GamesRadar - BioShock 2

Bioshock 2 voted 2010's most anticipated game release (News)

Nov 20, 2009

After big releases like Uncharted 2, Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2 Take 2 Marin's Bioshock 2 could very well be the first really big thing in 2010. The FPS which is going to revisit the atmospheric underwater world of "Rapture" makes the top of a list containing of 25 most anticapted games chosen by several thousand readers. Final Fantasy XIII came in second, followed by Sony's God of War 3. Other follow-ups as listed in the source are games like Mafia 2, Max Payne 3 or Gran Turismo 5.

BioShock 2 multiplayer modes revealed (News)

Nov 15, 2009

9lives.be: "M.E. Chung, Multiplayer Designer at 2K Marin, revealed some new multiplayer modes for BioShock 2.

The first mode is Turf War. It's a faction-based mode where you have to gain control of Rapture's territories to win the game. You gain control by finding specific points within the map that control the territories, your proximity to the control point will fill up a meter and gain control of the point for your team when its full. The faction that has held onto the spaces the longest will prevail.

The second one is called ADAM Grab. It's a mode where your possession of the Little Sister gives you ADAM, and the person who holds onto her the longest will win the game. It was a challenge coming up with rules that fit because of the way the cities were designed. We wanted to find something that worked with the strengths of Rapture's architecture, so that's where ADAM Grab comes in – the point is to get the Little Sister and to get "lost" in the city.

Finally, Last Splicer Standing is a variant on the already announced Civil War mode. There's no respawning in this mode like the other ones; it's a round-based mode where each round's winner is determined when everyone on the other team is down. Taking respawn out and putting all the value of survivability on one life changed the pace of the game. We liked that it was a different experience, so we kept it in as a variant for people who really enjoy the slower, more deliberate-action style of gameplay."

Bioshock 2 Fan Artist Made It Big, 2K's Loss Is Insomniac's Gain (News)

Nov 13, 2009

Ripten: "Way back in March of 2008, we reported on a pretty impressive Bioshock 2 fan art collection by then student Ben Mauro. The art was so well done that it caught the attention of 2K Games Community Manager Elizabeth Tobey. That was just the beginning for a kid who 'never expected anything to come' from his school assignment."

2K Talks New Bioshock 2 Villain (News)

Nov 2, 2009

NowGamer finds out everything there is to know on Rapture's new leader during their recent trip to see the game in action

Sophia Lamb is the ideological opposite of her predecessor Andrew Ryan, and the underwater city is quite a different place to be because of it. Speaking about her creation, the game's creative director, Jordan Thomas told us: "Well, it started by asking, 'What would be compellingly different? What school of thought would inform Rapture in a way that would add new dimensionality and really change the original intent of the city?'"

Bioshock 2 Website Live (News)

Oct 31, 2009

The BioShock 2 Website is live, offering another official home to the upcoming shooter sequel.

New BioShock 2 Multiplayer Info Next Week (News)

Oct 30, 2009

GamingUnion.net writes, "Digital Extremes, the team behind Bioshock 2's multiplayer, and 2K Games have scheduled a 40 minute demonstration of Bioshock 2's multiplayer for next week's DIG London 2009 game developers conference."

BioShock 2 - Multiplayer gameplay (Video)

Oct 29, 2009

Taking place some years after the original title, BioShock 2 features the first Big Daddy returning to Rapture to stop the Big Sister and her ilk. Also, some long-awaited multiplayer has been added to the series.

The 10 creepiest things we've experienced in BioShock 2 (Feature)

Oct 29, 2009

We’ve played the game and, already, we’ve felt the fear.

Yes, BioShock 2 has new guns, new powers, new tools and new multiplayer. For the first time, you can shoot rivets or drill through enemy flesh as a Big Daddy, control turret guns from across the room with remote hacking darts, combine plasmids for electrified tornado death traps and go head-to-head with friends in a raging online Splicer War. ...

Bioshock 2 Introduces Capture the Sister Multiplayer Mode (News)

Oct 29, 2009

2K Games has announced an interesting new multiplayer gameplay mode for Bioshock 2 called "Capture the Sister" that adds a Capture the Flag-styled match with Little Sisters as a substitute to flags throughout the map.

