First BioShock PS3 review is in - Scores 93/100

CVG writes: "After just over a year's wait, and plenty of rumours, BioShock will launch for PS3 on October 24. One of the first reviews - from PSM3 magazine - is in and it gives the game the thumbs up.

As expected, the review gives credit to the game's epic story but later on PSM3 says, "Everything and everyone reacts as you'd expect it to, both physics-wise and psychologically so. This means that it's always possible to discover new combinations, making for some beautifully intuitive gameplay."

It adds: "You'll never make such a bad decision that you'll completely scupper yourself - it's effectively impossible to die, since all you do is respawn at the nearest Vita-Chamber."

[Silogon]

As I said, it looks worse on the ps3, as always. That must be the power of the cell x's 10 working overtime, right guys? hahahaha

Edit:

Getting disagrees here, but I don't know why... see, they say themselves the graphics are better on the xbox 360 version at the end of the review. They say "if you like visuals over new puzzles the xbox 360 version is for you"

Sorry, guys. Ps3 loses again and as always. A 600 dollar flop.

[Sony Rep]

Bioshock is taking full advantage of the cell and blu-ray.

[therealwillie]

don't heed him guys, he feeds off your reactions

[Silogon]

What is this a Dr. Suess book?

"Don't heed Silogon cause he feeds on the reaction of morons. Morons I say, simply cause they know nothing about reality. Reality is a world Silogon likes to live in see, cause in reality things like the cell are nothing more than little boys dreams set to fail. "

[Thugbot187]

It's sad every time you see a dual platform game and the PS3 doesn't kill the 360. On paper the 360 has the inferior hardware. Programming for the console must be just that hard or the hardware must not be all that much better. I refuse to think every programming studio is lazy.

[zenosaga04]

I feel bad for you

[Freezingduck]

"IGN: Although it was still an early build of the game, the title looks fantastic. The water effects look much slicker, as do many of the environments as they are slowly submerged in water. It's quite obvious that 2K is taking full advantage of the PS3's Blu-ray discs to pack in cleaner high resolution textures for every facet of the game"

600 dollars? No wonder so many people ignore you, and here goes your last bubble.

[InMyOpinion]

From the review: "However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original. Otherwise, you needn't panic: Rapture shines on every format and plays identically."

So what you got for waiting a year was some extra puzzle levels, slightly gimped visuals and a 5GB 10-minute mandatory install? A win-win situation lol!

[kingboy]

Dude do us all a favor,sell your ps3 system and get an xbox 360..hopefully that way we wouldn`t hear your cries anymore on every ps3 thread

[ScottEFresh]

ur a f@g..

[Kleptic]

stop saying 'always'...its not always...UT3 ps3 and 360...identical...CoD 4...identical...Oblivion...PS3 ...Burnout paradise...PS3...GTAIV...PS3 (you can aruge the 640p vs. 720p all you want, nearly every review declared that as moot, and that the PS3 had better draw distance, better framerate, more realistic color/lighting, faster loading, and less pop-in)...and nearly every recent game, albeit average looking overall, have been identical between the two systems...

No multiplat game, save CoD 4 or Burnout Paradise, really pushed the visual bar for either system...and Cod 4 was identical on both, with BP being superior on the PS3...that says something...Bioshock was noted for impressive art style, not overwhelmingly good visuals on the 360 (after all, its still the same old UE3 thats been around since 2006...high res, yet 'wet' textures, which actually fit in this game...)

yeah, the ps3 doesn't blow the 360 away ever in multiplat games...but please show us a 360 title that is half as complex or visually overwhelming as MGS4...the 360 simply DOESN'T get games that look that good...where is something on the 360 to even point a finger at Killzone 2?...Gears 2 looks great, but its UE3'ness is still front and center with goofy character lighting, horrid muzzle flicker, and the same particle effects from Ut3...

call it whatever you want...the PS3 and 360 are similarly powerful I guess...yet when the right dev team gets ahold of a PS3 (kojima productions or Guerilla Games for example) with a pot of cash, you see things that you won't see unless you have a Crysis worthy rig...

Remember POG flipping out about how Splinter Cell: Conviction devs claimed that only the 360 could achieve the stunning visuals that the game will display?...and that it would rival even high end PCs whenever it releases?...yeah me too...I remember how MGS4 sent the whole damn game back to the drawing board...End_factsheet.exe

[Sena Kobayashi]

needless to say that silogon is still right with the quote.they did say it in the article if you read it.

