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May 23, 2011

BioShock Infinite Preview

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Last week, more than a dozen publishers showed games journalists demos for some of E3’s biggest games. Over the course of the next two weeks, you’ll see lots of impressions for the 60 or so games shown last week. Each game has its own embargo, so it really will be daily updates all the way until the start of E3 2011 on June 7.

Things start off right, with the best demo I saw all of last week. BioShock Infinite looks awesome. You can read all about Infinite’s answer to the Big Daddy, Songbird, over at IGN. Here’s the beginning, as a tease.

There’s something more frightening in the world than a Big Daddy. BioShock Infinite introduces Songbird, a massive flying metal bird who serves as guardian to Elizabeth, the woman you’ve vowed to escort off the flying city of Colombia.

Elizabeth is special. She can create and repair tears in the world, bridging gaps in reality and even opening windows into the future. That’s why she’s sought by both of Colombia’s warring parties — the Founders and the Vox Populi. She’s been guarded by Songbird since she was five. He’s not only her warden, but her only friend. It’s a complex relationship, one which makes Elizabeth’s attempted escape all the more interesting.Read More

Ladies and gents, we have a contender for Game of the Year 2012.






 
 

 
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