BioShock 2 (Screenshots)

Oct 29, 2009

BioShock 2 - Capture the Sister multiplayer (Video)

Oct 28, 2009

BioShock 2 - Siren Alley (Video)

Oct 26, 2009

BioShock 2 Rated For UK (News)

Oct 23, 2009

BioShock 2 has been awarded an 18 rating by the British Board of Film Classification due to "strong bloody violence and very strong language."

GTTV To Reveal BioShock 2's Major Villain, New Big Daddy (News)

Oct 22, 2009

GCO: "Returning back into the presents of Rapture for another showing of BioShock 2, Geoff Keighley and crew are set to publicly unveil the newest Big Daddy model – other then the ones we've already seen. Along with that, they'll also be joined by the game's creative director to talk about the game's new "moral choices", and how they shape its story."

New Bioshock 2 footage and characters will be revealed on GTTV on Thursday (Oct. 22) (News)

Oct 19, 2009

Geoff Keighley writes:

"Huge BioShock 2 episode of GTTV coming on Thursday. Lots of new single player info and footage! You'll meet new characters too...."

20 MASSIVE games of early 2010 (Feature)

Oct 2, 2009

Christmas '09 is cancelled, but early next year looks amazing. ...

BioShock 2 releasing February 9 (News)

Sep 18, 2009

VG247: 2K just confirmed that BioShock 2's releasing on February 9.

Analysts Upbeat On Take-Two's Lineup, GTA 5 May Arrive Next Year (News)

Sep 4, 2009

Take-Two's current fiscal year holds few major game releases, but analysts said investors should look further into the future, when games like BioShock 2, Max Payne 3, and a new Grand Theft Auto hit shelves.

"Despite the execution missteps, we think that Take-Two shares should be valued on next year's earnings, and believe that solid profits next year and a GTA announcement will trigger outsized share appreciation," wrote Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter in a research note this week. He expects Take-Two to release Max Payne 3, Mafia 2, Red Dead Redemption, BioShock 2, and The Agent in fiscal 2010, which begins in November 2009.

BioShock 2 Multiplayer Trailer Arrives Thursday (News)

Sep 2, 2009

Here's some good news to balance out today's announcement that BioShock 2 won't arrive until 2010: the first multiplayer trailer will debut on Thursday.

All Take-Two games "need to have a download component" (News)

Sep 2, 2009

VG247: During the Take-Two Q3 2009 financial call tonight, company CEO Ben Feder told investors that while retail is important, downloadable content is a main component to the company's game releases.

Bioshock 2 Still Looking Strong For Early 2010 Release (News)

Aug 23, 2009

It appears there was a bit of confusion over an original report put out by Joystiq regarding another push back for Bioshock 2. 2K Europe has clarified saying it's simply not true…sortof.

The developer is now saying that despite the push back, Bioshock 2 is still looking at an early 2010 release date. The reports yesterday had the game releasing after March.

BioShock 2 starts new trend, avoids Q1 2010 release (News)

Aug 20, 2009

Speaking to a 2K Games representative at GamesCom, Joystiq learned that a new BioShock 2 trailer is set to be revealed at next year's PAX East show, which will also be host to a strong presence from the company. With the undersea sequel still being promoted during the last week of March, we were able confirm the obvious implication: BioShock 2 won't be out during the cluttered first quarter of 2010.

Message in a Bottle - from Andrew Ryan (News)

Aug 10, 2009

GamingIndians writes:
Numerous bottles had been placed in ten selected beaches around the world on August 8th, and each contained a glimpse into the life of Rapture - the underwater Utopia designed by Andrew Ryan. What do we learn about life in Rapture from these messages from the past?

Bioshock 2 Hits Bondi Beach (News)

Aug 7, 2009

At the start of the week, Gamerz Ink uncovered the story of various gaming websites around the world receiving a mysterious letter forged by one of the residents of Rapture looking for his missing daughter, with attached coordinates detailing the locations of beaches around the world. Mark Meltzer described these locations would be the recipients of some information washing up with the tide, and with Bondi Beach being the first location on the world map to receive the Bioshock 2 related information, at the crack of dawn this morning Gamerz Ink sent down some trusty staff members to investigate this strange event.

Fewer games, higher prices this Christmas (News)

Aug 6, 2009

MCV: Trade plays it safe to increase chance of Q4 profits – as key IP is pushed back to 2010

Rapture Coming To A Beach Near You? (News)

Aug 4, 2009

Most gamers know by now that the much anticipated Bioshock 2 has been pushed back into 2010, not hitting it's expected release date of October 2009. Maybe someone forgot to fill in the marketing team behind Bioshock 2, because Kotaku received a strange letter in the mail today, detailing the locations of beaches around the world that will contain something Bioshock related this Saturday, August 8th.

