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Actions of BioShock protagonist debated by characters in sequel
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Nov 6th 2009 at 4:00PM }
Speaking to MTV, Thomas explained that, "the things that he did are being fiercely debated by the splicers, because we wanted to support any of the choices the player could have made in the first game." He later added, "It's become kind of a religious question; what he did at the end of BioShock 1." This plot device is probably for the best -- if the splicers in Bioshock 2 knew about our actions in the first game, all they'd debate about is why we spent ten hours wandering aimlessly around the city, desperately hunting for audio cassettes.
Hands-on: BioShock 2
by Randy Nelson { Oct 29th 2009 at 12:00PM } 
Having already taken a brief tour of Rapture through the eyes of a Big Daddy a few months back, we were okay with the fact that BioShock 2 looked and seemed to play very much like the original game -- only this time encased in a huge pressurized diving suit. Now that we've played through a full area of the game, our initial assessment more or less holds up, but that's not to say there aren't several noteworthy -- and even surprising -- changes and additions to expect when the game arrives next spring.
Warning: We've done our best to keep what you're about to read as spoiler-free as possible, but the extremely sensitive should tread cautiously beyond this point.
Warning: We've done our best to keep what you're about to read as spoiler-free as possible, but the extremely sensitive should tread cautiously beyond this point.
Gallery: BioShock 2 (10-29-09)
BioShock 2's 'Capture the Sister' mode isn't kidding around
by Randy Nelson { Oct 28th 2009 at 8:20PM }
As the above first look at the mode explains, the "attacking" side's goal is to return the girl to a Little Sister vent. The defenders -- well they defend, of course ... but one of them gets to be a Big Daddy. We'll have our hands-on impressions of BioShock 2's single and multiplayer modes tomorrow, so look for more details then.
Latest BioShock 2 trailer stomps around 'Siren Alley'
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 26th 2009 at 3:35PM }
Even if you don't watch the video above, you should take one thing from it: The "worldwide embargo" gets lifted this Thursday and a flood of information on the game is sure to follow. If you're really trying to remain spoiler-free on BioShock 2, now may be a good time to go dark.
Gallery: BioShock 2
GameTrailers TV drowns us in BioShock 2 footage
by Griffin McElroy { Oct 23rd 2009 at 10:39AM }
Okay, all it actually costs you is exposure to a few spoilers for the game -- but isn't that just as bad? Remember that sense of wonder the first time you stepped foot into the murky waters of Rapture? Aren't you afraid you'll ruin whatever semblance of that emotion that might still appear in the sequel by filling your ... you're already watching it, aren't you? You're a fiend, you know that? A fiend.
GTTV features BioShock 2 this week; reveals who's running Rapture
by David Hinkle { Oct 21st 2009 at 12:00AM }
In another tweet, Keighley promised plenty of "new single player info and footage" and even teased that the episode will also reveal new characters -- something we already knew was planned for the sequel. You can catch the special BioShock 2 episode this Thursday night, October 22 at 12:30 a.m. ET on Spike.
Batman: Arkham Asylum creator focused on quality over quantity, hasn't played BioShock
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 19th 2009 at 8:00PM }
Truth be told, we're just scratching the surface of Gamasutra's thorough dissection of Batman -- a game we loved with all of our jaded, rancorous hearts -- so do yourself a favor and stroll through the entire five pages. Call it an afternoon treat! You deserve it, dearest Joystiq reader.
Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum
BioShock opens Rapture to Mac owners October 7
by David Hinkle { Sep 24th 2009 at 5:30PM }
The port is being handled by London-based dev Feral Interactive. We spoke with Brad Gibson, director of Marketing/PR at Feral, who told us the port "does not use Cider," the current go-to portability technology to get Windows games running on Intel-based Macs. We've put some more questions in to Feral to see if BioShock is the first native Unreal Engine 3 game on the Mac platform.
