Multiplat Bioshock 2

[Carn Hawkas]

In a call to discuss its quarterly financial results, Take-Two announced a sequel for BioShock. No details regarding the game were given. However, Take-Two executives confirmed previous rumors that the Irrational Games team (now 2K Boston) would not be developing the sequel. Instead, 2K Marin has been tasked with creating the next in the BioShock franchise. 2K Boston's Ken Levine will be involved in the sequel, however.

If you're wondering why Take-Two would announce Bioshock 2 so early, it is likely due to EA's recent attempts at acquiring the company. Confirmation of a BioShock sequel will only increase Take-Two's value.

BioShock 2 is set for release in Q4 of Take-Two's fiscal year 2009. That would be around October '09.

http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/858/858635p1.html

Awesome news.

 

[beaumont911]

End of '09? They are announcing it early. Cant wait for it though!

 

[HBK619]

Rumours are running around that the PS3 might be getting Bioshock 2.

Source:http://www.ps3center.net/story-1754-Bioshock-2-Coming-To-Sony-PS3.html

According to reports, Take-Two and developer 2K Marin are working on Bioshock 2 for the PS3.

Reports are stating that Bioshock 2, which was revealed as being in development by 2K Marin just yesterday, will not be exclusive to the PC and Xbox 360.

Instead, Take-Two may be going to more than one home console, meaning a release on the PS3 as well as the Xbox 360.

None of this is confirmed as of yet, but it is certainly looking like this is the way in which the game is going to be going.

Bioshock 2 is scheduled to release in fall 2009.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

The PS3 has to get good games somehow I guess.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

End of '09? They are announcing it early. Cant wait for it though!

EA is currently trying to buy Take Two, so announcing this will put the price up if it happens

 

[HBK619]

The PS3 has to get good games somehow I guess.

You still on that?

7 Months and the PS3's games list will be better than that of the 360

 

[Animosity1989]

How will they manage a good story for that? If anything like the first it should be great though.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Read some honcho from Take 2 thinks a Bioshock MMO would be a good idea.

 

[Ed_Gein]

EA Taking over/? ____ing great.

Their games have the worst AI with everything from the elastic effect in car racing games to all the ridiculous things in MoH and other sporting titles.

No doubt if they get their developers in there, they'll ruin this game.

Bioshock is IMO the best game on 360.

 

[Equus]

Couldn't find any other Bioshock 2 thread so I'll post it here.

There are 2 special edition pack for B2. They are:

EB Games
EB has an exclusive BioShock 2 Special Edition. It retails for $148 on 360 and PS3 and $128 on PC. Inside you’ll find:
* 12″ Vinyl LP with BioShock 2 orchestral score
* Audio CD with BioShock 2 orchestral score
* Three vintage Rapture advertisement posters
* BioShock 2 art book, 164 pages and hardcover
* BioShock 2 game

Also, if you preorder at EB you’ll score yourself two unlockable multiplayer characters – Arte Blanche the Actress and Ziggo the Fisherman. This applies to either the Special or the standard edition.

and

GAME + JB HIFI
2K has arranged for a second limited edition, the BioShock 2 Rapture Edition, to be sold at GAME. Its RRP is $119.95 on 360 and PS3 and $109.95 on PC, although GAME’s online store currently has all three for $15 off their respective RRPs. It includes:
* BioShock 2 game
* BioShock 2 art book, 164 pages and hardcover
* BioShock 2 slip case

And, exclusive to those preordering the Rapture edition, you’ll get a Little Sister figurine.

It's gonna be released on the 9th of February! So anybody going to buy any of these special edition stuff?

From Kotaku Link

 

[James_Hutchy]

I don't have a 360 anymore so i really hope the ps3 does get it, bioshock 1 was insane

 

[caMoGFC]

nah not gonna bother with special editions but the game is an automatic buy.

the multiplayer actually sounds really awesome to me!
i get the feeling it will be super fast paced and one on ones will rely more on skill than a good hiding spot like MW2.
the only thing that i don't really like the sounds of is the bigdaddy suit which is basically a tank from world @ war that spawns somewhere on the map.

 

[Equus]

And they're gonna make a Bioshock movie as well.

 

[Viney]

I don't have a 360 anymore so i really hope the ps3 does get it, bioshock 1 was insane

It releasing on both consoles simultaneously

 

[Forrest Gimp]

I've just ordered bioshock 2 off steam in a 4pack deal from the UK store with a couple of mates. It's already ordered but as there's only 3 of us, my mate who's payed for it is looking for a buyer. Price is $40 Aus, and as you'll notice it's currently $72us for the pre-order and $80US after that, so it's not a bad deal. It also comes with a free copy of Bioshock 1. PM me if interested.

On another note, as we all get copies of Bioshock 1, and I already have it, is there anyone out there who hasn't played, and wants my copy of Bioshock 1 gifted to them? If you do, give me your email address or steam ID. First come, first serve.

 

[dynamite_kid]

PM sent...

 

[Forrest Gimp]

OK. It's taken.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Bioshock was near perfect. But I'm a little wary of the sequel.

The first was so original it would stand the time as a stand alone game. Obviously, that originality can't be replicated in a sequel.

and the MP aspect would detract from the sense of isolation that the single player created. The fear of bgeing alone in a room hearing spider splicers on the ceiling was truly epic. I fear adding the MP aspect may turn it into a run of the mill shotgun hide shotgun run shotgun hide game.

 

[Forrest Gimp]

As crazy as may sound, I thought the artwork, writing and rapture itself was kind of wasted a little bit on an average FPS. Don't get me wrong, those aspects brought it up to a very high level game, it's just that I thought it was too heavy on the action side. I would have prefered a 1st person adventure game with fps elements. Generally, a much slower pace that allowed you to take it all in instead of constant killing. I also hated how many healthpacks they threw at you and the vita-chambers. If they had kept system shock 2's gameplay mechanics (which, although a pc game, could be done on a console imo), and combined that with the Bioshock world, it would have been amazing.

 

[Forrest Gimp]

OK, it looks like another person doesn't want his copy of Bioshock 1, so I have another one. Does anyone want it?

 

[Kerrby]

OK, it looks like another person doesn't want his copy of Bioshock 1, so I have another one. Does anyone want it?

I'll take it .

Steam: Stud_Kick_Ass

 

[Kerrby]

Bioshock was near perfect. But I'm a little wary of the sequel.

The first was so original it would stand the time as a stand alone game. Obviously, that originality can't be replicated in a sequel.

and the MP aspect would detract from the sense of isolation that the single player created. The fear of bgeing alone in a room hearing spider splicers on the ceiling was truly epic. I fear adding the MP aspect may turn it into a run of the mill shotgun hide shotgun run shotgun hide game.

Also the fact that 2K Australia made Bioshock 1 and now 2K Marin or something have taken over and are making number 2.

Different devs.

 

[Forrest Gimp]

I'll take it .

Steam: Stud_Kick_Ass

Ill get him to gift it next time he's on.

 

[HBK619]

Also the fact that 2K Australia made Bioshock 1 and now 2K Marin or something have taken over and are making number 2.

Different devs.

2K Australia are still well in development with Bioshock 2.

http://www.gamepro.com.au/article/333543/2k/

 

[Equus]

Some of the Splicers in Bioshock2 and how they've changed in 10 years.