqBioShock Infinite's Columbia, rebuilt in Minecraft originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battleship-baybioshock-infiniteirrational-gamesmicrosoftminecraftmojangpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 10 Apr 2013 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rod Fergusson preps to leave Irrational Games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/rod-fergusson-preps-to-leave-irrational-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/rod-fergusson-preps-to-leave-irrational-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/rod-fergusson-preps-to-leave-irrational-games/#comments Rod Fergusson, former Director of Production at Epic Games, is soon to be the former VP of Development at BioShock Infinite developer Irrational Games, Polygon reports. Fergusson joined Irrational in August to help finish up work on BioShock Infinite, a game that shipped to widespread critical acclaim on March 26. Now he's in the process of leaving Irrational.

"I am very proud of the work that I did and of the team and what they were able to accomplish on Infinite," Fergusson says. "Now with the game shipped successfully, I've done what I set out to do here and now I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my life and career."

When Fergusson joined Irrational, he followed a trail of major departures from the studio, including Art Director Nate Wells and Design Lead Jeff McGann. There's no word on what Fergusson's next move will be.

JoystiqRod Fergusson preps to leave Irrational Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteIrrational-Gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3resignresignationrod-fergussonxboxMon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite alternate covers available for printing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/bioshock-infinite-alternate-covers-available-for-printing/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/bioshock-infinite-alternate-covers-available-for-printing/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/08/bioshock-infinite-alternate-covers-available-for-printing/#comments BioShock Infinite alternate covers available for printingIrrational Games now has eight pieces of alternative cover art for BioShock Infinite available on its site. The bland original cover already comes with artistic opposition, which was chosen by 38 percent of participants in an online fan vote.

Now, all the original designs up for the vote are available for printing, along with a few more custom designs, like the one we chose above. Covers are available in PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Irrational warns fans to follow the printing instructions and do a test run before wasting glossy paper. So many pretty covers to choose from.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite alternate covers available for printing originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like Booker DeWitt on a skyrail, BioShock Infinite hangs high above the rest in this week's UK charts. Despite a 75 percent sales drop after its launch week, Irrational's clouds-based shooter is numero uno for two weeks in a row. Just below it is Tomb Raider, maintaining its own impressive grip on the UK top two; that's five weeks now it's not budged.

Trion's shooter MMO Defiance marks its debut week by notching third place, and is the only new entry in the top 40. Gears of War: Judgment earns a third week appraisal of sixth, falling behind Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon in fifth. Meanwhile, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel and PGA Tour 14 endure second week drops to 15th and 17th respectively.

After just three weeks, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is nowhere to be seen in the top 40, although there may be more here than meets the eye. After placing seventh in its debut week, MH3U plummeted to a surprising 37th last week. However, Nintendo of Europe chief Satoru Shibata took to Twitter late last week to apologize "for the current stock shortage" of the Wii U and 3DS game "due to high demand." Shibata said new stock will "hopefully be available" this coming week.

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Update: The live show is over, watch the replay above.

Yep, just BioShock Infinite. That's the only thing we care about right now - even outside of the gaming world (we might have serious issues). But really, have you played this one yet? Xav de Matos gave it a perfect score in our review, calling it "one of the best told stories of this generation" and the "finest game crafted by Irrational Games." If you think that all sounds ridiculous, here's your chance to get the reasoning behind the praise, straight from the reviewer himself, and backed up by a gang of enthused Joystiq staffers.

That's right - a gang. Don't mess with our BioShock Infinite, ya hear? Oh, you want more? Ludwig Kietzmann saw Thief. He'll tell you all about it!

JoystiqSuper Joystiq Podcast 044 Live: Thief, BioShock Infinite [Update: Watch the replay] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infinitelivesuper-joystiq-podcastThu, 04 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite: Siege of Columbia, the strategy board game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/bioshock-infinite-siege-of-columbia-the-strategy-board-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/bioshock-infinite-siege-of-columbia-the-strategy-board-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/bioshock-infinite-siege-of-columbia-the-strategy-board-game/#comments BioShock Infinite Siege of Columbia is a board game, out this summerBioShock Infinite: Siege of Columbia tells the tale of Columbia from a fresh perspective: the tabletop.

