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An introduction to Bioshock 2

Astonishing everyone, Bioshock2 was pronounced one of the best games of last year.

The story begins, when Jack’s plane crashes and he found a city inside the water along with its entire dreadfulness

The inhabitants of Rapture get obsessed to plasmids and put Little Sister in danger, so a bunch of humans are contracted by scientists to guard Little Sister.

In first part you were an outsider but in the second sequel you are the part of daily events of Rapture

The surrounding of second part is as weird as the first sequel.

As the story progress, it is revealed that the splicers of Sophie (who is in command) have the hold of entire Rapture

Bioshock2 is well equipped with weapons like rivet gun, hacking pistol and plasmids which give supernatural capabilities

As you progress further you will find different Little Sisters whom you can adopt or harvest but selection should be made carefully because it will draw the attention of their families

Several other techniques are there to increase the power by hacking the machines of Rapture

The controls are easy and the graphics is not comparable to the first sequel but still very inspiring and the sound effects are excellent

Multiplayer options and online gaming is incorporated in the second part.

Collectively, Bioshock2 is an immense game and will be of worth playing

Designs and visuals of Bioshock 2

It is seen that Bioshock 2 is more linear than the original Bioshock. In the original, gamers can travel back and forth in the first to pick up missed items. In Bioshock 2 gamers cannot travel back once they had proceeded to the next level. Well, this is not a big issue because the game streamlines the player towards the next objective, hence gamers don’t have to wander around.

The biggest design improvement of Bioshock 2 over the original is the hacking mini-game. Gamers will no more be relegated to the frustrating timed pipe game. In real-time all the hacking games will take place and will also depend on the gamers reflexes more. While hacking players can die because the enemies will be still able to fire back.

Not only this. There is something more at stake. If gamers fail to their needle on either the blue or the green area then it will lead to alerting the bots or if not, then an electrical shock. Blue area landing is the hardest. It will open up a perk like more money.

It is also seen that the hacking opportunities have become more strategic because developers have incorporated a remote hacker with it, which can be shot from a gun. This remote hacker also allows gamers to hack any device and from anywhere on the map. The best way to use this is to strategically attack a group of enemies. Gamers can hack a flying bot and then turn it against the group even being far away.

Not playing BioShock2 is like wasting time

The first BioShock was detected with a thunderclap with the innovative graphics, the story of Oscar, sound and dubbing of the highest level and above all the atmosphere of the strange underwater city which made this game a masterpiece of 2007.

First released on Xbox 360 and PC, then later on PS3, this game has made it very popular and if you have never played, you are wasting hours and hours of fun overall.. Following up, in BioShock 2, we find that the protagonist is the Big Daddy (a powerful diver), with special powers.

Versatile plot and creative innovation is enough to interest even those who do not nurture any tender feelings for the first-person shooters. Bioshock – one of the most controversial perceived titles in the history of the gaming industry – has left many undiscovered secrets and unresolved issues

BioShock2 – The Story

Clooney resides with her mom and dad on a large family villa near the beach. One night parents heard her seven years old daughter scream from the next room. The head of the family Eymon Clooney rushes into her daughter’s room only to find a man who jumps down from the window and races towards the ocean holding Clooney on his armpit. Thus begins the story Bioshock 2.

As it turned out, this is – not only the kidnapping. Little girls continue to disappear on both sides of the ocean, on the U.S. east coast and the western shores of Europe. Versatile plot and creative innovation is enough to interest even those who do not nurture any tender feelings for the first-person shooters.

Bioshock – one of the most controversial perceived titles in the history of the gaming industry – has left many undiscovered secrets and unresolved issues.

Release of Big Daddy doll and Eve Hypo

Bioshock 2 collectibles are available. This week the release of two BioShock 2 collectibles has been announced by the National Entertainment Collectibles Association. The first one announced is a Big Daddy Bouncer plush doll. It is actually a replica of the type that is being carried around by the Little Sisters in the game. Eve Hypo is the second one. This is used in the game in restoring the EVE capacity of the players.

