Bioshock - out NOW! Exclusive DLC and update out NOW!

[NickSCFC]

http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_198076.jpg

[drakkar]

Hell, it's about time!

[GTAce]

Im interested why its "better" on PS3.
Seems like they took the time to refine the game a bit, good to know.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yay.

[NickSCFC]

Im interested why its "better" on PS3.
Seems like they took the time to refine the game a bit, good to know.

They'll be putting motion controls on some of the projectiles.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

*snicker* Probably.

[the boney king of nowhere.]

any remaining lingering feelings that i should be getting a 360 this summer are slowly disappearing.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

any remaining lingering feelings that i should be getting a 360 this summer are slowly disappearing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Lalilulelo/gifs/kazlaughinglu7.gif

[Viper]

I'm curious if this is confirmation or a speculation editorial on HOW it would be better if it WERE on PS3. I've seen mags do that a few times.

It's likely a confirmation but the blurb on the cover doesn't help much.

[the boney king of nowhere.]

it does say "is better" and not "would be better," or something. this is enough of a confirmation, for meat at least. it's a fairly well respected magazine.

plus, the issue isn't out until june 5th. maybe we'll hear something from 2K before then.

[julps31]

Nice...the more great games the better (exclusive or not). *score one for the team* lol...

[jaxmkii]

Bioshock - 2nd best game of the generation coming to PS3!

whats the first?

[GTAce]

GTA4 of course!
Dont you go on gamerankings? Jeez...



/ironic

[Raitei]

oh my gosh

[Jay Gee]

Time to go troll on /v/!!!!

[Viper]

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10619&Itemid=2

Looks official.

[Gummy]

Ohh, sounds good!

[Jay Gee]

Time to go troll on /v/!!!!
Oh, their tears are delicious at /v/. I think I've absorbed enough to last me 30 more lifetimes. Mmmmmmm.

[jako]

Day one pushase for me. My Pc for some reason wasn't able to make it run properly, I always had bugs :(

[Z]

does the game have an online multiplayer mode, or is it purely a single player experience?

[jaxmkii]

Time to go troll on /v/!!!!

OH BOY! links please!

[section]

does the game have an online multiplayer mode, or is it purely a single player experience?I don't actually know but don't care because the single player game is so awesome :)

Playing it on PC but will actually buy this for PS3 ;)

[Jay Gee]

OH BOY! links please!
http://zip.4chan.org/v/res/15162837.html

[Fillibuster]

does the game have an online multiplayer mode, or is it purely a single player experience?

Single player only, but the game is pure excellence. I'd give it a shot if I were you, I played it on 360 and loved every second

[jaxmkii]

http://zip.4chan.org/v/res/15162837.html

;( its broken 404 file not found

[Jay Gee]

Thread died. Probably got sage'd to death. Somebody will copypasta soon enough.

[Z]

I tried the PC demo, it was nice. I liked the video showing some of the possibilities you can do with the weapons.

[Leedogg]

Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sephiroth_VII]

Only game to have made me consider buying a 360. I am pleased :pleased:

[VG Aficionado]

Well, I just removed the sensationalism from the thread title. It was a given that it would be released on PS3 sometime this year.

Only game to have made me consider buying a 360. I am pleased :pleased:

Why? You could just have upgraded your PC and you would have been playing a superior version.

[Xer0]

This, my recent MGS4 pre-order, GT5, and LBP are more then enough reason to get a PS3, nice.

[Diresu]

Well, I just removed the sensationalism from the thread title. It was a given that it would be released on PS3 sometime this year.



Why? You could just have upgraded your PC and you would have been playing a superior version.

That tends to cost quite a bit more then a 360. I am about to build my new one and it came out to about 1300$ for a Core 2 Quad, 4 gigs of RAM, 9800 GX2, 680i nVidia mobo...

[VG Aficionado]

Well, I did say upgrading rather than building a new PC. When Bioshock was released, a two years old PC with a new GPU could run it well.

[Diresu]

Well, I did say upgrading rather than building a new PC. When Bioshock was released, a two years old PC with a new GPU could run it well.

Well depending on what you upgrade you might have to replace the mobo, cpu and vid card. So unless ya just replacing the card its going to cost as much as a 360 roughly.

[Mitri]

so what kind of enhancements do ya'll think is going to be in this one over the 360. i wanted to try it on my 360 but got caught up in other things. now i have a chance to relive it fresh with other people. so what would make it better?

[LiquidEagle]

Ooh, I'm gonna have to buy that mag for the MGS4 goodies :-D

oh, and this is good news since I wanted to play this game and I don't want to play it on my PC.

[CreativeWriter]

Woo-hoo, 3rd party 08 lineup gets stronger. What's left that we still need? Mass Effect... anything else likely to come over?

[Media]

Well, Mass Effect is developed by an MS-2nd party isn't it? Bioware? I don't know, I may be wrong. Either way, I'm glad that all the "strong" 3rd party games that supposedly made 360 the better "games system" are coming around. Not because people in our camp get to "take away" anything from the 360 camp, but because it helps the system I plan on investing in become the one I desired in the first place.

I also realized I used an overly abundant amount of quotes in this post.

[Jay Gee]

Bioshock + Force Unleashed + MGS4 + Sony's 1st party 08 lineup = Sony's year.

[Media]

Plus, come E3-ish season there could be a few announcements on Japanese games.

[Derrick Barra]

You guys are gonna love this game, it was awesome on 360, I wonder if there will be any enhancements to the gameplay besides improved graphics?

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167898

1up says "We told you so", does this mean the fanboys/random peeps have to stop calling them 1crap? Probably not.

[pac4life]

Thats great news for PS3 owners.


Awesome game, definatly recommended. Get it!



Now wait for the Biochock 2 announcement for X360 lol like when RE3 for ps1 and RE2 for n64 hit around the same time

[Hisham]

Awesome game.

It is great that more people will get to play it now.

[CreativeWriter]

Plus, come E3-ish season there could be a few announcements on Japanese games.

White Knight Chronicles please!

[Media]

That's what I was thinking.

[jaxmkii]

Plus, come E3-ish season there could be a few announcements on Japanese games.

yes more good news on FFXIII maybe?

[Gummy]

Infinite Undiscovery looks good minus the dumbass name.

[<3frosty]

Well, I did say upgrading rather than building a new PC. When Bioshock was released, a two years old PC with a new GPU could run it well.

Lets also realize that the 360 will have new games that you DONT have to upgrade to play in the future. Vs a computer will also be in need of upgrades every few years to play the newer games.

I understand your point, but its teetering towards fanboyism when you dont see the obvious advantages of purchasing a 360 vs upgrading something that constantly needs upgrading every few years.

Also, the "superiority" of the PC version is very minimal, as i also assume the PS3 version will be. Some refined graphics and a little motion control isnt something all that big.


All this aside, this rocks for PS3 owners as it should let them enjoy one of the best games made in recent years. Jesus, this game rocked my socks. Gives me more of a reason to purchase a PS3 in the coming years.

[<3frosty]

Thats great news for PS3 owners.


Awesome game, definatly recommended. Get it!



Now wait for the Biochock 2 announcement for X360 lol like when RE3 for ps1 and RE2 for n64 hit around the same time

What do you mean, wait? The game is already announced a while ago, and its by a completely different developer. 2K Games is really putting its neck on the line by not keeping the original development team that made the awesome original. Really stupid IMO, and i am also concerned for the end product as well.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2008/20080523.jpg

[Z]

White Knight Chronicles please!

I actually think it will be a flop. well, at least as much as Rogue Galaxy ended up to be. due to PS3's install base in Japan, I say it'll do worse that RG.
man, I want my RPGs. I only hafe Folklore. as good as it is, it's only one title. (WRPG shit doesn't count!)

[Segitz]

(WRPG shit doesn't count!)

[Z]

speaking of which, check out the new scan in the bumped up thread.
I just that about it and boom; a new scan. eerie.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/dies2.gif

[Raitei]

i wonder if we get a demo, i played the pc one.. just not all the way through

[Sephiroth_VII]

Well, I did say upgrading rather than building a new PC. When Bioshock was released, a two years old PC with a new GPU could run it well.

Well, my laptop could probably run it, but I'm not much of a PC gamer.

[Z]

speaking of PC gaming, you don't have to play every game on MAX settings.
personally, it is a real strugle to play PC games due to the controls. that's why I skip them. I'm an all out pad boy!

[NickSCFC]

Use your pad on your PC?

[Z]

too limiting.

[Z]

Infinite Undiscovery looks good minus the dumbass name.

you have a dumbass name! what do you know oh Jap art?
along side that, 360 also has Lost Odyssey which for me, it can pass up as an FF title any day. I know why BD flopped, but why did LO?!

