2K Boston, the team behind the wildly success
Bioshock, is looking for a number of PS3 programmers. "PS3 and production experience using Python or Ruby will be highly regarded" for the Tools Programmer position. "Experience with PS3 development is highly desirable." for the Senior Console Programmer position. "PlayStation3 experience highly desirable" for the Programmer position.
Something has us thinking that the 2K Boston team is making a PS3 game. Just call it a hunch. Of course, this is in stark contrast to previous
rumors that they were avoiding PS3 altogether. Could the sequel to
Bioshock be coming to PS3? Considering 2K's acquisition of the team, we say it's very likely.
[Thanks, Matthew P.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
1-14-2008 @ 11:15PM
Schoolimangooli said...
Very intriguing story, I believe it completes overshadows the ps3 monitor story.
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1-14-2008 @ 11:23PM
Organic_Shadow said...
Previously it was a separate 2K team that needed PS3 programmers. Now it's actually 2K Boston? Hmm...
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1-14-2008 @ 11:27PM
Chris Rah Osiris said...
This is intriguing news
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1-15-2008 @ 12:40AM
Haiddasalami said...
Hopefully its a new ip, I played through Bioshock on PC.
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1-15-2008 @ 1:23AM
Hashbrown_Hunter said...
Yeah I'm hoping for a new IP. Maybe after the new IP they could go back and do a BioShock sequel/prequel.
1-15-2008 @ 1:49AM
ryan said...
Bioshock sucked! it was so boring halfway through killing and looting with no puzzles for your plasmids, only that stupid Hack mini-game! and that last boss *shudders*
...sorry, but i had high expectations for the game since the demo was awesome. glad to see that 2k is spreading their wings!
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1-15-2008 @ 5:30AM
finelicker said...
Hmmm, I don't think they'll do Bioshock, this will be a new multiplatform IP.
Similarly, I remember hearing months ago that crytek were looking for PS3 programmers, I think their advertisment for the position is still on their website.
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1-15-2008 @ 7:31AM
Jay said...
Bioshock or not; this'll really wind up the 360 set.
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1-15-2008 @ 8:07AM
choirovwolves said...
This ought to be karma for all the mudslinging the PS3 had to endure hitherto. (Either that or the industry has a hard time with exclusivity.)
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1-15-2008 @ 11:38AM
ryan said...
it's not just exclusivity. it's companies finally getting good results with the PS3 kit. after 2 years of striking gold with the 360 (quicker system to learn and develop for) companies are now realizing there's more money out there to make. this is good for EVERYONE, not just fanboys.
1-15-2008 @ 11:34AM
ryan said...
it's not just exclusivity. it's companies finally getting good results with the PS3 kit. after 2 years of striking gold with the 360 (quicker system to learn and develop for) companies are now realizing there's more money out there to make. this is good for EVERYONE, not just fanboys.
1-15-2008 @ 11:40AM
ryan said...
it's not just exclusivity. it's companies finally getting good results with the PS3 kit. after 2 years of striking gold with the 360 (quicker system to learn and develop for) companies are now realizing there's more money out there to make. this is good for EVERYONE, not just fanboys.
1-15-2008 @ 8:34AM
KushielsScion007 said...
Keep dreaming...
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1-15-2008 @ 9:24AM
Jtenma said...
Bioshock sequel/prequel on PS3 CONFIRMEED!
Yeah, I said it. What are you gonna do about it?
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1-15-2008 @ 9:31AM
baby sea tuna said...
I think they should try and port BioShock to PS3. At this point, it's not gonna sell a hell of a lot more copies on PC or 360, but I know not as many people played it as should have.
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1-15-2008 @ 10:29AM
Popfrogs said...
Yeah they don't have much to lose. If Lost Planet sells well, then companies will learn that PS3 owners are willing to buy year-old X360 titles. Let's hope it's not as bad as the freezing PC version.
1-15-2008 @ 11:16AM
Aaron said...
Told you Bioshock was coming to the PS3.
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1-15-2008 @ 11:43AM
ryan said...
sorry for the triple post there choirovwolves.
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1-15-2008 @ 2:28PM
Ranus Studios said...
Yes! Very likely! Because god forbid they make a game that isn't Bioshock related, and for the PS3 at that!
I'm sorry, that was really mean. You get my point, though.
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1-15-2008 @ 4:51PM
zeusx99 said...
It's highly unlikely that the Bioshock sequel will be PS3 exclusive, if on the PS3 at all. Given that it's pretty much System Shock 2, ____ Shock will likely be on the Xbox 360 at the very least.
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