BioShock demo zaps Xbox Live

Sampler for 2K Boston's open-ended first-person shooter arrives on the 360; PC demo following later this month.

Despite flying new colors under its newly dubbed moniker 2K Boston, the studio formerly known as Irrational Games seems to be unwavering on its projected August 21 release date for BioShock. As evidence of that fact, and perhaps to prove that not all of Take-Two's aggressively anticipated games have hit the skids, 2K Games unveiled a demo for BioShock on Xbox Live over the weekend.

Weighing in at a hefty 1.35GB, the demo offers gamers a preview of the open-ended gameplay for 2K Boston's science-experiment-gone-wrong first-person shooter. Players will have access to a variety of weapons and utilities as they explore the remnants of a decaying city, while warding off genetically altered monstrosities and navigating the perils of a technically advanced society. Gamers looking to parse out their precious holiday dollars should check out GameSpot's previous coverage for a more in-depth look at the game.

Following up on the Xbox 360 demo, 2K Games today announced that a PC demo will be available later this month. Rated M for Mature, the full version of BioShock will be available for the PC and Xbox 360 for $49.99 and $59.99, respectively.

460 Comments

  • diablobasher

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:13 pm PT

    SporkFireXPS:

    I've had mine for almost a year now, got it second hand, it has frozen a grand total of 4 times.

    I'm not denying there is a high fail rate, and i dont see why it should be a touchy subject, it's just one of those things. I'm just happy mine hasn't given me any trouble.

  • Temmehkan

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:12 pm PT

    Only a week and a day left untill its released onto the market

  • devilscry

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:11 pm PT

    Downloading now..

    But i gotta say, i don't see the fairness when they charge 49.99 for the PC version and $10 more for the 360 version. Wheres the rational behind that at all. Ok, i get production costs have gone up...but then whys the PC version still $49.99 and the 360 is $59.99. Wouldn't the production cost be the same. Why do we have to pay more??

  • cryingfoot

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:11 pm PT

    Best graphics i have see on 360 so far. Wow. i'm really impressed by the introduction. i'm going to be poor this fall, to many games!

  • westsidejedi360

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:11 pm PT

    If this comes on the next oxm disc with the Darkness, the Bigs, Harry Potter (im just curious), and Transformers( also curious, and movie was awesome) it will be best disc ever

  • cbesett

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:07 pm PT

    "I can't wait to play the demo today. Finally, I can take a break from the PS3 and put my 360 to use again."

    LOL - honestly the first time i've ever heard that. A break from folding or what?

  • lovemuscle13 posted Aug 13, 2007 3:02 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    lovemuscle13

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:02 pm PT (hide)

    Honestly, I don't give a damn about the suxs box and how many times it breaks down. I'm getting this game. It will be on a 360. It will probably explode. I don't care. I can handle 3rd degree burns, a fat microsoft lawsuit, and a lot more time to play this game. For horrible craftsmanship, you have to admit, the amount of pure quality, fun titles (Beautiful Katamari, Fallout 3, GTA 4, Halo 3 can blow me, but it is essential, since it gets all of those 12 year old mouth breathers that ream me in Gears off of Gears so I can actually spend some time resalvaging my dignity) that just keep getting cranked out on the 360. Create your monopoly, Microsoft. Rule the world. Leave Sweden alone. That's my escape plan. In conclusion. Yeah, I dig BioShock a lot.

  • halo2_4_pc

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:02 pm PT

    IM GONNA GO GET THIS DEMO,,, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ashuncc2

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 3:01 pm PT

    This demo is worth checking out.

  • foolwestcoast33

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:58 pm PT

    I thought the demo was amazing and sporkfirexps there are other places to discuss the failure rate of the xbox360 but its not here so shut up

  • SporkFireXPS posted Aug 13, 2007 2:57 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    SporkFireXPS

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:57 pm PT (hide)

    Putting words in your mouth? Haha that's what I told you last time. The information is not disproven and most 360 fans know this too. Alot won't deny the fact the 360 has a high failure rate, it's just a touchy issue. They like their console and they will put up with it but you are ignoring the FACTS. It has been proven and I pointed you towards the articles from big name video game retailers like gamestop and some European retailers, not to mention Microsofts own representative.