[Jay Gee]

Wrong console. So long as Sakaguchi stays butthurt at Sony or Square or whoever, Mistwalker games will always do "okay."

[VG Aficionado]

Not even OK. Both Mistwalker games on the 360 have flopped.

Anyway, just stay on topic.

[Z]

they flopped commercially and in all regions. I can see why BD since it's garbage, but LO looks amazing. I really want to play that game and it seriously looks like and feels like a main FF or a top SE RPG.

anyhoo, getting back on topic;
I liked the demo, but I always hate playing in the past. I don't like the old feel of games with the pistols and everything. although the game makes up for it with these crazy weapons, they still feel they were designed or visioned in the same old time-era. that is the reason I hate and absolutely will never ever play any WWII game of any kind on any system.

personal art direction opinion aside, this is a critically acclaimed title from both a product and sales point of view and it is always a positive thing to get more of those.

[Z]

shit, this game scored 96/100 on metacritic (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/bioshock)?! wow! I'll definitely be looking into this when it is released.

[TrueVCU]

I'd be more excited but for the following:

A: I've already spoiled the game's grand twist for myself
B: I have 5 PS3 games. 3 of them are FPS. And frankly, between CoD4, Resistance, and The Orange Box, I've got enough of that genre to last me a good long while as is.

[OmniCloud]

I'd be more excited but for the following:

A: I've already spoiled the game's grand twist for myself
B: I have 5 PS3 games. 3 of them are FPS. And frankly, between CoD4, Resistance, and The Orange Box, I've got enough of that genre to last me a good long while as is.
I don't know if I'll purchase it again...I'm sure the differences will be minimal. Maybe a few extra levels/different endings and I'll think about it.

Good for people who didn't play it though. But yeah, I'm waiting for the Japanese games now;) White Knight/MGS/FF/Team Ico/Kingdom Hearts/Disgaea, I'm all western gamered out;)

[pac4life]

What do you mean, wait? The game is already announced a while ago, and its by a completely different developer. 2K Games is really putting its neck on the line by not keeping the original development team that made the awesome original. Really stupid IMO, and i am also concerned for the end product as well.

oh word

I didn't know Biochock 2 was officially announced yet.


Nor that the original team isn't developing it. Which, yes, is a pretty big leap of faith.

[chartwel]

oh word

I didn't know Biochock 2 was officially announced yet.


Nor that the original team isn't developing it. Which, yes, is a pretty big leap of faith.

last i heard, the exact same team is making the next game except for the head guy on the first one, so i think it has every chance of being just as good.

[Z]

some games had not only key team members change, but whole studios. some turn out good and some not as much. who knows, maybe the change is for the better? wait till they show the game before you judge. I understand that the original team was small and under a not-so-large budget. maybe now that the game is a hit, the publisher can throw more money, people, tools and time behind it.
sometimes a new team can fuck up a sequel (i.e. Silent Hill 5) and sometimes a new team could bring back a sequel to life (i.e. Tomb Raider Legend).
there are other examples, but you get the point.

[overclocked]

Ehmm taking a risk here but its a good game but everytime i like say something thats positive for monopolist numero 1 VG gives me -rep and i get a letterbomb from him.... :susp:

[Leedogg]

well thats VG for you, shouldn't you be use to it by now??????? lol

[overclocked]

well thats VG for you, shouldn't you be use to it by now??????? lol

Ahh guess so, cant live with him or without... :devious:

[JasonXe]

From what I heard from my source at 2k is that they have the ps3 team working on the port with upgrades while the other team is in a rush to prepare a small Bioshock 2 presentation at e3 but for 360/pc only.

What really got me into bioshock is the villan's voice. Its a great game and glad others will get to play it on the ps3 side.

[Z]

why would the sequel only be announced for PC360? I say they'll announce it for all three platforms. depending on the size of the team, they may release the PS3 at the same time or later on.

[VG Aficionado]

Ehmm taking a risk here but its a good game but everytime i like say something thats positive for monopolist numero 1 VG gives me -rep and i get a letterbomb from him.... :susp:

=-o

[Raitei]

well bio2 is obviously going to be a timed exclusive. but a little less than a year

[dnpmakkah]

Well at least we know Nick will like this game.

[LiquidEagle]

VG, how many times do we have to tell you to stop bombing people!?

[TrueVCU]

Ehmm taking a risk here but its a good game but everytime i like say something thats positive for monopolist numero 1 VG gives me -rep and i get a letterbomb from him.... :susp:

don't worry, I'm sure if VG wanted you dead ONE of those bombs would've detonated by now.


surely.

[VG Aficionado]

:shrug:

:cowboy:

[TrueVCU]

it's okay VG, none of us look down on you for your inferior bombmaking skills.


Except Masteratt, of course.

[Raitei]

anyone else here more lost than a desert penguin?

[venomv]

That would be one way of putting it, yes....

[section]

Or as busy as cat burying shit?

[<3frosty]

last i heard, the exact same team is making the next game except for the head guy on the first one, so i think it has every chance of being just as good.

I dont know where you heard that, as Irrational Games is mainly 2k Boston/Australia now, and only Kevin Levine will be involved in the sequel from the original team.

2k Marin is a brand new development studio.

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.

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


Also, from what i can tell, the talent for Marin isnt known yet. So you may end up being right, but i doubt the 2k Boston/Australia team would just pack up and leave for California. Especially not in a mass exodus save one member.

[Passive]

Well, the July 2008 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly has hit subscribers meaning we have information from the BioShock preview for the PLAYSTATION 3 version. Lets do a breakdown.

- The graphics are the same as the Xbox 360 version of the game, although they may possibly notch it up a bit but it is still unknown.- The game will feature the Plasmid and fixes given to the Xbox 360 version via downloadable content right out of the box.

- The development team does admit that they are working with Sony to potentially "extend and augment the game" but it is too early to talk about it.

- The development team says "whatever we end up with via our discussions with Sony, coupled with the fact that BioShock allows you to go through and roll your own shooter in the first place...these two factors together would turn into a motive for replay." That being if you already had the Xbox 360 version of the game.

- The rest is them talking about the actual game and story and big developers like Ted Price from Insomniac Games weigh in on the title.

Thats all this issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly gives us. Perhaps new information will come when the press release is issued.



Sorce (http://scrawlfx.com/2008/05/bioshock-information-from-egm-july-2008)

Not sure if im really hyped anymore, i've played the game already as have no doubt most of you. Should have added a bit more content to the PS3 release really. And how much are you willing to bet that this will take months to come out? :P Sony is becomning aweful for long development times.

[Nameless]

^ Still not a bad addition to the PS3 fall lineup...

[Passive]

Yeah that's true but still would have liked a bit more really. Oh well should be happy to nab a game from microsoft ^^ hehe. Now... give me gears and mass effect

[Hisham]

^Both are published by MS so there is almost no chance of them going elsewhere.

[Passive]

hehe just me and my wishful thinking

[Jay Gee]

I want neither. And Nameless is 100% correct.

[Z]

anyone else here more lost than a desert penguin?
lol. but wouldn't make more sense to say "more lost than a penguin in the desert", since a 'desert penguin' wouldn't actually be lost if fond in a desert. or something like that. ;p

[section]

Bioshock is an excellent addition to the PS3 line up. I only fear it will have the samey fate as Oblivion; those who desperately wanted to experience the game after seeing the almost perfect scores have done so on X2 or PC leaving the PS3 sales to dust. But hope I'm wrong; this title deserves all the praise it has got.

Actually I don't know how much Oblivion sold on PS3 but I guess not much.

[Raitei]

lol. but wouldn't make more sense to say "more lost than a penguin in the desert", since a 'desert penguin' wouldn't actually be lost if fond in a desert. or something like that. ;p

that it would

[NeoPlayStation]

From take two:

2K Games Injects PLAYSTATION®3 System Owners with Genetically Enhanced Version of BioShock®

New York, NY – May 28, 2008 – 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that BioShock®, the "genetically enhanced" story-driven action game, is in development for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system at 2K Marin. The PLAYSTATION 3 system title will be released in October 2008 with new features and content that heighten the award-winning experience.

BioShock for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® was released in 2007 and received numerous Game of the Year honors from prestigious organizations including Associated Press, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Game Informer, Spike TV's VGAs and Paste Magazine. BioShock's extension to the PLAYSTATION 3 system will bring exciting new content to this amazing title and reach many new players, while giving the title the opportunity to once again be named Game of the Year.

"Since BioShock for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows won countless 2007 Game of the Year awards, we are excited to see the impact of this stellar title for the PLAYSTATION 3 system when it debuts this fall," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Over the coming months we look forward to revealing the new features and content that will make this a must-have game for its new audience, as well as for those who enjoyed it on the other platforms."

