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BioShock 2 |OT| of Big Sisters, Delta Daddies, and Creepy Uncles
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The Librarian
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You don't need to put BioShock 1 spoilers in spoiler tags. If you haven't played the first game, I suggest you back out of this thread.
This is the sequel to BioShock: That alone should say all that needs to be said about spoilers for this thread, but I'll say more just in case. Be VERY, VERY careful with spoilers. Who here would've appreciated the WYK? twist from the first BioShock being spoiled for him/her? No one. Please, before you post anything that has any spoilers in it, CHECK ALL OF YOUR SPOILER TAGS: Make sure they aren't broken. A sure-fire way to make sure you don't accidentally make a post with broken spoiler tags is to click "preview" for your post.
But, Dax, how do I use spoiler tags?
It's very simple: [spoiler.]Text goes here[/spoiler] without the period. Get it? Got it? Good.
On a semi-unrelated note, let me use this space to say that I, nor anyone else that is looking forward to the game and is looking forward to discussing it wants to see the following post or any variation there of:
You know what? Nobody cares. Please, if you aren't going to play this game, don't post in this thread.
Title | BioShock 2
Developer | 2K Marin, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes, and 2K China
Publisher | 2K Games
Platforms | Xbox 360, PS3, and PC
Release Date | The Day Before Dax's Birthday (Worldwide release February 9th, 2010)
Retail
PC Version
Developer | 2K Marin, 2K Australia, Digital Extremes, and 2K China
Publisher | 2K Games
Platforms | Xbox 360, PS3, and PC
Release Date | The Day Before Dax's Birthday (Worldwide release February 9th, 2010)
Retail
- Regular Edition
- BioShock 2 Special Edition
(Linked video includes a preview of thecanceledBioShock 2 Uber Edition!)
PC Version
- Specs:
- PC FAQ and Podcast
BioShock 2 is set ten years after the events of the first game. This time, you take up the role of the first Big Daddy, the prototype for all the Big Daddies, Subject Delta.
She's the person in charge of Rapture when you awaken from your slumber. A political rival of Andrew Ryan's, Sofia is an altruist, meaning that she believes the needs of the community outweigh the needs of the individual. If one person must be sacrificed in order to benefit the whole, then so be it.
Briefly mentioned in the first game, Augustus Sinclair plays a more prominent role in BioShock 2. He was one of the key members of Rapture's scientific community, and his business, Sinclair Solutions, was one of the most important plasmid-researching companies under the direction of Andrew Ryan.
Brigid Tenebaum returns for BioShock 2. She's likely returned to Rapture because of all the recent kidnappings that have happened along the coasts of the Atlantic. Her priorities are unclear, but it is likely that the well-being of the Little Sisters is first and foremost in his mind. Don't be fooled into thinking otherwise; you're expendable to her.
In BioShock 2, you get to use the Big Daddy's most iconic weapon: the Drill. Induce significant damage by drilling into your enemies, or go for a more powerful approach and charge with it. Both are likely to see any survivors cowering before your feet.
The Rivet Gun is a single-shot, semiautomatic ranged weapon that fires high-speed rivets. It is fast, accurate, powerful, and has low recoil. One of my most anticipated aspects of BioShock 2 is getting the opportunity to finally use this gun.
One of the newcomers for the game, the gatling gun is your new submachine gun. High rate of fire, low accuracy, but you can fire a whole lot before you have to reload.
Looks deadly-awesome, doesn't it? Your new shotgun is double-barreled, has a low rate of fire, low ammo, but is extremely deadly at close range.
Another newcomer. Not much is known about this weapon other than it's probably your "rocket launcher." Caution: Firing in close proximity could damage you too!
A single-shot, long-ranged weapon capable of firing spears (duh!). It has a low rate of fire, but is pretty accurate from any range.
Gone is that cumbersome and tedious pipe mini-game from the first BioShock. This is its replacement. Instead of having to walk up and physically hack an object, you can now hack from a distance.
