Game Informer gives BioShock 10/10 and 10/10

[PlagueOfLocust]

naznatips said:

PlagueOfLocust said:

naznatips said:

Legend11 said:
Reviews... I wouldn't bet on Bioshock's sales because it's also on PC and because Metroid Prime 3 is part of a successful franchise on console that has sold millions, I have absolutely no expectations of Bioshock outselling Metroid Prime 3. (Maybe combined PC/360 sales might be worth looking at?)

Good bet, but I would say sales have a chance too if you combine PC and 360. Then again, with Nintendo's aggressive advertising of Prime (downloadable trailers for the first time) I think it could probably take it in sales cross platform as well. Either way, the review war between them is very interesting. Bets like this, when there is actually a valid (non-fanboy) argument for each side, are much more fun.

Heh, well I've got both games reserved right now, so I won't sway those numbers one way or the other. I want to see both games do well, but if I had to make a prediction... I'd say Bioshock. It's a hard call for me to make, though.

Right, that's what makes it interesting.  There is no overwhelming argument for one side.  It's not like those best of "The Wii will sell 200 million consoles by 2008!" (exaggerated, but there are some equally ridiculous), or Heavenly Sword will outsell Mario Galaxy!  It actually looks like a very interesting question.

Agreed... really could go either way. I'm banking on the massive hype Bioshock's been getting for some time, as well as knowing (oh yes, I know it) that the game is going to meet/pass most expectations and get good word-of-mouth, and the fact that it's available on 2 platforms as you mentioned.

Of course Prime 3 is out on the least expensive system, and is the type of title that will sell Wii's and expand the already substantial (and growing) install base. And the Metroid series is longer-lived and very quality-reliable across each title... gonna be close. But chalk me up for Bioshock, and I'll bite the bullet if I get shot.