Comments on: 2K Marin says console wars “silly,” waste creativity

By: Cess

Cess — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:19:43 +0000

Yet Bioshock 1 was both completely overrated AND a timed exclusive.

2k Marin should just keep quiet instead of making themselves look so stupid.

By: The Hindle

The Hindle — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:45:53 +0000

The first Bioshock was a masterpiece, there is just no way this is going to be as good. Unlike Uncharted or Mass Effect you could see they could improve those games so much with sequels which they did. Bioshock just didnt need it

By: Eregol

Eregol — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:16:10 +0000

Granted, there are sequels that are better than the originals.
Uncharted 2 being a case in point.
But I see it as a little odd to complain about creativity when you’re creating a sequel, in the same environment as the previous game, using a similar story template and not trying to do anything new.

Of course, it might not have been their decision to do the sequel. But if it keeps you in a job, don’t complain about creativity.

By: mington

mington — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:19 +0000

i think, for me, what it all boils down to is, i don’t want to be a shitting big daddy!

now, i don’t know how the game will play out, but it’s not a good start for me, but as D:ream once sang ‘things can only get better’

By: onlineatron

onlineatron — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:13:14 +0000

Creativity can come in all forms. I think it’s a tad unfair to belittle their merits just because they are creating a sequel, especially when it was most likely thrust upon them by 2k’s higher ups.

By: Eregol

Eregol — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:09:07 +0000

Waste creativity?
What’s creative about a sequel? Surely that’s regressive.
To be completely creative surely you should be working on new ip?

By: onlineatron

onlineatron — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:08:12 +0000

You just know that this game will open up with a similar set peice moment that the developers see as ‘even bigger better and bolder’ than the orginals… but ultimately it won’t be anywhere near as special.

By: mington

mington — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:04:26 +0000

seriously, swimming towards that light house, the way the lights came on showing the looming statue of Andy Ryan, then his speech as you descend in the sub is fucking iconic

i just don’t want my fond memories to be dashed

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

@Mington

Yeah most of reviews are stating because its a sequel the creepy setting is lost and its become familiar. Which is true that happens with all sequels. I loved that opening scene of Bioshock going down into Rapture and seeing that Splicer, I think I was a little scared at that moment also fighting the Big Daddies also got me nervous. Can’t get that feeling back.

By: mington

mington — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:55:01 +0000

i guess i’m just jaded

i read the closing comment of the IGN UK review

“If it wasn’t for that expanded, heightened, desperate combat, and how neatly that sidesteps into a surprisingly characterful multiplayer mode, this would be a lacklustre sequel. It’s redeemed by the surfeit of combinations, upgrades and gene tonics which allow you to truly specialise, creating a psychedelic, explosive fighting style all of your own. If there’s a third game (of course there bloody will be), it cannot be set in Rapture again. We’ve seen enough of it now. This second tour of duty with far superior toys is everything it needs to be, though. Familiarity breeds a little contempt, but as, simply, a game in which you shoot monsters in city under the sea, it’s better in every respect.”

he gave it a 9, but i don’t visit rapture for the combat or the multiplayer, i visit it for the atmosphere and the story

we’ll see, i hope i’m wrong

By: Gekidami

Gekidami — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:13 +0000

A sequel isnt really silly. But isnt something like 6 of them planned already? Thats silly imo.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:41:55 +0000

@mington

Not really its getting great reviews so far, the game has leaked too and those that are playing as of right now say that it is actually better then the first.

By: mington

mington — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:27:12 +0000

Making a sequel to bioshock is “silly,” as we’ll all soon come to realise

By: Petulant Radish

Petulant Radish — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:10:04 +0000

The Incessant Capitalisation Actually Hurts My Brain More Than You Can Possibly Imagine, Surely It Takes Much Longer To Type Like This Than In A Normal, Sane Persons, Fashion?

By: dirigiblebill

dirigiblebill — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:34:57 +0000

Why Do You Capitalise The First Letter Of Every Word, Do You Work For Kotaku

By: NGCes26294BIV

NGCes26294BIV — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:48:55 +0000

LMFAO @RGW1982

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:29:46 +0000

lol

By: Blerk

Blerk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:19:33 +0000

By: RGW1982

RGW1982 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:16:59 +0000

@ Bitch.. I Mean Blerk

Hate On Me Because Your System Blows, I Don’t Care.. In Fact I Hope It Makes You Feel Better.

All I’ll Say Is Enjoy Your Next RROD, Homo.

By: Blerk

Blerk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:40:28 +0000

I think the level of fanboyism on the internets is probably worse now than it has ever been. A more level playing field has obviously made for a much fiercer battleground.

But it’s not so bad. We Wouldn’t Have Anyone To Poke Fun At If They Didn’t Exist.

By: Dannybuoy

Dannybuoy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:44:23 +0000

I’ve never really thought that it should be described as a ‘war’, it’s a bit dramatic! People get killed in wars, the race between consoles isn’t really anything serious, it’s really just friendly banter and a little bit of competitive rivalry is a good thing I think. But you know what I hate most about these supposed console ‘wars’? Devs who wade in on the subject just to get a bit of media attention for their new game release… i for one didn’t really enjoy Bioshock, and I certainly won’t be buying the second one. phew.. monday morning rant over…

By: mojo

mojo — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:36:11 +0000

maybe hes talking about the technical side of bioshock, which fairly spoken realy isnt that great..

“Just take a look at Mario and Sonic. Isn’t this a better world we now live in?”
ehhh, no?
MArio is MArio and Sonic is Sonic. I seriously hate those mixups..

By: loki

loki — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:26:27 +0000

Make PC ports silly, make games worse

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:28:27 +0000

That Said, In My Opinion The 1st Bioshock Wasn’t Very Good & Was Worth No More Then $29.99 New.. I’m Buying Dante’s Inferno On The 9th, Not Bioshock 2.

O_o

/not sure if serious

By: RGW1982

RGW1982 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:24:50 +0000

lol, That Just Cause The 1st Bioshock Was A Timed Exclusive For The 360, He’s Just Hoping The PS3 Players Who Hold Bias Against Bioshock For That Will Forget About It & Buy Bioshock 2.

That Said, In My Opinion The 1st Bioshock Wasn’t Very Good & Was Worth No More Then $29.99 New.. I’m Buying Dante’s Inferno On The 9th, Not Bioshock 2.

By: Psychotext

Psychotext — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:17:35 +0000

Shameful.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:02:34 +0000

Haha I see what you did thar