GPM writes: "Same-old same old. Nothing has really been updated in the graphics, and for those who are visually stimulated more than anything else, this is a huge let-down. Yet in retrospect, we are visiting a place beneath the waves that some of us are familiar with. I find it's a real case of "if it isn't broke, why not fix it", but the problem is, if you're going to require higher operating costs, then dammit, make things optimized. I was in the final areas and my poor system was chugging because there was so much going on, and I set things most for performance than being pretty. Nothing really new to report there."
One of the most popular video game franchises of all time is set to receive a Netflix film adaptation, according to an announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Gee...can't wait to see how many things they change and stray away from, oh don't forget the miscast actors
Netflix did well with Dare Devil and the Punisher and I hear the Witcher is pretty good I know when I had Netflix at the time Stranger Things was also good. But Bioshock I love the franchise Bioshock Infinite is my favorite game I would pay the $21 Canadian just to check out Bioshock. Normally I would never renew my Netflix after they did their price hike but Bioshock would be worth it.
Love Bioshock but I'll prepare myself for the likelihood this will be both crap and a pale imitation of the source material. That covers most video game adaptations and Netflix films.
The best games are able to create a never-before-seen setting and weave a completely engaging story into its DNA. One series beats almost all others out for its environmental storytelling and narrative: BioShock.
Hurts to see the word "worst" related to Bioshock saga.
The 3 games are masterpieces.
oh great. Can’t wait to see the posts of game titles in a ranked order without context as to why.
In a podcast with Wassup Conversations, Jordan Thomas, director and the writer of BioShock 2 reveals his initial ideas for a new rapture and how they were shut down by 2K.
"My first proposal was about a little sister, it was playing as a little sister and it was much more horror-oriented pace and about vulnerability, closer to Thief frankly, but I was told no, we want it to be our Gears of War, this need to be a big shooter franchise with an emphasis on the shooter element, and so what I think of the protagonist of a shooter as is a big lumbering sort of porthole on a stick with guns sticking out in front like you’re almost a vehicle."
And he also wanted it to be above the sea or in space. What a wasted opportunity.
It's surprising the game turned out to be good with this guy at the helm. The combat mechanics were actually the biggest improvement in the sequel as much as he wouldn't want to hear that, everything else was inferior.
I rented 'cause I wasn't sure what it would be and ended up getting it for the PS3 (damn you GameFly get PC games already!).
Reviewer is spot on with graphics and whatnot. Looks same ole same ole. Splicers are more intense but it's (to me anyway) is like a huge expansion pack. Save, the drill, it didn't feel any different being a Daddy compared to being a human. The dual plasmid/weapon is great and that for me made the game.
Overall, it was more same ole same ole. Go here, push button, wait for ambush, use health, continue. Plus, I am really getting tired of picking up items/weapons/ammo. Over and over and over.
With both systems having stellar titles coming out, this is a rent for sure.
Just my opinion, though.