One artist has put the two together (along with Portal and Skyrim) to create some killer mashups.

“As the sun sets on this current generation of video games, I’ve been thinking about some of the classic games that people will still (hopefully) point to years from now and hold them up as games that made a difference, and possibly, for some child out there, Portal or Skyrim will be a memory from their early childhood,” says the artist, Joey Spiotto.

Right on. Hopefully, my kids will sleep with a Mr. Bubbles. Maybe even a Dovahkiin doll. Maybe, if I have a daughter, she can don the orange pants and white tank-top of our Portal heroine for Halloween. Those are the kinds of thoughts that occur to me while looking at these wonderful little prints. Bravo.

You can purchase the 3-print set for $50 over on Etsy.

[Joebot via Kotaku]

There’s not much new in the trailer as we’ve already seen pretty much everything that doesn’t fall within spoiler territory. The game still looks incredibly fun though, and the reviews so far are confirming it as the first must-have game of the year.

BioShock Infinite will be available tomorrow, March 26, for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Those who have preordered the game on Steam will be able to start playing it tonight when it unlocks. GameStop is also holding a number of midnight release events across the country for those who can’t wait to start exploring Columbia.

BioShock Infinite will launch across the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on March 26.

BioShock Infinite continues to look more and more polished each time we see it. It’s making the wait until its launch later this month that much harder to bear.

BioShock Infinite launches across the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on March 26.

The second episode, released this morning, delves into the origins of the Songbird and what it means to the people of Colombia. Those wary of spoilers need not worry as the mockumentary keeps things intentionally vague while offering small clues as to its purpose to the overall world of BioShock Infinite.

With this latest “trailer,” I think we can say that the hype train for BioShock Infinite is reaching all new heights. This is the kind of world building that gamers like myself absolutely adore, and I can’t wait to see more.

BioShock Infinite will release on March 26 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Now, with the release of the game less than two months away, 2K and Irrational are spilling all of the game’s secrets. The entire opening scene of the game can be viewed, and the mockumentary trailer released earlier this week reveals some of Columbia’s origins and history.

The latest trailer for the game shows off even more of the city in the sky. It shows, more than past videos, just how the political and religious factions of Columbia will influence the game and deepens the mystery of who or what Elizabeth (“the girl”) might really be.

2K Games released a mockumentary today titled, “Columbia: A Modern Day Icarus?” It explores the origins of the floating city of Columbia with some expertly edited photos and video footage from the late 1800s/early 1900s. It’s probably the best trailer released for the game yet. Check it out:

If you’re like me, you’re probably wanting an entire short feature done in this mockumentary style now. The world of BioShock Infinite looks compelling enough to deserve a short film exploring its world. Maybe the troubled BioShock film can be converted into a BioShock Infinite film. The themes and iconography of the game would probably play better to an American audience instead of the Ayn Rand drenched world of the original.

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

BioShock Infinite: Mind in Revolt will be released for the Kindle bookstore on February 12. Readers can pay $3 to download it, but a free copy of the novel comes with every BioShock Infinite pre-order as well. The book is written by Irrational writer Joe Fielder with the help of Irrational’s creative director, Ken Levine.

“Since we first announced BioShock Infinite, our fans have asked for more information about Columbia and the complex cast of characters that inhabit the floating city,” said Fielder. “After reading the e-book, players will have a better understanding of BioShock Infinite‘s world, the struggle between its factions, and the motivations of key characters, like rebel leader Daisy Fitzroy, without spoiling the mysteries of BioShock Infinite.”

That’s Daisy in the picture above. The full poster, seen below, shows her as the leader of the Vox Populi faction in the game.

In addition to a free copy of Mind in Revolt, gamers who pre-order BioShock Infinite get the “Industrial Revolution Pack,” which includes three in game items that “boost combat abilities,” 500 bonus in-game currency, five lock picks (in-game, presumably), and a puzzle game that is somehow tied to Facebook.

Irrational Games, the team behind the original BioShock and System Shock 2, announced today that they’re making an extra effort with the PC version of BioShock Infinite. Everything from the controls to visuals will be optimized to the expectations of the core PC gamer. Add on to that the already announced 1999 mode and BioShock Infinite might just be the best PC game of the year.

First up, pretty much every control option will be customizable. Players can remap all the default key bindings, and mouse smoothing will be turned off for those who have high-end gaming mice. Those who favor controllers will not be left out either as the game features three controller layouts for every kind of player. Funny enough, the gamepad can be switched to legacy mode which makes the game playable on only one analog stick ala Goldeneye.

Controls are nice, but PC gamers really care about visuals. We paid $400 for a video card, and we want to get our money’s worth out of it. BioShock Infinite isn’t going to disappoint as it supports DX11 out of the box. It also fully supports multi-monitor gaming. Even better, the game will ship with high resolution textures to ensure the game looks its best on the PC.

Last but not least, the PC version of BioShock will feature a whole suite of Steam features including cloud saving and Big Picture mode. It also has been optimized for integrated graphics so those using an Ultrabook or other powerful, but graphically gimped, machines can still play the game.

All of this sounds good, right? So what kind of machine will you need to play the game. Here’s the official specs courtesy of Irrational Games:

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As a PC gamer, it’s always a delight to see a developer treat the platform right. 2012 featured a number of high profile games that shined on the PC. If BioShock Infinite is any indication, the PC will be treated right in 2013 as well.

BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition will be released in North America on January 14 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It will cost $30 and 2K has stated that the bundle will be available in other countries “at a later date.”

In addition to the first two BioShock games, the bundle will have all of the DLC released for the games, including “Minerva’s Den” and all of the BioShock 2 multiplayer maps. In addition, new content for the original BioShock called the “Museum of Orphaned Concepts” will be included. 2K states that the add-on is a “tour” of never-before-seen “early concept art, character models, and more set within the halls of Rapture.”

The bundle is, of course, an introduction pack for gamers who haven’t yet experienced the BioShock franchise. As such, there is a sticker pack themed around the upcoming BioShock Infinite included in the packaging.

It’s unclear whether 2K would have had the time to release the Ultimate Rapture Edition if Infinite had not been delayed again. As it stands, it’s not entirely clear what connection Infinite may have to the previous BioShock games, but some knowledge of the original title (which can be found for under $20) will almost certainly help gamers get some in-jokes and references.