Plaidhat Games is working on the board game port version of BioShock Infinite, which features two warring factions from the game, the Vox Populi and Founders. Commanding "mobs of combatants," each team attempts to conquer the districts of Columbia, the city in the sky; the Founders wish to control it, while the Vox Populi intend to bring it crashing down.

The video game's main characters, Booker and Elizabeth, play a role in the board game, forcing players to "reconsider their strategies as the two cut a path through the burning city."

Siege of Columbia is available for pre-order now, at a discounted price of $60 from Plaidhat Games (normally $85). It's currently under construction and will ship in two to five months.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite: Siege of Columbia, the strategy board game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infinitebioshock-infinite-siege-of-columbiaboard-gamemicrosoftpcplaidhat-gamesplaystationps3siege-of-columbiaxboxWed, 03 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite goes sky-high in this week's UK charts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/bioshock-infinite-goes-sky-high-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/bioshock-infinite-goes-sky-high-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/bioshock-infinite-goes-sky-high-in-this-weeks-uk-charts/#comments It's infinitesimally surprising BioShock Infinite debuts at #1 in the UK charts, but more unexpected is that it's the country's second biggest launch of the year, despite being the biggest in the franchise's history with 9000 more sales than BioShock 2. The 2013 crown, however, still belongs to Tomb Raider. Crystal Dynamics' reboot makes it four weeks now in the UK top two - albeit helped by a 45 percent sales boost on the back of price promotions.

Gears of War: Judgment, last week's number one, slips back to third. Below it, three other new releases join BioShock Infinite in the top ten to close what's been a busy March. 3DS exclusive Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon takes fifth spot, while Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 come in sixth and eighth respectively.

Outside the top ten, the Wii U release of Lego City Undercover debuts at 12th, while Sly Cooper: Thieves of Time, which arrived for Vita and PS3 in Europe on March 27, is 31st.

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In terms of (sort of) smaller games, PS3 also sees the release of Terraria and WRC FIA World Rally Championship, a very long title that we believe refers to cars. Other assorted PS3 items of interest include Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle for PS2 Classics, and a bundle of Sega's recent fighting game re-releases for $10. And on Vita: Machinarium!

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: BioShock Infinite, Terraria, Machinarium originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Allow us to destroy your productivity with a live streaming session of BioShock Infinite on the Joystiq Twitch channel. Over the next hour we'll focus on the action, rather than the story - we wouldn't want to spoil a large element of what we praised in our review.

Watch the stream after the break and ask any questions you may have in the comments. Those spewing spoilers will have to contend with the fury of Songbird.

JoystiqJoystiq Plays BioShock Infinite [We'll return to Columbia!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteTue, 26 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite costumes coming to various LittleBigPlanets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/bioshock-infinite-costumes-coming-to-various-littlebigplanets/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/bioshock-infinite-costumes-coming-to-various-littlebigplanets/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/bioshock-infinite-costumes-coming-to-various-littlebigplanets/#comments BioShock Infinite costumes coming to various LittleBigPlanetsIt just wouldn't be the release of an ultra-hyped AAA game without some adorable little Sackboy cross-promotion costumes, so obviously BioShock Infinite outfits will be heading to LittleBigPlanet 2, LittleBigPlanet Karting and LittleBigPlanet Vita tomorrow.

As seen above, the pack includes Infinite's heroes Elizabeth and Booker, as well as a few of the game's less savory characters. Each costume is priced $1.99, while the party of five comes in at $5.99.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite costumes coming to various LittleBigPlanets originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infinitedlcLittleBigPlanetLittleBigPlanet-2littlebigplanet-kartingplaystationplaystation-vitaps3psnvitaMon, 25 Mar 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Unlock BioShock Infinite's '1999 Mode' early with the Konami code]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/unlock-bioshock-infinites-1999-mode-early-with-the-konami-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/unlock-bioshock-infinites-1999-mode-early-with-the-konami-code/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/25/unlock-bioshock-infinites-1999-mode-early-with-the-konami-code/#comments Unlock BioShock Infinite's '1999 Mode' with the Konami codeWhen BioShock Infinite launches on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 tomorrow, players can choose to unlock the game's difficult '1999 Mode' early by using a modern variation of the classic Konami code.