[ape007]

enjoy this classic as much as you can cause it's that good

bioshock+lbp=what a good time to be a gamer

[SixTwoTwo]

Good times indeed :)

[xhi4]

and it is up there as one of my favourite games. The twist at the end just made me facepalm myself and go OHHH YEAHHHHhhhhh haha great moment!

I'll probably rent it and have a play through, but I don't see any reason in buying it twice.

but for those who haven't played it......buy it......PLEASE!

[potenquatro]

PS3 fanbois pls play this game. maybe now you all might understand how gears kicks a$$, but it's NOT the best looking game for any system. this game is my favorite single player fps hands down.

[DevastationEve]

PS3 is cool

[DevastationEve]

Back on topic, Bioshock for PS3 proves that multiplatform equals fun for all. Hey, if I had a PS3 I would definitely pick this game up. I have it on x360 and I don't think there will be any major differences on either of the consoles. I don't even think PS3 gamers will complain about the analog placement, as is usually a common gripe amongst hardcore FPSers. DualShock has a long lineage and I think it's one of the greater icons of the industry, in and of itself. I'm sure FPSs play great with it.

Now, PC is another matter. If I pray and cross my fingers I can get MAYBE 25-45FPS at 1024x768. In DX9 mode, I might be able to actually play it. Plus, I have to get a controller to emulate the console feel. But screw that, just get this game on the consoles.

[NegativeCreepWA]

Would you kindly buy this game.

[DeforMAKulizer]

Haha.. Good one scar360... And true it doesnt work on fanboys hehe

[poopface1]

but besides those this is my favorite single player in any FPS since deus ex.

If you like FPS you should at least rent it.

[immatt]

@potenquatro

I don't see in any way how bioshock has to do with gears of war

[Firstkn1ghT]

Yes definitely a classic game. What's strange is that I thought for sure this game was going to have at least a slight improvement in graphics especially since its an year old game.. Looks like the 360 gets another better version.

[BabyStomper5000]

It's better because?

[n4gzz]

93 out of 100 !!

I guess its flop

[mirroredderorrim]

Kn1ght, that's a cheapshot, man.

I read your comment thinking you were going to finally come to earth and give some credit where credit is due, thinking you'd praise both versions equally.

I disagree with what you say, as I can see that from the HD vids of the game off the PS3 version vs. the 360 version on my XBR4 TV... the game is identical.

The great thing about my TV is how heavily I can emphasize on color;meaning I can make the color scheme match the vids online.

[Rob0g0rilla]

translation

"I'll be getting some more sleep finally. This one had me worried for a second."

But it comes down to more gameplay or slightly better visuals. I would definitely buy this on PS3 because it has more gameplay but I already purchased it on 360 awhile ago.

More gameplay >>>

PS3 version is a port but plays identical and offers more content that extends the gameplay.

If you really think that the better version has to have better visuals then I'm puzzled as why you have a 360. You should be a PC gamer. They have about 90% of 360s exclusives.

[InMyOpinion]

@thereapersson - You're right. It was solely aimed to Rick Astley and some other people I had a discussion with a while back. Definately open zone material =)

[Killjoy3000]

I'll take the extra content, thank you very much. The PS3 version gets an extra level, and difficulty. And guess what? I can play in 1080p or 720p as standard. Unlike some other consoles...

[boodybandit]

Most if not all multi platform games sound better on the PS3. Fact and not an opinion. Half of Bioshocks appeal is the immersion of the sound. Especially when you hear Big Daddy and Little Sis off in the distance and during battles with Big Daddy.

This game is meant to be played in the dark with the surround sound cranked! The sub gave my chills at times on the 360 version. If I am correct I am going to have to borrow a couple nitro pills from my pops just incase I have to kick start my heart after my first Big Daddy encounter on the PS3.

[juuken]

You're unbelievable.
Just...unbelievable.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

As stated by the developers, the PS3 version will look just as good as the PC version in parts and better in other parts. They've redone a few animations also and added new things.

So, you were saying?

[karlostomy]

After all the article speaks for itself:

"However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original."

[juuken]

That doesn't make the 360 version more superior.

The PS3 version is nearly identical to the 360 version.

What's wrong with 360 owners these days? Are they bitter that they're running out of reasons to call multiplatform titles superior on their console so they attack the PS3 version?

Do you play the games for just visuals or do you actually play it for the gameplay?

