2K Marin job listing states that "PS3 experience is required"

by Jem Alexander { Apr 7th 2008 at 11:00PM }

This one is a bit confusing. We know 2K Marin are working on Bioshock 2 which, we assumed, would be a 360 exclusive like its big ~~daddy~~ brother. The cognitive water begins to get muddy, however, when we look at 2K Marin's job listings. While the jobs aren't necessarily for Bioshock 2, the game isn't due out until next year and we would be surprised if Marin are working on two titles simultaneously -- especially when Bioshock 2 is such a high-profile game.

The listing for a role as Level Designer states that "PlayStation 3 experience is required," while others don't mention specific platforms. 2K Boston was looking for PS3 programmers back before 2K Marin was formed. For all we know they might've snuck over to Marin to stay with the Bioshock license. Could this mean we could be seeing Bioshock 2 hit the PS3? It's a solid theory, given the evidence, but is far from proven. We played this "will it, won't it" game with Bioshock 1 last year, so until we hear confirmation we're letting the rumor lay out there for you guys to discuss.

[Via GameGuru]

Tags: 2k-games, 2k-marin, bioshock, bioshock-2

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

kentuckyfried @ Apr 7th 2008 11:19PM

It could be Bioshock 1!

*gasp*

parkd @ Apr 7th 2008 11:56PM

I think they are...o.O

John McPoop @ Apr 8th 2008 12:08AM

Bioshock is an OK game and deserved accolades ... I do not think it deserved GOTY though ... Hopefully they add a multiplayer mode or more mission based DLC this time around to give the game longer legs ... Nothing worse than a game you play through once and have no reason to play again (I guess the second ending when you do or don't kill the girls) ...

Shashwat @ Apr 8th 2008 12:12AM

Look closer, the job listing is described for Bioshock 2, look at the top. This means Bioshock 2 is probably coming for the Ps3.

Desi_D @ Apr 8th 2008 12:14AM

I believe Bioshock (among few other games) became X360 exclusive by default because Sony took so long to get it's act together with development kits/tools. So BS2 on PS3 shouldn't be too much of a *shock* now that Sony has PS3 running full steam.

jtedesco33 @ Apr 8th 2008 9:35AM

Everyone bitches when they get the 360's sloppy seconds, but now all of a sudden everyone wants their sloppy seconds, fanboys are a fickle bunch. Bioshock was fun but by no means the God of a game the media played it out to be.

The Sound @ Apr 8th 2008 5:24PM

You just kinda contradicted yourself.

You said Bioshock was fun, meaning you probably enjoyed it, as did many others.

I don't think 'sloppy seconds' would qualify. I want to play the game, but don't have any means to buy a 360, nor upgrade my computer. This would be welcome.

Shashwat @ Apr 8th 2008 12:16AM

lucky for those with a PS3. This will definately streghthen the Ps3 if Bioschock 2 comes out for the Ps3. I don't see any other reason for hiring somebody with Ps3 expierence for Bioshock 2.

kentuckyfried @ Apr 8th 2008 12:22AM

How hard is it though from a coding standpoint for developers to go backwards and bring some of those 360 hits to ps3? Is it even worth the effort?

It would be nice to see Dead Rising, Condemned, and again, Bioshock on the ps3 but I'm not holding my breath...especially after the lackluster results of Capcom porting over Lost Planet.

Popfrogs @ Apr 8th 2008 11:20AM

Yeah we want all the awesome winners like Lost Planet. *rolleyes*

We will have enough to keep us happy really soon. I don't wanna play these bad ports.

The Sound @ Apr 8th 2008 5:31PM

Look around at a lot of older EA titles, and older Multi-platform games. All were ported from the 360, and we all know how that turned out...

