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Bioshock Infinite |OT| No Gods, Kings, or Irrational Games
- Thread starter Cystm
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Yeah I know. It was a joke...like relating to derailing with other games...the fact TL gets discussed in every thread nowadays (which isnt a bad thing whatsoever)...etc.
My meter is off.
Fine Ham Abounds
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I'm a slightly left leaning atheist pragmatist, so practically everything makes me roll my eyes.
ThaiGrocer
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There are enough coincidences there to believe yes. I'd like a response from IG.
I don't think you'd care for it.
I realized what you meant right after I posted a response. I'm dumb
WHAT. THAT IS SO COOL.
That's because we aren't popular. (I'm the founder)
Not popular enough to follow the embargo?
razgriz417
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Anyone else ordered from Amazon DL still waiting on their Industrial Revolution code? I can't be the only one can I?
It was everything I hoped for and more.
Ah, OK. Cool. I'm guessing you didn't get a press copy so you didn't have to worry about the embargo?
You only need to play through puzzle 12 to get all of the in game stuff.
Shoulda went to PoopStop. You get it on the receipt son. Immediate gratifiction for us the entitled.
Lol, you know, it might be. Lot of thematic elements in place here.
dragonbane
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I mean he doesn't even care for MOH: Warfighter. Spec Ops is not much better in terms of gameplay. The only thing that could save The Line is a good story, but we all know that the story is about US dudebro soldiers killing terrorists and be happy.
Is a man not entitled to the code of his DLC?
Oh really? Thank god. But what are all the other blank circles for at the top row then?
Fine Ham Abounds
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I have a friend who calls port-o-lets poopstops. Sudden mental image of you buying games from a Johnny Pots on the corner
This is beautiful. I feel like my life has been a lie because I didn't know this existed.
SammiiDoogles
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Can always rent games early from work - the idea is I can try them before they're released and them recommend them to customers. Was really looking forward to renting this, and we've had copies in since like Thursday but we've had a specific notice sent down that no staff are allowed early access to the game... Such a pain in the ass... I know i'll be getting it, but it's so frustrating that there have been copies there since thursday that I haven't been allowed to touch.
razgriz417
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Lol my brother wanted xcom and the $30 2k credit will be great for the season pass and Civ 5 expansion. I really don't like poopstop money when I can. I've emailed customer service and they've escalated the issue, here's hoping I get the code before the game launches
Publisher ignored our request for a review copy, and the reviewer scored a copy from a local shop, no embargo was broken as it was never given to us in the first place.
Is the game then considered and sold as used since you opened it up and played it before Day 1 or do you just shrinkwrap it back up and sell it as new?
Although sometimes they arent wrapped at all. Never got that. Always disliked it.
i know the answer because I worked at a GS like ten years ago
SammiiDoogles
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We have shrinkwrapped retail copies and then rental copies that are opened up and those are the ones we can take home early. The retail copies are kept shrinkwrapped and display cases are put on the shop floor.
that was a pretty awfully written review.
Fine Ham Abounds
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So tonight's dinner was a cashew biryani and a garlic and ginger dal. Discuss.
Yeah I get that, but are the copies you "rent" still sold as new when you're finished with them?
I see, I see...
The writing in this review... is really friggin' bad at times. I mean, just take a sample out of the way he writes up about the visuals:
He starts with how there is 'no doubt' that Bioshock Infinite is a beautiful game, "to a certain extent." By the end of this paragraph, it's 'man I hope all this ugly isn't on PC too or else it's all gross!'
There's a lot of really awkward writing throughout the review, actually.
"If you lose health, you die."
Fine Ham Abounds
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You missed the link a couple days ago where someone on some hitmanforum website started a thread complaining about how "this guy named Derek on neoGAF pisses me off" (it was locked immediately)
Burgess_101
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really struggling with finding a VPN, anyone have suggestions? My usual FlyVPN isn't working.
Yeah he really wanted to punch you in the face Derrick. Im sure the same thoughts many of us have on here sometimes.
I personally cant wait for the rain of shit you throw down this week amidst the racial theme uproar that will occur indubitably.
Nobody is perfect, we aren't IGN, it's all a learning experience.
if you want to pass feedback comment on the review.
Yeah I remember that from the Hitman OT. I was pretty popular on that forum despite never even visiting it
They were a bunch of shit sipping corporate fanboys anyway from what I was told. Ready to gobble up anything IO was giving them.
Is there any risk or using a VPN with Steam? I like the idea of unlocking the game with AU, but I'll probably play it safe and just wait the day-difference and make some progress on my backlog.
The writing in this review... is really friggin' bad at times. I mean, just take a sample out of the way he writes up about the visuals:
He starts with how there is 'no doubt' that Bioshock Infinite is a beautiful game, "to a certain extent." By the end of this paragraph, it's 'man I hope all this ugly isn't on PC too or else it's all gross!'
There's a lot of really awkward writing throughout the review, actually.
"If you lose health, you die."
It was just stating the obvious on purpose.
Yeah I remember that from the Hitman OT. I was pretty popular on that forum despite never even visiting it
They were a bunch of shit sipping corporate fanboys anyway from what I was told. Ready to gobble up anything IO was giving them.
Im using this and NOT giving you credit for it.
bodyofanamerican
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Just get the HD collection. Those 3 games (Silent Assassin, Contracts and Blood Money) are all great.
Fine Ham Abounds
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What if Ken went with a racially charged plot just to watch the GAF OT become an account graveyard
RadarScope1
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First post in the thread - love the OP. Two questions for the folks here.
Where do you all plan to turn for unbiased reviews of this one? We all know the hype is going to overshadow objectivity on many reviews. It's been a while since I've looked at picking up a game on or near release.
Also - about how long does it take for Digital Foundry to get their comparisons up? I'm partial to the 360 controller for games like this, but I want the best console version (no PC here).
Where do you all plan to turn for unbiased reviews of this one? We all know the hype is going to overshadow objectivity on many reviews. It's been a while since I've looked at picking up a game on or near release.
Also - about how long does it take for Digital Foundry to get their comparisons up? I'm partial to the 360 controller for games like this, but I want the best console version (no PC here).
ThaiGrocer
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I don't think anything bad will blow up. If so, publicity and a path forward to making games even more interesting to talk about.
Thank you, GAF. Time to hit the wiki, look for a sale.