For BioShock 2, instead of clumsily trying to get a picture of one of your enemies, and in doing so being unable to fight back, this new research camera records video of your fights. Fight while you research! The more you experiment in killing your enemies, the more research you'll get done in a smaller amount of time.
She's the person in charge of Rapture when you awaken from your slumber. A political rival of Andrew Ryan's, Sofia is an altruist, meaning that she believes the needs of the community outweigh the needs of the individual. If one person must be sacrificed in order to benefit the whole, then so be it.
Briefly mentioned in the first game, Augustus Sinclair plays a more prominent role in BioShock 2. He was one of the key members of Rapture's scientific community, and his business, Sinclair Solutions, was one of the most important plasmid-researching companies under the direction of Andrew Ryan.
Brigid Tenebaum returns for BioShock 2. She's likely returned to Rapture because of all the recent kidnappings that have happened along the coasts of the Atlantic. Her priorities are unclear, but it is likely that the well-being of the Little Sisters is first and foremost in his mind. Don't be fooled into thinking otherwise; you're expendable to her.
In BioShock 2, you get to use the Big Daddy's most iconic weapon: the Drill. Induce significant damage by drilling into your enemies, or go for a more powerful approach and charge with it. Both are likely to see any survivors cowering before your feet.
The Rivet Gun is a single-shot, semiautomatic ranged weapon that fires high-speed rivets. It is fast, accurate, powerful, and has low recoil. One of my most anticipated aspects of BioShock 2 is getting the opportunity to finally use this gun.
One of the newcomers for the game, the gatling gun is your new submachine gun. High rate of fire, low accuracy, but you can fire a whole lot before you have to reload.
Looks deadly-awesome, doesn't it? Your new shotgun is double-barreled, has a low rate of fire, low ammo, but is extremely deadly at close range.
Another newcomer. Not much is known about this weapon other than it's probably your "rocket launcher." Caution: Firing in close proximity could damage you too!
A single-shot, long-ranged weapon capable of firing spears (duh!). It has a low rate of fire, but is pretty accurate from any range.
Gone is that cumbersome and tedious pipe mini-game from the first BioShock. This is its replacement. Instead of having to walk up and physically hack an object, you can now hack from a distance.
For BioShock 2, instead of clumsily trying to get a picture of one of your enemies, and in doing so being unable to fight back, this new research camera records video of your fights. Fight while you research! The more you experiment in killing your enemies, the more research you'll get done in a smaller amount of time.
Unlike the first game, BioShock 2 sports a complete multiplayer experience.
- MP and Matchmaking Q&A
- 2K Forums FAQ
- IGN BioShock 2 Orientation Video - Gives you a very good, very brief rundown of what you can expect out of the multiplayer.
Downloads | Click here!
MetaCritic | Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC
Special Thanks | Thanks to BruceLeeRoy for making all of this amazing artwork!
Selected Quotes
Articles to Read
Videos
Something in the Sea
The viral website for BioShock 2, "Something in the Sea" details the attempts of one Mark Meltzer to find out where his daughter had been taken and to see if he can get her back.
Miscellaneous
MetaCritic | Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC
Special Thanks | Thanks to BruceLeeRoy for making all of this amazing artwork!
Selected Quotes
OXM said:
PSM3 said:
IGN said:
Articles to Read
- The BioShock 2 Suggested Reading List as listed by Jordan Thomas
- The Chief Creator Against a Tide of Skeptics
Videos
- BioShock 2 Launch Trailer
- Hunting the Big Sister
- Siren Alley Trailer
- Multiplayer Video - Capture the Sister Trailer
- Big Daddy Bash Multiplayer Gameplay
Something in the Sea
The viral website for BioShock 2, "Something in the Sea" details the attempts of one Mark Meltzer to find out where his daughter had been taken and to see if he can get her back.