BioShock is a narrative-driven action experience that allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges the players' capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values and commitment to the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same, while numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts to their playing style.

As one of the highest-rated titles of 2007, BioShock was unanimously praised by the editorial industry's top critics:

"While delivering a level of intrigue you rarely see in games, its most captivating element is its gameplay – which I can easily say delivers the most rewarding and adrenaline-filled experience I have ever had with an FPS." – Game Informer Magazine, 10 out of 10, Game of the Year

"There's ample flexibility in the game's linear storyline that makes a second run through Rapture's unique brand of madness an exciting prospect." – Associated Press, 4 stars out of 4

"Why settle for watching the hero in a film have a thrilling adventure when you can all but live a narrative this masterfully woven." – Paste Magazine, Game of the Year

"BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing storyline that encompasses a host of multifaceted characters. This is an essential gaming experience." – IGN.com, 9.7 out of 10, Editor's Choice Award

"More so than any other game in recent memory, BioShock is dripping with atmosphere and intrigue, and it's one of those rare titles where story, dialogue and character development are just as important as the action sequences." – USA Today, 9 stars out of 10

BioShock for the PLAYSTATION 3 system will be available in October 2008 and is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on BioShock, visit www.bioshockgame.com.

http://ir.take2games.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=312621

First Screens (http://www.gamed.nl/view/41364)

[XboxEvolved]

Z it is purely single player. Also I am sure you guys will have something to say about this, but how come anytime I go into a PS3 specific thread there is at least ONE person A) reassuring themselves about their PS3 purchase and B)Going on about this being the year of PS3, even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?

Why do you do this in a room full of PS3 fans? I don't get it.

Also yeah, Bioshock 2 will be coming to 360 and PC first as a timed exclusive, it mostly has to do with how the business works than it does playing favorites. Basically, PC is the lead platform in this case and since the tools for PC and 360 are similiar with XNA middleware, they can make them much faster.

In the meantime though, Bioshock is a very good game, one of the 5 best on 360, and one of the 10 best (at least) this gen right now

[Jay Gee]

B)Going on about this being the year of PS3, even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?
MGS4, LBP, R2, and Star Wars: Force Unleashed are all coming out in 09? Nice try, dude, but only KZ2 was pushed back. Nobody truly thought FFXIII was dropping in 08, and GOWIII was just announced, so there's still plenty to be excited about for the PS3 this year.

[VonGak]

Z it is purely single player. Also I am sure you guys will have something to say about this, but how come anytime I go into a PS3 specific thread there is at least ONE person A) reassuring themselves about their PS3 purchase and B)Going on about this being the year of PS3, even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?

Why do you do this in a room full of PS3 fans? I don't get it.


Had the xBox boards here been active you would experience the exact same thing ^.^ after all it happen on all major xBox boards.


Also yeah, Bioshock 2 will be coming to 360 and PC first as a timed exclusive, it mostly has to do with how the business works than it does playing favorites. Basically, PC is the lead platform in this case and since the tools for PC and 360 are similiar with XNA middleware, they can make them much faster.


:moon: It got nothing to do with XNA and you know it. :P


In the meantime though, Bioshock is a very good game, one of the 5 best on 360, and one of the 10 best (at least) this gen right now

Well there you have a reason why the PS3 only owners are happy about the game no longer being exclusive. :thumbl:

[bilbobob007]

Has anyone thought about this. 2k have another Bioshock in the works, hoiw can they jolly up more revinue. Lets see. Well we sold it to the hilt on the p.c and 360........who can we........

Hell yeah timne to take it to the bank, lets hit the PS3 with it. Smoother it with all the extras that we already made and all those starved PS3 owners are going to help sweeten our bank balance and help fund number 2.

I'll save my money and pick it up second hand for the P.c

There thats sure to upset a few people. (lights touch paper and walks away).

[GTAce]

even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?
:huh:

Man youre a funny little guy....

[section]

Also I am sure you guys will have something to say about thisI may be wrong but isn't that the purpose of all forums?

Maybe we need reassurance with our choice as we are such insecure bunch because Xbox is so evolved.





ps ;) and jfa

[Z]

I only fear it will have the samey fate as Oblivion; those who desperately wanted to experience the game after seeing the almost perfect scores have done so on X2 or PC leaving the PS3 sales to dust. But hope I'm wrong; this title deserves all the praise it has got.
no ported game after more than 6 months from it's original release does anywhere near what it did in it's original, first release- even releases of better and improved versions on the same system. look at how badly GTA, MGS and Silent Hill sold on 360.
but if you want a fair comparison, look at sales when versions are released close to each other like sales from DMC4, GTA4 and such.
the only exception I know of is RE4 on PS2 selling more than it's original release even though it came a year after that. yeah, some may through the installbase number, but still.

Actually I don't know how much Oblivion sold on PS3 but I guess not much.

710k (http://vgchartz.com/games/index.php?name=oblivion&console=&developer=&publisher=&genre=&keyword=&order=Hits) compared to the 2.47m on 360.

[VG Aficionado]

Not bad for a game that was released much later and which didn't get a lot of advertising. Bioshock should do better because of the genre, the greater installed base, the cheaper prices and of course the critical acclaim. I also wonder whether it'll be released at a lower price or whether the new content would be the reason to sell it at the regular new game price.

[Passive]

First Screenshots.

http://www.gamed.nl/messages/74505.jpg

http://www.gamed.nl/messages/74506.jpg


I'll buy this i think. Never played it on 360, played a bit of it on PC though and it seemed pretty good so i'll grab it for PS3 =]

[Segitz]

If it was released at a bargain (say 30€ MAX), I might think about it... otherwise, no dice!

[GTAce]

I will rent it. lol

[Matt]

Z it is purely single player. Also I am sure you guys will have something to say about this, but how come anytime I go into a PS3 specific thread there is at least ONE person A) reassuring themselves about their PS3 purchase and B)Going on about this being the year of PS3, even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?

Why do you do this in a room full of PS3 fans? I don't get it.

Lol, well we're in the PS3 section, the people here are PS3 fans, and we talk about the PS3. What were you expecting exactly?

As for BioShock, from what I played of the demo, it was pretty cool. My friend told me that the game is pretty good for most of the way through, but thought that the story was pretty damn stupid. I'll probably rent it before buying it.

[Z]

Not bad for a game that was released much later and which didn't get a lot of advertising.
not only 'not bad', but it is very good since they made a profit.

I also wonder whether it'll be released at a lower price or whether the new content would be the reason to sell it at the regular new game price.

they'll charge it at full price, especially since it was so well received previously.

[Kiosko]

I'm getting it but not right away. But this, Lost Odyssey and Mass Effect are the only 360 games I'm interested in.

[VG Aficionado]

^Out of those two, only LO would be exclusive.

I'm interested in finding out about the exclusive content of the PS3 version. I could get the PC version but I'd rather play on my PS3.

[OmniCloud]

Z it is purely single player. Also I am sure you guys will have something to say about this, but how come anytime I go into a PS3 specific thread there is at least ONE person A) reassuring themselves about their PS3 purchase and B)Going on about this being the year of PS3, even though many of the original reason(s) for people saying that has slipped into 09?

Why do you do this in a room full of PS3 fans? I don't get it.

Also yeah, Bioshock 2 will be coming to 360 and PC first as a timed exclusive, it mostly has to do with how the business works than it does playing favorites. Basically, PC is the lead platform in this case and since the tools for PC and 360 are similiar with XNA middleware, they can make them much faster.

In the meantime though, Bioshock is a very good game, one of the 5 best on 360, and one of the 10 best (at least) this gen right nowI'm beginning to wonder why a troll is allowed to mod?

Objective/subjective/politeness are words you've obvious never heard of. plz, post me some of your old post where you've actually "modded" a situation--I would love to be proven wrong.

You always make these asinine comments like your a 8 year old fanboy. What the hell does "most of the reasons people say it's PS3 year has slipped into 09" mean?

Like seriously what the hell are you talking about? how many people's reason for saying that is because MGS4 or little Big Planet is coming this year? How about multiplatform games just aren't sucking on PS3 anymore? How about PSN is no longer a barren wasteland and has a bunch of compelling exclusive content?

There are MANY different reasons for someone to say 08 is Sony's year! Your a freakin moron if you think there aren't millions of people out there that will say that simply when a Socom game comes?

