Microsoft finalizing Bioshock 2 exclusive deal with Take-Two?
Bioshock was hailed as the game of the year by many critics back in 2007. The game definitely earned that title as it mixed various genres while providing an engrossing and original story. There is still some question as to if Bioshock 2, the sequel, will be a timed Xbox 360 exclusive like the original or if it will be a day 1 multiplatform title.
Take-Two recently released a list of games that will be coming out this fiscal year, which ends in October. Pretty much all of the games on the list indicated which platform it will be out on except two. One game is called Beaterator which is a music rhythm game which Take-Two already revealed to be coming out on the PSP. The other game is none other than Bioshock 2 which has TBA next to the name.
It really is curious as to why Take-Two continues to refuse to reveal the platforms for Bioshock 2. The teaser trailer for the sequel was shipped on the PS3 version which is a good indicator that the game will come out on that platform. There is very little doubt that the game will come out on both platforms, but will Microsoft get a timed exclusive deal like last time?
There is only one likely reason why Take-Two has yet to reveal the platforms and that is because the publisher is probably in negotiations with Microsoft on securing the game as a timed exclusive. You may not realize it but this type backdoor dealings happen often.
Microsoft revealed that there will be some unannounced exclusives near the end of this year and Bioshock 2 may be one of those games. With the state of the economy, company exec’s will look for ways to have one’s cake and eat it too.
If Take-Two can get a nice hefty check from Microsoft and release Bioshock 2 six months later on the PS3, it just might be too tempting to pass up. However, the only downside to this practice is that late launching games rarely sell well.
Source: http://gamer.blorge.com/2009/03/10/take-two-finalizing-bioshock-2-exclusive-deal-with-microsoft/
