Enter to win Steam Codes for Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite

Hey there.  Bioshock... I love the hell out of that series.  I've been a fan ever since the first Bioshock game and I've followed the series as it's progressed into the much praised Bioshock Infinite.  So, when I saw that Amazon was having a deal where you can get all three Bioshock games for $20, I damn near fell off my chair!  lol  You know that deals on Amazon come and go so if you want to try your luck and see if it's still gonig on, you can click on the Bioshock banner above and check.  But if it is gone... NO WORRIES!  Metallman has your back!  I'm going to give away the Steam codes for all three games right here, right now!  It's giveaway time, folks!

After Playing Bioshock, "Please" has a Whole Different Meaning

I'm cautious of people that say "please" too, Booker! lol 

What I'm Playing... Bioshock Infinite Clash in the Clouds

Hey there. I haven't had one of these posts in a while. Sorry. I've been so caught up in so many things that some things slip my mind and before I know it, the week's over. Anyways, ever since the latest DLC for Bioshock Infinite was released, I've been playing Clash in the Clouds non stop. For those of you that are not familiar with the DLC, it's similar to a battle arena where Booker and Elizabeth take on several enemies at once. It may not sound like much at first, but it's the challenge behind the Blue Ribbon challenges that have really captivated me. Sure, I can get through the 60 waves of enemies without a hitch, if I just run and blast my way through enemies. But that's not the point of Clash in the Clouds. The Blue Ribbon challenges is where it's at! Challenges like, "Defeat each enemy with a different vigor." Not bad, right? Oh... but your enemies are 2 HandyMans and a Motorized Patriot. Yeah, good luck. lol  Also, I love that some of the Blue Ribbon challenges are creative too. "Defeat a Handyman while he's charging the sky lines." "Defeat the Siren before she raises the dead." I simply live for a challenge and right now I'm enthralled into this fight and giving it my all.

NECA to Release a Limited Edition Pack of Splicers from Bioshock 2

Hey there.  If you love Bioshock as much as I do, you'll be excited to know that NECA has released a Limited Edition 2 pack set of Splicers from Bioshock 2!  You can now pick up the Ladysmith Splicer and Crawler Splicer at Amazon for $34.99!  Both figures are 7" and are insanely detailed.  The Crawler Splicer comes with a hook and removable mask while the Ladysmith Splicer comes with a removable mask, a shotgun, a wrench, and a display stand.  They are perfect for the Bioshock fan in your life and the figures are so well made that you swear they took them right out of the game.  Click on the below for a better shot at the detailing.

Bioshock Infinite DLC Announced

Hey there.  I've been waiting for some quality DLC for Bioshock Infinite for quite some time and today, I hear that there will be 2 DLC packs that are coming our way!  How awesome is that?!  Details and videos are after the jump!

Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition Winner

Congrats, Christina!

Hey there.  Check out this awesome picture that I recently received from the Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition winner, Christina!  She can't wait til she gets to pop this baby into her Xbox 360 and get started on exploring the dystopian world of Rapture!  But it looks like her son jumped in and snatched it away from mom so it's looks like our winner, Christina will have to wait until he goes to bed!!!  lol

Enter to Win The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia OR The Art of Bioshock Infinite

WIN THIS!!!

Hey there! It's time for another giveaway!  We had quite a bit of success of the "choosing of the prize" that I decided we're going to have another one in similar fashion.  The last giveaway allowed the winner to choose between 2 prizes, a game or a book, and ultimately, the winner chose the game.  But... there were many entries asking for the book so this time around, the winner WILL win a book.  Which book, you ask?  Well... How about The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia OR The Art of Bioshock Infinite!

Thoughts On... Bioshock Infinite

Hey there.  I am finally getting around to posting my thoughts on Bioshock Infinite.  After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, finally we got to play the game.  The game is beautiful.  The game is awesome.  The game lived up to MY expectations.  I purchased the Songbird Edition of the game and when the kids saw it, they asked that they get to watch me play the game.  lol  My older two kids (14 and 11) have seen me play through Bioshock 1 and 2 and they wanted to know how the next installment would play out.  I promised them they could, but it proved costly on my end.  There were many nights where I itched to play but couldn't because the kids were asleep. lol  Anyways, after finishing the game, I knew I had to give some insights, but before I do, be warned!  THERE WILL BE SPOILERS IN THIS POST!  If you have not finished the game and plan to, do not read below!  Go and finish and then come back.  Trust me, you'll get more insight from this post AFTER finishing the game.  Also, keep in mind that this is NOT a review.  This post is simply my thoughts on the game.  I did write a review for Dragonblogger.com and you can check that review out here.  Now, my thoughts on Bioshock Infinite.

Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition OR Bioshock Infinite Art Book Giveaway

Hey there.  It's time for another giveaway!  But this is one is going to be a little different the others I've had.  I've been in Bioshock mode for the past few weeks.  I've been playing Bioshock Inifinte and it's been one hell of a ride!  I promised the kids that they can watch me play, since they've seen me play the first two Bioshock games and have an interest in the Bioshock series.  Last night, I finally got through the game and it brought a smile that my 14 and 11 year old were discussing the possible meaning of the ending.  Anyways, I decided that this giveaway will be Bioshock related and I've come across 2 prizes that should make anyone who loves the Bioshock series happy.  The prizes up for grabs are the Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition OR The Art of Bioshock Infinite Hardcover Book!  The winner will get to decide which on the prizes they would like!

Get a Life Ep. 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  This week, Brian and I discuss video game movies!  We have yet to see that one great movie based on a video game.  We all know that the Super Mario Bros. movie is known as one of the worst video games movies ever... but when will Hollywood redeem itself and provide us witha  quality video game movie?  Brian and I give our two cents on what works in a video game movie and what doesn't!  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games!!!!  Enjoy!

Chuck & Beans - The Three Stages of Gaming

Oh man... this is going to be me when I get Bioshock Infinite next week!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 2 - The One about Video Game Delays and Cheating

Hey there. Ready for another episode of Get a Life? On last week's podcast, we brought up the Dragoncast on Dragonblogger and made the announcement that Edmund McMillen would be a guest on a future podcast. If you had haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, you definitely should! This week, we talked about video game delays (I'm looking at you, Bioshock Infinite!) and the integrity of gaming.  Take a listen and let us know what you think.  If you listened to last week's show, you'll know that we are having Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy fame!) and we are taking questions for Edmund McMillen via comments or Email!   If you have any questions for Edmund, please feel to let us know.  If you question is asked, we'll make sure to mention your name and state and give you credit for the question.  Lastly, if you are interested in being a guest on the Get a Life podcast, please feel free to shoot us an Email (ContactMetallman@gmail.com)!  And now...  Get a Life Ep. 2!  Listen in!

Bioshock Infinite Release Date and Collectors Edition Details

Hey there.  FINALLY!!!  A release date for Bioshock: Infinite!  It was supposed to be out early this year... then it was supposed to be late this year and now...  it's February 26, 2013!  I can't wait!  I preordered this bad boy well over a year ago and when it was pushed back I was discouraged.  Good thing I only placed $5 to "hold the game" at that point in time.  There will be 2 collector's editions available for the game:  The Premium Edition and the Song Bird Edition.  Here's what you'll get with the Premium Edition:

Big Daddy

Bless the stars that it's not Big Sister sitting there, guy

How Long Should You Play a Video Game Before Moving on to the Next One?

I'll play this until the NEW one comes out NEXT WEEK!!!

Hey there.  Unless you are living under a rock, you should be well aware of the "army guys shooting stuff" games that recently were released.  More specifically, Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.  Now, I love me a good session of Black Ops.  Hell, I even started playing it more with my oldest son (which by the way is WAAAAAAAAAY better at it than I am).  Last night, when I got home, he started to tell me about his day and said how many of his friends waited for the midnight release of the game so that they can be one of the first to play it.  I knew quite a few people that also attended those midnight releases (I'm looking at you, Devious!  lol) and I thought that it would have been awesome to attend one myself.  BUT... I simply cannot commit to more than a game or two at a time.

Bioshock: Vita-Chambers = No Acheivement

Hey there. Last night, I finally got to getting through Bioshock on the hardest difficulty, HARD. It took some time because my initial run through of the game was just to get through it. Well, because the XBOX 360 has achievements, I just had to go through the game again to obtain them. One of the more difficult achievements require you to get through the game without dying. Any gamer that can do that, will be awarded with the achievement badge and can be displayed proudly on XBOX Live. I managed to do it. I finally got through all the Big Daddies, all the Little Sisters and kicked Atlas' ass. What? No achievement?!?!?! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!