Love the disagree button slamming. Keep it up guys! You're not doing me anything by doing that! Doesn't change my opinions one bit. :)

[YoshiMeetsU]

Ugh! Just enjoy it as both versions are great! This is actually a good opportunity for both side of this dumb console war to come together and enjoy this excellent game.

Now would you kindly give it a rest!

[thereapersson]

I got banned here AGAIN, this time for pointing out 1st knight's trolling.

The mods are f*cking hypocrites on this site.

[NegativeCreepWA]

Would you kindly enjoy the game instead of worrying about which version is better.

Damn, it doesn't work on fanboys.

[Bathyj]

You just scream farquit dont you? Your dad should have made an astronaught of you and shot you off into space.

At least PS3 owners wont need a patch to play it in widescreen.

[yoghurt]

you are all reacting over 1 review.
it was said many times in the run up to release the ps3 version looks better and 1 little passing comment at the end of a review and you all go crazy. chill people!

[name]

I guess IGN was wrong about the PS3 version being visually better. Never trusting previews ever again.

[DJ]

But nothing too significant. Just reflections and the anti-aliasing, which is pretty subtle stuff.

[Statix]

The review didn't just say that the PS3 version doesn't improve the graphics. The review actually implies that the 360 version is better graphically:

"If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original."

I'm personally somewhat disheartened and disappointed by this (if it's indeed true).

[ATLRoAcH]

...both said it looks better on PS3. If anything they look exactly the same.

[TwissT]

Awesome, can't wait to pick it up.

[Jamegohanssj5]

I still don't know if I want this game or not.

TGSI

[Sena Kobayashi]

Why wouldnt you want it? It got good graphics great gameplay a good story . you have everything you need in a game right there.

Im of to another trhead with my MAX SPEED!!!

[n4gzz]

you may be right. They may not be lazy but it could be they are not very knowledgeable when it comes to ps3 or they are just making equal version.

Oblivion is better on ps3 and First party PS3 games like uncharted, MGS4, R2, GT5p, killzone2, Heavy Rain, Motorstorm2 is not enough for you?

[yoghurt]

for example:

"IGN: Although it was still an early build of the game, the title looks fantastic. The water effects look much slicker, as do many of the environments as they are slowly submerged in water. It's quite obvious that 2K is taking full advantage of the PS3's Blu-ray discs to pack in cleaner high resolution textures for every facet of the game"

oh no what now, we have to conflicting comments aaaarrrrgggghhhh my head is going to explode. just by the game if you want it, gees.

[DeZimatoR]

He's just sore the 360 lost an 'exlcusive'. Its a b!tch is it not 1stknight? I bet you were laughing ur ass off when FF XIII went MP though...hipocrite!

PS. LOL, HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHA Silogoon, dude, I think you crossed the line this time dude, you really lost it! "yes I've seen Killzone 2 and all of it's washed out textures and bland levels. It doesn't look even half has good as GEOW2, man. Or 1 for that matter. Hell, people have already said it don't."

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Damn, thats sad dude. And who are these 'people' you speak of? Are they wearing green tainted glasses like you? :)

[THE TERMINATOR]

Ignored by 135 users now I know why.

[Freezingduck]

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[Shane Kim]

I would want to make that 137 but I can't seem to ignore him. I've pressed the ignore button 10 times now.

[pwnsause]

heres a way to make him shut up, call him gamesblow. he will go on a angry rampage.

[Salta_nelas]

Silogon, i wonder why you post in here. Is it because the 360 hasnt yet got a great exclusive this year or because it has RROD?
At least get yourself informed about Bioshock! It runs in the UE3 like all other good titles on the 360 like Gears and ME...this says much.

And seriously, to think KZ2 looks weak compared to Gears...you are a truly delusional sad person. KZ2 looks miles above any console shooter and anyone who appreciates games knows it.

You seriously need to play some WipEout HD too, 1080p/60fps which is something only possible on the PS3 hardware.
I only need to looks at the quality gap between console exclusives to make my judgment.

[Robearboy]

Good to see ps3 owners to experience some bioshock love, its an absolute gem of a game that will keep you immersed from start to finish. For those people who will refuse to get this game because its an x360 port, would you kindly stop been stubborn i promise you wont be disapointed ;)

[TheMART]

"However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original."

And that's coming from a PS3 biased magazine....

Go figure

[VF34EJ25]

And a Xbox only website gave MGS4 a 9.8/10. The difference between you and them, that they care about games regardless of what console.

