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BioShock PS3 gets exclusive DLC News

PlayStation 3 News by Oli Welsh

16 July, 2008

At its E3 press conference, publisher 2K Games announced that the PS3 version of BioShock will get exclusive downloadable content in the form of Challenge Rooms.

Created by a small team at original developers 2K Boston, Challenge Rooms will encourage players to delve deeper into the game's unique toolset, using their plasmids to solve a more puzzle-oriented challenge.

Sounds something like Valve's brilliant Portal to us, and a very intriguing prospect. We'll call by 2K's suite at E3 to find out more.

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Widge
16/07/08 @ 18:57
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Well.... nicer than having a straight portlostplanet
asphaltcowboy
16/07/08 @ 18:58
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Sounds great! Does it have to be exclusive? Pretty please?
Widge
16/07/08 @ 19:00
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Please make it exclusive! So I can use it in arguments and feel better about myself!
Killerbee
16/07/08 @ 19:05
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Nice idea - I hope they offer it to 360 and PC owners too. Much as I liked the game, I don't feel the need to rebuy it for this, but I would give it some DLC love if they made it available.
Steroyd
16/07/08 @ 19:05
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And this doesn't come on the disc because...?

This isn't a GTA IV simultaneous release you know.
Xerx3s
16/07/08 @ 19:13
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Well that's a nice kick in the teeth for the people who made your game a success. :/
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 19:15
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Cool! I like the sound of having puzzly challenges.

Plus, Sony needed a new exclusive after FFXIII ;)
makeamazing
16/07/08 @ 19:28
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JSPOOLE please stop throwing your toys out the pram.

Im sure the game will be similar or the same as the Xbox version and Im sure the extra DLC will be only something small... there hope your fanboyism ego feels better now ;)
Widge
16/07/08 @ 19:29
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Lol is JSPOOLE in here?
Let me find the de-ignore... comic relief this evening would be a fine thing.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 19:30
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@JSPOOLE:

So you've played this DLC then?

Funny, the game's not even out yet...
Widge
16/07/08 @ 19:30
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oh LOL
*foams*
Widge
16/07/08 @ 19:31
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Quick! He's not used the "no games on PS3" line yet! Someone else get in there!
johnnybrn
16/07/08 @ 19:31
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Would you kindly make this available on all systems please ;)
Les
16/07/08 @ 19:37
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But it'll still be a shit game (IMO) ;)
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 19:44
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lol PS3 needs old games from the 360 to make it have 1 game ps3lol ps3nogameslol







that good enough for ya Widge? ;)
penhalion
16/07/08 @ 19:48
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Er why is this downloadable content? Why is it not included on the blu-ray. Surely they can't dare use the excuse of space limitations.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 19:50
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@JSPOOLE:

I ignore Metacritic now. I tend to ignore all websites that I know people have wanked over.

edit: Fuck, that means I need to ignore Eurogamer... Own up everyone ;)
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tobsen
16/07/08 @ 19:50
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I hate this exclusive DLC bullshit, regardless of the platform. That's a stupid and despicable marketing tactic and all the companies in that market should find better ways to compete rather than starving one part of their customers.
makeamazing
16/07/08 @ 19:51
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Anyway ignoring the usual suspects (Ive only been on this site for a couple of months and its the same old names popping up)....

Not sure if I'm going to get this yet, got it for the PC, and havent really got that far in it, dont like playing these types of games with a console controller. Same thoughts about Fallout 3, probably have to be a PC game for me also.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 19:55
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Ok, to back up your argument, pick 2 other games that have had a year apart between consoles. Then check on Metacritic. The secondary one will always score lower (see UT3 for details...).

But I will say this to you now: THE GAMES ARE THE SAME.

Having played the 360 version up to the tunnels bit, I want to play it again. The PS3 version is looking good now though.

Just please don't keep falling back on Metacritic. I know you have some sense.

edit: forgot smiley: here

;)
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seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 20:03
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reply:

Yeha it won't change the core game, which will be the same, and I'm not getting pissy :)

It's a good game. I gave up at the linear tunnels to the cove though as I found it a bit easy up to there and lost interest. Although I may pick it up again.

