Rumorang: BioShock PS3 port in September

by James Ransom-Wiley { Apr 25th 2008 at 7:30PM }

While left out of the Quartermann roundup posted on 1UP yesterday, the oft-rumored, oft-denied BioShock PlayStation 3 port could arrive this September, reports NeoGAF user "SuperSonic1305" upon scavenging the June issue of EGM. The revived rumor suggests the port will include the extra DLC content and sport upgraded visuals (how about a better ending?). In addition, BioShock 2 reportedly will be "shown" around the same time the port is due. Presumably, the sequel (or prequel?) will be released for Xbox 360 and PC, with a likely version developed for PS3 as well -- why not? And if that is the case, it might make sense to prime the Sony faithful with a port of the original, though BioShock is quickly becoming "last year's game." Two questions: Is a PS3 port too late to the party? But if it is arriving, however late, why keep it a secret?

Tags: 2k-games, bioshock, rumorang

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Seattle Yonkers @ Apr 25th 2008 7:34PM

This is probably the only game I'm interested in for the Xbox 360. So, it'd be good news if this came to the PSTriple.

Akamaru @ Apr 25th 2008 8:10PM

Yeah, this is one of the few games that I really feel like I missed out on. If I had not already bought a PS3, this game would have made me pick up an Xbox alsmost immediately when it came out.

I would love to buy this for my PS3

Mr.ESC @ Apr 25th 2008 8:25PM

This is probably the only game I'm interested in for the Xbox 360

You know it is also for the PC,right?

rainking187 @ Apr 25th 2008 9:39PM

Yeah, I really hope this happens, the day Bioshock comes out for the PS3 is the day I sell my 360. I'm really hard pressed to think of any 360 exclusive that I want to play except for Blue Dragon or Lost Odyssey and I'm boycotting those because of the shoddy US packaging.

ps3isdead @ Apr 25th 2008 10:33PM

your not going to get it plain and simple get over it, your not going to get Mass Effect either the ps3s 255-255 RAM wont let it run properly

Tesley @ Apr 25th 2008 11:13PM

ME too man. This game would be the only reason that i would buy a 360...if this comes on the ps3...no more 360 for me...

klitorisaurus @ Apr 25th 2008 11:49PM

I'd Hit it!

SharpShooter @ Apr 25th 2008 11:59PM

@ ps3isdead

Your right, it could never run it. I just played it on PC and gotta say, the world is so massive the PS3 would simply overload. Only shitty games like GTA IV can run on the shitty the 512 mb ram sad excuse for a console.

Seattle Yonkers @ Apr 26th 2008 12:16AM

@ Mr.ESC

I know that, but I run Windows on my Mac through VMWare, and I've found games are a bit wonky. Especially graphic-intense games. Plus, I've never been big on PC games, I dunno why; I just prefer consoles.

aReEeNeN @ Apr 25th 2008 7:36PM

Would you kindly clear up these rumors once and for all?

BrokenAbacus @ Apr 25th 2008 11:48PM

I see what you did thar!

Lone Starr @ Apr 25th 2008 7:37PM

That picture is such flamebait.

Jouten @ Apr 25th 2008 9:18PM

It's only flame bait if it is not true...

=P

CM @ Apr 28th 2008 3:02PM

That is all joystiq does ... sigh.

Kane @ Apr 25th 2008 7:38PM

Bioshock and Mass Effect are coming to the PS3 eventually

Zeus.:God @ Apr 25th 2008 7:50PM

Maybe; maybe not- on the Bioshock bit. Mass Effect won't ever go to PS3; Microsoft owns the rights to it.

Jouten @ Apr 25th 2008 9:19PM

Please let mass effect come to the ps3!

Noshino @ Apr 25th 2008 10:27PM

"Maybe; maybe not- on the Bioshock bit. Mass Effect won't ever go to PS3; Microsoft owns the rights to it."

But they don't own the rights to ME2....

Van Faulk @ Apr 25th 2008 11:34PM

Ecept for that bit where ken levine specifically states that MS has a deal for Bioshock's exclusivity.

Wasn't this supposed to be the year of the ps3? I dind't realize that sloppy seconds from the 360 were what we were waiting for.

John McPoop @ Apr 26th 2008 12:29AM

This game was OK but it wasn't all that is way hyped up to be ... The only reason for me to pick this up again on the PS3 would be if they added a multiplayer component ... That would be something special

Haggard @ Apr 25th 2008 7:42PM

I disagree that BioShock will simply fade out of conciousness. I think they achieved something of similar proportions to HL2, and this is is a game that people for years to come will pick up and appreciate.

Jayslacks @ Apr 25th 2008 7:46PM

Bioshock is one of my favorite games of all time. The more people that get to play it, regardless of the system, the better...

SoulBlade @ Apr 25th 2008 8:12PM

Respect +10

Ethan @ Apr 25th 2008 10:01PM

Multiformat FTW!

Farseer (GDI) @ Apr 25th 2008 11:54PM

I totally agree. Everyone needs to experience this game - it was awesome. If a PS3 port means that many more people will get the pleasure of exploring Rapture, then right on!

Anticrawl @ Apr 26th 2008 7:05PM

Yeah more people should experience Bioshock like more people should experience STDs.

What a plague of a game. Atmosphere does not equal a fantastic game, nor do gimmicky powers. The gunplay is awful and the enemies are bland, have fun following the flock sheople.

Anticrawl @ Apr 26th 2008 7:11PM

Finish your veggies little Johnny or you'll have to play Bioshock for 30 minutes!