[Booyah]

@ VF34EJ25

Agreed.

[Why o why]

OWNED

[juuken]

...Wow.
Just wow.

Your hatred for the PS3 is so blinding that you're losing touch with reality. I remembered how you claimed that PS3 owners were always on a 360 article and here you are on a PS3 article.

Really sad.

[SL1M DADDY]

Have to turn into a fricking fanboy war? Give up the ghost already guys and accept the fact that the best thing written here is that Bioshock on the PS3 is a great game as it was a great game on the PC and Xbox 360. Why start the bickering already... Jees.

You fanboys do realise that they gave the 360 version a 95 right? So a year later and the game still scores within 2 points of it's original release scores? I would say that this game holds up to the test of time pretty well and the fanboy comments are pretty petty.

[Statix]

The main problem here is that PSM implies that the 360 version looks better, graphically, than the PS3 version, which came out a year later (more development time). If that's really true, then that's a big shock and disappointment to me. I was really expecting this port it to at least graphically match the 360 version, as the developers have stated.

I'll have to wait for more reviews, and more comparisons. I'll still probably pick this game up regardless.

[DaTruth]

...

[Close_Second]

...releasing this game now is like re-releasing last years blockbuster movie again for those who did not see it first time around. Yes, its still the same movie but the hype has passed and its now up against the new crop of blockbusters (i.e. Resistance 2 and LittleBigPlanet).

I played it on the 360 and apart from it being a little too scripted for my liking it was enjoyable. However, PS3 owners should be supporting PS3 exclusives first and foremost I'm afraid.

[robotnik]

93 over 100 is bad? Heck, I would say thats pretty good for a shooting game o_O
The comments give the impression that the game sucks.

I'm gonna buy anyways.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Do people really think Bioshock is just a "shooting game"?

[funkysolo]

or trophy support. I guess I wait a year to buy then and buy it used for $20. Sorry, but you have to earn my $60, just like all the other great games coming out this fall for PS3. Sh1tty ports get no love from me

[Rich1631]

It HAS trophy support, it has been confirmed a million times already.

[pwnsause]

sad thing is, someone disagreed with you because you said the game has trophy support. these guys don't like to read the news.

[Sevir04]

the PS3 version was one of the first games to be supporting the trophy feature.

please get informed. still Iplayed this game and beat it on the 360 so i'm definately not getting this game this year on ps3 because i've got money to spend on new games, so LBP,Dead space and motorstorm:PR and resistance 2.

[DJ]

So I'll probably get to try it out a week later. I've only heard good things about it, so I'm pretty stoked. Wasn't this like Game of the Year for 360?

[PS360PCROCKS]

I dunna about GOTY for 360, but this is one of the best games ever. It's so much fun. But don't let people get you too hyped so their a letdown, just expect a good game.

[Captain Tuttle]

It was GOTY for the entire industry across all platforms. It's fantastic. It's one of those games that I wish I could play for the first time again.

[beefinn101]

If you have both an xbox360 and ps3,I would buy it for the xbox360 because you can get a good used copy of this for $20.00 on the xbox360 instead of paying $60.00 on the ps3.I wanted to buy this for the ps3 but when I saw the retail price was $60.00,I went pick up a used copy for $20.00 for the 360.With the $40.00 bucks I saved,I will put that towards gears of war 2 and resistance 2.

[Zulwarn]

..............BS3 fails yet AGAIN!

"However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original. "

hahahaha

inferior bs3 version CONFIRMED!

[jif86]

go and abort yourself now

[Dmitry Orlov]

Unreal to die, huh?
Does the writer of this article know about such option as "Disable Vita-Chambers" in the options menu? Without that thing the hardest achievement in game would be never unlocked.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

FNR3, Oblivion, and DMC4 have all looked better on the PS3.

What are you people smoking?

[juuken]

*Especially* DMC4.

I played both versions.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Thank you for the honesty.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I agree with whoever disagreed with me.

I wasn't thanking him for the honesty...

Honestly, people? Get more creative with your criticism.

[Stryfeno2]

However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original."

But, but, but the Cell? THE CELL?!!

[pwnsause]

"But, but, but the Cell? THE CELL?!!"

Resistance 2, LBP, MS2, Naruto PS3, WKC, Killzone 2, Infamous, and Heavy Rain. Yes the Cell. go read about it dumbass.

But But, the Xenon? THE XENON????

