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Bioshock Infinite |OT| No Gods, Kings, or Irrational Games
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I just replayed ICO last week so anything will be an improvement over Yorda.
Alyx can still hold her own in the AI department. Never intrusive.
Upon looking at it more closely though I realize I own almost all of those games already.
Still the Amazon bundle probably remains the most tempting for me, especially if they just upped it to $45 in credit back.
Magicpaint
Member
Tried my luck getting a copy today, but nope...they won't sell until Tuesday despite the copies sitting on the shelves so snugly. Oh well, I waited years, so I can wait a few more days
It's on but no sound!
Edit: here is sound.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/23/ign-live-presents-bioshock-infinite-and-the-evolution-of-ai
Edit: here is sound.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/23/ign-live-presents-bioshock-infinite-and-the-evolution-of-ai
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Well, GMG refunded me >>
I just want to buy the damn pack and now the site is down. Give me a break here.
I just want to buy the damn pack and now the site is down. Give me a break here.
Upon looking at it more closely though I realize I own almost all of those games already.
Still the Amazon bundle probably remains the most tempting for me, especially if they just upped it to $45 in credit back.
It would be a perfect deal for someone who is looking to get into PC gaming.
You essentially get like 10 excellent games for free.
bodyofanamerican
Member
IGN stream is up. Someone needs to adjust the volume on their end, it's like a whisper.
edit: Sn4ke, that stream is pretty quiet too.
edit x2: We're good!
edit: Sn4ke, that stream is pretty quiet too.
edit x2: We're good!
The Librarian
Banned
echo echo
playing the 360 version right now (2 hours in, could be more).
in the first hour, the framerate can get pretty bad. the game pushes a lot of impressive stuff and it takes its toll on the framerate. if you unlock the framerate, you get excessive tearing but it runs a lot smoother. saw the first 30 minutes of the ps3 version and it seems to be mostly the same, maybe more tearing.
after the first hour, framerate gets much more stable and seems to hold the 30 fps target most of the time (while still looking mighty fine).
during combat, it still can get a bit choppy (like in bioshock 1+2)-
framerate aside, the game looks fantastic and IS fantastic. i love everything about it so far, i hope they can keep the pace up.
in the first hour, the framerate can get pretty bad. the game pushes a lot of impressive stuff and it takes its toll on the framerate. if you unlock the framerate, you get excessive tearing but it runs a lot smoother. saw the first 30 minutes of the ps3 version and it seems to be mostly the same, maybe more tearing.
after the first hour, framerate gets much more stable and seems to hold the 30 fps target most of the time (while still looking mighty fine).
during combat, it still can get a bit choppy (like in bioshock 1+2)-
framerate aside, the game looks fantastic and IS fantastic. i love everything about it so far, i hope they can keep the pace up.
Certainly. I think for most people Amazon would be the way to go.
Boco_Jones
Banned
Does this game have "no vysnc" option on consoles like the first game?
I don't have it, but I think folks here have confirmed it does.
see my post above, yes it does.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I dunno what I expexted of the Skyhook stuff, but being able to use it at all of your own volition rather than being on-rails (so to speak) is all I really hoped.
tiny raptor
Member
Why did GMG refund you?
Also has anyone actually got keys from GMG yet? I ordered weeks ago and never got an email with a key. And for some reason the My Games/Keys pages won't load for me.
I don't get why people use GMG. It seems like every pre-release OT I'm in people are complaining about them and wondering where their keys are. It really doesn't make sense considering other retailers are essentially offering the same deal.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I want to be able to get Civ 5 and XCOM free so let me know where I can either get Civ 5 for 5 or under or the same deal. I did that deal on GMG but now I'm refunded lol
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Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Having a hell of a time trying to figure out what version to pre-order.
At least Limited, but that Songbird statue is so sexy. But ugh, $150?
At least Limited, but that Songbird statue is so sexy. But ugh, $150?
Alcoholikaust
Member
if you are gonna have space for statue go for it
edit: bought songbird 360 edition, and steam reg version for all that hi-defness
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Deleted member 102362
Unconfirmed Member
Tried that, but no luck. Thanks anyway, though.
I'll wait for the game to come out proper - it's only a few days. Still, I don't understand why Steam doesn't let you choose pre-load locations.
The Librarian
Banned
Ken's microphone is really ringing.
ArisenDragon
Member
Sounds like me need that breakdown.
Burgess_101
Member
I got mine last night instantly.
With the $30 credit at Amazon you wouldn't have to spend any of your money on Civ 5. I was considering GMG because it had a slightly better deal than the other retailers I was looking at, but I knew I'd be going crazy if I wasn't sure when my key was coming.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Waiting for them checks to clear
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Site is down right now ><
Pretty incompetent service so far.
That sounds good but when do you get the credit?
Burgess_101
Member
GMG are really hit and miss, I use them a lot because I amassed over £400 worth of referrals at one time.
The Last One
Member
I just finished the first one, will I be missing something in terms of story if I play Infinite?
CornBurrito
Member
Gah, someone convince me not to buy this game. My computer only barely passes minimum specs, and I know I shouldn't buy it if it will run like crap.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
360 more tearing, or ps 3?
ps3 seemed to have more tearing with locked framerate. 360 barely tears with locked.
Gah, someone convince me not to buy this game. My computer only barely passes minimum specs, and I know I shouldn't buy it if it will run like crap.
Buy a new computer and this game
C'mon.... You know you want to.
CornBurrito
Member
I got mine two days after I preordered, when they charged my CC, but now that it's available for preload I'd imagine you'd get it immediately, but I'm not sure. Just keep in mind it's for 2K downloads only.
Burgess_101
Member
Don't have room (or the spare money/time) for a good gaming PC in my tiny dorm room.
mATX PC is a good alternative. About the same size as a fatty PS3 maybe a little biigger
The Last One
Member
Not sure what you mean.
Burgess_101
Member
no they are different entirely.
The Last One
Member
Bioshock Infinite is the third one, right? I never played the second one, so I don't know if there's a connection between them in terms of story.
Edit:
Thanks!
Oh i see, well they said it's not a must to play the previous Bioshock games. I haven't played it yet so can't say much about it.
PairOfFilthySocks
Member
So what's the deal with the sites that sell Steam game codes? I remembered hearing stories of Valve disabling accounts that use them and that they are generally considered dodgy. Are there sites that are considered trust-worthy or what?
Haven't played Infinite yet, but I doubt it, especially because you've finished the first one. I really enjoyed Bioshock 2, but it felt like something of a retread. I don't think you'll be missing anything in Infinite by not playing Bio2. I'd definitely recommend playing it at some point though, if you enjoyed the first one.
Burgess_101
Member
They are what you call 'grey market' keys meaning the origin is questionable. If you check the PCGamer forums they have a list of all the trustworthy ones.
I haven't played Infinite but I doubt it. If there are any references they'll probably be to Bioshock 1.