The DLC is a nice addition, especially as I rather enjoy puzzle games.
conclusion:

Didn't mean to kick anything off there, but you should really stop relying on Metacritic ;)

edit: Unreal was one of the first FPS games I got into, UT got me even more into it along with Quake3. I like the arena tournament games, but just personal opinion. ;)
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myiagros
16/07/08 @ 20:06
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but JSPOOLE how can unreal tournament 3 be "shite on any platform" when your beloved MetaCritic has it as an 86. You can't have things both ways.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 20:14
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@JSPOOLE:

Wicked I never think anyone's having a go anyway, and for future reference take everything I say lightheartedly ;)

360 owners really shouldn't care. There are more and greater games coming out to enjoy instead. You have to admit though, it's a nice little bonus to make up for PS3 owners having to wait so long ;)

I suppose it's a bit like 360 owners getting FFXIII as a bonus for having to wait for a decent JRPG so long...
miiiguel
16/07/08 @ 20:19
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I care. I love Bioshock and I'd love to have this. Still too scared of PS3 crowd though...


edit: I like widge though, if everyone was like that on PS3, I would already have one.
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CannonAnBall
16/07/08 @ 20:21
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...and kiddy fare like LBP with loads of potential for shit user generated content.

Excellent, excellent. The 360 launches the 'kiddie' avatar system that will no doubt spawn a mass of 'kiddie' avatar shite mini games on the 360 and you come out with that little pearl of wisdom.

SeesThroughAll
16/07/08 @ 20:23
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I don't think this will stay exclusive for long anyway.

Would be pretty daft.
CannonAnBall
16/07/08 @ 20:25
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...indeed but some good stuff usually floats to the surface!
Katsumoto
16/07/08 @ 20:29
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I don't even need to de-ignore him, just watching the replies is comedy enough
miiiguel
16/07/08 @ 20:31
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JSpoole, my hardcore 360 fan buddy, have to disagree with you again, I dig those avatars. Very nice, and it'll drag the gf into the (omg! amazing!) 360 (hopefully).
agparrot
16/07/08 @ 20:33
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This does indeed sound interesting - it was possible to play through the original game without *having* to get too involved in the elegently designed plasmid and weapon combos, and would be nice to be given some puzzle-type levels to solve using them.

I, also, do not understand why it has to be downloadable content. Is this just miscommunication, because there surely isn't a reason for it not to be on the disc?

Maybe it is purely so you can Choose to play the DLC, and you don't have to obey the publishers desire for you to play it, like a slave.

So long as it is free, of course.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 20:33
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Hehe good old miiiguel.

He lives inside a 360, you know.

That's why he can't say a bad word about Microsoft. They would evict him ;)
miiiguel
16/07/08 @ 20:39
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er... I don't have any particular feeling towards MS (I don't even have a Win box at home, and I wrote plenty of reports - almost beging - to my boss in order to not change from HP-UX to Win).

But it's true, and I never claimed otherwise that I do love my 360s.
seasidebaz
16/07/08 @ 20:41
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Don't worry I'm only messing with ya ;)
FenderMaster
16/07/08 @ 20:46
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So...

we have to pay extra for bonus content?


I remember when the PS2 got its port of Resident Evil 4...

It came with an extra 10 hour + bonus story following Ada, with new locations and weapons...

Capcom didn't make us pay extra for it

I really want to punch whoever invented DLC in the nose, its just content that should come out of the box... like the Wii Motion Plus
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miiiguel
16/07/08 @ 21:07
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OMG this conversation is strangely civilized, I'm outta here! To shoot stuff, that's what we do, right?


:)
steoc4
16/07/08 @ 21:25
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A bunch of puzzle rooms seems like the wrong kind of DLC for a game that was built on atmosphere and story IMO

Then again I got bored of the game very quickly, maybe the game mechanics got more interesting later on.
mkreku
16/07/08 @ 21:44
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Better having exclusive DLC than having lots and lots of console exclusive titles. It used to be entire titles going exclusive and that sucks for everyone! Just a little exclusive DLC is much better, in my opinion.
mkreku
16/07/08 @ 21:47
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And seriously, some of the things I've seen from the Spore Creature Creator is absolutely brilliant! Even the penis monsters. I kind of like user created content! At least it's good to have the CHOICE of it.

