BioShock Infinite is an outstanding game, a masterful piece of storytelling and immersion whose only fault is a surprising-twist conclusion that makes you desperate for more once the credits roll. (Read our full BioShock Infinite review.) Soon that "more" will be made available via DLC called BioShock Infinite Burial at Sea – Episode One. The story elements will be one thing, but there are also people out there who are just as interested in knowing the BioShock Infinite Burial at Sea Achievements and … [Read more...]
Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition Now Available
The Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition is now available for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac in North America, with a global edition coming Oct. 11. A Wii U version is not planned. The Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition is a compendium of sorts comprised of all Borderlands 2 original and post-release content, but for the same price as the original game. With the Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition, players can experience every epic boss battle, increase the level for each of the six playable Vault Hunters and … [Read more...]
The Bureau XCOM Declassified Live Action Trailer “The Chase”
2K Games and 2K Marin have released "The Chase," a live-action trailer for The Bureau XCOM Declassified that's the fifth in a series of videos following Agent Ennis Cole. Cole, played by none other than Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan, has set out to avenge his wife and son who were killed during the incident in Pima, New Mexico. Caught in a frantic chase with an unknown enemy, it's tough to determine whether he's the predator or the prey. In the game, The Bureau is a covert organization standing as the first … [Read more...]
BioShock Infinite Delayed Until 2013, Won’t Be Shown at E3
Well this news will ruin your day: BioShock Infinite has been delayed more than four months, and Irrational Games and 2K Games won't be showing it at E3 or Gamescom this year. This info came straight from the mouth of Ken Levine, who acknowledged that the delay until 2013 is bound to upset its eager fans -- us included. The BioShock Infinite release date is now February 26, 2013. It had originally been slated to release on October 16 this year. Here's the note, directly from Ken Levine: When we announced the … [Read more...]
Meet BioShock Infinite’s “Motorized Patriot” in New Video
We're all looking forward to BioShock Infinite, so any news or videos that trickle out from Irrational Games are met with some serious excitement over here. Like, for example, a new video that Irrational sent over today that introduces us to BioShock Infinite's "Motorized Patriot." This new BioShock Infinite video is the first episode of a new "Heavy Hitter" enemy introduction series. In this video, which you can see below, creative director Ken Levine, art director Nate Wells and lead artist Shawn Robertson discuss … [Read more...]
Borderlands 2 Release Date Confirmed, Coming to Xbox 360, PS3, PC in September
The sequel to the outstanding RPG-ish shooter Borderlands is coming to a console or PC near you this fall, as 2K Games today confirmed that Borderlands 2 will ship for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September 18. Gearbox Software is once again at the helm. 2K also announced a pre-order deal whereby gamers who order the game early from participating retailers will receive access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, including rewarding in-game items and bonuses. You can pre-order Borderlands 2 from Amazon using these links: … [Read more...]
Duke Nukem Forever Shoots into Retail
After the longest development cycle in the history of video games, Duke Nukem Forever has begun shipping to retail today for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Duke Nukem Forever has been in development for more than 15 years. Duke Nukem Forever has gone from being highly anticipated when it was originally announced in April 1997, to achieving mythological status when it disappeared for more than a decade. All told, development teams at 3DRealms, Triptych Studios, Gearbox Software, Piranha Games and other contributors were … [Read more...]
NBA Hints at New Basketball Franchises Coming from EA Sports, 2K Sports
The NBA today extended its multi-year agreements with Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive to develop and publish basketball games, but in its announcement, the NBA may have shown the hand of both game companies' upcoming sports lineup. The NBA's extension with EA and 2K encompasses any NBA-related game, including five-on-five simulations and arcade-style games on just about any platform (console, online and mobile devices). And that's where the NBA may have tipped-off gamers as to EA Sports' and 2K Sports' … [Read more...]