Who has the Bigger E-Penis Now????

[Stryfeno2]

Haaaahahhaa But, but teh Cell can't even make a 1 year old game look better.

[pwnsause]

thats cause its using UT3, your favorite Engine.

[na2ru1]

Geow2 out yet? Or is it still trying to level with UT3's visual? an almost year old game that is.

Let the bots celebrate. They need all they can to make them feel better - xbox mostly bein the lead platform that is. pfft

[rawd]

Welcome home Bioshock

[karlostomy]

"However, PSM3 also admits: "If you're a lucky multi-format owner who favours visuals over some extra puzzle levels, you're probably better off with 360's original."

It's been said about ten times in this thread already, but I couldn't resist...

LMAO. One extra year and the ps3 gets:

- extra puzzles
- worse visuals

teh cell teh bluray. More Money spent. inferior games. AGAIN.

[juuken]

BOTH VERSIONS ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL!

I didn't know you play games to stare at visuals. You play games because of the gameplay and not just visuals.

Get your head out of your ass.

[karlostomy]

I am only commenting on the rather obvious quote in the article.

To play the game on ps3 I have to fork out $30 extra on the game, as it is a ps3 new release!
To play the game on ps3 I have to spend $200 extra on the ps3 console itself
To play the game on ps3 I had to wait an extra year

and now they say it is NEARLY as good?

WTF?
That's just not good enough!

I just remember a few promising stories a while ago about how the Visuals on the ps3 were going to be at least as good or better than the 'old 360 version'

Yet now, when all the hype is said and done, gamers are just supposed to sit and bask in the glory of the ps3 that was supposed to pwn all, yet in reality just can't get it right?

I don't think so Princess.

Can you honestly tell me, without any fangirlism, that you weren't a teensy bit disappointed by the comparison?

Oh and by the way, if Visuals weren't important, why didnt you just get a wii first? That's got gameplay galore (but the visuals suck)!

hmmm. food for thought, huh?

[juuken]

...GET A LIFE KARL.

Plain and simple.

You sit there and continue comparing the game pixel by pixel. I have better things to do in my life right now.

[karlostomy]

All I did was quote the article!

Why are you so upset?
All it means is the ps3 is NEARLY as good as the 360, with an extra year of development...lol!

Sheeesh.... Women.

[juuken]

Why don't you count the cracks on the wall next?

You were implying that the 360 version was more superior when I just said they're nearly identical! That quote wasn't implying that the PS3 version looked like crap.

*insert rolling of eyes*

[sonyfanonly]

yeah yeah fanboys just keep crying because the 360 lost another once claimed exclusive its the same damn game no version is superior but look at the first party exclusives sony wins by a land slide heavy rain resistance 2 killzone 2 WKS so on ans so forth

[Raoh]

the scores wont shock anyone.. it was a good game when it came out on the 360. the ps3 version has the bug fixes and dlc included with extra challenges and trophy support, HOME support as well i think.

but i'm not a fan of the style of play, i didnt really care for the demo last year (looked amazing but i'm not a fan of the shell shock series game types).

as for visuals.. its still in many ways a port and i believe one of the main goals was to keep both versions on par with each other.. we all know ports arent the best when done from 360 to ps3 so its expected that the original would have a slight edge if nothing was done to upgrade it.

[afghani]

I am kinda disappointed though. Cuz the graphics should have been on pare with the 360 version. Not to speak better. But if u port a game, is it doomed to be inferior to the version it is being ported from?

Looking forward to the holiday season though. Here in europe, the ps3 is flying of the shelves. Even though the price difference between 360 and ps3 is 1700 for 360 and 4000 for ps3 Norwegian cr. respectively! Must emphasize though that i am comparing the cheapest sku for the 360. I guess brand loyalty is saving sonys ass in this generation;)

My native language is not english, so sorry for the macaronic english i am expressing myself with;)

[dirtrider]

14 months later, and it is not on 360's level. what happend to ps3 blowing away the 360? lmao next-gen starts when we say it does..... if thats true sony, when are you going to start next-gen gaming ps3 isnt no where the 360's level xbox defines this gen not sony