Get your big X360 head out your hole, un-italicize your name, and look up the word respect. You make some of the most retarded points I've ever seen--probably talking about one poster, and paint a broad brush stroke with it like your a real mod and you know wtf your talking about? What? Is a forum not serious enough for you to have respect? If you think that lightly of it, why don't you show yourself to the exit? I'm curious to exactly what it is you do again besides tell people to come to the Xbox 360 section:huh:

I can name 10 different reasons why X360 is whack. I've owned one, played the best games, and traded it in.

This guy next to me could do the same for Ps3.

What part of preference don't you get:huh: Or is that being too elitist? because oh boy--you know this PS3 section is full of those:thumbl:

I'm just getting a bit annoyed by your stupidity--didn't mean to be harsh;)

[Media]

Omni has been all about tearing assholes apart these days!

(ShawtyRocc; my deepest apologies if you thought this post applied to you.)

[GTAce]

Hail to Omni, my personal hero of this thread! :worthy:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Media that was gross. that last part.
But yeah, he has a bad habit of that (XBE). Ignore him. (Not with the function, that won't work).

[Fillibuster]

lol. just lol.

[AC!D]

This game was awesome but had two things i didnt like. There is a huge gamebreaker which makes you invincible and kinda defeats the purpose of fighting big daddies fairly one on one but you can choose not to use this cheat. There was no variety in enemy design. It was like there were three different kinda splicers and two different kinds of big daddies. Other than that i thought the game was great and if the extra content is worth it i think i might just sell my old copy and get this new version.

Can anyone confirm what XBE said that Bioshock is timed exclusive to 360 cause i havent heard anything about this?

[OmniCloud]

Omni has been all about tearing assholes apart these days!

(ShawtyRocc; my deepest apologies if you thought this post applied to you.)lol hahahaahah...that's freakin disgusting son...I'm afraid I don't get down like that.

:moon: NOOO!!!! StaY away from that!!!;)

LOL @ Lali--I usually do, but for some reason I was a bit ticked off today. SOrry for overreacting people...It's like I'm PMS'in or something:shrug:

[<3frosty]

This game was awesome but had two things i didnt like. There is a huge gamebreaker which makes you invincible and kinda defeats the purpose of fighting big daddies fairly one on one but you can choose not to use this cheat. There was no variety in enemy design. It was like there were three different kinda splicers and two different kinds of big daddies. Other than that i thought the game was great and if the extra content is worth it i think i might just sell my old copy and get this new version.

Can anyone confirm what XBE said that Bioshock is timed exclusive to 360 cause i havent heard anything about this?

Usually, when a game is not announced along with two other consoles, and you are getting the original, its a strong hint that it will be a timed exclusive. 2K isnt dumb. They know that even though the PS3 is in last, it still has a market that will eat up a quality game. Its also a chance to jump onto a system that may end up surpassing the 360 in the long haul. Having BioShock on both the 360 and PS3 is basically future proofing the brand.

[bilbobob007]

I thought origonally when Bioshock came out someone spotted some PS3 config settings or something in one of the game files. I could be wrong or it could have been f.u.d, anyone?

[VG Aficionado]

Many believed it was a hint/proof of the PS3 version, but skeptics just claimed it had something to do with the Unreal engine being multiplatform. However, you can bet the PS3 version hasn't been in development for just a few months.

[bilbobob007]

It is plausible that it was multiplatform and a bit of cash was exchanged for a timed xclusive or something. Anyway as i said before i still think its crap the way they are working on a new one and now are willing to shoot it out to the ps3.

Money makes the world go round, the world go round, the world go round......

[Media]

lol hahahaahah...that's freakin disgusting son...I'm afraid I don't get down like that.

:moon: NOOO!!!! StaY away from that!!!;)

LOL @ Lali--I usually do, but for some reason I was a bit ticked off today. SOrry for overreacting people...It's like I'm PMS'in or something:shrug:

Hahaha, sorry, man. When I typed the first part of the post, I barely realized what it could be interpreted as.

So when I realized that you were probably the only member with a significant other on the forum, well...it was hard to pass up.

[Z]

not every timed exclusive was due to a payment deal, be it direct cash deposit or other- more usual- incentives in the business world. sometimes, a version for another platform was simply not included in the initial plans. sometimes it may be due to difficulties working with another platform. sometimes it was due to payment that they kept it exclusive or due to payment that they bring a project to a platform they didn't support initially. it could be a number of things like that.

as for a console company, I think MS in particular can have their "only on Xbox 360" stamp on a game cover if it is not coming out for any other console withing 3 months- or something like that. I say that since they have that stamp on a number of games that did make it to other consoles. Bioshock is the latest example.

also, you have to keep in mind that famous games seldom stay exclusive to one platform. RE and SF games have been released on almost every gaming device. MGS has seen releases on PC, Cube and Xbox. Silent Hill and GTA as well, and so on. even Halo went to PC.
it is not a rule, but such games do have that weight that make you consider such options.

[<3frosty]

not every timed exclusive was due to a payment deal, be it direct cash deposit or other- more usual- incentives in the business world. sometimes, a version for another platform was simply not included in the initial plans. sometimes it may be due to difficulties working with another platform. sometimes it was due to payment that they kept it exclusive or due to payment that they pring a project to a platform they didn't support initially. it could be a number of things like that.

as for a console company, I think MS in particular can have their "only on Xbox 360" stamp on a game cover if it is not coming out for any other console withing 3 months- or something like that. I say that since they have that stamp on a number of games that did make it to other consoles. Bioshock is the latest example.

also, you have to keep in mind that famous games seldom stay exclusive to one platform. RE and SF games have been released on almost every gaming device. MGS has seen releases on PC, Cube and Xbox. Silent Hill and GTA as well, and so on. even Halo went to PC.
it is not a rule, but such games do have that weight that make you consider such options.

Great points Z.

[cliffbo]

Meet the teams bringing BioShock to PS3 (plus new screens!)

+ Posted by Alyssa Finley // Executive Producer, 2K Marin

Hello everyone! We’re incredibly pleased that BioShock is coming to the PLAYSTATION 3. Now that the news is official, we’re very much looking forward to sharing a little more about what our team is doing to bring the game to life on the PLAYSTATION 3. We’ll be using this space over the coming months to tell you about new developments, new features and any interesting happenings around our offices. We’ll also be debuting exclusive content like the screenshots embedded in this post.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2549133644_17777d4fc6.jpg

But first things first - before we get into too many details, let me tell you about the fantastic team that’s working on the PS3 version of BioShock.

The project is based in the 2K Marin studio, which is located in Novato, CA. The 2K Marin team has been collaborating with the 2K teams in Australia and Boston to build the game with team members in each of the studios building, coding, optimizing, bugfixing, and polishing away. On top of that, because this is the first PS3 title from 2K Marin, 2K Australia and 2K Boston, we’ve also got another development partner with some outstanding PS3-specific coding chops helping out with the project - we can’t talk about what studio that is yet, but we look forward to revealing that in the future.

For today, we’ll give a brief “who’s who” for the three 2K studios that are working together on BioShock for the PS3.

2K Marin: We started the 2K Marin studio in November of 2007 with a group of eight people who migrated across the country (and in some cases, the world) in order to continue working on BioShock. The core 2K Marin group includes the Executive Producer (me!), our Creative Director, Jordan Thomas (designer of the Fort Frolic level), Lead Programmer Carlos Cuello, and Lead Artist Hogarth de la Plante. All the aforementioned folks worked on the original version of BioShock. We’ve also got some extremely talented programmers including Ray Graham (previous titles include Godfather, The Simpsons, NBA 2K, and NBA Street) Johnnemann Nordhagen (formerly from Sony’s R&D group), David Pittman (previously of Stormfront Studios), and Jake Etgeton (also from the original BioShock crew), who are currently hard at work making builds and squashing bugs.

2K Australia: During BioShock development, Australia was the home of the tech team - the guys who worked on the core engine and rendering features that brought to life the gorgeous visuals of Rapture. Five members of that team, Mathi Nagarajan, Ben Driehuis, Daniel Lamb, Weicheng Fang, and Tim Cooper are now working on the PS3 version, focused on rendering, graphics and optimization. Their goal is to make the game run amazingly well on the PS3, and they’ve been making tremendous progress so far on that front.

2K Boston: The Boston team is the largest chunk of the BioShock team at the moment; many of them hard at work on some of the as-yet-unannounced components of the PS3 version. I can mention the work of one Boston team member, Ian Bond, who has been optimizing and refactoring the physics simulation for the game to take the maximum advantage of the PS3 hardware.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2549133702_234c600acb.jpg

It can be tricky to coordinate the work of so many teams across so many time zones (the Boston team has almost no overlapping working hours with the Australia team); we make liberal use of phones, videoconferencing, forums, emails, and travel to keep everyone aware of what’s going on. The good news is that with all these teams on the case, development on the PS3 version goes on for roughly 18 hours a day!

