On this episode Scott and James talk about a recent (hopefully not probable) rumor about Modern Warfare. We also discuss more about Red Dead Redemption, Deathspank, and Singularity and it’s similarity to Bioshock. Also I try to figure out why I can’t get Persona out of my mind and why I will be picking it up on the PSP.
That’s it, videogames; I’ve officially had it with audio logs. They were a cute diversion a few years back, but now it seems like every post-BioShock game environment is strewn with more recording equipment than a Guitar Center. Aside from the latest Batman — excused for being set in an insane asylum — I’ve never been able to comprehend why anyone would capture the intimate details of their day-to-day lives on tape, only to leave said recordings out in the open for any caped crusader or genetically-enhanced super-soldier that might be passing through. Then again, I guess I still don’t really understand the point of Twitter, either.
Anyway, Raven Software’s newest first-person shooter, Singularity, absolutely overflows with that sort of atmospheric junk. And that’s just one of the many, many ways Raven’s game gives off a serious BioShock vibe. For starters, Singularity opens with a helicopter crash over the Pacific Ocean — BioShock, a plane crash in the Atlantic. Both games drop their silent protagonists into strange and perilous ruined cities where mysterious, flesh-mutating substances have been unearthed. They also both allow you to collect and trade the aforementioned gene-altering materials to customize and upgrade your abilities. I could go on for days, honestly, but all that’s really missing here are guys in retro-looking diving suits, a soundtrack loaded with Bing Crosby songs, and the ability to unleash swarms of bees from your hands.
Another ongoing sale has kicked off, with Amazon celebrating “Dads and Grads” with a host of PC games. All of the Blizzard Battle Chests are there, along with some good deals on the Sims and BioShock 2. Walmart and Amazon are also continuing to offer $10 and $20 gift certificates for new releases like Super Street Fighter IV.
Elsewhere, Steam is offering $300 worth of Sega games for around $90, Good Old Games has the Gabriel Knight Collection and it’s Street Fighter Week on the PlayStation Store. Check it all out below!
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Are you going to the San Diego Comic-Con this year? If you are lucky enough to hit up this event, you may want to head down to the show floor to buy your set of exclusive dolls….err…action figures.
The Gears of War and BioShock 2 action figures are only available at this years Comic-Con. The action figures will consist of Jace Stratton from Gears of War and a Little Sister and her Rescuer from BioShock 2.
Even if you don’t want the action figures, think of Ebay. These will be in limited quantities, and high demand (most likely). This only means those of you who snag them early and put them up for auction are sure to get your money back and then some. Happy shopping.
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Gamer Limit writes "I’m still somewhat in a state of disbelief at the sort of quality 2010 has imbued upon us. Mass Effect 2, God of War 3, Bioshock 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Heavy Rain, Battlefield: Bad Company 2…"
GT: 2K games recently announced a new game based on the sci-fi strategy series XCOM for the Xbox 360 and PC. The game is under development by 2K Marin the creators of Bioshock. Some days ago OXM magazine revealed that their next issue would contain 3 huge exclusives that included the return of a substantial franchise only for the Xbox 360. XCOM is the substantial franchise coming back that OXM was hinting and they have the exclusive scoop in their June issue.
EX: "while most were too busy solving murders in Heavy Rain or saving Little Sisters in Bioshock 2, a slew of other quality titles passed largely unnoticed. While missing out on some of these low key (but phenomenally designed) games may seem almost criminal, no one is really to blame. The Winter season was so jam packed with must-buy video games that choosing which ones to get was a lot like taking a single shopping cart to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, only without the eerie, pedophiliac undertones. It was next to impossible to buy and play them all, and because of that, it’s understandable that some titles were sacrificed in favor of others.
April offers a unique opportunity for gamers to catch up on the stuff they overlooked. With only a handful of noteworthy entries this month, it’s an ideal time to take a step back and pick up these ten awesome and fairly recent games you probably missed the first time around."
2K Games have been known as strong supporters of the PlayStation 3 format in the past. Having brought conversions of two highly successful Xbox 360 titles, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BioShock, to the PlayStation 3’s belated party, as well as continually supporting the format with every title in recent years having hit both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 simultaneously (aside from the various DLC and retail releases of additional content for Grand Theft Auto IV, of course). However, the latest retail pack appears intended to be offered to Borderlands fans exclusively on Microsoft formats.
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3. Bioshock 2 Review – 9.5 out of 10 Great Fun Game
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Ex: "After the literal deluge of high quality video games over the last several months, it’s perfectly understandable that April might be a time where gamers decide to give their wallets a little bit of a respite until summer. There’s still some big name titles coming out this month, but it’s a far cry from January and February which brought gamers a slew of top tier hits like Bioshock 2, Heavy Rain, Final Fantasy XIII and Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
While it makes sense to save your money this month for the likes of Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell: Conviction or Square Enix’s NIER, there’s a number of hidden gems being released over the next several weeks as well. They might not be as heavily advertised or hyped as mainstream titles, but they have just as much potential. Most will probably end up overlooking these lesser known games in favor of April’s "big releases", but you should totally buy them anyway."
