You can read the full press release after the jump, which unfortunately sheds almost no new light, merely mentioning the port would have "new features and content". There are also two new screens from the PS3 version, which you can see large versions of in the gallery.
I think the big point of discussion here is fairly obvious: Would you buy it again if it has a significant amount of new content? I have to admit, I'm considering it, but that's more because of my love of the game than any promise of new features -- I just want to experience it all over again. I can do that for free though, as my 360 copy is sitting on the other side of the room. What do you think?
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.
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4:25 PM on 05.28.2008
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*what does that even mean?
please answer us dear xbox owning friends
im a sucker so ill probably buy it again and it will sit right next to my 360 copy as well.
So the answer would be
OH GOD YES I CAN'T WAIT
Wouldn't buy it again though, twice through was more than enough for me, extras or no.
OMG
Despite your clear distaste at having been made to wait this long I will bite. I say no you should not buy it. It is a perfect rental though. Like others have said or implied, it's more than worth going through once and maybe a second time. Giving this game a third run however would be unlikely.
Can't wait!! And if there really is new content ALL THE BETTER!
that new achievement was 100 points, so there's still 150 left.
mind you, I don't mind paying to support such a good studio, it just seems kind of silly how things DO end up working out.
well.. I still haven't finished my Pc version of the game xD
though I have 3 months vacation now :D and an x-fi platinum champion fatal1ty arriving tomorrow :)
soo... I think I'll visit rapture some time soon..
btw. I think I'm addicted to buying games... more than playing them :S .. reason: time shortage
I recall reading Ken Levine said he finally figured out how multi-player would work in a Bioshock sequel. Sounds like the man gave it a lot of thought. But if he's not directly involved in the sequel, I wonder it it'll just end up being deathmatch with plasmids. Which isn't so bad but it seems like Ken Levine wants to treat MP with the same kind detail he did for the campaign.
The fact that they want to put the Bioshock sequel on the Wii (This months Gameinformer - could be speculation) scares me a little. Unless the Wii version is an altogether different version than the 360/PS3 version.
Get out of here, fanboy.
I haven't had the chance to play this through yet (only played the 360 demo, and my laptop --- for some reason --- doesn't give me any visuals, only sound), so I'll be grabbing this on day one. The parts of the full game that I did see made it look like a horror-type game to me, which I love, even if the scare factor is only marginal.
I've been meaning to replay Bioshock though...
Regardless, if you didnt have access to a 360 or PC that could play this, it would be a good game to play on ps3. I would say most of the community here doesnt fall into that boat though and I doubt it will be the commercial success it was on the other platforms.