Want to get away this summer without the large expense? Try a video game vacation! Video games offer a wide variety of places to visit–both real and imagined. The player doesn’t even have to leave the couch!
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This week’s featured place: Rapture
Game(s): BioShock, BioShock 2
Searching for a unique vacation spot this year? Look no further than the underwater city of Rapture! Built by business tycoon Andrew Ryan in the 1940s, Rapture was meant to be a utopia for people who want to be free from government and morality. Since science was left unchecked, Rapture quickly turned into an interesting dystopia, where DNA-altering plasmids created by ADAM have warped the population into crazies. The only sane people left are power-mad and vying for control of the city. Don’t be quick to write off this gem, though. The locals are just part of the Rapture charm. So, enjoy this a one-of-a-kind vacation spot under the sea. It’s perfect for sight-seers, fisherman, underwater adventurers, and those who like to shoot lightening out of their fingertips.
Packages include:
- Discounted air travel. In fact, the plane practically “drops you off” right above Rapture.
- Unlimited stay for the same price. Of course, you’ll have to figure out how to leave. If you ever get to leave.
- Free plasmid upgrade upon arrival.
- Free melee weapon upon arrival.
- Access to all of the local amenities
- Your choice of travel guides: Atlas or Dr. Tenenbaum.
Rapture at a Glance:
Entertainment:
- Enjoy the Welcome Center.
- Visit the recreation areas of Arcadia or Dionysus Park.
- Catch a show at Fort Frolic, including performances by Sander Cohen.
- Have fun at Ryan’s Amusements.
- Visit Siren’s Alley, if you’re into that type of thing.
Food & Dining:
- Enjoy fine-dining at the Kashmir Restaurant.
- Visit the Farmer’s Market, including a real apiary and winery.
Rooms Available:
- Olympus Heights: First class accommodations
- Apollo Square: Second class accommodations
- Pauper’s Drop: Third class accommodations
Sight-Seeing:
- See the real fishery at Neptune’s Bounty.
- Visit the natural geothermal volcanic vents of Hapthestus.
- Go to the tallest point in Rapture, Point Prometheus.
- Take a ride on the Atlantic Express.
Spas & Relaxation:
- Get some work done at the Medical Pavilion.
- Relax at the Adonis Luxury Resort.
What do you think? Which video game vacation would you prefer? Take the survey and let ROG know where you’d like to go. Be sure to come back next week for another location.