Miscellaneous
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Deleted member 30609
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nice. still looking forward to this.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Wow this just kinda crept up all of a sudden ... absolutely no tingling on the hype meter 
which is a fucking shame since B1 is one of my favorite games EVER.
awesome thread btw.
which is a fucking shame since B1 is one of my favorite games EVER.awesome thread btw.
brandonh83
Banned
One of my most anticipated games of the year. Definitely the most interesting to me.
momolicious
Member
cvant believe its out so soon
darkressurection
Banned
This thread has done more to get me excited than any of 2K's efforts. Great Job Dax
LethaL ImpuLse
Member
Sweet OP! day one.
Good shit with the OP!
But it's like this game just snuck up on me - I know I was purposely avoiding all media on it (something I only started doing for games since last September) but I had no clue it was coming, and I didn't see any hype for it whatsoever...
Regardless, the first one was one of my favorites games period, the atmosphere and universe is simply splendid, and I'll be picking this one up for sure - I'm crazy busy nowadays though so I don't know when...
But it's like this game just snuck up on me - I know I was purposely avoiding all media on it (something I only started doing for games since last September) but I had no clue it was coming, and I didn't see any hype for it whatsoever...
Regardless, the first one was one of my favorites games period, the atmosphere and universe is simply splendid, and I'll be picking this one up for sure - I'm crazy busy nowadays though so I don't know when...
Joei
Member
Awesome OP, thanks a lot Dax! I can not wait to play this and am going to have to try my hardest to stay out this thread when it's released since I won't be getting it till the following week.
I know we already have a kind of review thread, but once more scores (obviously high ones) and reviews (obviously great ones) start coming in, are you going to put up the links and said scores in the OP like a lot of other official threads?
And I just want to reiterate what was already stated in the OP: keep the negativity out of this thread. It shits up every other Bioshock 2 related thread and, frankly, quite unnecessary.
I know we already have a kind of review thread, but once more scores (obviously high ones) and reviews (obviously great ones) start coming in, are you going to put up the links and said scores in the OP like a lot of other official threads?
And I just want to reiterate what was already stated in the OP: keep the negativity out of this thread. It shits up every other Bioshock 2 related thread and, frankly, quite unnecessary.
A new 3 min, 15 sec trailer to debut tonight on Jimmy Fallon's show on NBC. (first commercial block)
http://kotaku.com/5462732/new-bioshock-2-trailer-debuts-tonight-on-nbc
Can't wait!
http://kotaku.com/5462732/new-bioshock-2-trailer-debuts-tonight-on-nbc
Can't wait!
DanDeschain
Member
Awesome OP!
Shake Appeal
Member
Is it really a worldwide release? And so soon?!
Thank you, clever self, for blacking out on this one from the day it was announced until now. Only another week to go!
Thank you, clever self, for blacking out on this one from the day it was announced until now. Only another week to go!
2K get props for simultaneously worldwide releasing this badboy, the mere three days gap between US and UK Mass Effect 2 releases was painful. Loved the atmosphere, world and plasmid combat of the first game and I'm stoked to see if Jordan Thomas can deliver on the sequel; have my copy ordered already.
Do we know when the review embargo goes up?
Do we know when the review embargo goes up?
The Awkward Wizard
Member
Bioshock was awesome, and while I'm not expecting this game to be AS awesome, I'm still looking forward to it. Also does anyone know why there was a lot of marketing/publicity in 2009 and practically no hype now?
speculawyer
Member
Bioshock 2 is not available but you can look look at the Bioshock 2 manual at steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/8859/
Look over to the column on the right.
Here is a direct link that may or may not work:
http://cdn.steampowered.com/Manuals/8859/BIOSHOCK 2 G4W MANUAL ENG.pdf?t=1265053091
http://store.steampowered.com/app/8859/
Look over to the column on the right.
