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2K Games not improving BioShock visuals for PS3 version

Some bad news for PS3 owners hoping for some improvements in the graphics department for upcoming shooter BioShock. Publisher 2K Games has confirmed to VideoGamer.com that it's concentrating on matching, not bettering the visuals seen in the Xbox 360 version.

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MaximusPrime6491d ago

im not interested in the game but fair enough.

i_eatbreakfast4lunch6491d ago

its hard to make the graphics better for a system thats harder to dev for

to be honest

ChampIDC6491d ago

It's also hard to make the graphics better when they were already just about top of the line.

ape0076491d ago

is that your true thoughts

or just because of ps3 vs 360 bla,bla,bla

man will this people ever grow up

fantastic game

you'll be fully immersed into the world of bioshock

Shortstop6491d ago

Though it is easier to make the graphics better for the more powerful system.

ape0076491d ago (Edited 6491d ago )

sorry

double post

tplarkin76491d ago

Ports on PS3 are often uglier and chuggier. We'll be lucky if it looks and plays the same.

StephanieBBB6491d ago

Can't understand what you people see in this game. I've been watching alot of gameplay footage of it and im not impressed of the graphics nor intrieged by the gameplay or story.

MGS4 has much better graphics than this and the gameplay is ten times more satisfying.

It feels like the only people that promotes this game is people that have bought this after halo 3 and if you compare those too I can understand why you think that Bioshock is the new revolution of gaming.

shine13966491d ago

the visuals were already good for me on the 360, the cinematography was brilliant, just concentrate on the the things we're not likely to notice, and keep adding to things in the background, cause that's where I'd rather the push the ps3. still going to be a first day buy for me.

Overr8ed6491d ago

the Devs did say that the Graphics are about thee same but the Ps3 version is going to be in a high res.

cyclindk6491d ago

"Though it is easier to make the graphics better for the more powerful system."

I agree, the PS3 has more power to wield, but it doesn't work that way...it depends on the nature of the architecture of the system and dev familiarity with that architecture that determines quality of output; PS3 has new, unfamiliar architecture.

vickers5006491d ago

StephanieBBB

Seriously, if you've never played the game, then don't speak about it. You obviously know nothing about BioShock so why comment about it? Aside from MGS4, BioShock is considered to have the best story this gen (and imo its better than mgs4, but thats just me).

Don't post your uninformed opinions, they are worthless.

JsonHenry6491d ago

The game looked crazy good on the 360 already. On the PC it was mediocre at release compared to other PC games though..

TVC156491d ago

Bioshock, GTA IV and probably MGS4 (haven't played it yet)

are my favorite games of this gen and have my favorite storylines.

Bioshock was just brilliant and fun. For me, it was all about the exploration, and all the audio things you'd find were just amazing to find and listen to.

Bloodwar6490d ago

You make not a damn bit of sense.. I guess since the PS3 version is in "high res" I guess the Xbox 360 version is in High Definition. Take your fanboy comment else where... you had no clue how to even pronounce definition and you must not have been able to spell resolution. Its okay. You are forgiven; now go back to your room.

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paul_war6491d ago (Edited 6491d ago )

The better PS3 visuals for Bioshock argument was getting thrown arround a lot here, lets hope they can match the 360 version.

Even if it does come off worse this is still a great game, highly recomended.

gw4k6491d ago

If 2k can at least match the 360 graphics I think customers will be happy.

It is about time us PS3 owners have a game that looks as good as the 360!

Jamie Foxx6491d ago (Edited 6491d ago )

do you actually realise how unintelligent your comment was?

guess youve never played uncharted,ratchet or MGS4 on your so called 'ps3'

ChampIDC6491d ago

Yeah, saying PS3 hasn't had games looking as good as 360 games is just stupid. I'm sure the PS3 version will be on par with the 360, or maybe just very slightly lower if they have a little trouble with the development, but I doubt it'll be noticably different.

hi-tower6491d ago

Why are devs so scared of making a game as good as it can be? That surely is what everybody wants, lets push the boundaries, lets see exactly what is possible? Not hide behind these childish 'it will only be as good as'...'we can't make it any better than'...

When these comments come out it just sounds like they are simply out to rinse gamers...'We can't be bothered with this to be honest, just going to do the minimum we have to so no-one will complain too much, then get it out there and go have a bath in all our money.'

badz1496491d ago

I've expected something like this, hell it's like common sense! have anybody played Lost Planet PS3? they can only improve so much from the original of 360! why? it's not that the PS3 is not capable of doing better but really, why do they want to do that?? they don't even have to because the game itself is already highly acclaimed with the way it is! so, the smart thing to do is to make a successful port and add some extra and trophies to lure gamers to buy it on PS3 even if it's being released after more than a year later than the 360! polishing everything will cost more money and what's the point of making multiplat if you're going to churn out more money out of your pocket just to satisfy some whinning graphical whores? Bioshock is a GREAT game, period! I've played it on PC and it's higly recommended for all gamers! cheers!

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Expy6491d ago

At this point, nobody really cares how "ports" look anymore. Gamers know that thee games are being ported from other machines and that isn't the most optimal way of "improving" visuals.

We all know that the first parties will be the ones to take full advantage of the systems hardware, it shouldn't come to a surprise that these other 3rd parties won't make the effort to push the hardware.

Still a good title going to the Playstation 3 with additional content built-in.

SilPho6491d ago

Couldn't have said it better myself. As long as this port isn't unplayable and ugly as sin, I'll definitely be venturing in to Rapture.

ChampIDC6491d ago

No need for another Orange Box...that's for sure. I think PS3 owners wouldn't complain much if the graphics end up slightly toned down somehow as long as the game isn't broken.

socomnick6491d ago

yea guys even with worse graphics its still probably the best game on the ps3. It is the single best game I have played in over 10 years. Amazing work of art.