That’s a brief overview of the teams working on the PS3 version. In the future, we’ll go into more depth about what’s different and what’s new in the upcoming release. We hope that you’re excited about BioShock coming to PS3 as we are, and we’ll see you again soon!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/03/meet-the-teams-bringing-bioshock-to-ps3-plus-new-screens/

[GTAce]

optimizing and refactoring the physics simulation for the game to take the maximum advantage of the PS3 hardware.
They seem to take a lot of effort in to the PS3 Port.
Nice to see.

[Raitei]

or they seem to be able to talk in a way we like

[Sephiroth_VII]

^I think Raitei is right on the money.

[cliffbo]

Dark Sector Dev Working On BioShock PS3
By Kris Graft Print | Send to a friend | Email the editor
Take-Two has entered a development partnership with London, Ontario-based Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes for the PS3 version of BioShock.
ImageBioShock for PS3 is currently under development by 2K Marin, 2K Boston and 2K Australia, and Digital Extremes will assist in optimizing the game for Sony's console.

2K Marin executive producer Alyssa Finley hinted at Digital Extremes' involvement last month when she said another developer "with some outstanding PS3-specific coding chops" would be brought on board for the project.

Digital Extremes most recently released the D3-published Dark Sector in March for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Digital Extremes CEO James Schmalz said in a statement, "When 2K approached us to assist with development on BioShock for the PlayStation 3..., it was a no-brainer,"...The collaboration on this project will make the [PS3] sing with Big Daddy goodness and Little Sister 'thank you's'."

BioShock for PS3 is slated for an October release.

http://www.gametab.com/news/2648051/

[GTAce]

DarkSectorsucksDarkSectorsucksDarkSectorsucks DarkSectorsucksDarkSectorsucks



:look:
I dont like how they praise the PS3, its just marketing so that PS3 owners think "ohh BioShock pwns on the PlayStation".

[cliffbo]

i'm very concerned about this game now, very concerned...

[GTAce]

Digital Extremes CEO James Schmalz
Schmalz is German for "corniness" or "lard" btw. :-D

[overclocked]

i'm very concerned about this game now, very concerned...

Which is why i am here to calm you down.. :cheers:

[cliffbo]

Which is why i am here to calm you down.. :cheers:

:-p

[Jay Gee]

The more the merrier. Let the DarkSector devs figure out how to make another PS3 title w/o having to worry about low frame rate, and we get an optimal port one of the few great 360 titles.

[JasonXe]

idk when they plan to release it but it looks like they're giving it to DE to work on while everyone else can spend time on other stuff. I'm pretty sure it'll get a bit more of a face lift and some new guns etc.. Bioshock is a great game so hopefully ps3 users enjoy one of the many great 360 titles. ^^

[Jay Gee]

There's a difference between good and great.

[OmniCloud]

There's a difference between good and great.Definitely...I'm happy it's coming to PS3, but I won't buy it to play it over again...

That's saying something...

Now I would definitely buy Gears again if it came out for PS3--fun title with people;)

Bioshock is good though...

I heard Ninja Gaiden 2 was also just like DMC--been there done that--only even more of it with bad camera angles. Art direction is still horrendous too. "Let's slash up a robot--no wait!! A Dinosaur!!!":loser:

Can't wait for another real next-gen game to come out. MGS4 looks to be till fall...

[masteratt]

Other than the fresh setting (full kudos for that), I didn't think Bioshock was that good.

[OmniCloud]

Other than the fresh setting (full kudos for that), I didn't think Bioshock was that good.yeah but your picky man...You thought Uncharted wasn't that good;) I found it a lot more enjoyable than Bioshock, and replay value was high.

[Jay Gee]

Definitely...I'm happy it's coming to PS3, but I won't buy it to play it over again...

That's saying something...
It's saying that you won't spend $120 for the same game. Not many people would.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yeah, it says you're practical. Whooptie friggin doo.

[JasonXe]

Yeah, it says you're practical. Whooptie friggin doo.

mutters: Whooptie friggin doodoo

[OmniCloud]

It's saying that you won't spend $120 for the same game. Not many people would.actually...I bought Bioshock as a gift for someone, beat it on there 360 and gave it to them.

I just said I would buy Gears if it came out for the PS3 too? YOU wouldn't buy a game twice, nothing to do with what I was bringing out really...

I should've elaborated I guess, but it's got nothing to do with being practical. I bought MGS like 3 times..same with FF7...

[Jay Gee]

I'm not buying another copy of MGS4. That does nothing to lessen the fact that it's an excellent game. You purchasing more copies of MGS and FF7 doesn't suddenly boost both game's popularity either.

[OmniCloud]

I'm not buying another copy of MGS4. That does nothing to lessen the fact that it's an excellent game. You purchasing more copies of MGS and FF7 doesn't suddenly boost both game's popularity either.yeah...that's nice. I don't care though. That has nothing to do with me buying the same game across two different platforms:huh:

I bought MGS/FF7 more than once because I broke it, or it skipped too much:shrug:

Look, this whole thing started with Bioshock. I wouldn't buy it again (because i already beat it) for PS3--because it wasn't that special--period. Despite beating MGS & FF7 numerous time, I bought them more than once to experience them yet again--I wouldn't do that for Bioshock.

Your losing my point, and that is I've spent money on the same game because of how awesome they are, and I would do the same for some games that are exclusive to X360 (which I've bought before) like Gears of War. Bioshock i wouldn't do that!! You know, like the Greatest hits version of FF7 that came out? Mind you, I already have 2 copies of the original game, but since it's a little scratched, some of the movies skip, I by it again for $20! Got RE4 on Gamecube, then I buy it again because I gave my Gamecube away to someone (PS2 version) You feel me now? Bottom line--Bioshock is a step below those game IMO.

Sheesh man...I can't be explaining myself like that all the time:whip:

[Raitei]

its the internet, you'll have to

[VG Aficionado]

Bioshock trophies confirmed (http://playstationlifestyle.net/2008/07/10/bioshock-trophies-confirmed/)

2K, the developers of Bioshock for PS3, posted an article written by Andrew Rudson (Programmer at Digital Extremes) on their blog.

While working on BioShock PS3, I had the opportunity to be one of the first developers to make use of the new PSN Trophy system.

The entire post is dedicated to explaining the details of being one of the first developers to implement PS3 trophies. We learn the trophies are completed now and in final stages - making sure the trophies unlock when they are supposed to. Apparently, the art team did a fantastic job and they are beautiful.

We look forward to seeing just how beautiful they are when the game launches on PS3.


SPIKE TV: Bioshock PS3 extra content to be revealed on Monday (http://geoffmk.gametrailers.com/gamepad/)

Another game set to debut on the show is BioShock PLAYSTATION 3. Now I know what you’re thinking….’why are you guys making a big deal out of a port?’ Well I can’t spoil the surprise just yet, but let me tell you there is way more to this game than you might think. There have been hints about some “exclusive features” in the game and on Monday night I’ll finally reveal the details on Spike – and of course show you the first real gameplay footage from the PS3 version.

[Leedogg]

maybe online multiplayer?

[AC!D]

maybe online multiplayer?


Its not that kind of a game so i doubt it.

[Raitei]

i think they'll throw in the arbitry extra level and thats it

[Jay Gee]

Kewl, I might actually watch Spike to see them.

[Z]

maybe online multiplayer?

too much work for a port. they might leave that for the sequel, though.
expect a couple oh new weapons and maybe an extra enemy.

but the 'extras' is not the main attraction here, it is the game itself. PS3 could have an exact duplicate copy oh the 360 one and it would still be a good offer for new players.

[chartwel]

i think they'll throw in the arbitry extra level and thats it

we already know they are giving us the zoo level and a new big daddy both of which were cut from the xbox version. i think there will definitely be more, possibly plenty of new splicers, etc, most likely Home support.

[JasonXe]

The whole game is really about the immersion you feel with your surroundings and how you're not taken out of that experience. The extra weapons, monsters (unless a boss) are forgettable compare to the overall experience you get from this game. Hopefully the developers port it well so everyone on the ps3 only side can experience how cool this game is.

[Z]

to shoot down a point before it arises: it will not sell anywhere near how much it did during the original releases. rarely a port will perform the same, let alone out do itself, in sales as it's original release especially on a different system with a long pause in time. I can only think of RE4 that didn't follow the rule.

this of course doesn't mean the game itself is less than it's original, it just means it is an old or late release. it happens all the time.

[cliffbo]

do you notice something?

http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bioshockboxartps3copy.jpg

[Leedogg]

can you say photoshop?

[chartwel]

can you say photoshop?

is on there official website.

