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From Rapture to Rapeture: Take-Two dreams up BioShock MMO and film photo

The idea of a BioShock sequel polarizes the gaming community, with some believing the game was perfect as it was and shouldn't be mined too deeply, while others welcome another chance to return to Rapture. I wonder then, how split opinon would be if the franchise was thoroughly exhausted with, say, a film or an MMO on top of sequels.

These ideas have been put forth by Take-Two as possible directions the BioShock franchise could be taken during a slide presentation detailing how much the company is worth in the wake of the tussle between Take-Two and Electronic Arts.

They are not definite plans, merely considerations for the potential of Take-Two's property, but they worry me. I must confess I am definitely one of the ones who find most possible avenues for a BioShock sequel utterly needless and possibly damaging to what was a great piece of videogame storytelling. As far as an MMO goes? Well that might as well flush all credibility and artistic achievement down the toilet. I can't think of a more tasteless way to exploit the BioShock universe, if I can be candid -- and I can be. 

Either way, it doesn't matter. Be it Take-Two or EA at the helm, we may as well prepare for the BioShock franchise to take a firm and hard raping without mercy. BioShock is a ripe, bursting udder, and I don't expect publishers to stop milking even when dust comes out. 

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entrager's Avatar
entrager at 03/27/2008 10:45
If done well, I think a film adaptation of Bioshock would be awesome.

Note that I said "If done well." It won't be, so that sucks.
Baldheaded Monk's Avatar
Baldheaded Monk at 03/27/2008 10:45
Oh for christ's sakes.
Magesx's Avatar
Magesx at 03/27/2008 10:46
I agree, really. An MMO would be terrible, and while a sequel would most likely be fun, you can't really just continue a story like this and keep it philosophical and shit bricking.
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Surf314 at 03/27/2008 10:49
Its the same problem with the movie industry. It's a risky business. People with money hate risk. Money is needed to make games. Sequels lower the risk because they are almost guaranteed about 75%-90% of the original customers.

Lets face it no matter how much we bitch, we still buy it when it comes out. Unless they really screw us over we will still pick it up even if we hate ourselves while doing it. Like when I saw Shrek 3. I hated myself for watching it, was proven correct that it did suck, still handed over some of my money.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 03/27/2008 10:58
Ugg, you know this is going to happen to any successful original new IP that is going to come in the next 5 years :(
Revolt in Colour's Avatar
Revolt in Colour at 03/27/2008 11:01
A movie makes sense. But a MMO? What?
BigPopaGamer's Avatar
BigPopaGamer at 03/27/2008 11:02
I didn't buy Bioshock Surf, just rented it. But an MMO? Wow, they aren't even hiding the fact they are raping the franchise.
Velt's Avatar
Velt at 03/27/2008 11:03
besides an MMO a movie sounds like a good idea.
A well directed movie, serious one like the game, it would be very nice... of course, in reality comunism doesnt work so why would a videogame movie work.
Colette Bennett's Avatar
Colette Bennett at 03/27/2008 11:04
STOP RAPING THIS GAME TO MAKE MONEY. FUCKERS.
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eelel kielat at 03/27/2008 11:05
mmo hell no movie only if it stais faithfull to the story
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 03/27/2008 11:06
You gotta be kidding me. Thats fucking stupid.
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Miguelcar808 at 03/27/2008 11:06
BioShock is starting to look to me like when the original Pokemon came to the brick GameBoy but before the show.

A great, deep, well developed, rich in detail and gameplay; that stopped in to a screeching halt when the strated to air on TV then 5 to 10 year olds started screaming at the top of their lungs pokemon names, and all that.

Lets hope Bioshok keeps it's dignity......
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Bioautographical at 03/27/2008 11:08
I just don't think there's a way you CAN make a decent movie out of Bioshock - the video game medium WAS the medium it was supposed to BE in. It's as retarded as writing and shooting a really good movie, then thinking, "Hey! This would make a great BOOK!" Why scale BACK the medium; as a game, it was flawless. So many elements are going to be missing if you try to smash it down into a film can.

It's going to end up exactly like Resident Evil, I can feel it in my marrow.
Jaren Face's Avatar
Jaren Face at 03/27/2008 11:08
Mmm. Mmm. Delicious milk.

And I thought a "prequel" was already pushing it.
MissHinasaki's Avatar
MissHinasaki at 03/27/2008 11:18
No. They just need to stop. It hurts...

Here's an idea! Go make another great game about something else entirely instead!
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 03/27/2008 11:19
Bioshock MMO? pass.

Movie, sure if you can get Stephen Spielberg to direct it. or if you really want to make sure the movie will suck, get Night M Shamalsucks.
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 03/27/2008 11:21
Milking the cow until its udders turn into little black stalagtites.

