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2K Games' BioShock franchise instantly grabbed the player's attention when it began in 2007 by taking them on a memorable trip down to Rapture. The first two games took place in the iconic underwater city, while the third took players up to the gorgeous flying city of Columbia.  The critically-acclaimed FPS franchise is considered a spiritual successor to the System Shock series.

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Fans Should Keep an Eye on Luna Abyss Whilst Waiting for Bioshock 4

Whilst players eagerly await an update on Bioshock 4, fans of the series should keep an eye on the upcoming Luna Abyss, developed by Bonsai Collective

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How Judas Leaning on Roguelike Elements Helps Distinguish It From BioShock

Judas may look a lot like its spiritual ancestor BioShock, but its Roguelike elements ultimately set it apart from the classic shooter in many ways.

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20 Great Story-Driven FPS Games
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These FPS games aren't just about moving from gunfight to gunfight. They also tell a great story as players progress.

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BioShock 4: The Argument For and Against Weapon Crafting

BioShock 4 has a lot to live up to, and weapon crafting and customization could be a good way to help it evolve on what came before.

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BioShock's Movie Should Learn From One Borderlands Mistake

With both BioShock and Borderlands set to receive cinematic adaptations, the former could avoid one pitfall that the latter stumbled on.

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2K Games Reveal Teased for One of Its 'Biggest and Most Beloved Franchises'
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An upcoming major announcement for a mysterious 2K Games title causes speculation among fandoms hungry for new information about their faves.

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BioShock's Simplicity is Now a Double-Edged Sword

While BioShock is a classic in nearly every regard, advancements in gaming since may make it appear as something of a relic in the modern light.

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How Mouse Effectively Uses BioShock's Gameplay Gimmicks

Upcoming indie shooter Mouse might feature a retro cartoon aesthetic unlike any other title in the genre, but it also iterates on BioShock's format.

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Why The Next BioShock Shouldn't Be Like 'BioShock' at All

BioShock 4 will be the next chapter in a prestigious pedigree, but Cloud Chamber ought to leap beyond the bounds of franchise tradition.

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BioShock's Cut Savant Enemies Explained

There is plenty of cut content that didn't make it into the original BioShock, but these boss fights would have changed the entire series lore.

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Best Steampunk-Themed Games

Steampunk has gained a lot of steam over the years and there are a lot of video games that adapt the style. Here's a look at some of the best.

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GTA 6 Publisher Take-Two Interactive Is Laying Off Staff, Canceling Some Games

The publisher behind the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 is laying off a number of its staff and canceling games, adding to the gaming industry trend.

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The Three Leaders of Judas' Mayflower Seemingly Confirm a Big BioShock 1 Similarity

The ambitions of the three leaders of the Mayflower in Judas suggest three potential endings, two of which might bear seem similar to BioShock's.

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Why Judas' Adorable Robotic Companion Could Be a Game-Changer

Players will be allowed to bond with an adorable robotic companion named Scutty in Judas that will take them between the game's districts.

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BioShock 4 Hopefully Goes in the Opposite Direction of Judas

BioShock 4 should seize an opportunity to separate itself from older BioShock entries and Judas, the upcoming shooter from series creator Ken Levine.

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10 Darkest Sci-Fi Games, Ranked

These sci-fi games provide players with dreaded fear, ranging from existential crisis, horrifying monsters, and motifs of compelling darkness.

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How Judas' Narrative Justifies Its Roguelike Gameplay

In a first for BioShock creator Ken Levine, Judas features roguelike elements that seem to be more than justifiable due to the game's narrative.

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Why Judas Having Its Own 'Would You Kindly" Moment Is Very Likely

Judas creator Ken Levine is likely bent on making sure the game has a massive plot twist akin to BioShock's famous "Would you kindly" moment.

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How Judas' Narrative LEGO Design Pushes the Boundaries of Player Agency

Judas' coined "narrative LEGO" design pushes the boundaries of player agency by procedurally generating the story according to players' choices.

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7 Games That Challenge Conventional Notions Of Good And Evil

While most video games insist that the player character is "good" and their enemies are "evil," these games blue the lines between those two options.

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