By default, Infinite only has three available difficulty settings: Easy, medium and hard, with the 1999 Mode - which tunes Irrational's latest game to a difficulty best suited for those looking for a classic shooter experience akin to System Shock 2's campaign - hidden away until the game is complete. If players decide they want an immediate challenge, using the Konami code will allow them to unlock it at any point.
  • On PC (with keyboardmouse): Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, (Cancel key), (Confirm key)
  • On Xbox: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A
  • On PS3: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, O, X
For more on BioShock Infinite make sure to read the Joystiq review, which called the next installment in the franchise "one of the best told stories of this generation."

JoystiqUnlock BioShock Infinite's '1999 Mode' early with the Konami code originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Eurogamer (100/100): "BioShock Infinite doesn't blur the lines between your reality and the game's to quite the same extent as its predecessor, but it's a more complete and polished story, and that's the thing you'll remember. "
  • Game Informer (100/100): "Infinite is more than a new setting, story, and characters; those elements are seamlessly integrated with complex themes, a mysterious plot, and entertaining combat to create an amazing experience from beginning to end."
  • PC Gamer (91/100): "Elizabeth herself is nice. I liked her. If you were hoping for something more - perhaps even the fabled Strong Female Character[TM] - you might be disappointed. When you're together, she's relegated to the role of caddy, limited to passing you a new weapon when you run out of ammo, and only ever using her own abilities when you command her to."
  • Edge (90/100): "Sadly, as the combat opens up, the story begins to slowly unravel. There's no golf club moment, no singular twist around which the tale turns. Instead, Infinite provides a series of revelations that have you replaying earlier sections with a more enlightened, inquisitive eye."
  • VideoGamer (80/100): "It is fascinating, and also boring. It is important, yet forgettable. Its world is enticing and unappealing. It attempts to move things forward, yet is in places stuck in the past. For a game that has the potential to open the franchise up to a multitude of different ideas and interpretations, BioShock Infinite can feel curiously limited."

JoystiqMetareview: BioShock Infinite originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though it touches on topics revolving around racism, religion, rebellion and revenge, these themes take a backseat to BioShock Infinite's primary topic: Love. Whether it be a society in love with its own patented brand of American Exceptionalism, a leader in love with his own self-appointed immortal image, or a pair of people that come together to care for one another, BioShock Infinite is a love story.

And it's an easy story to fall in love with.

Gallery: BioShock Infinite (03/25/2013)

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JoystiqBioShock Infinite review: Of lions, lambs and liars originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Gamesbioshock-infiniteIrrational-Gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxMon, 25 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite soars onto Mac this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/bioshock-infinite-soars-onto-mac-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/bioshock-infinite-soars-onto-mac-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/20/bioshock-infinite-soars-onto-mac-this-summer/#comments BioShock Infinite soars onto Mac this summerBioShock Infinite is heading to Mac this summer, courtesy of Mac publisher extraordinaire Aspyr. It's due out for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 26 (Yes, the March 26 that's less than a week away. Deep breaths.).

For those Mac gamers not opposed to cheesy Facebook marketing tactics, you can enter to win a free copy of Infinite here, by signing up for things you may or may not ever have actual use for again.

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JoystiqBioShock Infinite soars onto Mac this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As creative director Ken Levine discussed in his recent BAFTA talk, the Elizabeth character is much of what BioShock Infinite is built around. Levine, wearing a BioShock hoodie over a BioShock t-shirt, introduces in this video the women whose work created her.

On that note, one tidbit from BAFTA was Levine describing how he, to paraphrase his own words, had to act like a douchebag to voice actress Courtnee Draper to help her reach the right low for an emotional line. We wish we had such good excuses for our douchebaggery.

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Here's the full minute version of the BioShock Infinite commercial you should start seeing on TV in the coming weeks in 30- and 15-second versions. Hmmm, wonder if we'll get the full thing on Hulu?

