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[Messofanego]

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Oh man that brought some laughs!

We’d advise that players refrain from playing BioShock 1 and 2 immediately before powering through Infinite for fear of series fatigue, as several aspects of the games do overlap.

First, who is we? And what's this about series fatigue, admitting that the game isn't particularly fresh and to lower expectations for Bioshock fans? (I've never played these games) That's some weird apologist mumbo jumbo.

 

[Amir0x]

Here are a few samples:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/12/the-music-of-bioshock-infinite

Warning about the first video, it contains gameplay footage where that track crops up, as well as ties in with one of the story elements.

Just in case you've been on a blackout.

Update

And here's a recording session for the soundtrack between Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper (VAs for Booker and Elizabeth): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOS74tXnWEM

Ok it is the strangest thing to hear a

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Barbershop Quarter version of the Beach Boys iconic "God Only Knows", especially considering the game takes place in 1912 or some shit

. I also don't particularly like the way that amazing song (one of my favs) sounds in that format...

...but this game is beyond bizarre now. Now I've heard

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the Beach Boys leaking into this version on 1912

and Elizabeth

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accidentally opening a portal to the 1980s

there is some truly weird shit going on in the world of Bioshock Infinite lol

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Don't forget

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Cyndi Lauper/Girls Just Want To Have Fun

being played by a calliope or accordion at one point in another preview video!

 

[sn00zer]

Ok it is the strangest thing to hear a

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Barbershop Quarter version of the Beach Boys iconic "God Only Knows", especially considering the game takes place in 1912 or some shit

. I also don't particularly like the way that amazing song (one of my favs) sounds in that format...

...but this game is beyond bizarre now. Now I've heard

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the Beach Boys leaking into this version on 1912

and Elizabeth

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accidentally opening a portal to the 1980s

No way in hell was that unintentional...I can under stand something like "oh that product actually came out in 1922 NOT 21"...but

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1980...yeah

 

[DukeBobby]

Don't forget

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Cyndi Lauper/Girls Just Want To Have Fun

being played by a calliope or accordion at one point in another preview video!

Also, in the E3 2011 video,

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Elizabeth opens a tear to the 1980's, where 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' by Tears for Fears is playing in the background

 

[Daft_Cat]

Oh man that brought some laughs!



First, who is we? And what's this about series fatigue, admitting that the game isn't particularly fresh and to lower expectations for Bioshock fans? (I've never played these games) That's some weird apologist mumbo jumbo.

'We' refers the two posters who designed the thread (clearly stated at the end of the OT).

On your second point, I'm sure their intent is not to come across as apologist, but rather to preserve the experience for people who haven't played Bioshock. Since the new game is not linked to the older ones by plot, it's not necessarily worth marathoning through them the week before Infinite's release, since that carries with it the risk of series fatigue.

They're obviously similar games...linked by similar themes, and a similar approach to gameplay and world-building. If you play them all in one go, I'd argue you're diluting the impact of each one. Why risk it since there isn't a lot of narrative "catching up" to do?

 

[phantomspiker]

All of these black bars are going to drive me insane!

Must...not...click.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Watching the BAFTA video at work. Interesting stuff, I really hope they can deliver.

 

[Amir0x]

No way in hell was that unintentional...I can under stand something like "oh that product actually came out in 1922 NOT 21"...but

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1980...yeah

It really is making me curious. What could all this

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out of time

stuff mean?

 

[Andrew.]

It really is making me curious. What could all this

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out of time

stuff mean?

That's what has all of our nuts twisted and why we're all so eager to see what the hell is going on. It's really pretty crazy. And then you have Songbird on top of that and god knows what the hell that thing is.

 

[ArkkAngel007]

What you did there, I seen it.

Wonder what what we'll be seeing from IGN today. Yesterday was the review announcement, top 10 user created vigors and the Troy Baker interview.

Sort of hoping to see a bit more of the gear in the game. So far we've only really heard of

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the ones that pertain to the skyhooks, Weapon Slave,

and those included in the pre-order/season pass bonuses.

Then again, I'm a greedy bastard.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

That's what has all of our nuts twisted and why we're all so eager to see what the hell is going on. It's really pretty crazy. And then you have Songbird on top of that and god knows what the hell that thing is.

Hey, speak for your own nuts, sir

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Just got my XCOM code.

 

[Jafku]

Still haven't got mine but some people have.

Same

 

[Dodecagon]

Just got my XCOM code.

Even if the game is dissapointing, I'm having a blast with xcom so far... someone should make a lttp

 

[CrazyDude]

It really is making me curious. What could all this

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out of time

stuff mean?

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Comstock is called a "prophet," it's pretty obvious that he is using Elizabeth.

 

[ruxtpin]

I'm crazy - considering building a gaming PC for this game - but I'm going to try and remain strong. The least I can do is wait to see what the next round of consoles offer. I've got way too many boxes under by TV already.

Less than a week!

 

[antitrop]

Okay, pulled the trigger on the GMG $14 cash back pre-order deal. I didn't want the 2 free games, because I already own every game they are offering on Steam.

It would be fucking criminal to pass up Spec Ops if you don't already have it, though.

 

[MuddyDonut]

Oh Shit tweest speculation:

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are you guys considering the title infinite? And all of these misplaced things during the Bioshock Infinite time period. Probably linked right?

 

[Storm360]

So I'm getting a AMD copy (won a twitter contest).

Do I need to play 1 and 2 first?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Alright, that's it: I'm bailing out of this thread.

See you around next weekend!

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Seriously, I can barely read shit watching this on my laptop, how the hell am I supposed to read anything while sitting away from my TV?

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Damn, you guys started already, now Andrew is beating me by a hundred posts at least!

