Bioshock PS3 release date revealed
We finally had our “told-you-so” moment when Bioshock was confirmed for the PlayStation 3. Now that it’s out of the way, we’ll tell you when it’s coming out. According to a 2K Games press release, Bioshock for the PS3 will be available in October 2008.
The press release also mentioned that there will be new content included in the PS3 release. However, there were no other details revealed. I guess it’s safe to say that the DLC that 2K Games released sometime last December ’07 would be included. Question is—would there be more?
Image of Bioshock is courtesy of 2K Games.
2K Games licenses Unreal Engine 3
Here’s something that would leave you thinking: Epic Games announced that its Unreal Engine 3 will be used for unannounced games in development by 2K Games, the publisher of recent bestseller Bioshock.
As you know, Bioshock uses a modified version of the Unreal Engine 3, so this news doesn’t come as a surprise at all. However, the most perplexing part of this tidbit is about those “unannounced games in development.”
What are those games?
You mean aside from rumors of Bioshock making its way to the PS3, 2K is coming out with another game that uses Unreal Engine 3? I guess they are.
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To hell with exclusives—Bioshock is coming to the PS3
Speaking of Bioshock, there’s been buzz that the PC-and-Xbox-360 exclusive is coming to the PS3. According to Destructoid, the Official PlayStation Magazine UK announced that Bioshock is coming to Sony’s much-maligned console.
Apparently, 2K Games promised limited exclusivity, stating that the game would “hit next-generation consoles.” Yes, “consoles” is in plural.
Does this imply that the numerous so-called exclusives in the 360 is making its way over to its rival? How would this impact the PS3’s seemingly-surging sales? How does this news affect your decision on what console to buy this holiday season?
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