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Duke Nukem Forever Goes Gold, Hell Freezes Over

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:03:33 +0000

I have been waiting since 1997 for a new Duke Nukem game and I know that I am not the only one waiting. The last time we talked about the new Duke Nukem Forever game it had been delayed until June. This time the game is in the news, and it’s not for another delay.

2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced that the game has gone gold. That means that the game is ready to ship. In addition, retail stores have purchased and pre-sold enough copies that the game is already a hit and it doesn’t launch in the U.S. until June 14 (international launch is a few days earlier – on June 10). The video game is offered on the Xbox 360, PS3, and the PC. The demo of the game will be offered on June 3 to all those that pre-ordered.

“Duke Nukem Forever is the game that was once thought to be unshipppable, and yet here we are, on the precipice of history,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Today marks an amazing day in the annals of gaming lore, the day where the legend of Duke Nukem Forever is finally complete and it takes that final step towards becoming a reality.”

[via Gearboxity]

Capture the Sister in Brutal Bioshock 2 Multiplayer

Alisha K. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:20:44 +0000

Frenetic flaming fights get a lot more complicated when you’re carting one of Rapture’s creepy unchildren around, as the newly released BioShock 2 multiplayer trailer proves… but they still look a lot like regular ol’ Capture the Flag. It’s just that the flag, in this case, happens to look a lot like a little girl.

It’s a little hard to figure out just what’s going on here. Oh, the gameplay seems simple enough: one team has to capture the Little Sister, and the other team defends. What’s strange is that the capturing team’s goal is to return the Little Sister to her vent… and the defending team (which includes a Big Daddy) tries to stop you. Shouldn’t lil’ girl want to go back to her vent? The gameplay begs the question of the different dynamics in BioShock 2, and whether or not this setup is just a way to keep the multiplayer mode from being too over-the-top. The game is already a little uncomfortably kidnap-tastic… maybe they wanted to keep the added creepiness of harvesting the Little Sisters out of it.

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Though, to be honest, all philosophical concerns fly right out of my head while watching this trailer. The Little Sister’s reactions – all of them – are enough to make the skin crawl.

[via SCRAWL]

Bioshock 2: Big Daddy + Big Sister Art Surfaces

Technabob — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:44:38 +0000

I was snooping around over on Flickr this morning, when I found these amazing artists renders of some of the new and improved creatures you’ll find in the upcoming Bioshock 2. For starters, here’s a shot of the much-anticipated new Big Sister.

I love the little pink ribbons. Nice touch. Check out the gallery below to see more beautifully creepy Bioshock 2 concept art goodness:

[via Flickr]

Bioshock’S Big Daddy Gets Bricked

Alisha K. — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:11:27 +0000

BioShock’s Big Daddies seem to turn up in all sorts of forms. You can make an edible Big Daddy, or hang out with a lifesized Big Daddy, or, if you like the square-headed variety, you can do what this guy did: make a Big Daddy out of LEGOs.

I like this version a lot because it’s faithful while keeping things pretty simple. He’s a little more sinister than some Big Daddies we’ve seen, but still cute enough that you can prop him on your desk and say “awww!” rather than “crap, get it!” That’s always a plus in DIY projects.

With hype slowly amping up for the sequel, we’ll probably see quite a few similar projects over the next year, so I sure hope you’re feeling BioShock-y.

[via Flickr]

Big Daddy Doll, Straight From the Bioshock 2 Trailer

Alisha K. — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:17:37 +0000

BioShock 2 doesn’t even exist yet and already the artisans of the world are hard at work on the sequel to 2K’s alternate-history title. A doll fashioned to look like one of the game’s Big Daddy characters was shown in the sequel’s beautiful (and creepy) trailer, and now that same doll has been recreated in loving detail.

How cute! I could almost forget that he probably wants to kill me and just give him a big ol’ squeeze. The best thing? This adorable doll doesn’t include the sense of horror and foreboding I get with the trailer.

Haven’t seen the referenced trailer for BioShock 2? Climb out from under that rock and give it a watch.

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[via deviantART]

Bioshocking: Replica Syringes for Little Sisters

Alisha K. — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:06:32 +0000

Some games linger, even when they’re no longer in the spotlight, and BioShock is a game that may never die. The sinister underwater city of Rapture continues to haunt the minds–and hands–of artisan gamers around the world. From bento to Big Daddies, it seems like there’s always some BioShock project around. This time? A replica ADAM syringe.

BioShock‘s freaky Little Sisters carry around these syringes to extract ADAM, and this one was lovingly assembled and then aged by Harrison Krix, a self-described prop-maker from Georgia. Krix is responsible for a number of other amazing projects, including a replica of the gun from Portal.

Krix’s BioShock replica is almost exact, even down to the surreal glow. What’s in the jar? Red dye, hair gel, and water, with LEDs below. Without a ready supply of ADAM, crafty folks have to get creative.

[Volpin Props via Twitter]