HB96st @ Apr 25th 2008 7:49PM

ps will probly get mass effect 2. 1, never.

unless they write a fat check to M$.

LaughingTarget @ Apr 25th 2008 8:09PM

EGM a few months back interviewed BioWare and they said Mass Effect and all its sequels (or the next two at least) are contractually obligated to be 360 exclusives. The EA acquisition doesn't nullify existing contracts. Mass Effect 2 or 3 will never be on the PS3, unless EA is willing to buy its way out of the obligation.

Robert @ Apr 25th 2008 8:26PM

They could make a trade Mass Effect on PS3 for Blu Ray on Xbox.

Thats probably never going to happen

Ethan @ Apr 25th 2008 10:03PM

Microsoft are completely free to add Blu-Ray to the xbox, there were rumours about Lite-on a while back.

superaktieboy @ Apr 26th 2008 2:51AM

erm sony will allow microsoft to have bluray.. simply because of VC-1 encoding.. microsoft owns VC-1, and if MS doesn't get bluray, they might stop the contract for VC-1.. so i am pretty sure they will get bluray

Sean @ Apr 25th 2008 7:50PM

You mean a company under threat of a takeover unless it shores up it's revenue picture puts out a port of one if it's bestselling games... shocking!

They'll probably also doing this as a excerise for their devs so they are up to speed for porting Bioshock 2.

I mean, that is, assuming of course the rumors of Bioshock 2 being available for PS3 are also true.

I also own it..for those FPS PS3 fans out there... you'll love it! It will still be one of the best looking and playing games out if/when it releases for the PS3.

cc123 @ Apr 25th 2008 7:59PM

"Is a PS3 port too late to the party?"

Bioshock was my GOTY for 2007 so if this version is a little bit prettier with some exclusive content I could see my self picking it up again.

If it's the same...I'll wait for Bioshock 2.

Rob Accomando @ Apr 25th 2008 8:04PM

Bioshock Sigma

SharpBlade @ Apr 25th 2008 8:06PM

Yup,

Who needs a 360 when you can play all their games on other platforms? MS doesn't have a first party worth a sh!t. Sony seems to be able to get 2nd party devs to make games just for their platform (Kojima, Naughty Dog, Insomniac) but MS can't keep a 360 title exclusive to save it's life.

I'm glad everyone might be able to enjoy this game but there is something about having games on your platform that can't be found anywhere else. MS just doesn't seem to have any desire to do that and it is the reason why as soon as I get the RROD I am done with the 360 and will use the PS3 and I won't miss a thing.

Poisoned Al @ Apr 25th 2008 8:40PM

*licks*

You taste like a fanboy!

Grimble Crumble @ Apr 25th 2008 8:57PM

Of course Sony can get 2nd party devs to make games exclusively for their systems. By definition, a 2nd party will only make games for one company's platform. 3rd parties can make games for whoever they want.

Killer @ Apr 25th 2008 9:01PM

"but MS can't keep a 360 title exclusive to save it's life."

Funny that you think this way, because in the last year how many times has sony lost an exclusive game or a game studio that has been sony brand loyal switched to the xbox 360?

For instance Ninja theory is developing their next game for both the PS3 and 360.

Rockstar makes gta4 multiplatform, DMC4 comes to 360, etc.

Microsoft has about the same 2nd party developer as Sony does. (ok, not exactly equal! The playstation has more rep after all.) It's just the times, games are getting more expensive (also EA is being a monopoly monster), so you'll see more and more people porting the games. You might feel like getting rid of your 360, because of the idea that Microsoft can't keep an exclusive game, but I will gladly keep mine. I don't feel cheated when they port a 360 game to games for windows (which is still owned by microsoft/royalties), they're just trying to make money else where with it. Besides I'll happily play it on a 400 dollar console then go out and spend money to upgrade my computer agian for a couple thousand and if the ps3 gets the game later, I'm happy for them, becuase I want everyone to experience the game. That way no matter what you choose to play 360/PS3/Computer, everyone gets a chance to choose their platform of choice.

khriskiller @ Apr 25th 2008 9:34PM

Smells like one too. Phew! ;)

gregory mitchell @ Apr 25th 2008 9:42PM

PS3 doesnt either. Halo, mass effect and gears and lost odyessy doesnt sounds much better than uncharted heavenly sword, drake

BPM [SSBB: 5026 4120 1186] @ Apr 25th 2008 10:41PM

Ewwww... Al! Don't lick that! You don't know where it's been!

Omar @ Apr 25th 2008 8:11PM

Yoooo, September? Yeah... I guess I'll play it if I'm not still hooked on Metal Gear, or something else that has come out that's more interesting (The Last Remnant?). By then, who knows. That's what happens when it takes far too long to get something ported.

343 Guilty Fart @ Apr 25th 2008 8:12PM

Am I the only person who noticed that looks like the German version of Bioshock?

Otherwise this looks like potentially good newz for PS3 owners.

supakoopa @ Apr 25th 2008 8:17PM

Du sprict das Deutsch?

The Sound @ Apr 25th 2008 10:44PM

'Sprechen sie Deutsch?'*

Ja, ich spreche Deutsch,

Ninjakamster @ Apr 25th 2008 8:13PM

Now that the PS3's install base is growing and perception about it is improving, lets hope that developers will bring exclusives from the 360 to the PS3 and create more games for it and then the install base grows more and developers favor it more, etc etc.

The PS3 has already lost several exclusives to the 360, lets hope we can get some of your nice exclusives too huh? Sharing is caring.