2K Games and Irrational Games have announced that BioShock Infinite: Mind in Revolt, an e-book prequel to the forthcoming BioShock Infinite, will be available worldwide for the Amazon Kindle beginning February 12th, 2013 for $2.99 and will be free for those who pre-order the game through Amazon.

BioShock Infinite: Mind in Revolt provides insight into the mysterious sky-city of Columbia prior to the events of BioShock Infinite and is written by Irrational Games’ writer Joe Fielder with creative director Ken Levine.

“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,” said Fielder. “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.”

Also available worldwide for free to those who pre-order BioShock Infinite is the Industrial Revolution Pack, which grants exclusive access to three in-game gear items that boost combat abilities, 500 bonus in-game currency, five lock picks, and the Industrial Revolution puzzle game which unlocks stories of Columbia and allows players to pledge their allegiance to the Vox Populi or Founders through Facebook.

Take-Two have today announced that BioShock Infinite, which was due to released in October, will be delayed and is now planned to launch next year worldwide on February 26th, 2013.

In a statement released today, Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games, said:

"When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then, we've uncovered opportunities to make Infinite into something even more extraordinary. Therefore, to give our talented team the time they need to deliver the best Infinite possible, we've decided to move the game's release to February. We wanted to let our loyal (and very patient!) fans know this as soon as possible."

"I won't kid you: BioShock Infinite is a very big game, and we're doing things that no one has ever done in a first-person shooter. We had a similar experience with the original BioShock, which was delayed several months as our original ship date drew near. Why? Because the Big Daddies weren't the Big Daddies you've since come to know and love. Because Andrew Ryan's golf club didn't have exactly the right swing. Because Rapture needed one more coat of grimy Art Deco. The same principle now applies to BioShock Infinite."

"What does this mean for you? It means a bit more waiting, but more importantly, it means an even better BioShock Infinite. The great can be made greater, and we owe it to both ourselves and to you, our fans, to take this opportunity. Irrational Games is one of those rare developers lucky enough to ask the people who sign the checks: 'Hey, can we have a few more of those checks?'"

In addition to the delay, Ken Levine also confirmed that BioShock Infinite will not be shown at E3 next month, or at Gamescom in Germany, stating that "Preparing for these events takes time away from development, time we're going to use instead to get the best version of Infinite into your hands in February."

The fourth and final installment of the Heavy Hitter series for Bioshock Infinite reveals the Siren, a mysterious lady who brings dead enemies to life.

The third installment of the Heavy Hitters series, which takes a look at the enemies in BioShock Infinite, takes a look at the Boys of Silence. Instead of brute force and heavy artillery, these guys only use sound.

In this second episode of the Heavy Hitter series, the developers go back to the very first enemy most fans saw in the BioShock Infinite announcement trailer: the powerful, gigantic yet agile Handyman.

Join the mind behind the BioShock game series Ken Levine and the rest of Irrational Games as they detail an all-new enemy type for BioShock Infinite, the indomitable and fearless 'Motorized Patriot'.

2K Games have announced today that BioShock Infinite will be available in North America on October 16th, 2012 and internationally on October 19th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

“After BioShock, we had a vision for a follow up that dwarfed the original in scope and ambition,” said Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games. “BioShock Infinite has been our sole focus for the last four years, and we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it.”

BioShock Infinite puts players in the role of Booker DeWitt, a hard-bitten former Pinkerton agent, together with the revolutionary AI companion, Elizabeth. The two struggle to escape the sky-city of Columbia, in a 1912 America that might have been. Armed with an arsenal of new weapons and abilities, they face menacing enemies, in unique expansive environments. Classic BioShock gameplay joins innovations such as aerial combat on high-speed Sky-Lines in the service of an immersive storyline – an Irrational Games signature.

2K Games announced today that BioShock Infinite from Irrational Games will feature a new form of play - the 1999 Mode, designed to challenge players in a variety of ways each requiring substantial commitment and skill development.

1999 Mode is designed for gamers who long for the days of games that demanded more of the player. It will include tweaks and features that BioShock fans will not experience in a standard play-through of BioShock Infinite, no matter the difficulty level.

"We want to give our oldest and most committed fans an option to go back to our roots", said Ken Levine, Creative Director of Irrational Games. "In 1999 Mode, gamers face more of the permanent consequences of their gameplay decisions. In BioShock Infinite, gamers will have to sweat out the results of their actions. In addition, 1999 Mode will demand that players pick specializations, and focus on them."

"I'm an old school gamer. We wanted to make sure we were taking into account the play styles of gamers like me. So we went straight to the horse's mouth by asking them, on our website, a series of questions about how they play our games. 94.6 percent of respondents indicated that upgrade choices enhanced their BioShock gameplay experience; however, 56.8 percent indicated that being required to make permanent decisions about their character would have made the game even better."

In addition to these permanent decisions, 1999 Mode will feature demanding weapon, power, and health management. The mode also takes a much harder stand on player respawning, sending the gamer directly to a Game Over screen if he or she lacks the resources to be brought back to life. It's not for the faint of heart.

Get a glimpse off the all-new enemies in Bioshock Infinite with the latest trailer from the Spike TV Video Game Awards of 2011.

BioShock Infinite gameplay from E3 2011 now with developer commentary.

Gameplay Trailer of BioShock Infinite from E3