  • CaptValor333

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:53 pm PT

    The X360 demo was quite fun. I couldn't put my hands down and it definitely made me want to get the full version. Even though I'm getting it for the PC since I haven't gotten any good games for it for a long while... :p

  • nikefreak

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:53 pm PT

    Spork - i am warning you, you are putting words in my mouth, spamming, stating already disproven information that was proven completely wrong in previous posts. You are only discrediting yourselves by continuing to do so, as well as clutter up a comment board that is for BioShock 360 demo release. Take it to PMs.

  • FalconerX

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:52 pm PT

    indeed whats the point in arguing? the game kicks ass and has got over 95% from reviews, cant you celebrate a good game rather then get into a nerd off or something? chill out go try and get a girlfriend, itl change your life trust me! the game is awesome and if it was on the nes id buy one of those to play it!

  • Adramelech-

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:52 pm PT

    Leave it to GameSpot users to turn a comments page for a game demo into an argument about the PS3 and completely unrelated topics. Because when one of the best single-player experiences of this generation appears, the first thing we think of is "how can I use this to debate platform exclusivity"? It's like people forget about actually playing the games.

    This demo is fantastic and the full experience will no doubt be incredible. And seriously, the whole PC versus console debate is getting more and more archaic every day. This is no longer the early 90s where consoles and PCs represented drastically and dramatically different gaming experiences. The platforms are blurred together more and more each day. Consoles are getting mods and downloadable content, PC users are gaming on their living room TVs and games are appearing cross platform simultaneously. It's turning into just another fanboy argument.

  • atrimus

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:52 pm PT

    Re: "any one who says this might come to the ps3, is just trying to cling to hope."

    yeah, like the hordes of 360 fanatics who swear that MGS4 is coming to the 360. personally, i hope Bioshock does come to the PS3. it, Mass Effect and Fable 2 are the only three games making me consider rebuying another 360. Bioshock going PS3, coupled with rumors of Bioware developing for the PS3 (hopefully these are true) means that i won't have to come up with $400 for a 360 (Fable 2 isn't enough by itself).

    but what i don't understand is all the hate. if the game comes to the PS3, how is that bad news for 360 fans? enjoying your game should come first and foremost above bickering about it going to a "competitor's" system. it wouldn't bug me either way if MGS4 came to the 360; simply because i'm confident in my assurance that i'll enjoy it no matter what.

  • R3DN1N3

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:48 pm PT

    I thought Shivering Isles was the longest dowload I'd ever have on my 360 but this game makes it worth the few hours I'm gonna have to wait.
    Can't wait to get the game next week!

  • msudude211

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:46 pm PT

    Come on guys. Both the PC and 360 versions are going to be killer.

  • nikefreak

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:43 pm PT

    Spork - No, and in fact I would rather you not tout already disproven information, as I already linked and proved point for point you are wrong on ANY percent of returns. So lets not go there, not to mention this IS NOT THE PLACE.

  • Temmehkan

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:43 pm PT

    For the Record, this news is under top news for the PC

  • Sam_Lowery

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:42 pm PT

    The demo was even better than I thought it would be, great attention to detail, and the sounds are top notch.

  • bjl8624

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:40 pm PT

    i started downloading it last night around 3 am... i check for demo's regularly, this was a treat. hahah, anyway, i have no idea how long it took, and frankily, it doesn't really matter. haha, but the demo was awesome, this game is great, as a really creepy aura about it, a ton of fun to pllay.

  • redxwarriorxxx

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:39 pm PT

    I played the demo and I'm very stunned by how beautiful the game looks and runs. I played it a couple of times and it was a little different each time. It changed my mind about the game and I think I'll buy it now.

  • Zion34

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:37 pm PT

    The demo is something like I've never seen before, it takes a while to dl but it is worth it!

  • SporkFireXPS posted Aug 13, 2007 2:37 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    SporkFireXPS

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:37 pm PT (hide)

    @nomu
    "Good luck finding a PC that will run this game for $350. You'd probably spend that much on a videocard just to match the 360's IQ."

    Hmm... for $350 I could get a graphics card that is 4X more powerful then the 360's

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:36 pm PT

    awesome finally we get a demo.

  • can0of0cheese

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:35 pm PT

    Finally the avalanche of good games begins.