JoystiqBioShock Infinite's TV ad on the internets originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Irrational Games posted the recent BAFTA evening with BioShock creator Ken Levine this weekend for your viewership. The 105-minute video sees the Irrational co-founder cover everything from the nearly-here Infinite to his self-described lucky break into the industry.

The first half is Levine's talk, in which he opens by discussing how Irrational Games came to be before focusing on how the studio's vision brought it to Infinite and the character of Elizabeth, who Levine says is the third BioShock game's Big Daddy. The second half, from the 41 minute mark onwards, is a Q&A session touching on several subjects, including how Levine "killed" the BioShock movie and why he "compromised" on Infinite's box art.

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If you've done a solid job of avoiding BioShock Infinite details up to this point then keep on trucking. We're still waiting to see if jumping sky-lines in the final game will cause us to scream in panic like every time we see it in one of these trailers.

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Irrational Games has dropped the details on the full BioShock Infinite soundtrack, which will be included in both the Premium and Songbird editions of the game. Series composer Garry Schyman returns to score the game. His work is also joined by some appropriate period music, including the Irish jig "Saddle the Pony," and the Scott Joplin ragtime tune, "Solace."

The soundtrack also features the hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," including a version sung by Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper, who play Booker Dewitt and Elizabeth in BioShock Infinite (as seen in the video above).

JoystiqBioShock Infinite soundtrack has a hymn sung by its two leads originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2K-Gamesbioshock-infiniteirrational-gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Take-TwoTake-Two-InteractivexboxThu, 07 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite EU pre-orders pick up some extra goodies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/27/bioshock-infinite-eu-pre-orders-pick-up-some-extra-goodies/#comments BioShock Infinite preorder discount on PS PlusEuropean PlayStation Plus members who pre-order BioShock Infinite get extra bang for their buck, with a 10 percent discount on the Season Pass through launch day, and a round of in-game incentives when the game hits on March 26.

Plus pre-orders in Great Britain, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand get a custom shotgun and sniper rifle, a 3x Tonics upgrade and additional in-game money for free one week after launch. Check it out in full on the PlayStation Blog.

Plus members in the US can pre-order BioShock Infinite now too, but without all those pesky free bonuses.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite EU pre-orders pick up some extra goodies originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioshock-infiniteEUeuropeplaystationpre-orderps3Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam for TF2 hats, free games; Amazon offers $30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/22/pre-order-bioshock-infinite-on-steam-for-tf2-hats-free-games-a/#comments Of course there are BioShock Infinite TF2 preorder hatsPre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam, and you might get free copies of BioShock and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In a Ninostarter-type drive, rewards are unlocked as the number of pre-orders goes up.

The first tier is a free copy of BioShock for everyone; next is a set of BioShock Infinite-themed hats, because it is a game on Steam. Finally, if pre-orders reach a high enough number, free copies of XCOM will be rewarded to everyone.

Amazon offers $30 in "2K Games Credit" with pre-orders of the PC download. You could always fold up some dollar bills into a hat.

JoystiqPre-order BioShock Infinite on Steam for TF2 hats, free games; Amazon offers $30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbioshock-infinitepcpre-ordersteamTeam-Fortress-2Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[BioShock Infinite Season Pass includes three DLC packs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/bioshock-infinite-season-pass-includes-three-dlc-packs/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/bioshock-infinite-season-pass-includes-three-dlc-packs/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/bioshock-infinite-season-pass-includes-three-dlc-packs/#comments Irrational Games announced a Season Pass for BioShock Infinite this morning, granting buyers access to three "all-new" upcoming DLC packs. We've spoken to the boys and girls in our labs, and they tell us that means there are at least three pieces of BioShock Infinite DLC on the way.

The pass is priced $19.99 on PS3 and PC, or 1600 MSP on Xbox 360, and Irrational says it provides $10 worth of savings. So the three DLC packs come in at an average of $10 each, or 800 MSP.

A Season Pass purchase also pecks picks you up the Early Bird Special Pack, this giving you a machine gun damage upgrade, pistol damage upgrade, gold skin for both weapons, five Infusion bottles, and four pieces of gear, all for free.