Being the first on the timeline, Australia will be the first to receive the Bioshock 2 related marketing. So, whoever is heading down to Bondi Beach this Saturday morning at 6:41am for some Bioshock goodness, the GI team will see you there!

Bioshock 2 Delayed - Take-Two Conference Call (News)

Jul 14, 2009

With Bioshock 2 delayed, a conference call took place to discuss what problems this might cause for Take-Two.

Take-Two: BioShock 2 delay is 'a disappointment' (News)

Jul 13, 2009

Nick from PS3Center writes:

Take-Two Interactive, a large scale video game publisher, has officially delayed Bioshock into 2010. In a stock investors conference call, the publisher wholeheartedly admits that the delay is "a disappointment", but insists the move was a "right decision for the product". Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two, stated that the delay will allow them to create "a more compelling consumer experience and a better performing product in the marketplace".

BioShock 2 has been delayed until Fiscal 2010 (News)

Jul 13, 2009

According to Geoff Keighley, BioShock 2 has been officially delay to the fiscal of 2010. Geoff when on to say "Take Two has a conference call in 30 mins to discuss the BioShock 2 delay. Hopefully we will find out what "fiscal 2010" means...."

BioShock 2's third developer revealed (News)

Jul 10, 2009

As if 2K Marin and Digital Extremes weren't enough to get BioShock 2 out before Christmas, a third developer has been thrown into the mix in the form of Dark Messiah creator Arkane Studios.

"In the past we've been working closely with 2K Australia for our tech needs and Digital Extremes for our robust multiplayer experience. Today I'm proud to say that we've added another important developer to the mix," 2K Marin producer, Alyssa Finely said on Arkane's website.

"Under the direction and leadership of 2K Marin, Arkane is assisting in the creation of levels that embody the aesthetic and gameplay ideals that make BioShock such a unique and exciting experience."

What if GamesRadar designed Downloadable Content? (Feature)

Jul 7, 2009

You know the only real problem with downloadable content? It’s typically designed by the same people who made the original game. That’s boring. Why not give other folks, who don’t necessarily worry about whether something is “a good idea” or “sensible” or “legal,” a shot? Sure our ideas might be a little unusual at times, and a couple of them could conceivably land someone in jail. ...

Bioshock 2 gets released on October 30 respectively November 3 - New screenshots (News)

Jun 11, 2009

Bioshock 2 will be released to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 30 in Europe and November 3 in North America. This has been confirmed by publisher Take 2 during a business report.

New details about Bioshock 2 are rather rare though since Take 2 released the some information about the multiplayer part. Take 2 also updated the Bioshock 2 teaser website but didn't deliver any trailblazing information. In our Bioshock 2 preview you can find a lot of details and get an impression of what Bioshock 2 will be like.

Update: June 10, 2009
In the course of the E3 developer Take 2 has released new screenshots of Bioshock 2. Those pictures show impressions of the multiplayer and the single player part. Our comparison below shows the defensive usage of the "Geyser Trap", a weapon that can be used either defensively or offensively in multiplayer matches. In this case the Geyser Trap is used to evade the Big Daddy.

E3 09: Modern Warfare 2 vs Left 4 Dead 2 vs Halo 3: ODST (Feature)

Jun 9, 2009

E3’s gone dark for another year, and as we bid farewell to the rip-roarin’-est show in years we find ourselves buzzing with anticipation. The FPS field is crowded, as usual, with several massive sequels (and a handful of promising but unproven new titles). Since you need to know which of these are worth your time and money, we’ve selected a few top-shelf shooters for comparison. Let the merciless scrutiny begin! ...

E3 09: Top 10 things you need to know about today - Wednesday edition (Feature)

Jun 3, 2009

Maybe you’re overwhelmed by our constant barrage of tweets and extensive E3 coverage. Maybe you’re drowning in the sea of E3 info that’s flooding the web. Or maybe you’ve got a life and don’t have time to waste reading previews and staring at screenshots for games you’ll never care about. That’s why we’ve filtered out all the bull to bring you the exciting news that matters the most ...

Bioshock 2 - Multiplayer details (News)

Jun 3, 2009

PS3clan got hold on an interview (which they didn't take themselves) with 2K Games. During the interview more information came up of the Bioshock 2 multiplayer option. Check it out yourself.

