{"id":7412,"date":"2010-08-08T16:51:20","date_gmt":"2010-08-08T06:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=7412"},"modified":"2010-08-08T16:51:20","modified_gmt":"2010-08-08T06:51:20","slug":"2k-games-announces-minerva%e2%80%99s-den-narrative-driven-single-player-dlc-that-expands-the-storied-world-of-bioshock%c2%ae-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=7412","title":{"rendered":"2K Games Announces Minerva\u2019s Den – Narrative-Driven Single-Player DLC That Expands the Storied World of BioShock\u00ae 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Final installment of DLC introduces new characters, locations and enemies to the world of Rapture later this Spring<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia \u2013 August 6, 2010<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>2K Games announced today Minerva\u2019s Den<\/em><\/strong>*<\/em>, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock<\/em>\u00ae 2 <\/strong>that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. In development for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows-LIVE, Minerva\u2019s Den<\/em><\/strong> is a self-contained narrative experience that puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a dictator\u2019s stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.<\/p>\n

\u201cMinerva\u2019s Den<\/em><\/strong> is a substantial addition that will give players more of what they\u2019re looking for: more story, more narrative, more gameplay and more of Rapture,\u201d said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. \u201cThe core team has created an exciting product that further enhances the mystery and allure of the world of Rapture. Minerva\u2019s Den <\/em><\/strong>will be a fitting conclusion to the BioShock 2 <\/em><\/strong>saga.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prepare to explore Rapture Central Computing, a never-before-seen district of the undersea city, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in its founder’s past. Wield new high-tech weaponry and a devastating new Plasmid to best the towering threats in Minerva’s Den<\/em><\/strong>: more dangerous Splicers that command the power of the elements, upgraded Security Bots that throw rockets and lightning bolts, and even a never-before-seen type of Big Daddy. Developed by 2K Marin, Minerva’s Den<\/em><\/strong> offers new twists on the story-driven experience that drew players into BioShock 2<\/em><\/strong> when it launched earlier this year.<\/p>\n

About BioShock 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BioShock 2 <\/em><\/strong>provides fans with an unsettling storyline, dazzling visual design and the evolution of the genetically enhanced shooter gameplay. <\/strong>Set almost a decade after a grueling civil war consumed the once magnificent city of Rapture, evil reverberates through the halls and a wickedness once thought gone forever returns along the Atlantic seaboard. An unspeakable series of kidnappings from local seaside communities by an unseen monster leads to the repopulation of Little Sisters in Rapture\u2019s failed utopia under the ocean. Players must step into the boots of one of gaming’s most iconic characters, the Big Daddy, as they traverse the fallen city, fending off attacks from an army of genetically modified Splicers, while searching for escape and the key to their survival.<\/p>\n

BioShock 2<\/em><\/strong>\u2019s multiplayer modes provide fans with an engrossing prequel experience that expands upon the fiction of Rapture\u2019s origins. Set during the year before Rapture\u2019s descent into chaos, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a key provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city that was first explored in BioShock<\/em><\/strong>. Players will enter into areas from the original title as they struggle to gain superiority and fight for survival in franticly paced battles.<\/p>\n

BioShock 2 <\/em><\/strong>is available now for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Games for Windows-LIVE and is rated MA15+ by the Australian Classification Board.For more information on BioShock 2 <\/em><\/strong>please visit www.bioshock2game.com<\/a>, www.cultofrapture.com<\/a> and www.somethinginthesea.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Requires standalone BioShock 2 product in order to be played.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).<\/p>\n

About Take-Two Interactive Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation\u00ae3 and PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment systems, PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122, iPhone\u2122, iPod\u00ae touch and iPad. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company\u2019s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” as updated in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2010, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com<\/a>. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Final installment of DLC introduces new characters, locations and enemies to the world of Rapture later this Spring\u00a0 Sydney, Australia \u2013 August 6, 2010 \u2013 2K Games announced today Minerva\u2019s Den*, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock\u00ae 2 that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. In<\/p>\n

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