PS3 BioShock getting 'as-yet-unannounced' bits
by Jason Dobson 
{ Jun 4th 2008 at 8:00AM }
According to 2K Marin exec Alyssa Finley, the game is being handled by four different studios, with 2K Marin sharing kitchen space with 2K Australia, 2K Boston, and another mystery partner "with some outstanding PS3-specific coding chops." In addition, Finley notes that the devs at 2K Boston are currently banging out code for the version's "as-yet-unannounced components," while simultaneously refining the game's physics to take "maximum advantage" of the PS3's inner voodoo. All said, we're more than interested to see how this latest take on one of last year's landmark releases measures up, even as platform zealots prepare to sling mantra to the effect of 'my Big Daddy can beat up your Big Daddy!'
Gallery: BioShock (PS3)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
McWeen @ Jun 4th 2008 8:07AM
Cool? Please offer any extras as downloadable content for the 360.
Rowdehaj @ Jun 4th 2008 8:51AM
No. :D
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 9:30AM
So are the trophies in this version going to be attainable the same way you get achievements on 360? Is PS3 going to have a gamerscore? Will I be able to see my friends trophies without going into Home? Just wondering, would be nice IMO.
PojoMofo @ Jun 4th 2008 9:45AM
All good questions Fenix, questions Kaz probably deosnt even have answers to.
I do hope that there is no gamerscore. I think the appeal of nerd points is decreasing rapidly.
Seeing Trophies without going into someones Home would be nice though.
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 10:02AM
Nah Pojo I want a gamerscore. It would give me more incentive to play my PS3. But thats just me of course. Even if I have to replay Uncharted and other games to get the trophies or whatever they eventually are.
Anonim @ Jun 4th 2008 10:18AM
From official PR:
[quote]“Over the coming months we look forward to revealing the [u]new features and content[/u] that will make this a must-have game for its [u]new audience[/u], as well as for [u]those who enjoyed it on the other platforms[/u].”[/quote]
Old and new for PS3
New for X360 and PC
Robobagins @ Jun 4th 2008 11:54AM
No Gamerscore for PSN please! I've seen Burning Earth trading rings. Let's keep this madness 360 exclusive.
LJ @ Jun 4th 2008 12:32PM
You all trophies b.i.t.c.h.e.s!!!
Noshino @ Jun 4th 2008 1:18PM
Fenix,
"So are the trophies in this version going to be attainable the same way you get achievements on 360?"
mmm..most likely, because even NaughtyDog had announced that the "achievements" in Uncharted will appear in Home, so I don't see why after more than 5 months this title wouldnt get that.
"Is PS3 going to have a gamerscore?"
God please no, gamerscore is one of the main reasons as to why the XBL community is so annoying, gamerscore is the epenis unit of measurement, and everyone wants the biggest one...the thropies are a good enough incentive.
"Will I be able to see my friends trophies without going into Home? Just wondering, would be nice IMO."
I think you will, I don't remember the interview, but I think it was mentioned that you might be able to.
Chase @ Jun 4th 2008 8:07AM
It will probably just be a new logo with BioShock spelled with a Q.
FOXHOUND @ Jun 4th 2008 8:34AM
I hope I get free RAPTURE-approved™ seawater and a wrench to hit that damned CIRCUS OF VALUES clown. :d
baby sea tuna @ Jun 4th 2008 8:22AM
Right on. I'm not re-buying it though.
I will however feel the strong urge to re-play it once this comes out. Never did beat it on hard...
zero @ Jun 4th 2008 8:23AM
Would you kindly release any extra content for PC?
JaKa (Because 666 gives a wrong impression!) @ Jun 4th 2008 10:55AM
Duh, that's what the PC Version is for.
Get of 'ere damn ass and get your own content!
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENXX248&q=Bioshock+Mods&btnG=Google+Search
JaKa (Because 666 gives a wrong impression!) @ Jun 4th 2008 11:00AM
Then again..2K are a bunch of pricks for not releasing the SDK.
