[theBishop]

The only thing that gives me hope is that Levine is still talking about the project 11 months later. But I wouldn't be surprised if after Bioshock Infinite gets released, Irrational/Levine begins working on another game and that is the excuse to not work on Bioshock Vita and the game keeps getting delayed. I would like to see this original take on the Bioshock franchise come to life someday but I understand the complications.

There's a window where it makes sense for Irrational to do the game assuming their next console game will be on future hardware. But a game as ambitious as Infinite is probably going to have a difficult crunch period from July->October.

If full-scale development of the Vita game doesn't start until maybe January 2013, not only is release a long way out, but there's very little possibility of a sequel. Outsourcing makes a lot of sense if the right team steps up.

[SteeloDMZ]

I'd love the shit out of a Bioshock point and click adventure.

[hydrophilic attack]

"It's not Bioshock Infinite ported to the Vita."

It's Bioshock 2 ported to the vita!
Did anyone make this joke already?

[test_account]

...We're still in the pre-development phase, if they have still to decide if to handle it internally or not. Wow.

Where did you get this quote from? I know it is old, but just wondering where you saw it since you mention it :) (i cant see it anywhere in the Wired or Gamespot article).

[Barkley's Justice]

Super Puzzle Shock II Turbo

[Amir0x]

I am hesitant to say it's actually anything - I heard so many promises about games that were being made for PSP, and so many never materialized. With VITA doing as disastrously as it is doing, I wouldn't be surprised if this is cancelled.

[see5harp]

Big Daddy AR Statue and match 3 game incoming.

[test_account]

Hacking mini game download title.

Actually, this is possible. Not necessarily a min game, but a completely different game, and not a full blown FPS.

Sounds like a watered down Bioshock. Shocking.

I see what you did there.

[Jarmel]

Yea this was known a long time ago. Good news is it's still in development.

[EvilDick34]

Yeah, Levine doesn't even say they will start the Vita version outright after Infinite ships.

[goomba]

Is it known whether this is an exclusive?.

[neptunes]

I am hesitant to say it's actually anything - I heard so many promises about games that were being made for PSP, and so many never materialized. With VITA doing as disastrously as it is doing, I wouldn't be surprised if this is cancelled.

I'm sure it's coming, just don't have your hopes on Ken Levine and 2k Boston developing it.

[EvilDick34]

Yea this was known a long time ago. Good news is it's still in development.

I don't know about that, again nothing is said that confirms it is in development.

[Carl]

You're pretty sure huh?

Read the quote that was posted in here originally...

[diffusionx]

I don't think Bioshock Vita actually exists, and I don't think it is ever coming out.

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Lol, okay Also, i'm pretty sure that article is quoting what Ken said last October

No, you're right. I'm sure the Vita will really pick up steam and suddenly become incredibly appealing to a studio that has come to expect sales in the millions.

I'm being a little hyperbolic, but the point stands that if a Vita Bioshock is released, it won't be a AAA game. That doesn't mean it can't be interesting, but I don't expect a lot of resources to be invested in its creation.

[To Far Away Times]

I am hesitant to say it's actually anything - I heard so many promises about games that were being made for PSP, and so many never materialized. With VITA doing as disastrously as it is doing, I wouldn't be surprised if this is cancelled.

Yeah, seems like they're waiting for the user base to grow before they really invest in the project.

[famousmortimer]

No, you're right. I'm sure the Vita will really pick up steam and suddenly become incredibly appealing to a studio that has come to expect sales in the millions. I'm being a little hyperbolic, but the point stands that if a Vita Bioshock is released, it won't be a AAA game. That doesn't mean it can't be interesting, but I don't expect a lot of resources to be invested in its creation.

I never got the feeling that it was going to be a AAA game in the first place. When he offhandedly mentioned how he had an idea and the Vita seemed like the right platform I made the assumption then that it was a different, smaller experience.


I guess not everyone else made that assumption?

[To Far Away Times]

Holy cow, still in the paper design stage after a year since announcement? Not even at the point where they're sure if they will develop it? It seems like it was a terrible idea to announce this so long ago.

Square Enix time.

[CamHostage]

As an appreciator of Irrational's artistry, I'm very interested in seeing what they do with this game... but I'm getting more and more worried that expectations are not going to be in line with what the team's working on. We're all geared up for this awesome and faithful Bioshock, but if it goes the route of Metal Gear Acid or Ghost Recon Shadow Wars or even Silent Hill Book of Memories, the backlash against the game and the platform could be harsh even if the game turns out great. This system needs a win, hopefully whatever this Bioshock project is delivers on that hope.

