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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.

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?

BioShock 2 New Trailer

2K released a new trailer for BioShock 2 earlier this week. The new trailer highlighted the new water effects in the city of Rapture.

The original Bioshock has won numerous Game of the Year awards in the video games industry. This BioShock 2 will positively place gamers in the footsteps of the original Big Daddy years after the original BioShock events.

The city of Rapture will be in a state of further decay. It will lead to some spectacular water effects all through the haunting underwater city.

BioShock 2 in top 10 most anticipated games from 2009

The year 2009 can be said was a wonderful year for video games. The more shocking was that many titles that were supposed to have been released in 2009 got shifted to 2010 schedule.

Telegraph.co.uk published a list of top 10 most anticipated games from year 2009. BioShock 2 is among the other nine games that are most anticipated games from this year including God of War II, Heavy Rain and Alan Wake.

Even though these games along with BioShock 2 is delayed, but these are the very promising games writes Telegraph.

When it was announced by 2K about the sequel of BioShock, many wondered out loud about how BioShock 2 could possibly live up to strong storytelling standards of BioShock.

Telegraph writes that the new game BioShock 2 combines improved gameplay with loftier literary ambitions than its predecessor.

Well, comment and share your thoughts about this much awaited game.

Special Edition has many thing

The incredibly well-made desk-worthy statue of Big Daddy was the real attraction of the original “BioShock” special edition. It seems now that the “BioShock 2″ is also following this large and clunky footstep with similar compelling special edition.

The cost of the special edition is $100, which is $40 more than the regular edition. The special edition contains the following:

• Few vintage posters from the Rapture. The size of the poster is not exactly known but it is based on the pic given here and it appears to be suitable for framing.
• There is also a vinyl 180g LP with original soundtrack of “BioShock.” By vinyls it means something like MP3s, but bigger in size, black in color, round and it sound better.
• There is also a CD with the score from “BioShock 2.”
• Along with all these there is also an art book of 164 page that features commentary from the developers.

The first game provoking and the trailers of BioShock2 is also provoking with huge guns and explosions.

Roleplay marketing by 2K Games

Here’s the thrilling conclusion of recent BioShock 2 telegram mystery. One who received a cable recently were again paid a visit by the Speedy Brothers delivery boy. This time it was a mysterious package.

The scenario played was the following way:

The Speedy Brothers (of the telegram) showed up then asked the recipient to sign for a parcel and then the folk left behind a box that was wrapped in brown paper with string.

A big question: What was there inside this box?

A splicer mask.

This mask appear to vary. Different people received different mask. The mask was also accompanied by a letter. It is a below:
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Dear Friend

Phil Isidore (of N.U.F.O.S.) has vouched that you are a trustworthy individual. Please – closely guard the contents of this package. I have sent it direct via courier out of concern that gov’t personnel or unknown individuals may attempt to intercept it. As you may know, I have been investigating anomalous phenomena related to the disappearence of my daughter. In the past, you’ve provided information that has helped my research. Now I need your input in a matter of utmost urgency. I discovered the enclosed item in basement workshop owned by Orrin Oscar Lutwidge. I am desperately trying to uncover more regarding it’s origin, manufacture, etc. Please examine it and let me know what you make of it. Any information could help me find my daughter.

Thanks
Mark Meltzer
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How many has been delivered is not known, but it seems that 2K Games’ masterfully executed roleplay marketing.

BioShock 2’s real-life viral marketing

BioShock 2’s new marketing policy is the viral marketing campaign. It gives a hope that it the new game going to be released in February next year will be something more than just BioShock with Big Sisters.

The 2k Games forums members have started receiving real-life letters at homes. Two deliveries have been confirmed. The first one is a telegram that has been delivered by a Speedy Brothers Telegram courier. Below is what the telegram contained:

“ISIDORE VOUCHES THAT YOU ARE TRUSTWORTHY BE ON LOOK-OUT FOR A PACKAGE FURTHER EXPLANATION FORTHCOMING YOUR HELP URGENTLY NEEDED”

The senders name is Mark G. Meltzer. If we explore on somethinginthesea.com then we can find that Meltzer is an important figure in BioShock 2. The second one was a real treat and it was a much longer letter. It reads:

Dear Friend,

Phil Isidore (of N.U.F.O.S.) has vouched that you are a trustworthy individual. Please- closely guard the contents of this package. I have sent it direct via courier out of concern that gov’t personnel or unknown individuals may attempt to intercept it.

As you may know, I have been investigating anomalous phenomena related to the disappearance of my daughter. In the past, you’ve provided information that has helped my research. Now I need your input on a matter of utmost urgency.

I discovered the enclosed item in a basement workshop owned by Orrin Oscar Lutwidge. I’m desperately trying to uncover more regarding its origin, manufacture, etc. Please examine and let me know what you make of it.

Any information could help me find my daughter.

Thanks, Mark Meltzer.