The first one, Big Daddy doll, is in fact perfect for transforming ones daughter into a Little Sister. It may also be like transforming your little sister into a Little Sister.

Big Daddy doll features a baseball as a head, the arms as a corkscrew, and it is 7 inches in height.

The second, the EVE Hypo, is little more interactive than the first one. It has a height of 8 inches and it looks appropriately weathered. The Hypo has LED lights inside it, which glows blue after a button is pressed. One warning here. If you are caught by the authorities then they will arrest you.

Both, the Big Daddy plush and the EVE Hypo can be purchased online through Amazon.com.

Don’t Miss Bio Shock 2 Trailer airing Tonight

On the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show there will be a 3 minute sneak peek with the trailer of Bio Shock 2. NBC WVIT, cannel 30 is the home for this late night show and he starts at 12:35am. If you’re a big fan of Bio Shock you’re going to want to see his show or at least DVR it.

Jimmy Fallon treats new game releases the same way other hosts treat their movie releases so you will be in for a treat right after the 1st commercial break.

The team at 2K Games has let us know that more than 2,500 GameStop and Best Buy retailers will be opening their doors at midnight on February 9 for all of you that had the game preordered. Not only that, you will get the treat of 2 extra characters in the multiplayer game. The creators of Bio Shock 2 are proud to introduce their new game in this fashion for all the fans!

BioShock 2 Indian price revealed

We have already got confirmation about the release date of BioShock 2 in India. All the fans of Bioshock in India are excited. The prices still remained vague. Earlier there were reports that all the fans of the game can pre-purchase it through Steam and along with each purchase they will get a copy of the original free.

Now, the current news comes about the price of Bioshock 2 in India. The Xbox 360 and the PlayStation3 version of BioShock2 will come at a price tag of Rs. 2,499 in India.

However, the Windows Live version of BioShock is a bit cheaper than the other two versions. The Live version is coming at a price tag of Rs. 699 only

Pre-purchase Bioshock2 on Steam at 10% discount

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Bioshock2 very soon is going to be unveiled on Steam. Now fans can pre-purchase a copy of this 2K’s epic sequel via Steam.

An added advantage in pre-purchasing the game is that gamers can now save 10% of the suggested price tag that will be attached to the game after its launch next month.

Not only this, gamers can also get their hands on a free copy of original Bioshock with the pre-order offer.

If anyone is already having a copy of the original Bioshock then one can send this extra copy to a friend through the Gifting functionality of the Steam. Isn’t that something great?

The company is also offering a Bioshock 2 Four Pack that can also be now pre-purchased and at the same 10% discounted price.

PC version with Japanese manual and English text

All around Japan the Bioshock franchise has been shopped, not very smartly though. PS3 and 360 versions of the original Bioshock were published by Spike. This time, D3 Publishers handles the console versions of Bioshock 2 when it will be released on March 4 and Cyberfront has taken the charge of the PC version.

There is English voices in the console versions of Bioshock 2 and Japanese subtitles in it. However, the PC release will be in English version with Japanese manual in it for 7,140 yen ($78).

Retailer Amazon.com have already listed its lower price. The rating of CERO-Z for Bioshock 2 is an adults only game.

The limited edition will have soundtrack CD, art book and also vintage-style posters.

DLC confirmed for BioShock 2

In a recent interview of Martin Kent Hudson of 2K it has been confirmed that BioShock 2 will be receiving downloadable content just after its launch in February. He said that the studio is working upon some “aggressive” DLC plans.

When Hudson was asked about DLC then he replied, “Absolutely. We are working on pretty aggressive plans for DLC and that’s actually something that is already underway. That is something that is mostly being run out of the Marin studio because like I said the Australian studio is already ramping up on the next big thing.”

Till now detail information has not yet come so we have no idea about what form this DLC may take.

Of course the BioShock original did released a new difficulty level and also some brand new Plasmids with it. But BioShock 2 is containing multiplayer and also developer 2K Games are ready to make as much cash as possible. Let us see what we have in store for our wallets?