New York, NY – July 3, 2008 – 2K Games, a publishing
label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced
today that it has signed an agreement with Digital Extremes to
assist in the development of BioShock® for the PLAYSTATION®3
computer entertainment system. Shipping to retailers in October
2008 with new features and content, the PLAYSTATION 3 system version
of BioShock is being developed by 2K Marin, 2K Boston, 2K Australia
and Digital Extremes.
"By partnering with Digital Extremes, 2K Games is delivering
a fully optimized experience that takes advantage of the PLAYSTATION
3 system hardware," said Christoph Hartmann, president of
2K. "Bringing Digital Extremes on board allows us to continue
to deliver the best experience possible to our fans."
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Digital Extremes brings more
than 15 years of experience as one of the gaming industry's premier
developers. Digital Extremes pioneered technological and graphical
design within the video gaming industry as the co-creators of Epic
Games' Unreal® franchise. Using the experience it gained from
working on the recently released Dark Sector®, Digital Extremes
is partnering with the 2K studios to help optimize BioShock's performance
on the PLAYSTATION 3 system.
"When 2K approached us to assist with development on BioShock
for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, it was a no-brainer," said James
Schmalz, CEO and founder of Digital Extremes. "You really
can't ask for a more exciting, technically impressive world to
work in than Rapture, and the incredible knowledge and talent between
the 2K studios and our team at Digital Extremes is unprecedented.
The collaboration on this project will make the PLAYSTATION 3 system
sing with Big Daddy goodness and Little Sister 'thank you's'."
BioShock is a narrative-driven action experience that allows players
to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive
and terrifying world. Caught between powerful forces and hunted
down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips
with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct
Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges
players' capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question
their values and commitment to the inhabitants of Rapture. With
smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same, while
numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience
that adapts to their playing style.