The Internet loves picking up on little things like job listings and then blowing them out of proportion, as if they always actually mean something.
Take this new 2K Games job listing for a UI Programmer for BioShock 2 that Cubed3 found on Gamasutra for instance. The listing says that they're looking for someone with experience developing for next-generation game consoles, specifically the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and -- wait for it -- the Wii. BioShock coming to the Wii confirmed?
Not so fast. Saying that Wii experience is "desired" doesn't necessarily indicate that they'll be working with that console's tools. It's just that whoever is doing the hiring is looking for up-to-date console experience. With that said, it doesn't mean 2K has no desire to bring the franchise to the Wii; hell, there's already a mobile version of the game ...
While we're all jumping to conclusions and looking for clues where there may be none, how about this: one of BioShock 2's AI programmers at 2K Marin lists the project on his resume, but makes only mention of the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Wouldn't one of the folks working on the A.I. for the game also be working on the PC game if such a version did exist? No PC version of BioShock 2 confirmed?
Not so fast. Outside of a few clues here and there, along with a sexy trailer, 2K hasn't said much about the game. Yet. But it's coming, and we're likely to learn more soon enough. With San Francisco GDC right around the corner, that may be sooner than you'd think. Everyone relax.
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1:00 PM on 02.17.2009
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With that being said, judging from the subtle hints sewn about in this article, I believe that Bioshock 2 will contain plentiful amounts of Nazi dinosaurs.
It's one way of getting rid of DRM I guess, I wouldn't say it's a good way, but it's certainly a way of getting rid of it.
@Aurain:
Yeah, and the DRM fiasco is something that crossed my mind.
1. It will come out on PC, but it just wasn't mentioned.
2. It will come out later on PC a la numerous recent console hits.
Course if they removed the DRM, maybe, justtttttt maybe people might be willing to pick it up.
..nanbu makes sense.
The consoles by now are rather limited and while I still love to just sit back and play on my 360, I can't deny that the PC's excellent graphics could potentially do a way better job of immersing you into the world of Rapture(Or wherevere they will set the narration. Hell we still don't even know what the game will be about, which makes this whole guessing game even more stupid.).
Ken Levine:
"There are so many challenges for PC gaming--the complications from systems specifications to the drivers--most people look at PC games and say, "What are you talking about?" It's a shame because as a gamer, I am never more comfortable than I am sitting with a mouse and keyboard two inches away from my monitor."
What confuses me more though is why Half Life 1 and 2 haven't been adapted for Wii yet. Pull your finger out, EA.
PC owners shouldn't worry, just get a 360. Buy the time this game hits 360, they'll be dirt cheap, like they are now.
(Trying not to sound snooty, I liked both series, immensely)