Will Too Many PS3 Owners Pass On Bioshock 2?
This is kinda like a public service announcement for PlayStation 3 owners. Hopefully, it won't be as annoying and unbelievably insulting as actual PSAs.
Here's the thing: Bioshock released on August 21, 2007 on the Xbox 360 and PC and at that time, there were only a tiny fraction of the PS3 owners that exist today. Granted, they may have played the game on either the 360 or PC but many PlayStation loyalists flat out missed it. Bioshock didn't release for the PS3 until over a year later on October 21, 2008 and while it could be argued that it was the superior version (due to extra content), the time gap is very significant. There were other great games to play on the PS3 by then and there was a misguided belief floating about; the belief that nobody wanted to play a 14-month-old title when other, fresher experiences were available. And now, as we're only mere weeks away from the release of the highly anticipated sequel, it comes in a month where most PS3 owners are fixating on the exclusive White Knight Chronicles and Heavy Rain. Now, I'm not saying one isn't allowed to have priorities, nor am I saying that it's wrong to put either of the aforementioned games ahead of Bioshock 2 on your list.
But I am saying that the stage appears to be set for too many PS3 owners to ignore this guaranteed-to-be-awesome sequel. We're looking at what should be a genuine Game of the Year contender here and it really should receive the appropriate amount of attention. Yeah, there are lots of of games coming out soon but if you missed out on the first Bioshock, you really don't know what you're likely missing if you pass on the sequel...
Related Game(s): Bioshock 2
1/25/2010 9:22:25 PM Ben Dutka
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to_far_apart
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:53:37 PM
However, it is a great predicament to be in as a gamer and even better if you're Sony, if i might add lol
BikerSaint
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:03:00 PM
shadowpal2
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:34:40 PM
If I had a PS3 - I would definitely get Bioshock and Bioshock 2. Love the originality of that game. Very unique. That's saying a lot coming from a guy who doesn't enjoy survival horror so much, but Fatal Frame is awesome! =)
Qubex
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:07:53 AM
to_far_apart
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 8:08:15 AM
Apologies for not getting back to you sooner, it's just been a hectic couple of weeks, I haven't even been able to post regularly here for a little bit now!
I received a call from him about 3 days ago, and he told me he did have it, the only downside being, he has to check through some of his boxes (he moved into a new apartment, so all of his stuff is still in boxes), so when he finds it, he will give me a call, and as soon as i hear anything, I'll gladly update you!
BikerSaint
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:48:32 PM
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Qwarktast1c
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:01:42 PM
BikerSaint
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:04:05 PM
darkpoet25
Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 1:00:30 PM
Deleted User
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:50:07 PM
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Jed
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:55:49 PM
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I didnt get a 360 until Halo 3 came out, so got Bioshock on the PC, and loved it. I've only played it with a mouse and keyboard, which makes me kind of wonder about how the console controls are. I guess I will hook my 360 controller to my PC and see how I like it.
Jawknee
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:10:25 PM
SnipeySnake
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:40:11 PM
Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:08:47 AM
Qubex
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:09:07 AM
www
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:06:35 AM
Deleted User
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 8:40:29 AM
I got Bioshock when it first came out for 360 and beat it really fast due to it being one of those games that causes your other games to collect "dust bunnies" in their cases. Talk about an atmosphere setting the tone for a game. One of the best in this generation at doing so. (Think Dead Space "unda dah sea".)
Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock 2 are going to be battling for the top spot in my play for a good while.
Jawknee
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:44:58 PM
@Audiak, I'm not big on FPS to begin with. By no means do I think Bioshock is a bad game. I just don't dig it much.
OtisFeelgood
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:53:57 PM
karneli lll
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:06:35 PM
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johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:06:31 AM
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b3mike
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:09:32 PM
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Feregrin
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:07:01 AM
laxpro2001
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:12:03 AM
Alright I can see where you are coming from with the FPS thing though they all don't have crappy campaigns, but what is with the hate on multi-platform games? Honestly there have been so many good ones how can you make such a grossly incorrect generalizing statement.
To name a few non-shooter ones...
Elder Scrolls Oblivion
Demon Souls
Fallout 3
Assassins Creed 1 & 2
Rock Band 1 & 2
Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:47:09 PM
Oyashiro
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:42:42 AM
maxpontiac
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:13:19 PM
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I C E_COLD
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:26:34 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:27:10 PM
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:09:13 AM
Jackyl
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:10:36 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 8:38:01 AM
Gabriel013
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:35:58 AM
Feregrin
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:10:41 AM
komotaya
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:11:25 PM
Qubex
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:12:39 AM
So there is no excuse; I would have liked to have played Killzone 2 with a mouse and keyboard too :(
Q!