[Z]

it is on an online retailer's website (Amazon?) that isn't good enough. I call bullshit since it looks dumb. unless you can link me to 2K's page where they are hosting it. then I'll belive it and still think it's stupid.

[Applefiend]

I just said I would buy Gears if it came out for the PS3 too? YOU wouldn't buy a game twice, nothing to do with what I was bringing out really...


I did buy Gears twice actually, once for 360, then again for Windows with higher res/extra content.

Awesome old game + new content > Crap new game, always.

As for new content, still reeling from Fear for PS3 with extra content... Hmmm... :( Better be good.

[JasonXe]

do you notice something?

http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bioshockboxartps3copy.jpg

I think it's real but it has the stupid ripten watermark and different rating. Though it does look photoshop weirdly even though it's not.

[VG Aficionado]

it is on an online retailer's website (Amazon?) that isn't good enough. I call bullshit since it looks dumb. unless you can link me to 2K's page where they are hosting it. then I'll belive it and still think it's stupid.

Well, I would have agreed that it was photoshopped, but check the July 3rd entry of the developer's site (http://www.digitalextremes.com/) to think it again.

EDIT: The same pic appears in the Sony Defense Force site since last year. I guess it's fake, but I wonder why it's in the developer site.

[masteratt]

Sony sure is making a big deal out of a year old game :/

That's of course if this is the first ever game to have HOME stuff.

[Nameless]

^ Agreed this game is a year old and I doubt the visuals are significantly enhanced. Also, I don't have a lot of faith that new content will be anything really compelling. This is still a great title and anyone who did not play it on the 360 or PC should put this on their fall game list.

I played the title on the 360 and highly doubt there's enough here to make me purchase on the PS3.

[chartwel]

^ Agreed this game is a year old and I doubt the visuals are significantly enhanced. Also, I don't have a lot of faith that new content will be anything really compelling. This is still a great title and anyone who did not play it on the 360 or PC should put this on their fall game list.

I played the title on the 360 and highly doubt there's enough here to make me purchase on the PS3.

new levels, enemies, etc. thats not compelling? seems like people will do anything to downplay an enhanced game. ps3 owners had to wait a long time, so they are getting lots of cool stuff to extend the game, including better visuals. seems like a pretty fair deal to me. obviously if you have already played it, then going back again my not be something you would enjoy. i have been wanting to do another play through, and this is the perfect reason to do it. a lot of ps3 owners have not played the game, they should be happy right now.

[Nameless]

^You may not see it, but you actually agreed with my post... ;)

There's more than likely a small pocket of PS3 owners that have both consoles so most should be happy with this title release. Considering I purchased this title on the 360 and all the other titles being released in the fall this would be a rental at best. If you are cool with paying $60 bucks twice for the same game with some modifications (expansion pack) more power to you; spending helps the economy... :)

[chartwel]

^You may not see it, but you actually agreed with my post... ;)

There's more than likely a small pocket of PS3 owners that have both consoles so most should be happy with this title release. Considering I purchased this title on the 360 and all the other titles being released in the fall this would be a rental at best. If you are cool with paying $60 bucks twice for the same game with some modifications (expansion pack) more power to you; spending helps the economy... :)

yes, i agreed with your post, partially. as i said though, TO ME, those new additions give a pretty good reason to go back and play the game again. YES, i do realize everyone might not feel that way. and no offense, who said i spent 60 bucks on bioshock? i paid nothing for it, so maybe thats why i would gladly spend 60 to get an even better game.

bottom line is, ps3 owners who dont have a 360 should have no reason whatsoever to not try out this game.

[AC!D]

I hope there are plenty of new enemies cause for me there wasnt enough variation in the Big Daddys and Splicers. I own the 360 version and will definatley be trading up for the PS3 version unless they announce Bioshock 2 is exclusive to 360 cause then it would be rather pointless for any PS3 owner to purchase it.

I had the same reservations about Ninja Gaiden 2 coming to the PS3 after Sigma was released and was proved correct. Personally i plan to wait and see if this is the case before i trade up for the better version. I can just see MS offering up money right now to make it exclusive after it sold more than 2million on their console.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I've mildly wanted this game, but Trophy support was the point that tipped my hand. Embarrassingly enough, a trophy cold war is brewing between my roommate and myself. The trouble is, I refuse to play PAIN anymore for my own sake, even though Trophy hunting in that game would tip the scales.

[Jay Gee]

I'll get back into PAIN once they release the new layout. Until then, even trophies aren't enough to bring me back.

[Z]

Sony sure is making a big deal out of a year old game :/

That's of course if this is the first ever game to have HOME stuff.

what does Sony have to do with this? this is the desicion of the dev and their publisher. Sony doesn't have anything to do but greenlight the project. if they had anything to do with it, you'd be hearing all about it. I say the dev has much time in their hand with such a port. they could add trophies, home or whatever is out there so they decided 'why not?'. sure this is the first game to show it's Home support, but will it be the first released?
Well, I would have agreed that it was photoshopped, but check the July 3rd entry of the developer's site (http://www.digitalextremes.com/) to think it again.

damn.
talking about signs; who added the rumble sign on MGS4's cover (Sony or Konami)? and are later games coming out using it as well?

[dnpmakkah]

Spike TV is going to be talking/showing Bioshock PS3. It starts now (9pm Eastern)

[<3frosty]

yes, i agreed with your post, partially. as i said though, TO ME, those new additions give a pretty good reason to go back and play the game again. YES, i do realize everyone might not feel that way. and no offense, who said i spent 60 bucks on bioshock? i paid nothing for it, so maybe thats why i would gladly spend 60 to get an even better game.

bottom line is, ps3 owners who dont have a 360 should have no reason whatsoever to not try out this game.

Naturally, most people assume when you have played a game through its entirety, that you purchase or at least rented the game for an extended period of time. No offense, of course. Please expand on how you paid nothing for it.

[solidsnakejej]

one of the new content
DLC after launch of Bioshock PS3.

--Challenge Room: Twisted Carnival. Use electricity to move a ferris wheel, trapped at the top is a little sister.

[chartwel]

^^yeah, sounds like they hyped up a lot, and gave a little. the game didnt even look or run as good to me. hopefully 3 months will change that.

[Z]

is the DLC free?

[VG Aficionado]

First look (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/891/891357p1.html)

[cliffbo]

new trailer

http://www.gamersyde.com/leech_8057_en.html

[VG Aficionado]

Bioshock PS3 trophies detailed (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/21/bioshock-ps3-trophies-confirmed-detailed/)

[cliffbo]

Bioshock PS3 trophies detailed (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/21/bioshock-ps3-trophies-confirmed-detailed/)

LOL... you beat me to it!

[VG Aficionado]

Bioshock PS3 trophies detailed (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/07/21/bioshock-ps3-trophies-confirmed-detailed/)LOL... you beat me to it!

:cowboy:

[cliffbo]

here we go again:

2K Games not improving BioShock visuals for PS3 version
By Wesley Yin-Poole - 22/07/2008 - 1:05pm GMT

Looking to match the quality of the 360 version
Bioshock screenshot

Some bad news for PS3 owners hoping for some improvements in the graphics department for upcoming shooter BioShock. Publisher 2K Games has confirmed to VideoGamer.com that it's concentrating on matching, not bettering the visuals seen in the Xbox 360 version.

At E3 last week 2K Games announced that the PS3 version would include exclusive DLC in the form of a series of 'Challenge Rooms', set outside the main BioShock story but within the Rapture underwater city.

It will also contain all of the patches and DLC enjoyed by Xbox 360 and PC owners so far, as well as a new super hard survivor difficulty.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com at E3, 2K Games senior producer Melissa Miller said that the game, which is being "optimised" by Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes, will look no different to the 360 version.

She said: "We're looking to match the quality of the original version. We want to make sure that the water is just as great, and I think you can see from the demonstration, that it looks no different from the 360 version."

Expect more news on the PS3 version of BioShock, which is expected this October, soon.

http://www.videogamer.com/news/22-07-2008-8885.html

[JasonXe]

Well i hope it runs smooth as butter once it releases or else I'll be disappointed. This is a great game and hope anyone who buys it can enjoy it to it full potential.
If I was a ass I would make a joke about this with all the 360 hate here but I'll do a Gandhi and lead by example. Lets end the hating and start making babies!!

[chartwel]

they probably cant improve the visuals, as they dont have enough experience with the ps3. i dont like it when they say they are "trying" to match 360 visuals. i doubt they even get the framerate better to be honest........

[cliffbo]

well the plot thickens. this from someone who played it and remember the devs said a while back that the graphics would be better than the 360 version. are they about to dumb this games down deliberately so that Bioshock 2 on the 360 doesn't look a lot worse?