2K Comments On Out-Sourcing BioShock 2 Multiplayer (News)

May 30, 2009

2K Australia senior designer Dean Tate has commented on the decision to out-source the multiplayer component of BioShock 2 because the developer didn't feel it was their personal strength...

BioShock 2 teaser site gets overhaul, things to click (News)

May 26, 2009

VG247: It's BioShock 2-ageddon. Remember somethinginthesea.com? It isn't just a map any more.

BioShock 2 dated for US and Europe (News)

May 26, 2009

VG247: Take-Two has just confirmed that BioShock 2 will release on October 30 in Europe and November 3 in the US.

PlayStation @ E3 2009 - The Games (News)

May 22, 2009

PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "In just over a week, PlayStation LifeStyle will be reporting live from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We've been trying to get a handle on the plethora of PlayStation games that will be on display from June 2 through June 4, and it's quite astounding. If you weren't excited about the prospect of new announcements for the PlayStation brand, what if we told you there will be over 75 unique PlayStation games on display - that we know about?! While many are multiplatform titles (though the best still appear to be Sony-exclusive), it is a large increase from last year's showing."

BioShock 2's Big Daddy unveiled in July 2009 GamePro (News)

May 21, 2009

FIRST IMAGE: BioShock 2's Big Daddy has an all-new design, revealed here for the first time. GamePro's July 2009 issue is loaded with 12 pages of worldwide exclusive BioShock 2 information and analysis, including more images of the new Big Daddy and a comprehensive multiplayer report.

Trailer Trash #5 (Feature)

May 14, 2009

We have some real doozies for you this week. Plus, as an added bonus, we’ve included a movie trailer so bizarre and irresponsible that we just had to incorporate it with the rest of the trash. Enjoy! ...

BioShock 2: GamesRadar reader response (Feature)

May 13, 2009

We ranted, you replied. Now the discussion continues. ...

Why BioShock 2 is a TERRIBLE IDEA (Feature)

May 8, 2009

One Rapture-loving Radar editor hates the sequel already. Here's why. ...

Stop to take a breath in BioShock 2's ocean scenes (News)

Apr 26, 2009

Things can get, er, hectic in BioShock 2. You're a prototype Big Daddy, upsetting the new Rapture equilibrium established after the first game. The baddies -- the Splicers -- aren't happy to see you again and don't have a problem trying to kill you. Needless to say, you'll be smashing quite a few of those poor (and vicious souls) as you progress through the game. But it's not all heavy action and Plasmid slinging. 2K Marin have created small escapes in the form of ocean floor exploration.

That's right -- you can leave Rapture and not worry. No guns, no fighting. It's a place where the developers hope you'll stop and listen to logs, as well as soak in the atmosphere. Destructoid recently got a chance to hear what the developers had to say about ocean exploration at a roundtable discussion that took place after our demo of the game.

TalkRadar 48 - police are involved (Feature)

Apr 24, 2009

Post date: April 24, 2009
T-Dar 48 length: 2:04:09
Quote of the week: “When do we get the .fart URL?” ...

BioShock 2's music will sound familiar, rejoice (News)

Apr 24, 2009

One thing is certain -- 2K Marin's BioShock 2 isn't a rehash of the original BioShock. If you're a Rapture purist, however, it's safe to turn that frown upside down -- tone, style, and yes, even music is very much in the spirit of the source material.

It takes three continents to screw in a BioShock 2 (News)

Apr 23, 2009

The lightbulb-screwing adage is ridiculously old, but it's too hard to resist the temptation to give it a BioShock twist when the opportunity presents itself. Let's try it:

How many continents does it take to create a BioShock 2? The answer is three. Wow.

"We have a lot of help from a lot of different people," BioShock 2 developer Hogarth de la Plante said during the roundtable discussion that took place after our recent demo of the game. "We got people in our Australian office helping -- even on the production level with building levels and stuff right now. As far as the work load split between platforms -- I mean, yeah, -- I think we're on three continents right now with people working on the game in one way or another."

How BioShock 2 will be better than the first (Feature)

Apr 23, 2009

Even the biggest BioShock fan has to be a bit skeptical. The extraordinary originality of 2007 s underwater shooter seems impossible possibly foolhardy to repeat. Yet here we are, just two years later, getting our first look at the sequel& from someone other than series mastermind Ken Levine. Should we be worried? Can this really work?New creative director Jordan Thomas thinks so, and over the course of an hour-long demo and interview, ...