[snoopgg]

it wouldn't be possible. Killzone 2 is the game you bots should be talking bad about, but one thing you can't. Why? Because the 360 is indeed inferior to the ps3's cell and Killzone 2 couldn't be done on the 360. I own bioshock for my 360 and indeed it was a good game, but if you put that old unreal engine side by side with Killzone2, then you wouldn't go on thinking that the 360 was actually as powerful or more powerful then the ps3. Come on people look at Sony's first party games, the 3rd party developers are indeed lazy or ingnorant!!!! Hell Resistance 2 is going to be better then anything on the 360 in its whole lifespan. Halo 3 was total piece of shat when it came to visuals, but the bots proclaimed it was about fun not visuals. Now when a multiport is alittle better looking on the 360, then its all about the visuals not the fun or extra levels. Compare any first party 360 game to Sonys first party games and Sony destroys Microsoft. Hell Microsoft hardly makes any first party games. Now thats being lazy!!!!!!!!! This was suppose to be 360 exclusive at one time, but now people with ps3's can play this great game and thats what its all about people.

[dirtrider]

i love my xbox. ps3 will always be second. i knew when i seen the specs of ps3 it wasnt going to do sh1t. sony's lies are all coming out now..............

[trancefreak]

you just got me thinkin about my dirt bike. its ridin season

[snoopgg]

Yeah, the 360 had one good year, when the ps3 wasn't out yet!!!!!!

[felidae]

i'll play this again on my ps3.

one of the best games ever made

[Relientk77]

i played it on my roommates 360 a little, and its an awesome game, im def picking it up

some say its just a "shooter"... well theyre ignorant and obviously havnt played the game.. its alot more than that... ever hear of the word ORIGINAL.. yea... bioshock contains ORIGINALITY play it if u dont believe me....

or

name another shooting game that the setting is an underwater abandoned city, and u can throw swarms of bugs at enemies, set em on fire, freeze 'em, or even whack 'em with a wrench.. etc.

[felidae]

hmm. other previews said it looks a little bit better on the ps3 .. we'll see.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Wow did you just go their? Your a complete jackass.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Easily my favorite game ever, it's ridiculously fun and very addicting, lol it makes me laugh thinking of playing it. Enjoy PS3 only gamers.

[dirtrider]

i really need to get my 250 out and go to the mountains. riding+drinking/camping= awesome fun

[Musicmedic5150]

this game. Well worth the money. An experience you will never forget.

[Marcus Fenix]

why don't we agree that the game looks great on any platform u play it on and have a nice day

[Figboy]

i only played Bioshock on the 360 for a few hours, and i loved it. i've said it a lot in the past, but Uncharted and Bioshock were the two best games i played in ALL of 2007.

i never beat Bioshock because i just didn't have the time, and i preferred to wait for the PS3 version (i like the PS3 controller more than the 360 controller), but unfortunately, too many other games are on my radar for October 21-28th, so i may have to wait until the end of this year to finally get my hands on Bioshock:

October 21st - 28th:
Little Big Planet
Fable 2
Fallout 3
Eternal Sonata
Far Cry 2
Bioshock
Motorstorm: PR
Spider-Man: WOS (i think i'll use this as one of my free games from Activision)

just too many damn games for that week, then Resistance 2 a week later, Mirror's Edge and Valkyria Chronicles the week after that, it just doesn't stop with the game releases. it's insane, and unfortunately, quite a few of the games on my list are being pushed back to later dates so i can get the "essentials" (Little Big Planet, Fallout 3, and Fable 2 for me and my fiance to play together along with LBP).

[Marcus Fenix]

just think of the time u'll spend on RPGs only, that's alot of time, I never handled 2 RPGs at the same time, all of that + shooters and online playing, there is just no time 4 all of that, but on the other hand, those games will make u not thinking of getting another game until Q2 2009 I think, btw im getting:
1-Dead Space.
2-Far Cry 2.
3-Fable 2.
4-Fallout 3.
5-Gears of War 2.
6-Left 4 Dead.

[Figboy]

and damn, i forgot about Dead Space too!

sometimes the gaming industry really ticks me the frack off. and by "sometimes," i mean, "most of the time."

if these games had release dates that were spread out fairly throughout the year, i'd be able to buy them all.

there are MONTHS throughout our year that are simply DEAD when it comes to high profile game releases.

i just kind of sit there, twiddling my thumbs, waiting for a game to come out, then i spend my money on something like movies, or more importantly, bills.

i can understand games like Bioshock and Dead Space hitting in October. the tone and atmosphere of those games are straight up Halloween perfect.