  • nomu

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:33 pm PT

    Good luck finding a PC that will run this game for $350. You'd probably spend that much on a videocard just to match the 360's IQ.

  • nikefreak

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:33 pm PT

    The PC version is cheaper because of a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that there is no middle man that needs paid as well (Microsoft/Sony/Nintendo get part of the proceeds of game sales, Dell however does not), and piracy is FAR more rampant on PC, and higher prices would just spur that. As far as more options on PC, again, game sales are quite low on PC compared to consoles, generally more is needed to sell as well, and even then, PC usually only gains modability if anything.

  • LinconSixEcho

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:32 pm PT

    I'm really liking the demo. I have been looking forward to BioShock for a long time and this demo makes me want it more. What's cool is that my girlfriend can't wait to get her hands on it either.
    I was debating either getting Blue Dragon or BioShock since bother are released within the same week. The demo made up my mind and this should hold me over until September 25.

  • BioShockOwnz

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:32 pm PT

    Temmehkan wrote:
    "P.S just cause i like my PC better than a console doesn't make me a PS3 fanboy"

    I'm mainly a PC gamer, yet you still sound a little one-sided and biased to me.

  • SporkFireXPS

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:31 pm PT

    "Yes, imagine that. A game going from a Microsoft console to a Microsoft platform."

    Alot of those games you can play on Linux and Mac OS. So it's not necessarily a Microsoft console to a Microsoft OS.

  • Temmehkan

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:30 pm PT

    nikefreak ima end the argument with this, They are both released on same day and PC has more stuff, i agree it makes sense for them to put it to pc eventually for gears of war for example, but ur months/year later part has no relavence to the PC version since they are both released on the same day, and the PC version is cheaper

  • Merodach

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:30 pm PT

    Yeah PC's are the best for FPS and RTS games...and thats pretty much it. Thats why console gaming will continue to dominate the market while PC gaming will remain niche at best or go the way of the Arcade at worst

  • Thorpe89 Site moderator

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:30 pm PT

    This will eventually get downloaded for me.

  • nikefreak

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:27 pm PT

    Temmehkan - Yes, imagine that. A game going from a Microsoft console to a Microsoft platform. Crazy isnt it? No, not really - just something that a PS3 fanboy wants to squabble over. Get over it, PC and 360 get alot of shared game experiences this generation. And if you take a game from 360, and port it months/years later to PC, then yes - generally the later released version will have more - as they need to give people a reason to buy it over the previous one (that is also likely cheaper by that point, but even if not), in addition to fans buying both - as one has more content that they want (after they already bought the other). Its just smart business...

  • FinalFighter911

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:25 pm PT

    YEAH BABY, this is my favorite newest game n i cant wait till the demos out for PC.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woo hoo!!!!!!!!

  • flackstone

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:25 pm PT

    Slowest download ever...they need to up their servers to deal with the demo-hungry gamers on the 360 network.

    I can't wait to play the demo today. Finally, I can take a break from the PS3 and put my 360 to use again.

    WTF u seriosly play ps3 what games are on there???

  • jaredwilder

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:25 pm PT

    sweet demo! i loved the detal of the plane crash and pretty much everything else!

  • Temmehkan

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:24 pm PT

    nikefreak baseless info? at E3 microsft annoucned gears of war for the PC, and during gamespots demo at E3 the creative director guy stated that the pc will get more interface options, so look at those, not that baseless BS

  • BioShockOwnz

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:24 pm PT

    Chris_555_TK wrote:
    "It's a good game. Lots of fun. After you've played it once, you don't want to play it again"

    I played the demo 3 times, and it was better each time.

  • Jared_Vegeta

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:22 pm PT

    Man, I really wish I would have renewed my Xbox Live subscribtion. Now I"m headed out to college in a week and my friend will have his 360 there so theres no need to now. But man, I really want to play that demo.

  • SporkFireXPS

    Posted Aug 13, 2007 2:22 pm PT

    "The games primary format is the 360, the pc version is a port of it. They designed it around the 360 so would mean your more likely to have the best experience of the game on the 360."

    No, your very wrong. On the PC version we will be able to get much higher fps, better graphics, higher resolutions, and kb/m support.

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