Five rules for introducing your girlfriend to gaming (Feature)

Apr 15, 2009

I’m not a miserable sexist ass; I’m just a practical observer. One thing I’ve observed is that men and women are different (I figured that one out pretty early on). Since I’m a rational person, I’m aware that nothing is entirely one way or another. Even the divide between life and death is ambiguous (uh, zombies, amirite?). ...

Ten Things You Might Not Have Noticed in the Bioshock 2 Gameplay Video (News)

Apr 11, 2009

Some interesting little things hidden in the Bioshock 2 gameplay video.

OXCGN Goes Deep Into The Mystery of BioShock 2: There's Something In The Sea That's Stealing Our Children (News)

Apr 10, 2009

OXCGN:

"The latest trailer released today of Bioshock 2: Sea Of Dreams definitely shows you playing the role of Big Daddy and getting instructions from a female control person...

The various papers and even letters from young girls that have escaped or those following the "large figures" to the sea report the observation of a red glow in the ocean. All the girls are 7yrs old, all have dark short hair, are of light build and are very similar in looks and body type.

Some of the OXCGN team have had a look at it to see what they can uncover."

PC Magazine's Bioshock 2 Scans (News)

Apr 7, 2009

Have a look at these new scans of this month's German magazine everyone is talking about.

Get Your BioShock 2 Gameplay, Killzone 2 and PunchOut Announcements, More on Next GTTV (News)

Apr 6, 2009

Ripten writes "The next episode of GameTrailers TV, airing this Thursday night at 12:30 PM, will be epic featuring the premier gameplay of BioShock 2 featuring none other than the Big Sisters, a "major announcement" and look at what's next to come for Killzone 2, an announcement for PuncOut on the Wii by Reggie Fils-Aime, and Peter Molyneux drops in to give us the first video for the upcoming Fable II downloadable content."

Geoff Keighley Hints at Bioshock 2 Coverage? (News)

Apr 5, 2009

BeefJack writes, "Geoff Keighley is known for revealing small bits of interesting info on his Twitter account. As such I have found myself checking it on occasion and I found this interesting tidbit as an update...

"Busy HARVESTING new content for next week's GTTV."

Is it possible that Geoff is referring to new Bioshock 2 coverage for GTTV? It might be as he does seem to be putting emphasis on the word and harvesting little sisters was a large gameplay mechanic in the original Bioshock..."

2K as confused about 'Sea of Dreams' as we are (News)

Mar 24, 2009

This is getting ridiculous. After confirming that the Sea of Dreams subtitle had been dropped from BioShock 2 and then confirming that it hadn't been dropped, it seems like 2K is taking too many of its own plasmids. Following a serious back and forth regarding the game's name at GDC, 2K eventually settled on "no comment." The company says that there should be an official answer by the end of the week.

Kind-hearted folk that Joystiq is, they've decided to help out 2K marketing by putting the question to a key demographic: Joystiq readers!

Bioshock 2 Details Emerge From The Deep (News)

Mar 18, 2009

The sequel takes place 10 years after the original (Not a prequel like previously rumored) You play the very first Big Daddy prototype and still patrol Rapture. The city did not crumble after all. It reached an equilibrium thanks to the Big Sister. A once Little Sister that escaped with Dr. Tenenbaum in the first Bioshock. Big Sister has returned to Rapture for unknown reasons beside maintaining order. She has captured little girls from all around the world and transformed them into Little Sister. Your role in Bioshock 2 is to either Harvest or Adopt these little sisters and solve the Big Sister mystery. You may be an all powerful Big Daddy, but Big Sister does not mess around. She will protect her city, at all costs.
The game wont just be a solo adventure game either. There will be multiplayer of some sort, without compromise to the single player.

BioShock 2 Has Multiplayer? (News)

Mar 16, 2009

Kotaku writes:99% of games on the market today have multiplayer. Bioshock, however, did not. It was geared towards a singleplayer experience. But the sequel? It'll have multiplayer.

At least, it will according to the latest issue of Game Informer. Problem is, the mag's big story on the BioShock sequel only says it will feature multiplayer. It doesn't say what kind of multiplayer. So while earlier rumours suggested co-op play would make an entrance in the series, in the absence of any real details you can speculate there'll be plasmid-fuelled deathmatches and nobody can say you're wrong.

Yet.

