Talkin' 'Bout BioShock Infinite

" The one thing they didn't discuss that I thought was interesting was the abundance of American flags in the sky-city place where the trailer took place.  I recently finished Atlas Shrugged after being curious about it for a long while (hated it - preaches to the reader that being an asshole is the only was to contribute to society... but I digress) and Ayn Rand has moments where she rants about how the United States is the only important country in the world cause of it's capitalist economy.  Seeing that the first Bioshock was so inspired by Rand, I suspect that's where the American imagery in the trailer is coming from.  i'm interested to know how it will be a part of the story. "

" All the "SkyoShock" jokes were so dumb. The "bio-" prefix has nothing to do with water, it's biology and BioShock explored that with altering genes with plasmids and tonics. "

Not sure why I even read the comments anymore. So many people over-analyzing everything Kessler or Will does or says or being overly critical of them. I bring this upon my self every time I scroll down on one of these videos so I can't really blame anyone else but myself. I should know better by now.

You are all wrong about things!  Garrulous pricks!

" Honestly, I feel sorry for Kessler. Clearly a guy trying to fit into a clique that's been together for years. He is very much the intern. I think he's done a great job considering his relative inexperience, especially in the Quick Looks.

When the camerman talks and I'm wearing headphones it's like he's talking from INSIDE MY OWN BRAIN. 
 
For future reference.

Another great video guys but I do like how the offices are now essentially one long hall way room like thing because it really brings out the dynamics of everyone at whiskey media like Jeff, Will, Vinny, Alex, Brad, Matt and Ryan even though Ryan was not in this video for a reason unknown to me.

Who let the temp talk while holding the camera? Shame, shame. :P

jeff is wearing the penny arcade shirt.

Kessler Kam finally makes it to the site.

OK, having finished the video I somewhat retract that....
 
Kessler is just too awkward, and EVERYONE knows it, read Jeff's face when he speaks.  His articles are fine, but he shouldn't be speaking or on camera, just not the right personality for it.

They are going the same route with a strong literary reference but surely it isn't Ayn Rand this time (despite the name). I've heard "Against the Day" as one possible inspiration already.  
 
In any case, it seems pretty freaking awesome. And it has a Sky Daddy 

" Not sure why I even read the comments anymore. So many people over-analyzing everything Kessler or Will does or says or being overly critical of them. I bring this upon my self every time I scroll down on one of these videos so I can't really blame anyone else but myself. I should know better by now. "

" Kessler Kam is Official!  Also does anyone notice how uncomfortable Jeff looks whenever Matt talks to him or tries to butt in? O.o "

The guys seem to be reacting to this the same way they did to the Bioshock 2 announcement, lots of negativity and sarcasm. If you go into anything with an attitude like that before you have even played the game, your opinion will automatically be skewed in that direction. They need to just give it a chance. 

Will just looks like he wants someone to ask him what he thinks....poor will.

Maybe Andrew Ryan has a Brother that made the sky city.

Matt Kessler needs to shut the fuck up and never speak again. He's that guy who tries to fit in so hard, that he comes off as completely ridiculous. God, just shut up and film.

Bioshock: First Blood 2 
 
or 

 Bioshock 3: Shock Harder 

Dude behind the camera ruins the flow of conversation lol . And then forces his unfunny jokes in to unanimous silence ^^

KESSLER RULES
 
I'M OUT

Who gives a fuck about the name? So many terrible knee jerk reactions to a CGI trailer. If the game is good, the game will be good. The name is text on a box.

This game will have 5 years between it and the first BioShock. I'm fairly certain Irrational has plenty of new things cooked up for this. Ken Levine has specifically stated that all the assets in Infinite will be original and separate from the first two games. There won't be any big daddies, there's no ocean, and Levine said that everything people know and expect from the BioShock universe will be challenged.

" They are going the same route with a strong literary reference but surely it isn't Ayn Rand this time (despite the name). I've heard "Against the Day" as one possible inspiration already.   In any case, it seems pretty freaking awesome. And it has a Sky Daddy  "

Whats with all the random people popping up in GB videos now? I don't give a shit what the other losers at Whiskey Media think of games. Give me back my original 4 man team. Alex can stay because he is awesome.

i like how vinny is just always there making a silly face

man will smith why did you have to butt in, and I dont have too much of an interest in final fantasy...

