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With an assist from Nico Vega (and their song “Beast”), Irrational Games has cut together a beautiful new gameplay trailer for BioShock Infinite. The trailer is a showcase for the new Sky-Hook weapon, as well as Elizabeth’s contributions to the combat. And it is amazing. Oh, and beautiful, did I mention beautiful?

BioShock Infinite will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on February 26.

Irrational Games just upped the competition for best collector’s edition ever with the new Ultimate Songbird Edition for BioShock Infinite. This version of the game – which costs $149.99 – comes with the Songbird statue, an art book, a resin miniature for their upcoming board game based on the video game (yay!), a lithograph, a sweet keychain, a digital soundtrack, three gear powerups, and downloadable content specific to whichever platform you buy it on. Oh, and it comes with the game, too.

Don’t want that giant statue? Order the Premium Edition instead, which comes with everything except the statue, and will cost you $79.99. You can pre-order your copy of either edition (or the game-only box) at your retailer of choice now. Personally, I’m excited to hear more about the board game, BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia by Plaid Hat Games. Just take my money, Ken Levine.

BioShock Infinite will be released on February 26, 2013 for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Irrational Games has finally given us some hope: a countdown appeared on the official BioShock Facebook page this morning. The timer is counting down for a new BioShock Infinite trailer release, set to go live on October 21 at 7 AM EST.

This is the first information we’ve gotten since the delay was announced. The game – originally slated to be out next week – was postponed until February 26, 2013. There has been speculation that the delay was due to a reworking of the game’s multiplayer modes. But could it be possible that they’re bringing the game to the Wii U as well?

The game has been absent from all the major gaming shows, and will be out before PAX East next year. This means that, as creative director Ken Levine said, “the next time you see our game, it will be essentially the product we intend to put in the box.”

That’s pretty exciting and a little terrifying. I can’t wait until they start working on the BioShock game for Vita.

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When BioShock Infinite turned out to be a no-show at this year’s PAX East, many con-goers began to believe the game was headed for a delay. Today, 2K Games and Irrational have confirmed our worst fears, delaying the game into 2013.

BioShock Infinite will now be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on February 26, 2013. Irrational’s plan is to use the extra time to make the game “more extraordinary.”

“When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then, we’ve uncovered opportunities to make Infinite into something even more extraordinary. Therefore, to give our talented team the time they need to deliver the best Infinite possible, we’ve decided to move the game’s release to February,” said Ken Levine, the Creative Director at Irrational Games and driving force behind the BioShock series.

This also means that BioShock Vita will be pushed further out as well. Levine previously revealed that the developer won’t give the handheld game their “full attention” until after Infinite ships.

And by skies, I mean stores.

After teasing us with a TBA 2012 release date for ages, 2K Games and developer Irrational Games have announced that BioShock Infinite will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on October 16.

“After BioShock, we had a vision for a follow up that dwarfed the original in scope and ambition. BioShock Infinite has been our sole focus for the last four years, and we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it,” said Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games.

BioShock Infinite will join Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Assassin’s Creed III in what is quickly becoming a very crowded October.

Have you ever thrown down your controller in disgust because a game was just too easy? Then listen up, because Irrational Games wants to talk to you.

In addition to several different difficulty levels, the developer’s next game, BioShock Infinite, will include an additional challenge known as 1999 Mode. In 1999 Mode players will have to really think about the choices they make, as the wrong move will spell doom (which the bruised Elizabeth to your left can attest to). 1999 Mode players will also have to endure “demanding” weapon, power, and health management, permanent stat specialization, and the return of the Game Over screen “if he or she lacks the resources to [respawn].”

“We want to give our oldest and most committed fans an option to go back to our roots,” said Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games. “In 1999 Mode, gamers face more of the permanent consequences of their gameplay decisions. In BioShock Infinite, gamers will have to sweat out the results of their actions. In addition, 1999 Mode will demand that players pick specializations, and focus on them.”

And instead of saying “Good luck,” Irrational has chosen to tell gamers “[1999 Mode is] not for the faint of heart.”

Rocket launchers mounted on flaming zeppelins… steampunk Frankenstein’s monsters… buxom women with rifles… winged Big Daddies… “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”… the flying city of Columbia has everything!

Experience it all for yourself after the break with the new BioShock Infinite trailer that made its debut at the Spike TV Video Game Awards last night. (more…)

BioShock Infinite cleaned up at this year’s E3 Game Critics Awards winning Best of Show, Best Original Game, Best PC Game and Best Action/Adventure Game.

BioShock Infinite won these awards on the back of a “Behind Closed Doors” demo provided by Irrational Games. Now, Ken Levine and the rest of Irrational has released the demo for public consumption and its easy to see why it won so many accolades.

BioShock Infinite is currently on track for a 2012 release on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. So hopefully we’ll get plenty more gameplay footage where this came from.