Thanks, shame though, really wanted XCOM. Maybe I'll get the Mafia II pack but it's 38, not as good of a deal as the UK one.
One month from today: BioShock Infinite
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Thanks, shame though, really wanted XCOM. Maybe I'll get the Mafia II pack but it's 38, not as good of a deal as the UK one.
BioInf is $45 on Steam in South American territories; SalsaShark should be able to sort you out. USD$45 is roughly 35 Euro, so as well as getting XCOM (when it's backfilled) you're also saving a few eurobucks in the process.
show me your skeleton
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i really want this game, guys.
KaiserBecks
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I don't know why you keep comparing those two games, but unlike many of its predecessors, the new Tomb Raider is getting a lot of love.
People aren't buying it because it's called "Tomb Raider", (I'd argue that the name actually wasn't helping the game in the first place) they buy it because it's a good game.
Bioshock Infinite on the other hand is not some kind of underdog. What I've seen so far doesn't impress me at all though.
"Best fps game of the decade"? I'd be satisfied if it ended up being a good FPS game, unlike the first Bioshock. But given what I've seen so far, I highly doubt that.
It's got a beautiful art design and will probably tell an interesting story. But that's pretty much all one can hope for. Remember, the one-two punch!
Are you guys sure that the number of preorders to get tomb raider rewards is the same for infinite? Because it could be a different scale (so the OMG TR MORE POPULAR could be a little exaggerated). Plus, the preorders will ramp up near the end like they did with other high profile games (xcom iirc).
Usually some days before release. I read it's 30 GB, so I hope they give us at least 2 days.
Usually some days before release. I read it's 30 GB, so I hope they give us at least 2 days.
I wonder how it will run on consoles.
show me your skeleton
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pretty sure it is. 90% of that size will be huge textures & uncompressed sound.
SictorVullivan
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Anyone know how retailers in the UK will sort out pre-orders considering the game releases on a Tuesday here?
By that I mean will they start sending out copies toward the end of next week or will they send them out the day before launch?
By that I mean will they start sending out copies toward the end of next week or will they send them out the day before launch?
ElectricBlanketFire
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If I wanted to post a trailer on Facebook, what is the best one around the two-minute mark that clearly shows what the game is all about?
Id use "Lamb of Columbia" or "Beast of America"
Ive been using those coupled with the Modern Day Icarus docus to sell it to my FB peeps and co workers.
Yep or "City in the Sky" would also be a good choice. Or you wait for the new trailer which will come out soon and is one of Fergusson's favorites.
Seems like a lot of people are buying Tomb Raider.
Max of 30,000 concurrent is a pretty substantial number.
http://games.opensteamworks.org/Chart/View/203160
Fun fact, 15 people are playing Bioshock Infinite right now and Andrew isn't one of them
http://games.opensteamworks.org/Chart/View/8870
ElectricBlanketFire
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I promise not to divulge any spoilers.
Upon watching that 15 minute playthrough, I really like how Infinite seems to be taking a page from The Walking Dead
Now, I don't know if this is still included or what, but I like it,
with the timed choices. When you're in that gift shop with all the fireworks and you approach the toy barrel, you are given a choice of three upgrades each one corresponding to a button choice: A - Melee Upgrade, X - Ice shield, Y - Sprint shoes. You can clearly hear a fast sounding ticking timer in the background.
especially if the choices you make are permanent.
Ok, the hype got to me...pre-ordered on Steam last night. Now we play the waiting game.
I cant see that link but Im guessing its from the Mr Plow episode of The Simpsons =P
hey_it's_that_dog
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Assuming you're talking about that E3 playthrough from a couple years ago...
I could be wrong, but I believe that's a demonstration of a system that is no longer in the game. Nostrums have been replaced by Gear.
http://www.ign.com/wikis/bioshock-infinite/Gear
Scroll down to the "Original Concept" section.
ElectricBlanketFire
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Do you come with the car?
A Vigor like Enrage is in, it's called Possession. As I mentioned previously it combos nicely with other Vigors (e.g. Shock Jockey a Patriot then Possess it and he becomes a chain lightning conduit). When the Vigor wears off, weaker foes will use their own weapons to suicide (watch for these).
schwabdizzle
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I hope this game lives up to the Hype. I just hope.
My hype for this game is almost unbearable.
Damn! It seems you're right. I really liked that older idea though. It's a shame they couldn't have done a mix of both
I'm really looking forward to seeing the encounter design. A wacky toolset is cool, but if it's punitive to experiment, then it's mostly superfluous, people will just figure out what they're comfortable with and use that, but the encounter design everyone has to experience, regardless of their personal taste for experimentation.
BioShock 1 really didn't play enough with their various enemy types being in the same encounters, and/or interacting. Bio 2 did some of that near the end, and it was pretty crazy to see.
BioShock 1 really didn't play enough with their various enemy types being in the same encounters, and/or interacting. Bio 2 did some of that near the end, and it was pretty crazy to see.
That's gonna be my jam. I always get a kick out of that stuff. Every game should have some sort of "fuck with the AI" mechanic.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
I'm fine with the change.
I liked the ticking clock choice thing in The Walking Dead, but I wouldn't like it in a game where I was dependent on those choices to succeed or fail later on.
In The Walking Dead, the choices matter emotionally, but not in terms of gameplay or being able to proceed. You make a bad choice, you feel bad and move on. In Infinite you have to live with it and its consequences pervade your ability to negotiate the action in the game. So I'd want time to think about those choices.
ArisenDragon
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In before thats pc version where is the console version.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Nobody's smiling. Game is a disaster confirmed!!!
ArisenDragon
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El bomba lol.
Everyone knows Germans do not smile.
ArisenDragon
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Serious game is serious. But anyways looks great.
Don't be so gutted, the console versions will look just fine.