Bioshock 2 Rumours Untrue, Says 2K (News)

Mar 13, 2009

IncGamers report that 2K's community manager has responded to the rumours that hit the internet today, regarding the BioShock 2 content supposedly revealed in GameInformer - and says it's all untrue.

Bioshock 2 is confirmed for PS3 (News)

Mar 13, 2009

PS3Life.nl reports: The last time there was much uncertainty wether Bioshock 2 would appear on the PS3 or not. Several sources claimed that Microsoft threw a money hat to Take Two for making Bioshock 2 an 360 exclusive. From today however we can be sure that Bioshock 2 is also coming to PS3.

Take-Two's 2009 line-up: Taking you through the fall (News)

Mar 13, 2009

At a conference call earlier this week, mega-publisher Take-Two spilled the beans on its major releases for the rest of 2009–or rather its fiscal year 2009, which runs through October 31. As publishers move what were high-profile holiday releases into earlier months in the year, the company may be the among the first to put its eggs in the third quarter, as it likely wants to end the month of October with the coffers filled.

Bioshock 2 confirmed for PS3, maybe even PS3 exclusive? (News)

Mar 12, 2009

BioShock 2: The Story So Far (News)

Mar 12, 2009

2K's BioShock 2 teaser campaign is underway, and it won't be too long before people finally unravel all the secrets surrounding the much anticipated return to Rapture. Before then, here's everything CVG has managed to decipher from the cryptic messages and shady images on 2K's viral site.

New Sightings Appear On Bioshock 2 Teaser Site (News)

Mar 12, 2009

Now the Kiddnappings are appearing on the western seashores of the Atlantic. Starting in Puerto Rico and moving up as far as Wilmington NC.

Microsoft finalizing Bioshock 2 exclusive deal with Take-Two? (News)

Mar 11, 2009

GB:

"Bioshock was hailed as the game of the year by many critics back in 2007. The game definitely earned that title as it mixed various genres while providing an engrossing and original story. There is still some question as to if Bioshock 2, the sequel, will be a timed Xbox 360 exclusive like the original or if it will be a day 1 multiplatform title."

The world's best game devs in their own words (Feature)

Mar 11, 2009

The secrets of their success in their own words. ...

BioShock 2 listed as "TBA" platforms (News)

Mar 10, 2009

Take-Two just put out a press release listing BioShock 2's platforms as "TBA".

BioShock 2 Revealed in New PC Gamer (News)

Mar 9, 2009

BioShock 2: Sea of Dreams will be unveiled in the 200th issue of PC Gamer, the mag has teased.

The 'next month' page of PC Gamer issue 199, which is in subscriber's hands now, promises a "world exclusive" on the 2K sequel, which after all the teasing people have been succumbed to this month surely must be the first proper look - screenshots and all.

BioShock 2 To Have Little Daddies (News)

Mar 8, 2009

Negative Gamer writes:

"We had Big Daddys and Little Sisters in BioShock 1. Now we have confirmed Big Sisters, so surely it makes sense that we also have… Little Daddys?

The image to the left is called LittleOne.jpg and can be found (if you look hard enough) on the new BioShock 2 teaser site, SomethingInTheSea.com. If you trace a line with your mouse from the X marked on southern Ireland all the way to New York, approximately half way across a small dot appears (very hard to see unless zoomed). Click on it then trace from here south (towards South America) until another dot appears. This is the weird bit. Apparently you have to have a microphone plugged in and make the noise of a Little Sister. If you do it right you then get a link to this picture."

Rumor: Big Sisters Stalk Onto BioShock 2 (News)

Mar 8, 2009

Kotaku writes:"We've heard that this Big Sisters will be an amazonian version of the Big Daddy, wearing similar, though svelter, gear."

A close look at the Bioshock 2 teaser site (News)

Mar 6, 2009

Xboxinsider writes: A teaser site for Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams has recently turned up on the ol' internet. When you visit the site, you will notice that it appears to be a map. To begin our journey click Ireland for win.

Bioshock 2 site gives up more from map (News)

Mar 6, 2009

VG247: Someone over at GAF's posted what looks to be an exposed map from the Bioshock 2 teaser site, showing a string of dates on the Atlantic coast and a big cross where Rapture should be.

Bioshock 2 to take place in Atlantis? (News)

Mar 6, 2009

After decompiling the Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams website, it looks like Bioshock 2 will have something to do with Atlantis because of a cross marked on a map with its exact location.