[Zane]

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/0...e-interview/2/

Thanks for posting our interview! I feel like GameSpot actually posted the least interesting part of the whole thing.

[Jake Tower]

I'd love the shit out of a Bioshock point and click adventure.

Oooooooo

I like this!

[Amir0x]

Yeah, seems like they're waiting for the user base to grow before they really invest in the project.

I just don't think the platform will grow unless Sony gets serious about securing exclusives and fast. They're getting fucked. And with NSMB2 coming and Paper Mario 3DS and more Monster Hunter? Get the fuck out. Vita is doomed for real, I don't even think it's hyperbole at this point. I was right about PS3, let's see if I'm right here. mark this ;)

I'm sure it's coming, just don't have your hopes on Ken Levine and 2k Boston developing it.

yeah gonna be some awkward iOS-quality subpar game that will release simultaneously for phones and Vita. Vita will be $39.99 and have a "supreme shine", i.e. high resolution art and three extra unlockables. The phone version will be 99 cents.

[smug]

It's on Vita.. it's a guaranteed flop?? All joking aside.. isn't bioware a little concerned about the state of this platform currently?

[Krev]

yeah gonna be some awkward iOS-quality subpar game that will release simultaneously for phones and Vita. Vita will be $39.99 and have a "supreme shine", i.e. high resolution art and three extra unlockables. The phone version will be 99 cents.

Haha, this is just what I was thinking yesterday! There's no fucking way Take 2 are going to greenlight development of a large scale Bioshock game for a platform with a userbase as low as the Vita. It will be a nightmare scenario iOS port, if it's released at all.

With all the conference hype leading up to nothing, this is the Vita's Agent.

[phosphor112]

Not gonna lie, very disappointing.

[To Far Away Times]

I just don't think the platform will grow unless Sony gets serious about securing exclusives and fast. They're getting fucked. And with NSMB2 coming and Paper Mario 3DS and more Monster Hunter? Get the fuck out. Vita is doomed for real, I don't even think it's hyperbole at this point. I was right about PS3, let's see if I'm right here. mark this ;)

I agree, at least if the Vita continues on its current course without a major overhaul. I don't think Sony even has a strategy for this thing except "learn nothing from the PSP, continue to not really care about software and outsource most first party titles, pray for a third party hit, and maybe people will buy it this time for some unknown reason."

[Jacksonlee]

I'd love the shit out of a Bioshock point and click adventure.

....make it happezn!

[Amir0x]

I agree, at least if the Vita continues on its current course without a major overhaul. I don't think Sony even has a strategy for this thing except "learn nothing from the PSP, continue to not really care about software and outsource most first party titles, pray for a third party hit, and maybe people will buy it this time for some unknown reason."

Which sucks because the Vita is so many billions of times superior as a piece of hardware to its competitor that it's almost unfair to the 3DS to even compare. 3DS is like a piece of festering urine-and-dog shit mountain next to a gold-and-diamond encrusted mansion.

Once again Sony's retarded marketing decisions combine with Nintendo's lack of ambition to create another long ass held back generation. le sigh

[TouchMyBox]

It's cool to hear him talk as though it's a game that is actually being developed in-house rather than some IP hand-off to some b-tier studio to cash in on the brand.

Though I guess that doesn't actually confirm anything 100%.

[ScreenSplitter]

An less combat focused third person Bioshock survival horror set during the New Year's Eve Party.

[Cipherr]

Yeah, seems like they're waiting for the user base to grow before they really invest in the project.

I hate that mentality from developers, always have.

Userbase not big enough, derp.

Userbase wont grow without games, derp.

Yeah... but.... not gonna make games for console with small user base bro... Herpaty derpaty doo!

[theBishop]

I just don't think the platform will grow unless Sony gets serious about securing exclusives and fast. They're getting fucked. And with NSMB2 coming and Paper Mario 3DS and more Monster Hunter? Get the fuck out. Vita is doomed for real, I don't even think it's hyperbole at this point. I was right about PS3, let's see if I'm right here. mark this ;) yeah gonna be some awkward iOS-quality subpar game that will release simultaneously for phones and Vita. Vita will be $39.99 and have a "supreme shine", i.e. high resolution art and three extra unlockables. The phone version will be 99 cents.

The GTA games on PSP weren't developed by Rockstar North. They were Rockstar Leeds and still turned out good. 2K has similar satellite teams who could make a good Bioshock game under Ken Levine's direction.