Bioshock for the PS3?

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Strubes

Some evidence from the PC demo for Bioshock lead some to believe so.

Source: A config file inside the PC BioShock demo.

What we heard: Though BioShock is currently only available for the Xbox 360 and PC, many Sony fans fervently believe it will eventually arrive on the PlayStation 3. The articles of their faith? First, the fact that Irrational Games originally announced BioShock as coming to "PCs and next-generation consoles." There's also the example set by publisher 2K Games when it promoted the popular role-playing game Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion as being PC/360 only...until it announced it was PS3-bound too.

This week, a new indicator of a possible PS3 version of BioShock surfaced. Among the myriad files accompanying the just-released PC demo of the game is a configuration document (Program Files/2k Game/Bioshock demo/Content/config.ini) outlining the game-engine settings. A subheading of the document references specific console settings for "(XBox360 [and] PS3)."

The mere mention of the console has been taken by many to mean that, at the very least, a PS3 version of BioShock was considered at one point. It's a perfectly valid hypothesis. In 2005, several files referencing the "Xbox" were found inside the code for Sierra's then-PC only shooter F.E.A.R. The following year, the game was ported to the Xbox 360. (It also arrived on the PS3 in 2007.) However, there's another completely reasonable explanation for the PS3 mention in the BioShock demo config file. The game uses the Unreal Engine 3, Epic Games' cross-platform game development toolset which is used for making numerous games for the PC, 360, and PS3.

The official story: Reps for 2K Games had not returned requests for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: Bogus that the mention of the PS3 in the BioShock PC demo code is hard evidence the game is headed to Sony's console. However, the fact Bioshock is poised to be a hit after receiving one of the highest aggregate review scores in memory means that 2K would be foolish not to bring the game to the PS3...eventually.
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I think it would be a pretty cool idea for Bioshock to be ported over. With Blu-Ray, the sound would be even more clear and crisp, and the graphics would receive a slight advantage. Right now, I'm loving my Bioshock for the 360, so we'll have to see how this all ends up. :)
 
That's what I'm thinking. Kind of like how Rainbow Six Vegas came out on PS3 later (even though the PS3 I don't even think was out when it hit the 360) with more maps and free online gaming. Maybe the PS3 version, if it happens, will have some bonus stuff.
 
I wouldn't be surprised if it did. It's more then capacble of handling Bioshock.

Then again, I think MS made some agreement with 2K to keep it on the 360 and PC.
 
A great game, yes, but it is NOT coming out for PS3. This game is built off the unreal engine, something thats almost impossible to get running on the PS3. If it IS going to hit the PS3, then don't expect it for a year or two, its going to take them that long just to re write the code.
 
They've completely ignored all talk of PS3...not even stating "no comment". I think they've been working on it for a while...and expect to see a release in early 2008. :)
 
http://kotaku.com/gaming/denied/

Well there you go, its been confirmed. The director of the game, and 2K games, have completly just said it is NEVER going to be ported over to the PS3. Ever.

Sorry guys : / Something to buy a 360 for though...
 
Strubes said:
That's what I'm thinking. Kind of like how Rainbow Six Vegas came out on PS3 later (even though the PS3 I don't even think was out when it hit the 360) with more maps and free online gaming. Maybe the PS3 version, if it happens, will have some bonus stuff.
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The Ps3 version of Rainbow Six Vegas is not near as good as the Xbox 360 version though... I wonder if Bioshock will be as good *IF* it arrives on the Playstation 3.

IT would be nice to see programmers working hard to make the games the same quality on all systems.

Bv :hat
 
Bluevoodu said:
The Ps3 version of Rainbow Six Vegas is not near as good as the Xbox 360 version though...

Bv :hat
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How do you figure? Mega and I prefer the PS3 version. More weapons. More maps. More choices in general. I even like the multiplayer better.
 
Strubes said:
How do you figure? Mega and I prefer the PS3 version. More weapons. More maps. More choices in general. I even like the multiplayer better.
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Better online in the 360 version? More people on the 360 version? Better controller on the 360 version?
 
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