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Ken Levine Responds to BioShock Infinite DLC Complaints, Story Stuff “Is [a] Love Letter to Fans”

In this day and age, it’s almost a given that there will be post-launch DLC for a title, with a Season Pass preceding it, saving you some money in the long run. Just a little bit ago, we told you of the BioShock Infinite Season Pass, something that runs you $20 and includes access to three pieces of post-launch DLC for the title.

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dbjj120884074d ago

He's pretty cool, but I honestly didn't think Bioshock is all that great. Good story, OK gameplay.

EbeneezerGoode4074d ago (Edited 4074d ago )

Agreed. Bioshock had 'shocking' gameplay. Splicers were terrible and boring to kill, physics was jittery and frame capped, energy bars over heads? wuh?? It also took it's self a little too seriously.

Definitely one of the most over rated games of all time. Looked cool, had a cool concept, and I wanted it to be amazing but it wasn't. Gameplay let it down big time.

DigitalRaptor4074d ago

If you think BioShock just has a "good" story you're not exploring it well enough. BioShock games are very deep and interesting commentaries on politics, philosophical ideals of nations and individuals, and societal culture of ages in history and are wonderfully rich in atmosphere to help shape a believable world, even if it is technically a fantasy game. There is much depth to the characters and worlds that Levine creates and Infinite will be no different.

I don't think Ken or his team deserve to take the heat for what is a publishing decision. Levine is a good, honest and modest champion of this industry. If you read or watch his interviews and know his background you'd know that he wouldn't allow an unfinished game to be shipped.

I'll buy this pass if I believe it's worth it after I've completed the game. It's games like BioShock Infinite that cap off the end of a generation and make you appreciate the growth in games we've seen.

CalvinKlein4074d ago (Edited 4074d ago )

hahaha, as a FPS connoisseur I can assure you that you are mistaken.

edit on topic--- SO YOU ARE TELLING ME THE GAME WAS DELAYED TO MAKE SOME DLC!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

doctorstrange4074d ago

I do wish the showed us what the actual DLC was before asking for a season pass.

TrendyGamers4074d ago

He said it's still in the concept stage, so it could be a month or two before we hear anything.

doctorstrange4074d ago

Then offer me the season pass when it's ready

Root4074d ago

But why didn't they just shut their mouths untill the DLC was ready

They could of avoided all this if they didn't say anything. It's not like they NEED people to pre order DLC and get people hyped up for it....that's something you would do to the game it's self.

BanBrother4074d ago

"Then offer me the season pass when it's ready"

Kind of defeats the purpose of a 'season pass' don't you think? It works out cheaper, because you are paying in advance, as it gives them money straight up.

I think people are overreacting at this stage. Remember, the only bad thing about DLC, is 'bad' DLC. If done right, I'll be very happy. Anyone play Minerva's Den from Bioshock 2? That story DLC was very, very good. It couldn't have been included in Bioshock 2 as it was a separate part to the main story.

Give them a chance to show it off first. As long as they don't pull a Randy Bitchford.

EbeneezerGoode4074d ago

Phuck PAID DLC - It's ruining gaming!

nutcrackr4074d ago

how about announcing the season pass after release

Sketchy_Galore4074d ago

I still want to be as optimistic and excited for this game as I was on viewing the first gameplay demo just like I still want to love and respect the people making it but dammit they're not making it easy.

TheOneWhoIsTornApart4074d ago

Its optional DLC. Its not that big of a deal dude. Its not taking away from the full game.The DLC isnt content cut from the game and then sold to us. You actually are thinking about not buying the game now because of this? wow.

EbeneezerGoode4074d ago

You believe anything don't you? Time spent on 'never meant for shipped game DLC' is time NOT spent on making the best game possible in the first place.

PAID DLC IS KILLING GAMING. IT SUCKS AND IS THERE TO MAKE MONEY FOR DEVS NOT TO BRING JOY TO PLAYERS!

BLUElightCory4074d ago

@EbeneezerGoode the game is already gold and they have just started working on DLC. They weren't working on it during development for the main game.

Megaton4074d ago

Borderlands 2 was the first and last season pass I'll ever buy. Gearbox completely under-delivered on the DLC thus far.

Root4074d ago

...hell they didn't even make it themselves

I knew something felt off about the DLC

scotchmouth4074d ago

Thats because they like to outsource everything

Capodastaro4074d ago

Agreed, glad i got it dirt cheap from GMG...

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Top 10 Rarest Xbox 360 Games That Are Worth a Fortune

Twinfinite: “War may never change, but the prices of rare games do!”

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Christopher267d ago

"And lastly, famous Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling helped to create the action-RPG’s setting. What’s really fascinating, though, is that the game was partially financed by taxpayers from Rhode Island (which allegedly lost the state millions of dollars). Yikes!"

1. Now infamous Schilling
2. No allegedly, it did. And they couldn't pay it back.
3. What really lost the money wasn't the SP release but the MMO they were working on. This was supposed to be an introduction into the MMO world.

Soy267d ago

I hate counting limited editions for these lists. I mean, they're made to be rare and expensive. It's far more interesting to hear about the NCAAs (even if most people know that one already) and the El Chavos than some massive hit that came with a $200 statue at retail.

gamerz267d ago

Me too. Here's the best I can do:

El Chavo Kart $90.14
NCAA Football 14 $87.72
Spiderman: Edge of Time $75.94
Spiderman Web of Shadows $75.09
Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions $67.76

Christopher266d ago

Wow, El Chavo Kart is not at all what I expected by the name. 100% looks like a Sackboy Kart game.

Soy266d ago

It's so odd that so many Spider-Man games are seemingly given lower print runs, even if they're not the best games.

jznrpg267d ago (Edited 267d ago )

Most Xbox games don’t hold as much value compared to other systems. Kameo, Blue Dragon, Last Remnant , and a handful or 2 of other games that I kept.

sadraiden266d ago

Fallout 3 and Bioshock Infinite are the rarest games of all time.

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8 Best Games Set In A Multiverse

One of the biggest TV and movie tropes in the last decade has been the multiverse, the idea of exploring multiple dimensions to uncover alternate versions of existing ideas. From both a business and creative perspective, it makes sense why established franchises are shaking things up in this way.

However, there aren't many video games latching on to this trend, as rendering multiple worlds in real-time is a difficult feat and the medium is relatively young in comparison to its contemporaries, making crossover opportunities more difficult. Still, there are a few great titles that manage enough to overcome these challenges, and here are some of the best examples.

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Christopher286d ago

While I love someone mentioning Planescape, not really multiverse. Planes and dimensions, yes. But, they are typically their own locations and are very rarely tied to another 'verse' let alone another plane. The only things that are directly tied are the ethereal and material planes. Otherwise, they are dimensions created of their own design and goals by the creator/owner and not comprised of 'their own version of another dimension'.

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Bioshock Infinite vs Clockwork Revolution Comparison

See what a side-by-side comparison of Clockwork Revolution vs Bioshock Infinite looks like.