Simultaneous Installgate 07: 2K Ups BioShock Install Limit, Plans FOV Adjustment Patch

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With a swathe of announcements sure to send shockwaves reverberating throughout the BioShock internet community, publisher 2K Games has replaced BioShock's initial limit of two simultaneous PC installations with what community manager Elizabeth Tobey calls a "5 by 5 plan."

Under the new terms, users will be able to install the game on up to five computers, with the ability to reinstall the game on each computer up to five times. 2K will release a "revoke app" that should address issues resulting from the original limitations.

In a stunning reversal, 2K also announced plans to release a patch allowing PC users to adjust the game's FOV despite claiming the existing widescreen implementation was by design, as documented in our coverage of Aspect Ratiogate 07. An Xbox 360 patch is under consideration as well.

Prior to today's announcement, resourceful gamer Racer_S took matters into his own hands, applying a digital brand of widescreen vigilante justice and creating an unofficial patch. Tobey tipped her hat to the fan's efforts.

Along with the patch and policy changes, 2K is strengthening its tech support team, and has posted a technical FAQ addressing numerous concerns regarding SecuROM DRM and other issues. The company pledged a more streamlined experience with 2K and SecuROM tech support.

Finally, 2K has fixed its momentarily inactive activation server, allowing those previously unable to finish their game installs to do so.

2K appears to be proactively plugging holes, but Shacknews remains vigilant as Bioshockgate 07 continues to unfold. Stay tuned.

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    August 23, 2007 6:28 PM

    This scandal shall go down as one of the worst in gaming history.

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      August 23, 2007 6:36 PM

      Maybe, but it 3 months after everyone has beaten enjoyed the Bioshock experience everyone will look back and say, wow, great memories.

      It's like the Bride going on a drunken tyrade at her own wedding because an ex of the groom shows up.

      Quality memories...

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        August 23, 2007 6:37 PM

        faaack... [insert an "and" in between beaten______enjoyed]

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        August 23, 2007 6:40 PM

        Except when they want to play it again, after their hard drive died. Twice. And they can't install it again. And they can only speak spanish or for some other reason can't call some place on the other side of the world for support on how to install a game they bought.

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