but games like Gears of War 2, Resistance 2, Mirrors Edge, should totally be June-July-August releases; the summer blockbusters. those are the games you sit down with on a day when it's too hot to be outside, crank up the AC, pop them in the tray, and have a BLAST. either alone, or with your friends.

games like Banjo, Viva Pinata, Little Big Planet, are perfect for the family friendly November-December season, because they appeal to a broad range of gamer, yound and old, and they would be perfect holiday gifts for family and friends.

games like Metal Gear Solid 4, and even GTAIV, proved that you can release a game at an unorthodox timeframe (in particular MGS4, which released in June), and sell a lot of consoles if the people are interested in what that is.

but NOOOO, despite the gaming industries insistence that "games are for BIG kids now!" they still release big titles during a season where most of those "big kids" are buying gifts for their children, families, and significant others.

if i was a selfish prat, sure, i could probably afford all of those games. but on top of getting married next month, i got other bills and people to get gifts for (my niece and nephew have B-Days in October and November, respectively, as well as my fiance, older sister and my mother, then Christmas is December, and i have a lot of people i need to get gifts for then), and not all of them are mutually beneficial to me (i'm getting Fallout 3 for my fiance; don't laugh, she genuinely wants to play this game more than i do after she completely dominated Oblivion, Mass Effect, and she's bored with WOW now. i'll probably get a chance to play Fallout 3 after she's done with it. lol).

[VF34EJ25]

Man you guys made me realize there are just way too many games this year. I'm sorry, but people who say 2007 was the greatest year in gaming is wrong. 2008 Easily tops it out.

I mean october alone is going to KILL me. I just got a new place, so i need to buy furnishing. With all these kick @ss games coming out, what's a person to do??? Especially owning both consoles. November isn't going to help either with Resistance 2 and Gears 2 releasing the same week!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Oh well, good time to be a gamer! mwa ha ha ha

[Martini]

Would you kindly stop arguing and enjoy one of the best games of this generation. So what it doesn't look as good as 360 version, just buy the game - you won't be disappointed !

[KiddyBrownTurd]

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[air1]

well, atleast you sony fanatics are getting a great game.

just not the best version... lol

[KiddyBrownTurd]

LMFAO

[DevastationEve]

This and Mass Effect were two awesome games. Bioshock has the best atmosphere of any game out there. Mass Effect has great graphics all around, with an emphasis on character models and body/facial animation. Bioshock's characters aren't that detailed, but the game pulls off some other-worldly snazzy effects and cool oldies flair. I have one of those Fedora hats on my coat rack. Brings out the Timberlake.

[Blademask]

1stknight
LightingPS3
Jenzo

Won't be buying this for their non existent ps3? That is shocking.

It seems that the only thing u guys have to do on n4g is troll PS3 stories since the 360 side of this site is ice cold when it comes to gaming news.

Why don't u guys watch some more Cliffy B videos? Or pretend that Pure and Baja is a good "exclusive" to the 360? lol..

Better yet, why don't you guys speculate on how Alan Wake is never coming out, or why Splinter Cell isn't either.

Look forward to your Fable2 & Gears1.5 this holiday, and go away lol.

Bioshock is an AAA game. It has more features on the PS3. Those are the facts kids. For graphics, ps3 owners have MGS4/Uncharted/GT5p/Motorstorm /Resistance/Killzone if they really want em.

[VF34EJ25]

"Or pretend that Pure and Baja is a good "exclusive" to the 360? lol.. "

that made me lol. cause it reminds me of how Microsoft "has no plans" to release FFXIII in Japan.

don't you see the resemblance between the gaming company and the fanboys that follow them?

[pornflakes]

hm.. didnt ps3boys laughed on 360 guys that bioshock would be better on their system?

Once again they got owned? and you always mention 5 games like KZ, MGS, LBP, GT .. 5 of 200 games? i thought you got promised that on day1 of your ps3r release you will own every 360 game in terms of graphics. I dont even mention that all games should be full HD 60 FPS.

360 ppl are gamers.
PS3 boys are SOny midgets.

[360 man]

PWNAGE

[yoghurt]

just realised I had a comment deleted by mod and I dont know why.. strange.

[solsub]

I really enjoyed this title on the 360 last year, even though I didn't get that much time with it. I may pick it up.

[jasoncps]

All the Xbots on here are sickening.

Bioshock on PS3 is SUPERIOR to the Xbox version in every way. Pay no attention to this magazine reviewer's odd comment. IGN and the devs themsleves have clearly stated that the PS3 version has better graphics.

