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Bioshock sequel is a prequel?

Category: Xbox 360, Posted: 01/08/2008 at 03:28PM EST by Demetri Kouvalis, Contributor

bioshock prequel We all knew it was coming. A Bioshock sequel was bound to happen, and when 2K announced a second Bioshock game, we were wide-eyed with anticipation. Internet rumors, however, have been floating around that the second Bioshock game would actually be a prequel to its predecessor.

Rumors say that the prequel would focus on the fall of the underwater "utopia" Rapture, the original game's setting. It would take place before the 1940s, letting us play the events that took place which ultimately brought down the society through greed and corruption.

Pre-production has already started with a hopeful release of 2009, making Take Two's previous comments of turning the series into a franchise by releasing a game every two years viable. If true, the game will most likely be developed in 2K's new studio, 2K Marin, as there are now job postings looking for computer animators. Bioshock's creator, Ken Levine, is said to not be involved in the making of the next Bioshock game.

A game that takes place before the original is actually a good idea. The original game thrusted you into an unknown world that had gone through violent changes, and a prequel to such a strong story would be very fun to experience.

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Posted by Eddie R Inzauto on 01/08/2008 at 03:55PM

Maybe this one will focus more on faster-paced combat, catering to the fps crowd's complaints about the first one.

Maybe it will make me cry, because I adore the way the first one plays

Posted by edb87 on 01/08/2008 at 04:02PM

Here's an idea: instead of Bioshock 2, how about System Shock 3? A Bioshock prequel would probably soil the name of the game.

Just sayin...

Posted by -=BINGO-BANGO=- on 01/08/2008 at 04:20PM

ken levine better b working on this one

Posted by flame on 01/08/2008 at 04:57PM

Did you read the article ? I quote "Bioshock's creator, Ken Levine, is said to not be involved in the making of the next Bioshock game"

Posted by Quasar on 01/08/2008 at 06:05PM

if it turns into a cheap shooter with more action and less story, I won't buy it.

Posted by Flarty on 01/08/2008 at 07:11PM

edb87 system shock 3 is being made by the crew that made the god father game for EA.

and a prequel sounds better than a sequel. but bioshock is one of them games that would stand stronger on its own.

Posted by edb87 on 01/08/2008 at 10:23PM

Oh for real? I'm not privy on that kind of info Flarty, you got a link perhaps?

"bioshock is one of them games that would stand stronger on its own."

101% agree.

Posted by Archem on 01/08/2008 at 11:20PM

Sounds good, but I hope it stays true to the first one.

Posted by cowfish13 on 01/09/2008 at 04:53AM

Prequel sounds more possible than a sequel, unless it's like a sequel. Now, in a sortta related manner, I wonder if the rumored dead rising 2 is going to be the prequel in Isabella and her brother's town.