PS3 Steals an XBox 360 Exclusive? Bioshocking! *UPDATED*

[bapenguin]

After a long line of PS3 exclusives jumped ship to the 360 (Devil May Cry 4, Assassin's Creed, Ace Combat) the tables have finally turned. According to The LastBoss, Sony's Three Speech Blog is reporting that Bioshock will be making an appearance on the PS3 alongside the 360 and PC.

Another hotly anticipated title from 2K Games (also appearing on Xbox 360) is BioShock. BioShock’s lineage can be traced back to the revered System Shock 2. Essentially an RPG, although it majors on shooting, BioShock will certainly be one of the most visually stunning games ever – it’s set in an abandoned underwater city built by a billionaire in the Art Deco style.

Good to see some games going the other way. It simply doesn't make sense for 3rd parties to only publish for one platform anymore.

Editor's Note: It appears that 2k has responded and said a PS3 version ISN'T coming.

[Zeal]

You're gonna see this happening back and forth for years to come.

[pseudopseudo]

I can't wait for the petition signers to catch wind of this.

"We finally got them back! Yeah! How's it feel?"

Honestly, good for Sony. And definitely good for Bioshock fans.

[Gpig]

I wasn't looking forward to Bioshock anyways (this is good news and I don't think anyone can complain)

[agentgray]

Originally Posted by bapenguin

Good to see some games going the other way. It simply doesn't make sense for 3rd parties to only publish for one platform anymore.

Agreed.

...and then you have the idiots who create and sign petitions saying they'll boycott if it's not exclusive. WTH? More people get to play. Get over it.

[The Iron Weasel]

I thought this was always known? I always assumed it was a timed exclusive and then Irrational said it is a timed exclusive?

[Food Nipple]

It's been an poorly kept secret that Bioshock was a timed exclusive. Don't expect it on the PS3 in 2007 though.

[oldschooldimo]

i dig it, everyone wins this way... except for the Wii. oh well.

[Gorvi]

I still know next to nothing about this game. From what little I've heard, it's a first person adventure with some shooting aspects? Damn, I've probably got that completely ass backwards.

[Codicier]

Originally Posted by Gorvi

I still know next to nothing about this game. From what little I've heard, it's a first person adventure with some shooting aspects? Damn, I've probably got that completely ass backwards.

For your perusal

[Aleman]

Already debunked by 2K Games, as reported by k0taku:

http://******.com/gaming/bioshock/bi...ps3-250434.php

[EternalGamer]

Originally Posted by The Iron Weasel

I thought this was always known? I always assumed it was a timed exclusive and then Irrational said it is a timed exclusive?

So then the question becomes whether I buy the 360 version and pay money for the add ons, or wait for the PS3 version to have them packed in the "special edition." Still, having options is always a good thing.

[The Iron Weasel]

Originally Posted by EternalGamer

So then the question becomes whether I buy the 360 version and pay money for the add ons, or wait for the PS3 version to have them packed in the "special edition." Still, having options is always a good thing.

Its true, without options life would be boring! I personally am getting the PC version, unless it runs like shit. Then I'll get the 360 version.

[Gorvi]

Originally Posted by Codicier

For your perusal

Thanks! The game definately looks interesting, though with all that's coming on the PS3 this fall, unless this is coming out around when the 360 version does, I can see it getting a little overlooked. I hope that doesn't happen.

[Your Good Twin]

Originally Posted by Zeal

You're gonna see this happening back and forth for years to come.

Oh, Captain Obvious! Thank goodness you're here!

[Esquilax1138]

As long as there are PC versions to major games, I'm a happy camper. I think the more platforms a game is on the better. Exclusives suck.

[Johan]

Originally Posted by Aleman

Already debunked by 2K Games, as reported by k0taku:

http://******.com/gaming/bioshock/bi...ps3-250434.php

Your link is being ignored, apparently.

Speculation is more fun, I guess...

[Deadend]

Take-Two publishing a timed-exclusive game? Shocking.

[Zecon]

In my opinion, 3rd party exclusives leaving 360 isn't really an issue for the platform. Of the few people I know that have a PS3, they also have a 360, and on all the 3rd party games, they buy the 360 versions for achievements. And since you can play it for 250 bucks less on the 360, people won't be rushing out to pay the extra money for the PS3. Although I listen alot to the hardcore gamers, I am surrounded by mostly casual gamers, and their view on the PS3 is piss poor to say the least. So I would say that the 360 has the better chance of selling a game available on both platforms with price, achievements and XBL.

[tombofsoldier]

Good for PS3 owners, there's so many games coming out this year I might have to skip over this one myself though.