DICE founder forms Antic Entertainment, unveils Junk: Battles
by David Hinkle { Sep 22nd 2009 at 5:29PM }
In fact, the team's already got a title underway called Junk: Battles (Seriously? You named your game Junk?), an RTS hybrid designed to work in most major web browsers, where users create a ship and battle other users, gaining stats and ship parts as they progress. While the game is in its earliest stages, feel free to battle through all of the junk (sorry!) at its site here.
BioShock maestro making Dante's Inferno sound like Hell
by Randy Nelson { Sep 9th 2009 at 7:45PM }
Schyman, whose Inferno score has already been recorded at London's famous Abbey Road Studios, was also the composer for the likes of Destroy All Humans! and -- most recently -- Resistance: Retribution. You'll be able to buy (but not copy!) his latest soundtrack in January.
How to build a Big Daddy costume, in many complicated steps
by JC Fletcher { Sep 9th 2009 at 5:44PM }
Krix thoughtfully provided step-by-step instructions so you can attempt to fabricate your own Big Daddy. It's mostly made from an insulation-foam and cardboard skeleton, covered with expanding foam, with one of those domes from a ceiling-mounted security camera for the head and custom-molded resin details. And then there's ... the articulated cardboard-and-PVC animatronic hand.
Okay, maybe the fact that he's shown how he did this doesn't necessarily mean we can do it.
[Via Sidequesting; Thanks, Dali!]
Civ Rev, BioShock join Xbox Games on Demand (check your region)
by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 8th 2009 at 11:15AM }
- Civilization Revolution -- Available in Canada, Germany and the US for $30.
- BioShock -- Europe (already available in the US) for £19.99, which seems a bit high.
. We feel obligated to mention that these prices seem to miss the point of digital distribution from the consumer perspective.BioShock 2's plasmid-packed multiplayer trailer makes a splash
by Randy Nelson { Sep 4th 2009 at 2:30AM }
The first look at BioShock 2's multiplayer component in action surfaced this evening on GameTrailers TV. Our rough calculations reveal that the trailer -- which clocks in at just over two minutes in length -- is running at about .5 plasmid attacks per second (PAPS).
It might just be the edit, but the gameplay looks extremely frantic, with several human-controlled players employing the likes of Incinerate, Winter Blast, Telekinesis and a host of other plasmid powers in rapid succession. There are also glimpses at turret-building, what appears to be the first game's Research Camera being used for something and, of course, someone playing as the prototype Big Daddy.
Check out the trailer after the break and let us know that you thought of it in comments. Did it have you enraptured ... or leave you with a sinking feeling?
It might just be the edit, but the gameplay looks extremely frantic, with several human-controlled players employing the likes of Incinerate, Winter Blast, Telekinesis and a host of other plasmid powers in rapid succession. There are also glimpses at turret-building, what appears to be the first game's Research Camera being used for something and, of course, someone playing as the prototype Big Daddy.
Check out the trailer after the break and let us know that you thought of it in comments. Did it have you enraptured ... or leave you with a sinking feeling?
Variety: 28 Weeks Later director considered for BioShock movie
by JC Fletcher { Aug 24th 2009 at 9:31AM }
Take-Two still has the right to approve a director for the adaptation. While the company must have been pleased with a big name like Verbinski attached to the project, it may also be pleased with the undoubtedly lower cost of a non-Verbinski.
2K Boston's next big thing is a shooter
by Justin McElroy { Aug 10th 2009 at 5:31PM }
Okay, we hear you, and trust us, we get it. It's not exactly earth-shattering that a 2K Boston job listing indicates that the follow-up to the studio's big-hit shooter BioShock would be another shooter. But do you remember the part where 2K Boston made BioShock? Yeah, you better believe we're going to tell you everything we learn about it until we have it in our trembling, grateful hands. (Speaking of which, it's also hiring a multiplayer level designer, for your info.)
Besides, we weren't positive it was going to be another shooter. It could have been another Freedom Force game, for all we knew. Actually, 2K Boston ... could you go ahead and make that too, while you're at it?
[Via Gamespot]