It's easier to go PS3-360 than 360-PS3.

anthonyjh @ Apr 8th 2008 2:01AM

Would be awesome, the first was quite fun.

ihatebioshock @ Apr 8th 2008 5:08AM

Bioshock was the #1 overated game last year. It was a terrible playing experience and only survied on it's 'theme' and some new twists on story telling. 360 version was a bit better than the PC version i'm speaking of but even so, OVERHYPED was invented for this game, and that's coming from someone who'd been waiting since system shock 2 for this 'spiritual follow up'. I never thought they let gamers down on the actual gameplay and polishing as bad as they did, it was a repetitive whack a thon through endless boring corridors with scruffy/overdone graphics.. no natural 'style' just forced on you in every ham fisted way imaginable. Worst parts was most def the splicers/enemies - all the same, all very very annoying and all totally unpleasing to kill... yawn

PS3 is not missing much.

Da @ Apr 8th 2008 6:31AM

cool

RazLeboL @ Apr 8th 2008 9:55AM

No Assassin Creed was.

Nonhippyhippy @ Apr 8th 2008 11:32AM

I agree with RazLaboL, assassins creed was shit!!!

LJ @ Apr 8th 2008 11:46AM

Don't get me started with assassins creed... the most repetitive game ever! 60 bucks I'll never get back..

donshabby @ Apr 8th 2008 7:09AM

you guys are really reaching with this ,it quite sad really, a signed exclusive deal with microsoft means just that and it would make no sense to realease a sequel on PS3 without first handing over the first installment and there has been no news of that happening. so dry your eyes and get over it

XBOX 360 ROCKS

LJ @ Apr 8th 2008 8:21AM

Foolish talk... Just cause was a 360 exclusive and the sequel is coming out for the PS3, others examples like Saints row and many more.. 360 is losing exclusives.. hard to admit i know.

PSPDog @ Apr 8th 2008 9:05AM

I wouldn't be too surprised if they released a special edition that had both Bioshock 1 and 2 on the same disc. A blu-ray disc would certainly be able to hold it.

held225 @ Apr 8th 2008 7:33AM

Bioshock is a boring game its just another M$ make shift FPS with no storyline and lame gameplay. I would chose RFOM over any Xbox FPS any day at least RFOM has a good storyline, good gameplay and best of all amazing graphics. And since RFOM 2 is coming out, do we really need/want bioshock?

LJ @ Apr 8th 2008 8:23AM

I agree with you on the part the RFoM has amazing story and gameplay, but many other games right now look way better, RFoM graphics are dated now. Still... Resistance is one of my favorites FPS of all time.

JoJo @ Apr 8th 2008 9:53AM

True!! i LOVED RFOM!!! it is out dated!! but this game, i actually paid attention to the story line and GOING TO GET RFOM 2 AND for those stupid xbox fans say that RFOM suck!! PHUCK YA!! and PLUS!! its like RFOM is to us and halo to you guys!!

ONLY ON PS3!!!

Vcize @ Apr 8th 2008 10:02AM

I am one who does not think Bioshock was as great as it has been hyped up to be (although it still was great in its own right), but to say it had no storyline just oozes blind fanboyism.

You want to talk overrated? RFOM is only even relevant because it came out at a time where it was the only FPS worth playing on the system. I went back to play it again a few days ago after playing the likes of CoD4 (and yes, Bioshock) and could not believe how terrible the game was.

I own all the systems so I don't really care about exclusives or my console is bigger than yours crap, but to knock Bioshock while at the same time talking up RFOM is pure blind, utter, ridiculous fanboyism. Nobody is actually THAT jaded to think that completely mediocre game is worth half of some of the shooters that are around now.

JoJo @ Apr 8th 2008 10:14AM

Yes Vcize you are right. After playing COD4 and playing RFOM,
RFOM's shooting are soo slow and lame, you can just move out of the way. But as you see, it was a big success. RFOM became a Big tittle game, but it is out dated. Also We will see more on RFOM 2, for now, leave it be.

BioShock was an overrated game, 10/10?? i don't think so