Truplaya6491d ago

i bet he played on different TV at different res. I played it through 3 times and never noticed the jaggies he speaks of.
If it looks the same or better who cares, still a gorgeous game on both systems.

The water, lighting and other effects havent been beaten on any game. And i loved the syling of the whole thing, as you say, it was art.

The story and gameplay is even better than the graphics, PS3 owners are in for a treat.

Ghoul6491d ago

i forgot to lay a dead sheep in front of your cave this morning,
i'll never forget it again so you dont need to come out again.

now back to the cave

thewhoopimen6491d ago

I've played Bioshock on my friends 360 and while I found it immersive, I thought there would be alot more uses of the touted 'water' in the underwater city besides mini-floods and dousing out fire/conducting electricity on enemies. Frankly, Socomnick after comparing water effects of bioshock and then showing my buddy uncharted water effects (going up the river on a jetski) there wasn't much to say that hasn't been done already on the PS3 side. The gameplay is fun but distinctively PC-ish. The graphics looks like it's supposed to be run on your PC rig. Storywise, it is pretty good that you discover the mysteries behind rapture, but with the spawn points, the game was too easy and the "horror" element was greatly diminished.

coolfool6491d ago

Didn't this guy just go on a rant about how great the visuals now are for the PS3 verion?

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News...

How could he have seen all that when in actual fact they are the same?

Mr_Showtime16491d ago

even bigger than that, is this developer said they where improving them...

http://n4g.com/ps3/NewsCom-...

Maldread6491d ago (Edited 6491d ago )

Yeah, i found that strange too.

Well, i guess i`ll see how it turns out when the reviews are in then (if they`re consistent that is). A stable framerate is more important than improving the visuals for me, not that a visual upgrade wouldn`t be appreciated though ;)

Fototherapist6491d ago

I saw the interview on X-play last night and one of the developers stated that they were able to enhance some of the visuals over the 360 version.

coolfool6491d ago

either the websites are posting inaccurate reports or the devs are contradicting themselves....... i guess we will really see when the game is reviewed and released.

In my opinion though, I think the devs would be missing an opportunity by not even attempting to improve visuals to create one, a nice selling feature, and two, make an excellent game as good as it possibly could be.

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toxic-inferno271d ago

Bioshock is one of my favourites franchises. I love all 3 games and have played each several times. I even have a room in my house that is loosely decorated around the theme of Bioshock (with a Lighthouse, coral models and postcards styled as though they are from both Rapture and Columbus).

And yet I am going to find it extremely difficult to get even remotely excited about any future episode in the series after all the problems this has had in its development cycle.

Leave the franchise alone. Remaster them again if you have to. Then put whatever talent you have to use on something brand new.

Furesis271d ago

Since ken levine isn't involved i'm not surprised what's going on. i'm more excited for his next game which looks like bioshock. Yet he still works under take2 and they are making bioshock 4 without him, strange situation.

toxic-inferno271d ago

Yes. Judas. Looks brilliant, but it's one of those games that seems to never have had a release date. Instead it's had release windows that keep getting pushed back.

Once it's ready, I'll be there for it though. Ken Levine is an excellent developer.

I get the feeling he dissolved Irrational Games simply so that 2k couldn't tell him what to do. It seems it will pay off, but I feel sorry for those who worked as part of Irrational before it was dissolved, who hadn't independently made a name for themselves.

ActualWhiteMan270d ago

He didn’t even want to make 2, that’s why they did it without him.

Rebel_Scum270d ago

tbh it wouldnt be a Bioshock game without development hell. They all had it.

Michiel1989270d ago

bioshock 2 was 2.5 years after 1, so much of a development hell it was......

-Foxtrot270d ago

"Remaster them again if you have to"

Well apparently they were doing a remake but that got cancelled

Relientk77271d ago

It sucks this game is in development hell because I love BioShock and would love a 4th game. I hope it turns out great, but I guess we'll see.

P_Bomb271d ago

Love Bioshock. It’s too bad what’s going on. At least we have Judas.

Yui_Suzumiya270d ago (Edited 270d ago )

It's been in development hell since 2014. This is nothing new. It saddens me because it's one of my favorite series. At this point, Judas may end up releasing first.

BABI-PANGPANG270d ago

Bioshock 4 (if it ever comes out) will probably still look and play like a Bioshock game, but without Kevin, it might miss that spark that made the originals so special. Honestly, Judas might end up feeling more like the real spiritual successor.

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Console Creatures writes, "The BioShock film at Netflix is still happening but with a reduced budget."

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just_looken641d ago

Remember there past attempts at game based show's i do heck i still remember that teenage resident evil trash fire.

anast641d ago

ha. I almost forgot about that.

Jin_Sakai643d ago

Might as well just cancel it.

just_looken641d ago

Unless its batwoman were they right it off

porkChop643d ago

It's 10 years too late for a BioShock film. The world of Rapture would have been perfect for a film. It's actually a good candidate for proper utilization of 3D, for increased depth rather than bullshit popping out of the screen. It could really show off the underwater city that way. But BioShock as a brand is so irrelevant these days that a film just doesn't make sense. Especially considering it would need a big budget and top notch effects to really take advantage of the IP.

gold_drake643d ago

i agree on the bigger budget. all the cgi they'd need for the background.

but i think it would work better as a show. a movie would be too short to establish the story

TheNamelessOne643d ago

Netflix greenlights anything, so that shows me very little faith in the project. Enough to just crap something out as they're, more and more, known to do.

badkolo642d ago

its where b movies go to live, its run by democrats , dont expect anything good from netflix

Knightofelemia643d ago (Edited 643d ago )

I'll laugh if it turns out to be better then the Borderlands movie

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