BioShock 2 website implies it's not a prequel (News)

Mar 5, 2009

There's something in the sea as the Bioshock 2 teaser website opens. It looks like the game might not be a prequel as some have thought.

The Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams teaser website is now open. The website features a world map with three documents pinned to Northern Europe - Ireland is highlighted below.

The first is a photograph of a nautical Big Daddy. The second is more interesting, since it is a newspaper cutting about a young girl disappearing after a mysterious attack.

Bioshock 2 teaser site launches (News)

Mar 5, 2009

A teaser site has launched for the upcoming game.

Uncharted 2: 10/1/09, No God of War 3 Till 2010 (News)

Mar 2, 2009

GameStop Internal Release Date Documents Confirm The Following release dates for:

God of War 3
Uncharted 2
Bioshock 2
inFamous
Tekken 6
Prototype

Rumor Killers: Bioshock 2 Wii? Infinity Ward Assassination Game? Wheelman by Ubisoft? (News)

Feb 17, 2009

Is Bioshock 2 going to grace the Wii? Is Infinity Ward working on an Assassination game? Has Wheelman been handed over to Ubisoft?

Rumour: Bioshock Coming to Wii? (News)

Feb 13, 2009

Split-screen.com writes: "2K Games has already announced Bioshock 2, the sequel to their critically acclaimed RPG/FPS, in a secret trailer packaged with the PS3 version late last year. A recent job listing on Gamasutra announces the developer's need for a UI (User Interface) Programmer for Bioshock 2. A standard job, for sure. However, not only has 2K Games requested a large number of qualifications for such a typical profession but one line struck us as interesting."

Rumor Killers: Exclusive RE5 DLC, 2K Boston's MMOFPS, and an NXE update (News)

Feb 3, 2009

PS3-exclusive Resident Evil 5 DLC, 2K Boston working on an MMOFPS, and an NXE update on the way.

Bioshock 2 To Feature Multiplayer (News)

Feb 1, 2009

It appears that Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams will have a multiplayer mode, and will be available for the PC,PS3,and 360.

The following is a recent posting on gamasutra.com's job listings section:

The Preemptive 2009 Game Awards (Feature)

Jan 23, 2009

At the end of every year we get a new year – one that is numerically superior to its predecessor and brimming with new stuff to buy. But how do you know what to buy if all the shiny “best of” awards are given at the end of the year? You could spend your precious 365.24 days reading game reviews, but what are they compared to shiny metallic awards? ...

Rumor: Bioshock On The Way For Mac (News)

Jan 12, 2009

There was another big tech expo this past week: Macworld. And the magazine is reporting Bioshock will be out for the Mac in the first half of 2009. At online retailer Feral Interactive's booth, exhibitors wore shirts with Bioshock's Big Daddy on the back. Writer Chris Holt checked with Feral reps, who confirmed for him that the game's coming.

"New" Big Daddy Image is Two Years Old (News)

Jan 7, 2009

An administrator on the official BioShock message boards posted an image he claimed to be of the "new" Big Daddy set to appear in 'BioShock 2'. There's just one small problem: The image is from May, 2006.

Bioshock can 'do a Star Wars', says 2K boss (News)

Jan 7, 2009

MCV: Christoph Hartmann says title can have five sequels – but publisher promises not to "cash in" on franchise

New Big Daddy for Bioshock 2 (News)

Jan 7, 2009

Seeming that Bioshock 2 is going to be mostly a prequel. One of the greatest things too look forward to is what to expect of the Big Daddy.

Probably the most noticeable change that the "New Daddy" has is the helmet, it only has three sight holes, and they are all forward facing. Whereas the old Big Daddy's helmet has multiple sight holes and they give multiple angles of sight.

The Best (And Worst) Of 2008: Sports Legends Editors' Choice Awards (News)

Jan 5, 2009

For the second year running, the Xbox 360 is the king of consoles. Barely edging out the impressive PS3, the swanky new dash and the amazing exclusives like Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 put Microsoft over the top. The Wii's casual focus didn't garner it any votes this year.

Playstation 3 Games of 2009 (News)

Dec 31, 2008

Just in time for 2009, PS360.com has compiled a list of all the games for the Playstation 3 slated for a 2009 release. There are several exclusives on the list as well.