I believe Microsoft will be forced to open up Xbox Live soon enough. People demand mods and penis monsters!
Xerx3s
16/07/08 @ 21:49
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"OMG this conversation is strangely civilized"

Yeah I think that it is a side effect of the disillusions of the e3. Don't worry, it will quickly wear off and everything will be back to normal.
Monkey_Puncher
16/07/08 @ 21:53
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Meh, if it's not storyline influenced then I can't say I'm too bothered with this.
Widge
16/07/08 @ 22:04
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miiiguel! I misunderstood you when I first came on here because I caught you out of context, you're a devils advocate I see. So always nice to read a good post from you!
Skooch
16/07/08 @ 22:11
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Wow, what chivalry and politeness I am witnessing. Where is the flaming? I've donned my flame-proof suit just for this article.

I guess it is late (ish) so all the kids are out nicking and stabbing people. Still, they will get bored of GTA eventually! :-D

/Grabs coat and runs
Skooch
16/07/08 @ 22:16
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^ (Spoke too soon)
SpaceMidget75
16/07/08 @ 22:25
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Bioshock is a great game. Played it all the way through. My only gripe was that it started to become a bit of a chore half way through as it lacked either great puzzles/platforming or lots of killing/action. I think you need either one of these to make a great FPS game.

It seemed to rely on the plasmid thing as if this added a RPG element to the game but it didn't really - you could get away with flame, electricity and telekinesis for the whole game.

Fortunately the story, voice acting and the way you could listen to the recordings while playing was great.

As for DLC. I've honestly never bought any DLC and I'm sure this will pale into insignicficance compared to the game you're getting.

I played COD4 to death and didn't buy the extra maps as I'd moved on to GTA4. Currently playing Mass Effect and there's no way I'm getting the DLC for it even though it's awesome. Games are so long now and with so many new titles being released, I'm kind of relieved when I finish a game so I can move on!

I might get the DLC for GTA4 as I'm hoping that really will be something special and I would have had a long enough break from the game.
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alimokrane
16/07/08 @ 22:30
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Oh wait, didnt Sony say that they didnt care about exclusive content ???? hmmmmm
JediMasterMalik
16/07/08 @ 22:50
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@JSPOOLE - How dare you insult LBP. Sackboy owns you from great heights.
progearspec
17/07/08 @ 00:22
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@ Xerx3s

I call "timed" exclusive, it'd be stupid not to.

If not, then it really is a kick in the teeth.
davisorle
17/07/08 @ 03:00
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Well how do u like our left overs? cause its like id go buy me a new car and being a 07 model.. About Portal u dont even know what it is yet so why the fuzz? oO

Bottom line is I loved the game but i wouldnt play it all over again anywyas so Im not even interested any more till BioShock 2 comes out. You keep watching reruns u guys on ur PS3s just liek with Eternal Sonata and MANY other tittles... Wonder when u'll wonder if it's worth. bb
djronz
17/07/08 @ 05:33
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@JSPOOLE

have you ever thought that some gamers actually wanted a blu ray player? or that some have grown up with playstation and have had amazing gaming experiences on the platforms so might naturally migrate to ps3? or that some people are just not impressed with the reliability of 360 or the expensive add ons that ps3 has standard? just because you like 360 does nt make ps3 owners mindless zombies, there are many good reasons to own either console,


as for bioshock dlc, well im really looking forward to the game as it was one of the 360 games im envious of, but in all honesty the dlc i have got for other games is barely used as im usually bored of the game when it comes out!
FladgeMangle
17/07/08 @ 08:52
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It's pointless trying to use reason with the likes of JSPOOLE, he's the spiritual successor to Eiger Drover (anyone remember him?).

It's always baffled me why people can hate Sony for telling a few porkies and yet embrace Microsoft, a company who's past record is far darker and littered with the corpses of former competitors and anti-trust rulings from entire continents.

Still, you gotta laugh eh?

edit: aniti?- try anti
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