BioShock Eyes-on
Posted on July 21st, 2008 at 23:58 EDT

2K Games had an impressive media room setup with bright lights, modern furniture, free Red Bull, and a preview look into the world of Rapture on the PlayStation 3. While the Red Bull was more than enough to impress me after an exhausting day, what I was preparing to see was nothing short of extravagant. Taking the stage for 2K Games was Melissa, one of the Senior Producers for BioShock, who was going to walk us through some of the exclusive content coming to the PS3 iteration of the title.

I’d like to first mention that I did own and beat BioShock on the 360 almost a year ago, so I feel as though I am educated enough on the game to form the opinions that I have. One of the very first things you’ll notice within BioShock is that all anti-aliasing issues are now gone. There were absolutely no edging issues or jaggedness to any portions of what was displayed on screen for us in the room. If I’m being bluntly honest, the game looks exponentially better on the PlayStation 3 than it does on the 360. I understand it has a year of wiggle room to have made the adjustments, but I almost felt like I was staring at a redesigned title. The fiery blaze at the start of the game just felt more realistic and truly gave off the impression of a fuel-engaged fire over the top of the ocean.

As for the details while moving within the city of Rapture, they’re greatly improved as well. I couldn’t believe my own eyes at the clarity and crispness that BioShock on the PS3 was displaying on screen. I think the 360 version looked absolutely spectacular, but this version almost makes the 360’s version look a tad underachieving. Do not take this as an opportunity to flame, as an extra year in development can and will make differences like that.

Moving onto the new content, small 'mini-levels' manifest themselves outside of the game's story. They don't serve any true purpose other than to add a bit more playability to the game, however they are a nice touch in the already award-winning title. The idea of these mini-levels is to meet certain objectives like saving little sisters. In the demo provided, a little sister was trapped atop of a broken Ferris Wheel. In order to save her, you had to find ways of producing electricity in order to cause the wheel to rotate and bring her down to safety.
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There are several ways to go about the challenges and each one is a tad more difficult than the one before it, but the puzzle aspect of it certainly adds to the experience. Also, there is a mini-carnival section within this portion of the game that is filled with carnival games. Each game is interactive and will reward you for playing them. Of course, beating these carni-games are a cinch in comparison to their real-life counterparts that are nothing but full of shenanigans.

Overall though, BioShock on the PS3 is looking to be a completely stunning title that will warrant a purchase from people like myself, those who have already completed the title on a different platform. 2K Games has done a marvelous job in bringing together a team of worthy studios and improving an already astounding title.


http://www.psu.com/BioShock-Eyes-on--a0004306-p0.php

[JasonXe]

Then again, look at the source. ^^ The only playstation only source I trust is PSI and so should everyone here as well.


Nice plugin ad for psi, thank you, thank you!!

[GTAce]

The silver font is SO easy to read with the PSI Next skin....

[JasonXe]

I know, i did it intentionally so no one would miss it. I would of used white instead if I wanted to hide it.

eeehh wait I see what you were up to. Nice plug in with psi skin. :D

[LiquidEagle]

It'd be a shame if they have been sitting on this game for a year and their goal is to merely match what they've already achieved. Just think if they were re-releasing it on 360 or something (hypothetically speaking, of course): in that year they should have improved the graphics simply by polishing up and having more time to work on it.

[Applefiend]

Yeah, didn't stop me throwing it like a grenade into the middle of a PS3 troll board.

Might dump my 360 version though. Haven't got round to playing it though yet.

Got a thing abut trophies. :D

[cliffbo]

an interview:

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/27225/All_Access_Bioshock_On_PlayStation_3.html

[Sephiroth_VII]

Well, at least we'll have better cutscene quality than the 360 version, but I really hope they'll improve gameplay as well...

[JasonXe]

ummm im going to laugh.. the cgi cutscenes if I recall is only 5 seconds in the beginning (I think its cgi) and then there is the ending cs. The quailty in itself is nothing to write home about (no where near ff quailty cgi). I would explain it detail but it would ruin the endings. The whole game is done in first person perspective cs (not in game cs either). But the start of the game is pretty awesome, it'll leave you staring... That's all I'll say :-)

[Sephiroth_VII]

Not having played it, I didn't know. Thanks for enlightening me :(

[JasonXe]

oh i wasn't laughing at you ><, but the guy in the vid. I starting thinking about it and was like.. there is probably 2-3 short cgi cs so why not bring something else up in the vid? Which explains why they said that in the article today. Anyway those bastards better not screw this game up or i'll be piss. This is a really good game and you don't f*** around with games this good.

Here is + rep, hopefully that'll cheer you up.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Oh, I know you weren't laughing at me, I was just disappointed since I'd been looking forwards to lots of gorgeous 1080P cutscenes.

You really suck at hiding your comments, faggot, idiot, lamer. Hey, how did you find this? What could I possibly have done wrong!?:huh:

[GTAce]

I already told him, or at least i thought i did.

[cliffbo]

some nice pics:

http://www.gametab.com/news/2673264/

i've got to be honest though. i think they look blurry. i'm sure the 360 version was nice and sharp... 640p anyone?

[masteratt]

Another bad port by an inexperienced PS3 developer I think.

Thansk for the extra content though :thumpsup:

[OmniCloud]

wait till someone here buys it on there PS3 fellas...

I seriously doubt they'll be much noticeable differences in the title. If you have haven't played it--this is for you. That's it..

[cliffbo]

but having said they look more blurry, i've just checked out pics of the 360 and they look the same. here's the 360 review just to wet our pallets. why not, i say

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/23825.html

i urge you to watch this review... but remember it's coming to the PS3 because quite honestly it makes you want to buy a 360.

9.5

now lets see what the PS3 version gets with extra content

[Leedogg]

ugh i'm in a little dilema

I just ordered a $2100 pc with a 280GTX video card and 4 GB of ram. :drool: I know the pc will run every single graphical option on this game. Should I buy the pc version which I know will look amazing. Or wait for the PS3 version and the extra content??????????

[cliffbo]

ugh i'm in a little dilema

I just ordered a $2100 pc with a 280GTX video card and 4 GB of ram. :drool: I know the pc will run every single graphical option on this game. Should I buy the pc version which I know will look amazing. Or wait for the PS3 version and the extra content??????????

is it even coming to the PC?

[GTAce]

I think it was launched simultaneously with the 360 version.

[curryking1]

Leedogg, PC version.

The game looks ten times better according to your specs and costs less.

[cliffbo]

I think it was launched simultaneously with the 360 version.

lol... i thought i was in the M.A.G thread :lol:

[Leedogg]

yep it is, and the price ain't bad either $29.99

http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=60973

Edit: EBgames has the PS3 game listed as a release on 11/03/08, but it could always change.

[GTAce]

:lol:

EDIT: Buy the PC version.

[Leedogg]

yea leaning towards that: on top of that I have a usb adaptor that will allow me to use a PS2 controller as a game controller. So basically I can set the controls like the PS3 version, minus the motion part.

[GTAce]

I dont think the game will allow you to use the pad.
There arent much PC shooters that allow you to switch the mouse control to an analog stick.
The movement yeah, but not the rest.

[masteratt]

Or just use the Sixaxis even (you only need ot download one driver and just use USB plug to play).

But yeah FPS is always better on mouse and keyboard really (though I met one or two people that disagree :S)

[GTAce]

I also prefer pad controls, mouse is faster and more precise but not so comfortable for me.

[Leedogg]

I also prefer pad controls, mouse is faster and more precise but not so comfortable for me.

thats how I am, With my hands right now, I can't even use a mouse and keyboard at the sametime. (I can, but my reaction time sucks while doing it) much better on pad.

[Raitei]

i used to be a kb&m gamer (ut was what got me good)

but i suck now

[GTAce]

Then you should buy the PS3 version or rent the PC version first to check if you can play with a pad, because i dont think so.

[cliffbo]

http://ps3life.nl/data/upload/3_41HoH1_n1216741468.jpg

http://ps3life.nl/data/upload/1-T9KIT1_J1216741503.jpg

[JasonXe]

you bought/built that massive of a gaming rig!?! It'll be wasteful not to buy it on the pc.

Btw you can download the bioshock soundtrack for free on there website. I'm not to sure of the link but the only one I liked was the piano one "08 Cohens Masterpiece"

[Leedogg]

good news: Bioshock for PC does support a gamepad
bad news: The only gamepad that it supports is the 360 controller. From what I read, every pc game that has the Games For Windows logo. Has to support the 360 controller. And I don't have one, or even a 360 to start with.

Looks like I'm gonna have to wait on the PS3 version.

[Hisham]

Why do you want a controller?

Mouse/keyboard is the best control for FPS's...