Go back to your holes Xbots.

[jif86]

I heard dat!

360 bye bye you kiddy console

[Radiodread]

I'm glad everyone gets to enjoy it. Whatever the graphics it won't change how kickass this game plays.

[Master of Unlocking]

I need to know, is whether we'll have an option to shoot with R1 button or not. If yes=day 1 purchase for me. If no=bioshock will have to wait until after i get motorstorm PR, LittleBigPlanet, and R2. I woul gladly pay even 70 € for a year old port, provided i'm not forced to shoot with f*ckin' R2 trigger. As simple as that.

[jerethdagryphon]

but while its graphically pretty and has some interesting inovation in it i didnt like it
played it on 360 .

not that it was bad but the vita chambers made it a bit easy.. maybe the survivermode might make it more to my likeing for me its a rental

sorry

[tatsujin]

on 360, looks great, loads really slow, and lots of blurry stuff.
on ps3, superb gameplay, improved graphics, NO blurry stuff.
on PC, owns everything ...

question is, is ps3's version better than PC's?! ... played it before, after 1 year to release it on the ps3? keep that shyt on the 360 please. Resistance 2, CoD: 5, and Killzone 2. tyvm.

[Agrahim]

Who care which version looks better? I'm just happy this game is coming out soon. Had to watch my brothers play the game last year (and, yes, I had the games "twists" spoiled for me already). The 21st is gonna be a busy day for me, with the following games to pick up all at once:

1.Bioshock
2.Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
3.Eternal Sonata (finally, a J-RPG on PS3! although Enchanted Arms was alright)
4.Far Cry 2 (not a big FPS type of guy, but this game looks awesome, and the open world setting of Africa is just icing on the cake)

[CAPT IRISH]

just enjoy the game

[MvmntInGrn]

To Graphics Comments:

PSM3 says 360 looks better but PS Magazine US says many said PS3 looks better, along with every preview which says equal or better.

Hmmm 1 review or 1 review + 30+ Previews....

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

My systems version is in 720p or 1080p whatever I choose... My systems
version has more content than yours... My systems version is better than yours... etc. just stfu fanboys and I mean that for both sides. Bunch of children in here, yet alone on this site. Just enjoy the flat out amazing unique expierence on either 360 or PS3 and appreciate the originality/creativeness that is has brought to FPS's. PS3 fans will finally get to crap their pants, just like 360 fans... when they see how breath taking the atmosphere is. I would've got this version had it been miles better than the 360 version I've already owned over a year. There just don't seem to be enough to warrant me a rebuy for my PS3. Wether 360 fans have got to enjoy this game over a year ago and with free bonus bad@$$ downloadable content, or if you're a PS3 fan that finally gets to enjoy this masterpiece next month and yes it can hold its own against LBP. Both sides get to enjoy the game, just stfu and just appreciate the fact you even get to/got to play this great game!. Be a gamer, not a bickering fanboy!

[poopface1]

If you like single player FPS you should like this game. I used to have it when I had a 360.

I didnt like the vita chambers so when I died I would just load my last save. Use the electric trip-wires to kill big daddy.

[VF34EJ25]

as for my last comment on this whole debacle. I think PS3 owners are happy enough that the graphics are JUST AS GOOD as the other versions. That's the MINIMUM the gamers could ask for.

I think so many people are burned with The Orange box being the glitchy low frame rate mess that it was.

At least this time, a great game like Bioshock isn't watered down by a half @$$ attempt.

[SuperSaiyan4]

A year later and PS fans rejoice yet if a 360 game was to ever get delayed for a week and the PS3 version came out first all the PS3 fans would again laugh in the 360 fans faces...

Since the game is a year old its funny how the so-called irish guy turns out to be an American and is the bad guy in this and fakes the killing of his family and trys to control you and then you have to defeat him.

[Blitzed]

To stoop to the level of giving up spoilers is truly one of the saddest and spiteful things I've seen on this site...and that says something.
Thats also a good way to get banned, so let me be the first to say good riddance.

Oh, I also reported your lame attempt to ruin a true gamer's ecperience.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

Although this game might be old to 360 gamers, it's going to be a fresh experience for PS3 gamers. That was indeed pretty shallow to spill the beans like that. Im a multiconsole gamer, but if I were a Sony only fan and I read your comment I'd be pretty PO'd. The fanboy in you decided to ruin it for Sony fans... and that's definatley a damn shame man...