"i am home"
MadKatBebop
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:30:33 AM
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:11:42 AM
bigrailer19
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:53:04 AM
Also there are plenty of keyboard mouse adaptors out there. My buddy has one and uses it all the time. It doesnt work perfect but he says it works good enough. He is a huge PC guy too and if he likes it then well... Not to mention there is that Mouse peripheral out that also mimicks the DS3 buttons on a mouse. It doesnt have a keyboard but does give you the mouse!
Either way There is alternatives to your complaints. I dont know if its worth the trouble for you guys though. As I said He is a huge PC guy and needed something besides the controller at the time so...
karneli lll
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:26:24 AM
MadKatBebop
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:51:18 AM
NeoHumpty
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:37:32 AM
Roach721
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:17:02 PM
michiganfan1983
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:36:13 PM
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mackid1993
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:40:44 PM
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MadKatBebop
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:32:35 AM
Jalex
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:43:16 PM
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My time is already going to be too tied up with 'Mass Effect 2' and 'White Knight Chronicles' releasing before it, and I don't intend to pay full price for a game that's merely going to sit in my 'to-do' pile for who knows how long (once 'Heavy Rain' releases, I'm likely to drop virtually all other plans and focus on it).
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Nlayer
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:52:57 PM
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I know this will make same irritated but I will most likely be getting Bioshock 2 on the Xbox 360, only because I have the first one on that system and I am used to the controls and whatnot. Just like I'll be getting FFXIII for the PS3, because it feels right on that system(Never in my dreams will I be playing an FF title on an Xbox system). =\
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:17:39 AM
there were some differences when using both controllers, like the analog stick placement. Some games also have some different button placements like in cod4. on the 360 you use the r trigger while ps3 uses R1. but with shooting games, i cant really feel any difference though.
Nlayer
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:25:30 AM
Although, I do agree. Controls shouldn't really matter, it's the game itself that is important.
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TheRaPtuRe
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:56:43 PM
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SnipeySnake
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:39:06 PM
CrazyIrishBoy
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:02:39 AM
Naztycuts
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:58:55 PM
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SnipeySnake
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:43:30 PM
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:19:53 AM
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Naztycuts
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:16:59 PM
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:20:37 AM
komotaya
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:09:59 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:10:15 PM
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dante_zero
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:35:28 PM
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SnipeySnake
Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:40:52 PM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:23:18 AM
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:26:36 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:29:30 AM
SnipeySnake
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:45:55 AM
Roach721
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 5:07:27 AM
napoleon85
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:15:39 AM
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Gabriel013
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:36:42 AM
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BeezleDrop
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:23:17 AM
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I posted a thread in the Forums on this site about Bioshock 2! Hahaha
I am definitely buying it on day 1, the controls worked perfectly for how the game is set up. This isn't your average FPS, its Bioshock. There are major substantial differences, yeah isn't it odd how you didn't notice that you can light someone on fire from your finger-tips then shoot them with a shotgun or a Tommy Gun? Average my a$$.
just2skillf00l
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:25:48 AM
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The funny thing is, I played the 360 version to a further point in the game without any major glitches like those already stated. I just don't know what the problem is.
Definitely won't play B2 unless I beat B1 so I probably won't be getting it.
Qubex-Did you beat the Reaper boss on the Dante's Inferno demo yet? I remember you saying something about the QTE not showing up on screen.
johnld
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:31:06 AM
as for respawning 30 times to kill one, they named him big daddy. going against it head on isnt something i would call a good idea.
SnipeySnake
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:50:12 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:05:49 AM
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___________
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:31:38 AM
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watching some of the videos it looks really creepy and scary which i like, combat seems more fluid and faster, puzzles seem harder but less frequent.
all good things, but im still reserved on playing as a big daddy throughout the whole game.
its like playing through DMC 1,2,3 as dante than have a new hero come in and take the crown............................o wait
slackernz
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:35:07 AM
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I think many gamers will be sitting on the fence with heavy rain. I believe it is one of those games that would sell really well if it gets great reviews, which I think is a pity in some ways as the industry really needs breath of fresh air ideas like heavy rain and I personally can't wait to play it
Feregrin
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:22:06 AM
karneli lll
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 8:15:59 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 8:59:14 AM
karneli lll
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 10:21:07 AM
Ive tried Halo 3 and ODVT and just changing guns and little cosmetic improvements doesnt make it a sequel.By the by,i was comparing 3 and the new one but probably 1 and 2 follow the same pattern.
