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BioShock: Infinite

Released in 2013, Bioshock: Infinite is the third installment in the iconic FPS franchise. This adventure takes players high above the sea, to the floating city of Columbia. There, they'll follow the mysterious Booker as he attempts to escape the hostile environment.

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BioShock: Infinite

Franchise
BioShock
Platform(s)
PS3 , Xbox 360 , PC , macOS , Linux
Released
March 26, 2013
Developer(s)
Irrational Games
Publisher(s)
2K
Genre(s)
Shooter
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Mild Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
How Long To Beat
12 Hours

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