Take-Two subsidiary 2K said that the sequel to 2007's hit title Bioshock, developed by 2K Boston and 2K Australia, will be arriving in fourth quarter 2009. The first Bioshock has sold 2 million units to date.
As development of the title has moved to 2K Marin from 2K Boston/Australia, that leaves the question about whether or not Bioshock frontman Ken Levine will be involved in the sequel's development, and what exactly 2K Boston and Australia are working on if not Bioshock 2.
Take-Two execs said during a Tuesday earnings call, "Ken is a terrific asset in the company, and he's a brilliant game developer. ... He will be working on Bioshock 2 and he will be working on a new IP."
From the earnings call, however, it sounds like the new IP will be the primary focus of Levine and 2K Boston and Australia, with less time being spent on helping 2K Marin with development of Bioshock 2.
"A lot of the work will be done at 2K Marin, but that's not to say Ken is not involved. He's critical to Bioshock," said Take-Two.
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=c...00&Itemid=2
Shacknews story:
Publisher Take-Two Interactive today officially confirmed that a sequel to 2K Boston's underwater shooter BioShock will arrive during the company's fiscal fourth quarter in 2009.
Take-Two's fourth quarter runs from August through the end of October.
BioShock 2 is under development by the Novato, California-based studio 2K Marin. The new development house is rumored to consist of several former 2K Boston and 2K Australia employees.
The publisher also announced that BioShock creator Ken Levine will be involved in the development of the sequel, though his role on the project was not specified. Levine's home studio of 2K Boston is rumored to be working on a new X-COM title.
"[Ken Levine] is critical to BioShock," said a Take-Two representative.
No platforms were announced. The game will likely make an appearance on both Xbox 360 and PC, and comments made earlier in the year by 2K Games president Christopher Hartmann indicate the game could also make an appearance on PlayStation 3.
http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?story=51706
And Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/366601/bioshock-2-is-ver...ted-for-q4-2009
Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/11/bioshock...-from-2k-marin/
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Wave Goodbye  Group: Global Moderator Posts: 12,572 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Brighton, England Member No.: 121,608
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That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock
 As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good. |
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iCommand ⌘  Group: Registered Posts: 8,686 Joined: 3-January 04 From: Neowin HQ's Basement Member No.: 44,312
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Wonder how fancy my PC will have to be this time around. I will be looking forward for this game nonetheless, especially after the first one. However, like PureLegend, I still have to finish the game.
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Neowinian Senior  Group: Registered Posts: 3,916 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Camberley, UK Member No.: 73,450
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Quote - (PureLegend @ Mar 11 2008, 22:00)  That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good. I agree, as long has he is right behind the development this will be a great game. God i can't wait. And bring Multiplayer this time!!!  |
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Neowinian  Group: Registered Posts: 712 Joined: 21-December 01 Member No.: 7,205
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great news - but fourth quarter 2009 sounds like 2010 to me, which seems a LONG way off...
still can't wait... Quote - (LOC @ Mar 11 2008, 21:53) ...the game could also make an appearance on PlayStation 3. if true, what about the publishing the first one for the PS3 too? |
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NeowinianČ  Group: Registered Posts: 161 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Leicester, England Member No.: 231,397
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Wow, cant wait for this, first one was the best!! Fourth quarter sounds ages way tho!!!
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curiouser and curiouser Group: Registered Posts: 839 Joined: 22-October 01 From: New York, NY Member No.: 1,996
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im confused why they would switch teams...i understand maybe they went right onto working on something else after bioshock was completed, but there game was pretty much nominated the game of the year by almost everyone, you would think they would keep the same people, and try and do it again...i dunno, maybe just wishful thinking.
btw, LOC...how did you get "veteran" status? never seen that before |
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 great news! thank you! (but only in 2009? well better than never  )
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Quote - (jesse @ Mar 11 2008, 18:50) im confused why they would switch teams...i understand maybe they went right onto working on something else after bioshock was completed, but there game was pretty much nominated the game of the year by almost everyone, you would think they would keep the same people, and try and do it again...i dunno, maybe just wishful thinking. btw, LOC...how did you get "veteran" status? never seen that before I was removed from the Neowin staff back in December during a near 2+ month long internet outage I was in the middle of. Ergo, I wasn't posting enough news and I was removed from my newsie position. Which I hope to get back one day 
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Fuzzy Wuzzy was a woman?  Group: Registered Posts: 93 Joined: 28-September 02 From: Scotland , UK Member No.: 17,648
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Quote - (PureLegend @ Mar 11 2008, 22:00) That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock Crapsticks, me too. I was enjoying it until COD4 came into my life. Between that and WOW other games have no chance. |
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Neowinian UNSTOPPABLE   Group: +SubscriberČ Posts: 7,433 Joined: 19-December 03 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 43,062
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Awesome news!
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Tyranny's Idol Group: Registered Posts: 8,933 Joined: 20-August 04 From: Nebraska Member No.: 67,678
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Quote - (PureLegend @ Mar 11 2008, 17:00) That reminds me, I still need to finish Bioshock As long as Ken Levine is overseeing this, it should be good. You shall be burned at the stake for this one......  Seriously though, I don't know how anyone could just let that game sit. Good to hear we will have another iteration soon. |
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Neowinian ULTRAKILL Group: Registered Posts: 12,391 Joined: 22-December 01 From: United States Member No.: 7,308
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I'm still wondering what the setting and premise will be, but I'm sure it will be great with many of the same people involved.
I'm more curious about the new IP by Ken Levine, however. |
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Tyranny's Idol Group: Registered Posts: 8,933 Joined: 20-August 04 From: Nebraska Member No.: 67,678
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Quote - (Ayepecks @ Mar 11 2008, 22:01) I'm still wondering what the setting and premise will be, but I'm sure it will be great with many of the same people involved. Didn't they say it was going to be a prologue to the first one? |
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Neowinian Senior Group: Registered Posts: 3,717 Joined: 20-June 03 From: Monster Island Member No.: 31,203
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Here's hoping it delivers more than the first. Bioshock got off to a good start but was lacking all the way around.
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