Bioshock Infinite Discussion (Spoilers?)

[FtRapture]

Before the explosion of threads I thought I would start a discussion thread about the new Bioshock announced moments ago.

I will post the news we find below. Nothing redundant, I don't intend to post every single article out there as they are usually just about identical.

Syopsis:
BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter currently in development at Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock (which sold over 4 million units worldwide). Set in 1912, BioShock Infinite introduces an entirely new narrative and gameplay experience that lifts players out of the familiar confines of Rapture and rockets them to Columbia, an immense city in the sky.

Former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt has been sent to rescue Elizabeth, a young woman imprisoned in Columbia since childhood. Booker develops a relationship with Elizabeth, augmenting his abilities with hers so the pair may escape from a city that is literally falling from the sky. DeWitt must learn to fight foes in high-speed Sky-Line battles, engage in combat both indoors and amongst the clouds, and harness the power of dozens of new weapons and abilities.

Main Site:
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Irrational Games/What is Icarus

Official Forums

Announcements from Ken

Ten things you should know about Bioshock Infinite

Irrational Behavior podcasts

Gameplay demo discussion thread

Video Links
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Gameplay Video

Debut Trailer HD

Debut Trailer

"Top Sites" Main Bioshock Infinite Pages
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IGN

G4

Gamespot

Gameinformer

Bioshock Infinite wiki



Articles/Press/Etc.
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Game Informer - October

IGN Announcement

Cnet Announcement

Kokatu

Audio Interview with Ken Levine.

Aug

IGN preview
Joystiq interview
Gamespot preview
Eurogamer Interview
Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite reveal trailers side by side
Bioshock Infinite: Story and Concepts Interview
Gamescom Interview
Building the World of Bioshock Infinite
GTTV Episode
Beauty of Games interview with Shawn Robertson
Gaming Union Interview
Ken Levine interview with Chad Dukes

Sept
1up Interview with Ken
G4TV B:I All Access Preview
Now Gamer interview with Timothy Gerritsen
Atomic Gamer interview
Finding an Art Style
44 minute interview with Ken Levine
Gameinformer interview part one
Gameinformer interview part two
IGN's Video Preview

[october_midnight]

Gonna be awesome...that's all I'll say for now.

[Tiggychunk]

It is Irrational games we are talking about. Going to be "off the chain".

[october_midnight]

Here's a page with a lot of info on it.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20013473-1.html

[neveryone]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

[Daidoji_Tangen]

So, is this Bioshock 3 or a spin-off? It sounds like a spin-off to me. Which sounds great to me. There's plenty of room for both Rapture and Columbia in my eyes.

EDIT: Go with the cnet article. I tried the 1up video and it wouldn't work for me.

[Frozzy]

the trailer looks amazing so many questions like how this new floating city ties in to rapture and the new robotic big daddy type characters makes me excited for the game now

[FtRapture]

The question still remains.... What is icarus, or does it have nothing to do with the game at all.

[Codex]

It's a "pre-quel" spin off. It sounds fantastic.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1111864p1.html

[FeIonious]

I couldn't be more happy with Irrational's new project. I wonder if it has any ties at all to the first two Bioshock games. It is set in 1912 so before them. Its almost like their using the Bioshock name like Final Fantasy does has done with its games, whole new setting/characters a game with the name defining the type of experience which is too be played.

[Daidoji_Tangen]

The question still remains.... What is icarus, or does it have nothing to do with the game at all.

My guess: Reference to the sky. Maybe to the moral about going farther than you should.

I couldn't be more happy with Irrational's new project. I wonder if it has any ties at all to the first two Bioshock games. It is set in 1912 so before them. Its almost like their using the Bioshock name like Final Fantasy does has done with its games, whole new setting/characters a game with the name defining the type of experience which is too be played.

I am hoping it takes place in an unified universe unlike the FF games. Though it would make sense of how Ryan got the idea and convinced other people to follow him to the ocean. After all, there already was a city in the clouds.

[FtRapture]

It's a "pre-quel" spin off. It sounds fantastic.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/111/1111864p1.html

Wow after reading this, any notions of it not being amazing went away. They know what they are doing.

[rAdam]

So, same Universe, connected story lines? I mean, I'll be plunking down 60 dollars regardless. : )

[roxanne]

From the trailer to reading the synopsis, this game looks and sounds fantastic. I'm saddened it won't be out until 2012, but I know they had to rebuild everything. I've absolutely loved the first two and this can only make the series as a whole better.

Can't wait!

[EliteRosie]

So Columbia was built before Rapture right? cause I'm a little confused here.

Even though I'm still a little confused I can still say that it looks like its going to be epic. I like the cyborgs but I'm gonna miss seeing big daddies with giant drills impale splicers. . . oh well I'll move on. I am gonna enjoy fighting the cyborgs though like the one from the trailer "Boom Heartshot" lol.

