Destructoid: "During our interview with 2K Marin concerning BioShock 2, we couldn't resist asking about fanboyism and the console wars. BioShock was, itself, at the center of a battle between Xbox 360 loyalists and Sony insurgents, as its prior 360 exclusivity made it a prime target for the latter. Until, of course, it was released on the PS3. Then the PS3 fanboys claimed it was brilliant, and not rubbish like they had done before. "
One of the most popular video game franchises of all time is set to receive a Netflix film adaptation, according to an announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Gee...can't wait to see how many things they change and stray away from, oh don't forget the miscast actors
Netflix did well with Dare Devil and the Punisher and I hear the Witcher is pretty good I know when I had Netflix at the time Stranger Things was also good. But Bioshock I love the franchise Bioshock Infinite is my favorite game I would pay the $21 Canadian just to check out Bioshock. Normally I would never renew my Netflix after they did their price hike but Bioshock would be worth it.
Love Bioshock but I'll prepare myself for the likelihood this will be both crap and a pale imitation of the source material. That covers most video game adaptations and Netflix films.
The best games are able to create a never-before-seen setting and weave a completely engaging story into its DNA. One series beats almost all others out for its environmental storytelling and narrative: BioShock.
Hurts to see the word "worst" related to Bioshock saga.
The 3 games are masterpieces.
oh great. Can’t wait to see the posts of game titles in a ranked order without context as to why.
In a podcast with Wassup Conversations, Jordan Thomas, director and the writer of BioShock 2 reveals his initial ideas for a new rapture and how they were shut down by 2K.
"My first proposal was about a little sister, it was playing as a little sister and it was much more horror-oriented pace and about vulnerability, closer to Thief frankly, but I was told no, we want it to be our Gears of War, this need to be a big shooter franchise with an emphasis on the shooter element, and so what I think of the protagonist of a shooter as is a big lumbering sort of porthole on a stick with guns sticking out in front like you’re almost a vehicle."
And he also wanted it to be above the sea or in space. What a wasted opportunity.
It's surprising the game turned out to be good with this guy at the helm. The combat mechanics were actually the biggest improvement in the sequel as much as he wouldn't want to hear that, everything else was inferior.
I'm the furthest thing from a fanboy... I only own the Ps3 and a kick ass PC, on which I played Bio Shock on, and I can say without a doubt the game sucks. the story blows. The location sucks. The gameplay sucks.
I find it funny people love to call me an xbot and all that but I don't even have an xbox 360. Or an xbox 1 for that matter. I know what I like and at the end of the day it's Sony and the PS3, but that doesn't mean I like everything they do and produce. People who hate me are Sony fanboys... People who understand me are xbox owners. Go figure??
Bio Shock... Sucks. But only half as much as Destructoid. I cannot stand this site.
Aren't they, though? I try to reiterate my hate of fanboyism everyday, but I get flak from fanboys from all sides. Some even embrace their fanboyism.
You see, I can admire someone who says they have a passion for games. It's because gaming is a form of entertainment.
However, I can't admire somebody who is a fanboy for only a small part of that entertainment medium.
I have a friend who loves cars and his favorite type of car is a BMW. But he never bashes other car types or models. However, if all he ever did was make fun of Mercedes, then he wouldn't be a car lover. He would just be an annoying BMW fanboy.
Same principle applies here.
I think its very interesting how 2k explained it in psychological terms. It makes a lot of sense. And just like it was said, this psychological perspective can be applied to other mediums as well, such as sports and books.
What Im trying to get across is that, its ok for there to be console wars. Why? Because it comes down to human thought and behavior. Its just us.
Console wars are silly, but I think the attitude of X console/game is better than Y, has and will always be around.
With the mass growth of the internet, for what's worth everyone can now speak an anonymous opinion.
Its that anonymity along with no fear of repercussion that brings out the worst of people.
It wouldn't surprise if a large portion of what is said in gaming "debates" are done for the sole purpose of just having a confrontation with someone.
When you can only buy one console you have tell yourself that the other game sucks or you will be very sad that you can't play it, but people take things way to seriously come on is just a game and a console...