(thank you Yahtzee)
Tuxy's Avatar
Tuxy at 03/27/2008 11:35
If there is ever a Bioshock MMO, I will find the person(s) responsible and soccer-kick them in the balls (or the small fleshy sack mascarading as balls).
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Holyetheline at 03/27/2008 11:39
You know that world famous "Leave Brittney Spears alone" YouTube video? Well I'm going to cry my eyes out and record a video stating "Leave BioShock alone!!!" *sob sob sob* *sniffle*
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MechaMonkey at 03/27/2008 11:44
How many Bios must be Shocked?
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 03/27/2008 11:53
tss they want to make an MMO of fucking everything these days...

Wow has destroyed more then it created...
B-Radicate's Avatar
B-Radicate at 03/27/2008 11:56
One BioShock was enough for me, thanks. No matter what their sequel plans are in however many different mediums they decide upon, I'm sticking with the original. It's all the Rapture this world needs.
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loki d20 at 03/27/2008 12:01
The MMO would be something more like Hellgate than your typical MMORPG. Otherwise, don't see it working out well. Of course, then we'd just say that Hellgate already did it...
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wardrox at 03/27/2008 12:02
Hmm, it does entirely depend, a BioShock RPG is an awesome idea, a BioShock MMO could go either way.
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Anus Mcphanus at 03/27/2008 12:10
What's the point in a movie when everything that could be explored in the bioshock universe is/should be covered in the sequel/prequel and what more could you see since the first game was quite a cinematic experience in it's own right?

I'm ok with the sequel/prequel being made but a film seems stoopid. An MMO I guess could go either way. On paper it sounds like it could work and could be awesome but ultimately I think I agree with you Jim that it would suck out all character and credibility from the previous game(s)
Milhouse's Avatar
Milhouse at 03/27/2008 12:18
"WTB Fire2 Mids 15k plz send tell"
"LFG Garden- Noobs GTFO"
"<RAPTURE'S RASCALZ> is recruiting, 50 lvl only, PVP faction. Pussies not allowed. More info at rapturerascals.myspace.com"

-You steal killed my BDaddy, loserfuck D:
-LOL NOOB STFU


So yeah, no thanks.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 03/27/2008 12:46
A bioshock MMO, now that would be cool. The setting at least.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 03/27/2008 12:50
Why do game publishers think that if you make an MMO money will start dumping in? I just want to see a system shock remake.
Jetsetlemming's Avatar
Jetsetlemming at 03/27/2008 12:53
No and no. It's like they've ALREADY been bought by EA. What the fuck.
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 03/27/2008 13:05
Is there no dignity left in EA?
Miguelcar808's Avatar
Miguelcar808 at 03/27/2008 13:06
More sequel movie names suggestions with posters:
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 03/27/2008 13:14
That header image is positively hilarious.
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aaronlolz at 03/27/2008 13:33
dont even care, i don't think bioshock is sacred or anything. it wasn't perfect so there are somethings they can improve upon.

not to mention there are alot of people who want a sequel of sorts to find out more about rapture other then some audio clips.
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Luigi takes over at 03/27/2008 15:15
This is depressing. I don't think a movie would work because the important twist of Bioshock has to deal with a core component of game play: mindlessly following instructions.

An MMO makes me want to vomit. Unless it was something incredibly new and profound and amazing. Kind of like 2nd life but without the suck. People could hand-code their own plasmids, create their own structures, and do all sorts of amazing things!

I don't see that happening, though. I see grinding on rats for Adam.

I think a prequel is excusable at best. I'd be really happy if they fine tuned the engine and included some simple, balanced multiplayer with it. Maybe call it "Fontaine vs. Ryan" where two teams of 5 people spend varied amounts of Adam and money on powers and weapons, Then fought on the back streets of Rapture or something. Maybe call CTF, "Capture teh Adam" where instead of a flag you steal a barrel of Adam or something.

I think that'd be neat

I don't see that happening either, though.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 03/27/2008 15:16
This was inevitable. One would be a fool not to expect it. Who knows? It could all be done well. I mean, it's possible, right?
antares29's Avatar
antares29 at 03/27/2008 15:42
How do we stop Uwe Boll from learning about this possible movie and buying the rights?
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 03/27/2008 16:20
Yes. Finally. One of my favorite games of all-time gets what it deserves.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 03/27/2008 19:05
A good raping?
Spartacus's Avatar
Spartacus at 03/27/2008 19:17
I just want a prequel in the form of a short film.
hood_954's Avatar
hood_954 at 03/27/2008 19:18
Seems like EA's not the only evil out there.. This must be why Take-Two is refusing to sell..
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 03/27/2008 19:51
This is what I was afraid of.

Also, Bioshock MMO? DO NOT FUCKING WANT.
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 03/27/2008 23:13
Fuck this shit. Do not want.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 04/01/2008 23:24
"No thanks" on a BioShock MMO or any sequel for that matter. I do think the content could make a killer movie if handled carefully though.
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