JaKa (Because 666 gives a wrong impression!) @ Jun 4th 2008 11:08AM
Then again..2K are a bunch of pricks for not releasing the SDK.
Wii60Warrior @ Jun 4th 2008 8:28AM
LOL typical pr bullshit.
Like 90% of the people who were realy into this game haven't played already...
baby sea tuna @ Jun 4th 2008 8:29AM
Stop being a dick.
FOXHOUND @ Jun 4th 2008 8:35AM
Yeah, seriously. It's one thing to speak your mind, another to sling snide retort all the damned time. It gets old.
Wii60Warrior @ Jun 4th 2008 8:37AM
Lol I'm being a dick for saying what this truly is? Lets just call this whole situation out for what it really is.
2K is as an extension/part of Rockstar. Yes 360 Bioshock sold extremely well. YES GTAIV sold really well and will probably continue to do so. But the company is STILL threatened by EA. And it could still be in a not so good financial situation....
SO the want and need to make more money. Might as well try the ps3 since its the only other console that can handle this type of graphics.
SO of course they're gonna talk it up....they want ps3 owners to feel "special" and rush out to buy the game. So they can make even more money... Even though in truth there will be little change in the game.
Brodie-san @ Jun 4th 2008 8:40AM
This has been debated before ad nauseam. There are a lot of people out there who do not own a 360 or a good enough PC but are interested in this game. Therefore a lot of people will pick this up for the PS3. Additional content or not; this version of the game will sell well.
And if you disagree, fine. We'll wait for the figures come November and put this debate to bed.
Vidikron (FU) @ Jun 4th 2008 10:13AM
"SO of course they're gonna talk it up....they want ps3 owners to feel "special" and rush out to buy the game. "
Would you expect them to talk it down? You are completely clueless.
RoboChamp @ Jun 4th 2008 10:38AM
It's sounds to me like you're bitter the 360 lost an exclusive. Get over it. The most important thing is that more people will be exposed to the game. Only your bitter tears could possibly spin that into a negative.
PojoMofo @ Jun 4th 2008 11:05AM
I am one of the 10% then
Krycek @ Jun 4th 2008 8:33AM
Are we getting a collecters edition as well so we can have a Big Daddy figure with a broken drill?
cduran01 @ Jun 4th 2008 9:13AM
Right on! I would love one of those (only without the broken drill bit though) I would sit him on my desk right next to the Vault Boy when I get Fallout 3 CE.
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 8:36AM
Cool, but I seriously doubt it will be THAT much different than the other versions. Unless......they add MULTIPLAYER!!! DUNDUNDUNNNNN!!!
*screams like a girl
Wii60Warrior @ Jun 4th 2008 8:39AM
Exactly...then this would be like Virtua Fighter 5. Which is WAAAAYYYYY better on the 360 than the ps3...
GenBanks @ Jun 4th 2008 8:51AM
lol, I shotgun playing the Big Daddy :D
Come to think of it though, that would be an awesome game mode... 'take down the big daddy', with like 2-8 players (something like that) against one big daddy (also a player). See who wins :D
baby sea tuna @ Jun 4th 2008 8:54AM
Yeah, but Fenix, do you *really* need another multiplayer shooter? I mean, we've got Halo, CoD, GTA, Gears, Warhawk, TF2, and (soon) SOCOM. By now pretty much everyone who is into those has found their niche.
Well, except for my one friend who laments on a daily basis the lack of a XIII sequel.
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 9:06AM
You're right BST
Seriously, all I really need is Gears2 and COD4 for my online shooting MP fix. I can't wait for all the new Fighters coming out this year to get my online fighting on too!
ill trooper @ Jun 4th 2008 9:13AM
"Yeah, but Fenix, do you *really* need another multiplayer shooter?"