So I'm getting a AMD copy (won a twitter contest).

Do I need to play 1 and 2 first?

None! Infinite is supposed to be a story apart from those games.

But play them nonetheless, they're both great games. If you do get BS2, get Minerva's Den. It's great.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Seriously, I can barely read shit watching this on my laptop, how the hell am I supposed to read anything while sitting away from my TV?

This is on PC and on higher resolution.

 

[ArkkAngel007]

Wonder what what we'll be seeing from IGN today. Yesterday was the review announcement, top 10 user created vigors and the Troy Baker interview.

Sort of hoping to see a bit more of the gear in the game. So far we've only really heard of

Spoiler

the ones that pertain to the skyhooks, Weapon Slave,

and those included in the pre-order/season pass bonuses.

Then again, I'm a greedy bastard.

Just answered my own question, though more may come later:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/19/comparing-bioshock-to-bioshock-infinite

It's a series of interviews. Some bits of the beginning are shown off/discussed, so those wanting to keep in the dark may want to skip out on checking it.

 

[LQX]

Fuck. Read that spoiler before the edit. Come the fuck on. I hope that was not a major plot piece. I intentionally avoided so much for months so not to have anything spoiled only to read the one week before release.

 

[benny_a]

Who is this "we" in the OP? Sounds like a cult brochure.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Nice OT!

Cant believe we are finally only a week out!

 

[JetBlackPanda]

So is that green man gaming deal with $14 back and Spec op's + Bioshock probably the best deal out there?

edit: that amazon deal is pretty good too.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

This is on PC and on higher resolution.

I hope so. Game looks interesting, but unreadable HUD would be a deal breaker.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

So do know if there's a camera system in this game again? How about the Giant Audio Diaries Everywhere narrative background stuff?

 

[Mr. F]

Totally forgot it's out so soon. Can't wait! Although I know it was ultimately for the best that it was killed, the thought of multiplayer with skylines sounds pretty amazing.

 

[antitrop]

So is that green man gaming deal with $14 back and Spec op's + Bioshock probably the best deal out there?

Two of the best games of the generation, 1 potential GOTG, and a little lunch money? I don't know you can beat that.

It's too bad vouchers aren't being accepted for this.

 

[Raxus]

So do know if there's a camera system in this game again? How about the Giant Audio Diaries Everywhere narrative background stuff?

I know audio diaries return. I dunno what to say about the camera system.

Man we really should get a spoiler thread for this up soon.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

How about the Giant Audio Diaries Everywhere narrative background stuff?

Yes.

 

[phantomspiker]

So is that green man gaming deal with $14 back and Spec op's + Bioshock probably the best deal out there?

edit: that amazon deal is pretty good too.

I went with the GMG deal and then used the credit on the season pass.

 

[CrazyDude]

I know audio diaries return. I dunno what to say about the camera system.

Man we really should get a spoiler thread for this up soon.

Boys of silence have replaced cameras. Also, there are silent movies as well as the audio diaries.

 

[Andrew.]

Boys of silence have replaced cameras. Also, there are silent movies as well as the audio diaries.

I think he was talking about the camera system used in the previous games. You know, to take pictures and exploit enemy weaknesses...

I dont know about anything like that returning, but I could imagine a camera from 1912 being somewhat of a pain in the ass to use:

 

[CrazyDude]

I think he was talking about the camera system used in the previous games. You know, to take pictures and exploit enemy weaknesses...

Oh, that camera system.

 

[antitrop]

I think he was talking about the camera system used in the previous games. You know, to take pictures and exploit enemy weaknesses...

I dont know about anything like that returning, but I could imagine a camera from 1912 being somewhat of a pain in the ass to use

http://www.photographyhistory.com/CS04/SenecaRF1a1912.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

What a silly mechanic, I sure hope not. I only bothered with it for the Achievements.

 

[DukeBobby]

I think he was talking about the camera system used in the previous games. You know, to take pictures and exploit enemy weaknesses...

I dont know about anything like that returning, but I could imagine a camera from 1912 being somewhat of a pain in the ass to use

I wasn't a huge fan of the camera system implemented in Bioshock, so I will not be too distraught if it does not make a return.

 

[phantomspiker]

I think he was talking about the camera system used in the previous games. You know, to take pictures and exploit enemy weaknesses...

I dont know about anything like that returning, but I could imagine a camera from 1912 being somewhat of a pain in the ass to use

Researching is Bioshock is a little to grindy, it was much better in SS2 IMO.

 

[Andrew.]

Of course, Liz could always just open up a tear and snag you some Kodak from

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1982

so who knows.

 

[captainnapalm]

I wasn't a huge fan of the camera system implemented in Bioshock, so I will not be too distraught if it does not make a return.

Getting those splicers to hold still for a picture was murder.

 

[Andrew.]

Getting those splicers to hold still for a picture was murder.

Fuck holding still, you get more points if they're in action!

"Bonus: multiple subjects!"

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

I hope so. Game looks interesting, but unreadable HUD would be a deal breaker.

You're gonna learn what the buttons do as you play, so how important is the HUD text in the long run, really?

 

[phantomspiker]

Fuck holding still, you get more points if they're in action!

"Bonus: multiple subjects!"

You get the best of both worlds if you shock them with lightening before taking the shot.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I only ask because I dislike the camera system, and rather not deal with it again.

The audio logs are...completely illogical, but they do add texture to the world, and I can still move around the world while they're playing, so they're cool.

 

[captainnapalm]

You get the best of both worlds if you shock them with lightening before taking the shot.

Oh God, this tip would really have made things a lot easier for me. Can't believe I didn't think of it myself. I was always in such a rush to wrench them once they got zapped.

 

[zkylon]

can't wait for this