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JoystiqBioShock Infinite Season Pass includes three DLC packs originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See, if we were located in the country of that other Joystiq, the headline would have been: "BioShock Infinite serves 'Lamb of Columbia' trailer frenched."

JoystiqBioShock Infinite baaa-ck with 'Lamb of Columbia' trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The second installment of BioShock: Infinite's clever pre-VHS school room documentary series explores Columbia's Songbird. If you missed the first chapter, check it out here.

JoystiqBioShock: Infinite mockumentary hears the Songbird originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In America, GameStop already offers the "Industrial Revolution" pack with a preorder, as well as a special in-game weapon. But it looks like the SteelBook case is just for GameStop International customers. Bioshock Infinite is due on March 26.

JoystiqBioShock Infinite pre-orders in EU, AU, NZ can get Steelbook case originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thrill, for example, at the newly revealed Motorized Patriot figure from Bioshock Infinite. Gaze upon the (still boxed!) figures from Batman: Arkham City, including Talia, Deadshot, and Bats himself. Or if full-sized replicas are more your thing, you can see some closeup shots of the Gears of War Judgement "Taxi Lancer," as seen above. Sure, your significant other may exclaim that you're too old to play with these toys, but they didn't say you couldn't look through a few galleries of them, right?

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JoystiqToy Fair 2013 features such wonderful toys originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"We would like to make it up to you by sending you this product, via expedited shipping, free of charge," reads an email obtained by SideQuesting. "You can expect to receive your product around the street date or when the inventory becomes available."

The generous customer service move affects both Xbox 360 and PS3 orders, as those were the ones hit by the glitch that reportedly caused over 3,000 pre-order cancellations.

[Thanks, Michael]

JoystiqBest Buy fulfilling some BioShock Infinite canceled pre-orders for free originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2k-gamesbioshock-infiniteirrationalIrrational-Gamesmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxFri, 08 Feb 2013 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaze into the eyes, ear horns of these BioShock Infinite figures]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/06/gaze-into-the-eyes-ear-horns-of-these-bioshock-infinite-figures/#comments Gaze at these BioShock Infinite action figuresWe may not be able to judge how BioShock Infinite plays as a game yet, but we can certainly tell that it's a pretty experience with some intriguing characters, at least superficially. Now you can own two of those characters, Elizabeth and one of the Boys of Silence, both made by the video game toy gurus at NECA.

The Elizabeth and Boys of Silence figures are available in the Irrational Games store for $20 each or $35 as a set. Irrational also added lithographs of the Handyman, Elizabeth and Songbird, and Charles, each for $25 or $65 for the trio. A limited edition trio includes signatures from Irrational creative director Ken Levine and artist Robb Waters, running $150.

NECA's Sky-Hook replica will also hit the Irrational Games store "soon," in a limited quantity. It's not safe for too much awesomeness to exist in one online retailer, after all.

JoystiqGaze into the eyes, ear horns of these BioShock Infinite figures originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a fixable problem; Best Buy asks anyone who pre-ordered to check their emails and call customer service if their order is canceled. Best Buy offers a $10 gift card to each affected customer, so make sure to ask for that if you run into the problem. After your heart settles back into a normal rhythm and you stop screaming about how you'll miss all the sweet Sky-Hook action this March, of course.

JoystiqReport: Glitch cancels 3,000 BioShock Infinite pre-orders at Best Buy originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot one the heels of the mockumentary from earlier this week, this BioShock Infinite trailer gets down and dirty with some gameplay, or we should say up and heavenly. We hope the game, unlike the poor sod in the chair, doesn't disappoint when it hits on March 26.

Gallery: BioShock Infinite (1/31/13)

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Remember the boring history documentaries you had to watch in school? Now imagine that they were about the incredible, floating city of Columbia. Actually, don't imagine it - just watch this video.

JoystiqBioShock: Infinite mockumentary explores the mystery of Columbia originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BioShock Infinite's "Industrial Revolution" pre-order pack will include a gaggle of goodies to jump-start your experience on Columbia. The pack includes three in-game gear combat items, 500 extra starting cash, five lockpicks and a puzzle game that unlocks stories, along with some Facebook thing.

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