No one talked about Halo 1 being better than 2,i implied its the same game in a new case (kinda like resident evil 5 gold edition and the original resident evil 5)
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Deleted User
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:11:33 PM
You never specified which Halo games you were comparing. I took it to mean that you had played all three (you can't include ODST in this because it is not a true sequel) and you were able to comment on those because you generalized all of Halo by your comments. Clearly, had you played the others, you would see the improvements.
Now, if we go with your arguement about how you think that if it "does'nt surpass its predecessor then slap on a halo tag and call it a day", you are essentially saying that those sequels were not better/true sequels because they didn't change enough of the formula. How much did Uncharted 2 really change from Uncharted 1? Wasn't it minor adjustments and sharper graphics? Some say the story might be a little better in 2. Okay, I'll give you that. However, it couldn't have been THAT much better. My point being, that game surpassed the original with a few changes! Why does a developer need to change up the tremendous formula if that same tremendous formula was what made the game what it was to begin with? Apply that to Halo. All the Halo games have the same "type" of story, same "type" of multiplayer, and same "type" controls, yet, each one got better because of "changing guns and cosmetic changes." Please play the other games or be more specific before you bash Halo.
karneli lll
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:07:39 PM
And Halo ODCT was advertised as the next halo game...note they've stopped using numbers (Bungie must've understood the irony)
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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:48:30 AM
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nothing of those will matter or be missed any more cuz we don't need them in actuality with the super crazy lineups of the games such as GOW3, Demon's Souls, Bayonetta, WKC, FF13, The Last Guardian, FFv13, FF14, Resonance of Fate, Nier, The Last Rebellion, Dante's Inferno, Darksiders....
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bigrailer19
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:57:42 AM
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Plus my hdd is retty much full (7000 MB left). im getting my 320 gb hdd in a couple weeks though so should solve my problems eh!?!? ;)
King James
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:00:28 AM
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Bioshock is just the surprise hit that I enjoyed when their wasn't much to play on the PS3, not really one of the reasons why I bought a 3. Now, I'm up to my shoulders in games! I still haven't beaten some of these Holiday Season games!
Bioshock will have to wait. 2k should've learned from EA and Tim Schafer. Brutal Legend dropped on the same day as Uncharted 2! I still haven't gotten around to worrying about playing Brutal Legend.
Respect the exclusives, multiplat publishers! That is all.
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johnld
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:59:56 AM
Ultimadream
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 3:17:11 AM
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sunspider13
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:45:43 AM
Feregrin
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:19:11 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:22:39 AM
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Not to mention God of War and Dante's Inferno.
At 65 dollars a price we, as consumers, have to be very careful with our money.
I will buy it when it drops down to 19.99. :)
End of Line.
Feregrin
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:15:50 AM
Sales aren't everything though...just look at Uncharted 2.
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I'll be getting Bioshock 2 at a later date but not now.
karneli lll
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:30:26 AM
bigrailer19
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:34:32 PM
Where was the sales pitch? ...Just saying.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:23:53 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 7:46:32 AM
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Nerull
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:03:09 AM
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I haven't even seen any new footage for WKC's besides a single video on the online aspect that had the most annoying sounding narrator I've heard in quite a while telling me nothing I didn't read years ago. Do they even want to sell it? Doesn't seem that way.
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laxpro2001
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:16:53 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:14:56 AM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:26:38 AM
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Mr Bitey
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 10:22:56 AM
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One of the things that really stood out about the first game, was the long and satisfying single player experience. I typically don't play FPSs because I don't enjoy playing team death match over and over again. I'm sorry, but it bores me.
Also with GOW3, Heavy Rain, White Knight, and FFXIII taking top priority, I won't have the time or money for Bioschock 2.
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This year is going to be awesome!
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:47:45 PM
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 11:55:39 PM
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i did really enjoy the art style and story of the last game, but hated that there was no new game+ at the end. i felt so sad i couldnt play through it a second time with all of my attributes built up already to get the alternate ending. (i had the 360 version when it first came out by the way).
and i hate that you have to pay for it as dlc for the ps3 version.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:01:14 AM
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:45:18 AM
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Plus I actually haven't finished the first one yet... Got pulled into other titles that came along.
I must say when I started playing Bioshock I wasn't all that impressed but a couple of hours in I actually realized how good the game actually is. Can't remember where I'm currently at so I might have to start over just so I can follow the story again.
But as it stand right now I will only get B2 at a much later stage unless someone buys me a copy as a gift.

Bioshock 2









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