I agree, it's glutted right now, the game-types on multiplayer games are all very similar, and it comes down to level design, and which game you want to play 'sharphooter' or 'team deathmatch' in. I'm glad it's there but I think I'd prefer to see more co-op.
Kevin @ Jun 4th 2008 9:35AM
"Exactly...then this would be like Virtua Fighter 5. Which is WAAAAYYYYY better on the 360 than the ps3..."
Not if you like to use the d-pad.
Rowdehaj @ Jun 4th 2008 8:51AM
Ooh, maybe it's Insomniac.
ScottyGEE @ Jun 4th 2008 9:13AM
I hear its Treyarch.
PojoMofo @ Jun 4th 2008 9:51AM
LMAO @ Treyarch. I would hope that 2K would have a little better taste in partners.
Nate @ Jun 4th 2008 8:51AM
I can't wait for this. I don't care if it didn't have any extras. I could probably play Bioshock on my PC, but I'd rather wait and do it on the PS3.
gamerprophet @ Jun 4th 2008 9:10AM
I expect a lot of bugs in this "new" version, that and a poor frame rate.
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 9:27AM
SubHD graphics and 5gb install FTL :( while the 360 version is 720p no istall. Oh its coming...
Bummer =/
PojoMofo @ Jun 4th 2008 9:54AM
720p = it better be
install = that is fine with me
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 9:59AM
Have any Unreal Engine 3 licenced games released with sub-HD graphics? Not to my knowledge...yet.
Anonim @ Jun 4th 2008 10:26AM
All UE3 games were 720p.
Only some X360 had some kind of AA.
And of course MUCH better framerate, no screen tearing etc.
Multiplatform games with Unreat Engine 3 on PS3 suxx mightily (with the sole exeption of UT3)(as most multiplatform games unfortunately).
Tiptup300 @ Jun 4th 2008 10:55AM
Wasn't it Sony who always said how they were superior because their console supported 1080p from the start?
xFenixKnightx @ Jun 4th 2008 10:02AM
Nah I want a gamerscore. It would give me more incentive to play my PS3. But thats just me of course. Even if I have to replay Uncharted and other games to get the trophies or whatever they eventually are.
The Joker @ Jun 4th 2008 10:08AM
I had this on the 360, beat it and loved it. I'll rebuy it on the PS3 for sure. If the graphics are upped and they add neat things (crosses fingers for multiplayer) I'd be stupid not to.
PojoMofo @ Jun 4th 2008 11:08AM
@ tiptup300
The PS3 does, if the developer decided to put the time in to get it to run smoothly at that resolution.
Ironhide @ Jun 4th 2008 12:34PM
Unfortunately this will food for fanboys. If this port is better in some way than the 360 version the PS3 crowd will be crowing on the rooftops exclaiming how superior thier Cell/PS3 is, and if the 360 ends up being better somehow, I foresee a lot of sour grapes from the same crowd. On the same token, 360 fanboys will lament on how the game is obviosuly better on the ps3 because of the extra development time, or that even with the mighty cell, the PS3 still can't do better. It's going to be typical fanboy bullshit. The best thing that can happen is if the games look identical in all ways except for the additional content. That way fanboys of all types will be stuck for something to say negativewise.
totoro @ Jun 4th 2008 12:47PM
Not sure what additional content would get me to re-buy Bioshock for PS3-I definitely enjoyed it though. Maybe a slightly extended end game/cinematic, since that seemed a bit abrupt :p
Jake @ Jun 4th 2008 3:01PM
Lets face it, the sad Xbots/Joystiq editor will twist this depending.
If the PS3 turns out to be better, then it's because it's had a year longer (AKA Oblivion excuse)
If it's worse, then they all laugh.
Either way, PS3 can't win.
Joe Smith @ Jun 4th 2008 4:34PM
Already playe dthrough it on 360. They would have to make a hell of a lot of major changes to be worth another $60. Nice for those who only have a PS3 though -- it is a very cool game/experience.