[Mr.Plum]

2012! 5 Years of development time? Wow this should be a really polished game then...

[DrS]

I think the move out of Rapture and into this enigmatic city in the sky will be a welcome change to the series! I guess the only person not excited about this must be Jordan Thomas. It's almost like they're saying "Hmm, we didn't quite like what you did in Bioshock 2, so we're scrapping the numbers and going in a completely different direction that's going to be bigger and better!"

[IllusionOfLife]

It's a "pre-quel" spin off.

I missed where they specifically said it was a prequel To me all signs (aside from the title) seem to point to 'spiritual successor,' not something that is directly tied into the same cannon.

[McGee]

Are they going to change the title, because Bioshock Infinte sounds very, luke warm.

[880cloud088]

Ok dont hate me but this game would be an amazing multiplayer experience. I know I know it would take time away from the story but if it comes out 2012 that would be an entire 5 YEARS! Besides its not like it the end of the world. (Pun Intended)

[General Goose]

Hmm.

My interest is at its maximum. I am looking forward to this. Looking forward to this a lot.

[880cloud088]

Are they going to change the title, because Bioshock Infinte sounds very, luke warm.

Yea Bioshock 1912 would be much more epic or Bioshock Rescue. Infinite is just... IDK ☺☺☺☺☺ish?

[FtRapture]

Yea Bioshock 1912 would be much more epic ?

I like that.. Bioshock 1912 sounds perfect.

[IllusionOfLife]

I like that.. Bioshock 1912 sounds perfect.

It'd also be more clear that it is set in a different time, you know, in case we do get a proper BioShock 3, customers might be a bit confused by two BioShock games on the shelf.

[Mr.Plum]

When I first saw Bioshock infinite, I thought it was the Bioshock MMO, being infinite and all. Thank god I was wrong.

[Homersimpson11]

I dont want 2 move away from Rapture (love that place
but this spin-off looks set to offer everything us die-hard Bioshock fans love so really lookin forward for more info on this.

[McGee]

When I first saw Bioshock infinite, I thought it was the Bioshock MMO, being infinite and all. Thank god I was wrong.

At least we finally get the real sequel to Bioshock.

No offence to 2K Marin, but Bioshock 2 just wasn't Bioshock.

It's obvious that Rapture is not something that you can keep returning back to. Had this concept years ago, a city in the sky. Can't say it's really orginal, but regardless, Ken Levine is working on this game, and it's Irrational. What game have they ever made that has sucked?

[DrS]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but if you have a look at this link:
http://kotaku.com/5607451/bioshock-i...into-the-skies and scroll down to the bottom the editor's made a pretty cool video of the collectables given to reporters who attended the unveiling event.

[FtRapture]

I am very intrigued by this man.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...11-49-13AM.jpg

I know everyone is saying no Ryan but hmmm.

Also when the lady is luring you in there is some whispering anyone know what she is saying.

[X1 BLACKOUT 1X]

I'm not sure how I feel about this one

[BeatlesGeorge]

Omg This Is The Best News

[Stromberg]

I am very intrigued by this man.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...11-49-13AM.jpg

I know everyone is saying no Ryan but hmmm.

That's Stall, right?

[McGee]

I'm not sure how I feel about this one

Yeah, same.

The concept is really interesting, but the whole period, and history behind it seems very meh to me.

I don't know. Need to see more.

[Doctor Tivilon]

I am very intrigued by this man.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...11-49-13AM.jpg

A "Sander Cohen" of the skies, maybe?

[DrS]

I am very intrigued by this man.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...11-49-13AM.jpg

I know everyone is saying no Ryan but hmmm.

Also when the lady is luring you in there is some whispering anyone know what she is saying.

I am intrigued too, however in 1912 Andrei Rianofski would still have been in Russia....

I'd be over the moon if they released footage from this 10 minute demo that all the websites seem to talk about. I know the CGI trailer looks incredible, but a look at some actual gameplay would be great.

[ancient]

The question still remains.... What is icarus, or does it have nothing to do with the game at all.

Icarus is an ancient Greek mythological figure who attempted to fly into the sun (and died)

I think Icarus is simply a symbol, capturing the essence of this game - Bioshock in the skies.

[Grathius22]

Meh... I think I'll come 'round, now that I saw the whole trailer.

[BeatlesGeorge]

Andrew Ryan will be in it right? he better be
So far i see no connection to the bioshock series

[Brass Balls]

HAHAHA what the ****? I did NOT expect this. I dunno what to think...I'm leaning towards awesome. I kinda wish it wasn't called Bioshock (unless it directly ties into the game's plot, which doesn't seem likely) but another "shock" game...Skyshock? Ok maybe not.

[biolock]

Looks absolutely nothing like Bioshock. GIVE ME A PREQUEL DAMNIT.