EDIT: NVM I just read the posts above... stupid me.

[Red]

Gone buy this game because of the tropys :lol:

[cliffbo]

http://i33.tinypic.com/and4ls.jpg

[VG Aficionado]

Ok.

[Leedogg]

as said I before the other cover was photoshoped (the one with the home logo)

[VG Aficionado]

Sure, but it was weird someone uploaded it to the game developer's website.

[jaxmkii]

... meh

[Jay Gee]

The photoshop was leagues better. Hope they reconsider.

[GTAce]

Sure, but it was weird someone uploaded it to the game developer's website.

A PR company made GT advertisment with a PGR3 screenshot.
Or it was marketing to hype the game. lol

[Jay Gee]

And as a karma-based result, we'll never see another PGR game again. lollerskates

[Bsack]

This game freaks me out way too much. AHHHH!!!

[VG Aficionado]

More details on Bioshock PS3 trophies (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/04/more-bioshock-trophy-details/)

[cliffbo]

SURVIVOR MODE Q&A

What exactly is survivor mode?

It's a new, highly challenging difficulty mode exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version of BioShock.

How does this differ from Hard Mode?

You're more vulnerable, enemies are tougher, every resource is more precious.

Why did you guys decide to make this?

When we designed the original three difficulty modes of BioShock, we tried to define a spectrum encompasses as much of the shooter audience as we could, balanced as optimally as possible. However, we know there are gamers out there - ourselves included! - who are after a greater challenge than is provided by Hard difficulty. Besides that, a lot of Bioshock's game mechanics become more interesting when the player is under pressure to use their abilities in a creative and efficient manner. So the impetus came just as much from the desire to highlight a less obvious dimension to the game's mechanics, as to cater to the upper echelons of player skill.

How will my play style change when I decide to play on this mode?

You won't be blazing through spaces. You won't be flush with resources. Every fight is a decisive, life-or-death struggle.

So what’s different? Do enemies have more health, are there more enemies, what am I up against?

The enemy population numbers haven't changed, but every single enemy is tougher and deals more damage to you. Additionally, if you die and resurrect at a Vita-Chamber, you get less EVE back, so death has a real sting to it.

Technically, how did you make this work? What did you change in the code to create this mode?

Our "Mod Effect" system for tuning damage, resistances and overall difficulty is flexible enough that only a few code changes were necessary. The rest was simply tweaking numbers based on testing feedback.

What was the most difficult aspect of designing this mode?

Definitely the biggest challenge was dialing down from "too hard" but keeping as close to it as possible. The best pieces of combat design always leave you with a sliver of life left and the feeling that it was your skill and strategy that made the difference.

Will I be able to use Vita-Chambers in this mode? Can I also turn them off?

Yes, and yes. Disabling Vita-Chambers changes how you progress through the game pretty fundamentally, and we wanted to keep that as a separate option. Of course, the ultimate challenge is still to beat Extreme difficulty with them disabled - a true old school "iron man" play experience.

How can I get ready for this challenge?

Get to know some of the more indirect plasmids like Target Dummy and Enrage. Learn how to formulate plans, set up and manipulate the world. A good challenge is to see how quickly you can reduce a Big Daddy from full strength to dead, by setting traps and picking just the right fighting area before launching the attack in earnest. In Extreme mode, the fewer hits you take from Daddies the better.

What tips and tricks do you have for beating this mode?

See above. Experiment with tactics that get you a lot of damage for as little risk and resources (EVE, ammo, or money) as possible. Learn to think on your feet and recognize opportunity everywhere around you. Use your abilities in combination, simple direct offense rarely works.

Is this really any harder than hard mode? I’m pretty good at BioShock, will this challenge me?From the first fight in the "Welcome to Rapture" level onward, I don't think anyone will have trouble distinguishing this from hard mode!

http://www.2kgames.com/cultofrapture/survivormode.html

[VG Aficionado]

PS3 trailer (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/793104/bioshock/videos/BioShock_trailer_080608.html)

[Red]

Cell Pwnage:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9414174&postcount=476

I hope it hasn't been posted already.

[VG Aficionado]

That's both old and unrelated.

[section]

10 fat homos?

Oh wait, it's fathoms. Sorry, wrong game.

[VG Aficionado]

For those of you fearing a bad port:

Although it was still an early build of the game, the title looks fantastic. The water effects look much slicker, as do many of the environments as they are slowly submerged in water. It's quite obvious that 2K is taking full advantage of the PS3's Blu-ray discs to pack in cleaner high resolution textures for every facet of the game; while we didn't see any pro-pixel leatherization diffusion within our early sections of the title, we wouldn't be surprised if it makes an appearance in the later stages, such as Arcadia or Fort Frolic. 2K has also taken the time to add in some subtle touches, such as informative elements during load screens. While these loads don't take a lot of time on the PS3, players will be able to switch between slides that feature Rapture advertisements, gameplay hints or tips, and quotes from notable gameplay figures.http://ps3.ign.com/articles/897/897091p2.html

[Applefiend]

It's good they're bright enough to know if they do a good job they'll sell more copies.

I'm certainly buying this.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

That somehow doesn't occur to some publishers.

[cliffbo]

BioShock on PS3 Dated for October 21
August 19, 2008

2K Games has announced BioShock's anticipated arrival on Playstation 3 will be October 21 in North America and October 24 everywhere else.

New and obviously exclusive to the PS3 version is a Survivor difficulty level, Trophy support and Add-On game content in the form of Challenge Rooms.

We got to see one of these Challenge Rooms demonstrated at E3 last month and they're going to be a lot of fun to play around in. In the example shown, you had to rescue little sister from the top of a Ferris wheel by solving puzzles to make the wheel turn.

Anything goes in the Challenges as Rapture enemies aren't too interested in letting you do whatever you want without repercussions.

Expect BioShock on Playstation 3 to carry an SRP of $59.99.


http://www.thehdroom.com/news/BioShock_on_PS3_Dated_for_October_21/3310

[Segitz]

Full price is a BIG no no... I doubt that the game will keep that price for a long time

[woundingchaney]

Full price is absolutely ridiculous given that the pc version can be had for as little as 15usd. Though I adamantly support the title I cannot see milking the PS3 user-base. Though I suggest that everyone that hasnt played it at least find a way to play it as it is an excellent title overall (imo).

[CarlosEvolved]

WTF? 50 bucks, are you out of your mind!?

I guess I'll have to swallow it up and buy the thing.

Damn you, 2K.

I ain't buying the Xbox 360 for this. Damnit.

[OG_Monkey]

Now...Would you kindly lower the MSRP 2K

[Leedogg]

Full price is absolutely ridiculous given that the pc version can be had for as little as 15usd. Though I adamantly support the title I cannot see milking the PS3 user-base. Though I suggest that everyone that hasnt played it at least find a way to play it as it is an excellent title overall (imo).

i concour 100% I've played the PC demo, and I was hooked from the beginning. When the demo was over, I was like NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Great game, great graphics, great story. IMO

[section]

Full price for a title which will "definitely never come to PS3" is a bit harsh. As the others I'll eventually buy it but never for full price. Heck, I didn't pay full price for MGS4 which would have deserved my money in the first place.

[Applefiend]

Yeah with games that aren't a high priority have patience... Just got Stranglehold for PS3 new for $20.

[VG Aficionado]

Eurogamer hands on (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=233178)

For the lazy: as good as the other versions to say the least.

[Segitz]

Eurogamer hands on (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=233178)

For the lazy: as good as the other versions to say the least.

So basically not even closely worth the full price, when the PC version can be obtained for 15€ every now and then?

[Red_Eyes]

I can't wait for their review. It's going to be like this; It's exactly like the 360 version in everyway. Final score; 7. But seriously, it's going to be awesome.

[cliffbo]

right, the devs said the graphics are the same and that Blu-ray never made a difference... same old story. yes this game will be good but it's been gimped, no question. someone kill DVD. what does a DVD hold? 7GB? we are being ripped off fellas, this should be a PSN game

BioShock PS3 has 5Gb, 10-minute mandatory install

September 9th, 2008 @ 20:21

bioshock14.jpg

The PS3 version of BioShock has a 5Gb mandatory install that takes a little over 10 minutes to complete.

While the game’s trundling onto your hard drive, your TV shows your Rapture ads and plays a little piano music.

The game was rumoured to have a sizable install after the BBFC rated the game back in July, but 2K commented at the time that it was likely to have an install of “around 5 or 6 minutes” at most, according to this DarkZero report.

The news comes from the new Eurogamer playtest we linked to earlier.

BioShock releases for PS3 on October 24.

http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/09/09/bioshock-ps3-has-5gb-10-minute-mandatory-install/