" @rottendevice said:

" The one thing they didn't discuss that I thought was interesting was the abundance of American flags in the sky-city place where the trailer took place.  I recently finished Atlas Shrugged after being curious about it for a long while (hated it - preaches to the reader that being an asshole is the only was to contribute to society... but I digress) and Ayn Rand has moments where she rants about how the United States is the only important country in the world cause of it's capitalist economy.  Seeing that the first Bioshock was so inspired by Rand, I suspect that's where the American imagery in the trailer is coming from.  i'm interested to know how it will be a part of the story. "

I read Shrugged too and got almost exactly the opposite take. If being self-sufficient and self-motivated (when physically able) is being an asshole, count me in. And if contributing more innovation, production, and progress than any other country on earth is capitalism's fault, so be it. I don't look upon it as American Exceptionalism or even American Arrogance, it's just cold, hard, statistical fact. "

The trailer looks awesome and I'm glad they're going for a new look and feel.  This is probably the most negative video I've seen on the site, and it's all for a CGI TRAILER?!?! Atleast play the game first before you start complaining about all of this stuff. And hey, Bioshock: Infinite is a dumb name, but so are most video game titles. Army of Two, Too Human, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and the list goes on, call of duty: Black Ops, Medal of Honor: Airborne, etc.

Vinny is fantastic as always. 
edit: GGAAAAAAAHHHHHH SPOILERZZZ!!!!

I bet Bioshock Infinite is either a spin-off, or a prequel, to the Bioshock games.  That's just my guess, though. 
 
Also, Matt was a little annoying as he tried to talk to the group, while filming the conversation.  Other than that, nice video.

Matt Kessler, you aren't funny. Just record the video and shut up, kthxbai

Whats this Kessler cam doing off of Youtube?!

Great Banter, good job filming kessler.

Vinnie always looks so aloof in these. Nice to see Mr. Smith again, great vid!

" The trailer looks awesome and I'm glad they're going for a new look and feel.  This is probably the most negative video I've seen on the site, and it's all for a CGI TRAILER?!?! Atleast play the game first before you start complaining about all of this stuff. And hey, Bioshock: Infinite is a dumb name, but so are most video game titles. Army of Two, Too Human, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and the list goes on, call of duty: Black Ops, Medal of Honor: Airborne, etc. "

The intern talks too much.  They need to keep a rolled up newspaper or spraybottle around.

What if 20 yr old Andrew Ryan is a character that helps you along the way considering he hated the government of America

The Pinkertons were big old jerks!

"my kart has no wheels, that's how I roll" -Will Smith
best quote of the week

" The trailer looks awesome and I'm glad they're going for a new look and feel.  This is probably the most negative video I've seen on the site, and it's all for a CGI TRAILER?!?! Atleast play the game first before you start complaining about all of this stuff. And hey, Bioshock: Infinite is a dumb name, but so are most video game titles. Army of Two, Too Human, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and the list goes on, call of duty: Black Ops, Medal of Honor: Airborne, etc. "

Will Smith is quickly becoming my favorite Whiskey employee.

What a sweet parting gift for Kessler. I'll miss you!

" @sofacitysweetheart said:

" Exactly. Why does it need to be called BioShock if it's not a BioShock game? It seems counter productive, and down right sketchy. "

Because i'm sure "eccentric madman billionare builds own utopia" is the basic theme...How is it not a Bioshock game from what little we know of it? What of the title "bio" and "shocking" implies it has to be underwater? How is it counter productive to build off of a successful IP? "

" @Sin4profit said:

" @sofacitysweetheart said:

" Exactly. Why does it need to be called BioShock if it's not a BioShock game? It seems counter productive, and down right sketchy. "

Because i'm sure "eccentric madman billionare builds own utopia" is the basic theme...How is it not a Bioshock game from what little we know of it? What of the title "bio" and "shocking" implies it has to be underwater? How is it counter productive to build off of a successful IP? "

You are correct. "