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Game of the Month – February

BioShock 2 (360, PS3, PC)

Publisher: 2K Games – Developer: 2K Marin

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BioShock 2 had some high expectations after the original masterpiece. While it doesn’t quite live up to the first, it’s still worth going back to Rapture as Subject Delta, the first Big Daddy bonded to a Little Sister. BioShock 2 offers more weapons, tonics and plasmids to help gamers take on the mother of the Little Sisters. Multiplayer with a BioShock spin is also a welcome edition to keep the replay value high.

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Title: BioShock 2

Platform: 360 (Also PS3, PC)

ESRB: M

Publisher: 2K Games

Developer: 2K Marin

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Review by: Kevin Haverty

It’s time to revisit Rapture in BioShock 2. It has been eight years since the events of the first game and Andrew Ryan’s old political rival, Sofia Lamb, has taken over. Gamers take control of Subject Delta, a Big Daddy, as he must get his Little Sister, Eleanor, daughter of Sofia Lamb, back before he slips into a coma. Augustus Sinclair, a businessman of Rapture, directs Subject Delta and fills him in on some of the changes that have taken place. (more…)

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Title: “Challenge Rooms” DLC for Bioshock

Platform: PS3

Publisher: Take 2 Interactive

Developer: 2K (Boston/Australia/Marin)

Review by: Bill Jones

PlayStation 3 owners without an Xbox may have had to wait a bit longer for the amazing game that is BioShock, without anything notable added to the core experience. And that’s just fine, as the original game is an experience better left untouched.

PlayStation owners were rewarded with their patience, however, with the ability to purchase the exclusive “Challenge Rooms” for $10. The downloadable contest comes in three parts, separating the puzzle and combat elements of BioShock. The only thing that is not there is story, and players receive a disclaimer right off the bat that it doesn’t play into the themes of BioShock, but rather offers additional entertainment with the game’s engine, settings weapons and characters. (more…)

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