Here is a direct link that may or may not work:
http://cdn.steampowered.com/Manuals/8859/BIOSHOCK 2 G4W MANUAL ENG.pdf?t=1265053091
I'm so pumped for this game! BioShock is pretty much my favorite game from this gen. I can't wait to see how BioShock 2 will turn out (I've avoided all the videos released so far...)
I took a look at the achievement list and I'm sad that they have included online achievements Sucks for those of us that can't get online on our 360s...
I took a look at the achievement list and I'm sad that they have included online achievements
Sucks for those of us that can't get online on our 360s...Fixed2BeBroken
Member
is there a reason we cant preorder bioshock 2 limited edition online at gamestop/ebgames? or is it just you have to do it in store only or something
speculawyer
Member
Does the PC version support the 360 controller? I would think it would . . . the first Bioshock did.
The PC manual for BS2 doesn't mention the controller directly but it does mention this:
The PC manual for BS2 doesn't mention the controller directly but it does mention this:
I don't think there is a vibration for keyboards or mice.
In case anyone was wondering, there are no spoilers in the manual, although they do make the hilarious suggestion of setting the difficulty to Hard so you can get all of the achievements. :lol :lol :lol
PC LE for me! 100+ page hardbound art books and vinyl records get me so hot and bothered.
PC LE for me! 100+ page hardbound art books and vinyl records get me so hot and bothered.
Zeouterlimits
Member
Hype virtually non-existent, it'll take some great impressions to convince me.
Classy.Ridley327 said:
gregor7777
Banned
Well, I bought it based solely on my love of the first game (and getting it for ~$33 helped too). I know next to nothing about it, and I kind of like it that way. I'm hoping for the best. All I know is that it has MP and Jordan Thomas is at the helm. :lol
liquidlogan
Banned
Wow. Great job with the opening post.
In terms of spoiler ground rules, I'm guessing this thread takes for granted that everyone here has concluded Bioshock 1, and so that stuff doesn't need spoiler tags?
Looking forward to this game. I need to somehow polish off Mass Effect 2 before the 9th so I can play this.
In terms of spoiler ground rules, I'm guessing this thread takes for granted that everyone here has concluded Bioshock 1, and so that stuff doesn't need spoiler tags?
Looking forward to this game. I need to somehow polish off Mass Effect 2 before the 9th so I can play this.
red shoe paul
Banned
All the viral marketing, actually made me less interested since there's so much to pay attention too. It's kind of stupid and they definitely over did it.
Picking up the Limited Edition because Bioshock 1 was easily top 5 favorite games for me.
Picking up the Limited Edition because Bioshock 1 was easily top 5 favorite games for me.
The Librarian
Banned
No, there hasn't been an announcement for a demo. If there is one, it probably won't happen until this Sunday due to this promotion. I'm expecting (okay, hoping) for one.GhaleonEB said:
Joei said:
I'll be keeping the OP up to date with links to Metacritic and stuff like that. Speaking of reviews, if you go to Gamespot's home page, they advertise a review from Gamepro (5/5).
Send that advice BruceLeeRoy's way.alr1ghtstart said:
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic/joking or not, but why wait for a thread by me to make this sort of comment? Why not do it for Mass Effect 2? RE5? Any of BruceLeeRoy's threads? And, while we're at it, what is everyone calling this? An OP.Blueblur1 said:
You sure you can't pre-order it? Here's the page.Fixed2BeBroken said:
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Deleted member 30609
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pre-load is usually two days before.
ew, multiplayer achievements. looks like I won't be getting all of them this time. Bioshock is one the the two -- maybe, three -- games I bothered getting all the achievements for. Not this time, I guess. Have to get people to play that multiplayer somehow, I guess.
ew, multiplayer achievements. looks like I won't be getting all of them this time. Bioshock is one the the two -- maybe, three -- games I bothered getting all the achievements for. Not this time, I guess. Have to get people to play that multiplayer somehow, I guess.