E-book prequel announced for Bioshock Infinite (Photos)

A prequel e-book to Bioshock Infinite named Bioshock Infinite: Mind in Revolt, will be released worldwide on February 12th, 2013 on the Amazon Kindle.

The product description on Amazon.com states:

"BioShock Infinite: Mind in Revolt is a roughly 30-page e-book that provides insight into the mysterious sky-city of Columbia prior to the events of BioShock Infinite"

The e-book is written by Joe Fielder and Ken Levine, both from Irrational Games’.

Joe Fielder states in a written press release and the Bioshock Infinite site:

“Since we first announced BioShock Infinite, our fans have asked for more information about Columbia and the complex cast of characters that inhabit the floating city. After reading the e-book, players will have a better understanding of BioShock Infinite’s world, the struggle between its factions, and the motivations of key characters, like rebel leader Daisy Fitzroy, without spoiling the mysteries of BioShock Infinite.”

This e-book will be free for those that pre-order the game, Bioshock Infinite at Amazon.com Additionally, for those who pre-order will also receive the Industrial Revolution flash-based puzzle game. Industrial Revolution, developed by Lazy 8 Studios, includes 60 puzzles that increase with each level.

If you are interested in buying Bioshock Infinite: Mind in Revolt e-book separately, it will be available for download for $2.99.

Bioshock Infinite is set to hit store shelves in North America on March 26th, 2013.

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Do pre-order bonuses tend to help you decide if you buy a game on day one?

Source: Press release & Bioshock Infinite website.

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