BioShock 2's Big Sister is a fast, armored killing machine that rules the underwater city of Rapture. This is one big sister you definitely wouldn't want to get a hug from. Thing is, you've stepped into her domain and now you're in her sights, so good luck. Catch a glimpse of her in the new gameplay trailer after the jump.

Get ready to put your Big Daddy suits on. 2K Games has finally announced a worldwide release date for BioShock 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC).

Wanted to go to BioShock 2's (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) beachcomber event but wasn't able to? Aww, too bad, you missed out on their promotional Rapture Wine Bottle. Not to worry, though. Not only do you have the rest of the summer to stage your own beach event, you also still have a chance to own the BioShock 2 bottles if you head to eBay right now. Check them out after the jump.

Little Sister's a fighter! In this new batch of screenshots for Take-Two Interactive's sequel of the underwater saga in BioShock 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC), we see here a lot of gun-toting action. And fiery little pairs of eyes. You surely wouldn't wanna upset the creatures in Rapture. Hit the jump to see them all.

We already know that co-op is not in the cards for BioShock 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), so what exactly is the game's mutliplayer mode going to be like? Publisher 2K Games has the answer. A recent press release revealed that multiplayer in BioShock 2 will serve as a sort of prequel to the series, giving players a chance to experience the fall of the underwater city of Rapture.

The movie might be on hold for the moment, but there's still more BioShock to be seen. This one's a "preview and analysis" vid of BioShock 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), featuring the editors of 1UP. Watch as they give their verdict and ideas on their new Rapture adventure. There's a lot to be heard, so it's best that I let them do the talking.

As a follow-up to yesterday's screenshot bonanza, here's a new BioShock 2 video interview. In this one, creative director Jordan Thomas gives us an overview of Rapture and the changes it has undergone since players first encountered it in the first BioShock.

Speaking at the GDC in Paris, BioShock (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) lead programmer Chris Kline said that the game should gave failed from the get-go. This caught many attendees by surprise because BioShock was one of last year's most decorated titles. Why did Kline say this? Find out in the full article up ahead.

Over at the 2K games The Cult of Rapture website, the orchestral score for BioShock (Xbox 360, PC) has just been released. The set contains 12 tracks from the award-winning composer Garry Schyman - a download that's only worth 21MB of your bandwidth time. Getting paranoid about seeing Little Sisters and Big Daddies everywhere you go is one thing. Hearing the music of Rapture while you're being paranoid is something else. Here's the tracklist:

1. BioShock Main Theme (The Ocean on His Shoulders)
2. Welcome to Rapture
3. Dr. Steinman
4. The Docks
5. The Dash
6. Step Into My Gardens
7. Dancers on a String
8. Cohens Masterpiece
9. The Engine City
10. Empty Houses
11. This is Where They Sleep
12. All Spiced Up

This musical score does nothing but relive the BioShock experience. If you're that masochistic enough (hey, that includes me), you might want to plug this into your mp3 player and invoke all those feelings you've experienced in the game: sinking below the depths and into the city, nuking it out with Big Daddy for the first time, and facing the decision of whether to harvest or save a Little Sister.

As video game music goes, this one's a keeper. As musical pieces in general go, this one's still a keeper (given that you're really masochistic and brave enough). Personally, it reminds me a bit of the Lost soundtrack (Michael Giacchino FTW!) coupled in with the chill factor of the first and second Silent Hill albums. If that's not your cup of plasmids, it won't hurt to give it a shot. Enjoy the music! Play it loud!

Download: BioShock Orchestral Score

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We're hoping you guys saved up enough money for this week's releases. There's quite a lot of eye-catchers hitting the shelves and every single major platform out there - PS3, 360, Wii, PC, PSP, and DS - has at least one good title to offer.

Those who were able to try out the demo of BioShock can finally dive into the full game. Don't forget to take your daily dose of plasmids when you're there. Meanwhile, GRAW 2 will roll out for the PS3 and PSP as well. Tactical shooting has never been this orgasmic.

Handheld gamers get a heavy dose of RPG treatment with the release of Jeanne d'Arc and Dragoneer's Aria for the PSP. Whether you want to go for turn-based or SRPG, we'd still suggest you get both. DS owners get some bite-sized fun with more Brain Age 2 training and Turn It Around - another "mini-game collection" title that'll surely get heads spinning.

Let's get ready for the plunge! On Shelves This Week include...

BioShock. Take a dive into the not-so-dead underwater city of Rapture as you FPS your way through the horror of Big Daddies and Little Sisters. Hone your skill on controlling the destructive powers of the plasmids to fight for your survival.

• Xbox 360, PC - August 21, 2007
• US$ 59.99 (Xbox 360), US$ 49.99 (PC)
  
• ESRB M (Mature 17+)
• 2K Boston/Australia and 2K Games

Jeanne d'Arc. Another RPG heading to Sony's handheld platform, but this time in the form of a tactical RPG. The game is a historical-fiction retelling of the times of Joan of Arc. And because we know Milla Jovovich reincarnated the said heroine on the silver screen, this title will probably also have some of us awake at night seeing holy visions.

• PSP - August 21, 2007
• US$ 29.99
  
• ESRB T (Teen)
  
• Level-5 and Sony Computer Entertainment

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* Originally posted at 06:34 AM, August 20, 2007