New Bioshock 2 Character? (News)

Dec 23, 2008

If you know how video game designers enjoy putting hints in their games to give away what is to expect next, then this shouldn't be a surprise to you. Could it be that Bioshock 2 will be adding an additional character to the Biosock 2 prequel? I think so.

Bioshock 2 possibly a timed exclusive? (News)

Dec 18, 2008

PCN writes:

Take Two has just announced it's software line up for the rest of the 2009 fiscal year, ending October 31, 2009. Among the titles listed lies Bioshock 2, sequel to the 2007 blockbuster hit. An interesting side note, however, is that the platform its listed for is to be announced, making it the only game Take Two has listed without a confirmed platform. Is it possible that Bioshock 2 could once again be a timed exclusive for either platform?

BioShock 2 and Mafia 2 out before Nov 2009 (News)

Dec 18, 2008

Videogamer writes: "Take-Two has announced its product line-up announced to date for the remainder of fiscal 2009 - Ends October 31, 2009.

The big hitters include BioShock 2, Borderlands, GTA 4 The Lost and Damned, GTA 4 Episodic Content (for 360) and Mafia II. Of these titles it's only BioShock 2 which remains without confirmed release platforms - the first title was released for Xbox 360 and PC in August 2007 with the PS3 version hitting stores as recently as October 2008."

Subscription-based GTA and BioShock planned? (News)

Nov 17, 2008

CVG.com writes: "Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick says that the company's looking to exploit a subscription-based pricing model for its AAA titles.

While the publisher's currently focused on delivering its first DLC (for Grand Theft Auto IV and the PS3 version of BioShock), it has other plans in store to boost its bank account, which could see its premium titles take on a subscription-based model.

"The holy grail is taking a business, already a very large and successful business that's focused on packaged goods that you sell once and then are occasionally resold by others with new benefit to us, and turning that into a subscription business or a semi subscription business where we have an ongoing relationship with consumers, giving them products that they want," Zelnick said at last week's BMO Capital Markets conference (whoops, missed it at the time)."

Bioshock 2: Here Is The Full Song From The Sea of Dreams Trailer (News)

Oct 27, 2008

GameXtract writes "Remember the Sea of Dreams trailer that was under-covered from the PS3 version of Bioshock? While the release of this trailer will surely brings lots of speculation to the table about what the new title will have in store for gamers, I found my attention caught towards the song used in the trailer. The melodic music fits perfectly with the world of Rapture, and emphasizes the city in such a positive way. For those that felt attached to the music just like myself will be able to hear the full song through the video below. Enjoy!"

BioShock 2 'destined' to be on PC, PS3 and 360 (News)

Oct 24, 2008

Destructoid writes: "A little while back we posted up a trailer for BioShock 2 that was included after the conclusion of the PlayStation 3 version of BioShock. Little sisters and cute Big Daddy dolls aside, there is the issue of what platform the sequel, subtitled Sea of Dreams, will be hitting first. A 2K representative was recently on-hand to tell Gamespot that the title will come out for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, and that the trailer will be available in HD on PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace.

The only problem with the unveiling of consoles is that 2K wasn't exactly clear. The representative's line was that "BioShock 2 is destined for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms."

I'm all about destiny. The other day when I was walking to my car, I found a gum wrapper on the ground. With a sweaty brow and nerve-wracked hands, I picked it up and instantly realized that I was the chosen one. Why a gum wrapper and what I'm chosen for is still unknown, but it's totally destiny, man.

Are any of you surprised that this statement echoes temporary exclusivity? Perhaps 2K is just being cautious at this stage, but it just feels like PS3 guys may finish last again. What do you think?"

What secrets does the BioShock 2 trailer hold? (Feature)

Oct 16, 2008

We knew it was coming, but who knew it would come like this? The sequel to BioShock was finally confirmed this morning through - of all things - a leaked YouTube trailer. Despite the shoddy delivery system, however, the content of the tease is surprisingly satisfying and unbelievably thought-provoking. We’ve already watched it a dozen times, and with each viewing, we leave with more answers, more questions and a hell of a lot more anticipation.
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BioShock 2 trailer hits interwebs! (News)

Oct 16, 2008

This shaky-cam YouTube video shows what appears to be a teaser for BioShock 2 found in the Extras menu on the retail PS3 version of BioShock. The teaser consists of one shot, pulling back from a scraggly Big Daddy doll to reveal a Little Sister standing on a beach looking at the sunrise (it’s the Atlantic Coast, and since America is the Center of the World we assume she’s looking East.) ...