Comments on: A message from Ken Levine

By: senyadraquille

senyadraquille — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:02:43 +0000

to be honest, the main reason i read this, was ‘cuz Ken Levine wrote it :^D

By: champloo369

champloo369 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:27:31 +0000

BIOSHOCK INFINITE

*Spoiler* LOL

Too late?

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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:44:02 +0000

well since it is going to be so long before it comes out i imagine that we will c a reveal next e-3

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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:43:13 +0000

I sure the there will be something forth coming to knock our socks off!

By: t13468

t13468 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:25:14 +0000

No reveal at e3? If not at the biggest event in video games, when?

By: lancebotelle

lancebotelle — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:06:58 +0000

Hi Ken Levine,

I would just like to say thanks for the great games in System Shock 1 and System Shock 2. I have very fond memories of playing them, especially SS2 with a friend in co-op multi-player: a very much forgotten and underused platform in my opinion. I still have original copies (and the enhanced version of SS1). I also designed my own NWN module because of the fun I had with SS2. It’s available as a NWN module, called Soul Shaker: http://nwvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Modules.Detail&id=5418

Great days! Great memories! And now to the future!

Thanks again.

Lance.

By: katherine

katherine — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:36:50 +0000

Okay so you didn’t tell us about the game in January… how about today? Nudge nudge wink wink

By: wahnstrom

wahnstrom — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:08:19 +0000

40 days left ’till E3 2010… 40 nights of praying that THE BIG REVEAL is actually X-COM remake. Oh God and st. Patrick Stewart, please let it be so.

By: pablopedro

pablopedro — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:24:54 +0000

HEy!!!!.. i need to contact KEN for an international congress in southAMERICA plas help me!!! my email justgod_86@hotmail.com thnaks XD!!

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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:37:02 +0000

I love Bioshock… great game.

By: liamhart1

liamhart1 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:23:51 +0000

you guys are great at coming up with things, revolutionary stuff you guys are, would you kindly make swat 5.

By: albto

albto — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:34:22 +0000

bioshock 2 lol

By: albto

albto — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:33:39 +0000

i just gotta mention that im very sad that you guys didnt work on bioshock… =(

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Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:07:57 +0000

Your true genius comes not from the ability to write characters to life, but the ability to allow characters to write themselves alive. Truly believable characters already exist, whether on the outskirts of our imagination or as a legion of riveting emotions. You do not create, Mr. Levine. You organize. You shape the worst of human qualities into a single, fleshy mass. You own personal Monster. And that’s what makes your work so fascinating. There is not a single, unrealistic quality about your rather supernaturalistic method of storytelling. It is the unknown, but it is a human. And to breath the human element into the deepest shade of darkness in such a calm and collective manner is nothing short of brilliant. For the first time in my life, I believed–no I knew the possibility of this kind of evil. Like every great story before it, Bioshock eventually came to an end. And the truth of reality instantly flooded through every vein. But during my journey into the depths of Rapture, it was the combination of those moments that defined the testimony of men. That he is evil. And for that single, defining 14-Hour moment I truly believed it. My faith in this sort of evil was never questioned. It simply was. For I had faith no longer. Thank you for your work, Ken. I look forward to seeing what mysteries lie behind the scarlet Irrational Curtain.

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Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:33:08 +0000

You guys are awesome!! System Shock 3 please!!!!

By: davepd1977

davepd1977 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:38:22 +0000

It’s “System Shock 3″ and everyone knows it. That’s why “Bioshock 2″ has been sublet overseas for another party to develop it. This is kind of like, “Treyarch and Infinity ward” swapping Call of Duty titles every other year. 2K Bos. does Bioshock, Bioshock 2 goes overseas so Irrational can work on the game they always intended to make, “System Shock 3″. Another reason this makes sense is all in the name. Bioshock was no big deal. A new IP, being developed by a faction of 2k games. It’s all good. But!!!!, when you work on a project as ambitious as a System Shock 3, you can’t let fans of the old believe the game is being created by a bunch of clueless artists and designers. Hence, the renaming of “Irrational games”. Let the old fans no your back and in the drivers seat……I hope i’m right!!

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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:32:45 +0000

Can’t wait to play Bioshock 2 it looks amazing

By: sinon

sinon — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:33:11 +0000

Listening to System Shock 2 soundtrack on my headset and found my way here.

Great Site

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:17:52 +0000

Ken, you tease. Are we bad enough dudes to rescue Ronnie?

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:03:53 +0000

still watin for bioshock 2 only 1week left of watin

By: IG.Ken

IG.Ken — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:12:19 +0000

How about we make a new “Bad Dudes” game? Because President Ronnie has, indeed, been kidnapped by ninjas.

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:35:53 +0000

The day I heard about “Irrational Games” returning to the scene was the happiest day of my life. And I’ve lived over 20 centuries.

FOR FREEDOM!

By: samitas

samitas — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:52:28 +0000

HEY SONS STEP ASIDE LET ME SPEAK

SIR LEVINE YOU MUST MAKE A NEW XCOM LIKE 1 AND 2 WAS WITH THE ADDITION OF CORPORATIONS FROM 3 AND TONS OF ALIENS TO DISECT MULTIPLE MISSIONS SO IT WONT GET BORING LIKE SAVE THE PRESIDENT FROM ALIENS TERROR MISSIONS TERROR SITES MINERAL THEFT AND SO ON.

WE NEED A NEW XCOM

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:44:26 +0000

I CAN’T WAiT TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THE NEW GAME COMiNG OUT!!
<3 <3 <3

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:21:17 +0000

sweet, is it maybe project icarus?

By: Selthar

Selthar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:57:37 +0000

I wish more game developers would do stuff like this! It would be awesome! =]

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:11:02 +0000

I’ve played lots of games, but only a handful have impressed me the way BioShock has. It truly is one of the greatest works of all time. Love this website, Mr. Levine (or just Ken, whichever).

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:32:40 +0000

I think it’s an axiom that video games are more limited in where they can go with story than other storytelling mediums. Even though this has been debated before it would seem that it would be easy enough to make this case: who wants to play games about strictly a love story or a personal drama about coming of age, etc?

However, the craft of sincerely attempting to harvest interesting and original stories from the pallet that exists for interactive entertainment is something that should garner our deepest respect. It is, in many ways, the tougher craft, I should think.

Sure, you developers could keep re-hashing the same stuff perpetually but with Bioshock you have proven you haven’t the stomach for apathy when it comes to story ideas. I have no idea what the sequel to Bioshock is supposed to be like, but I think it would be great if it were a philosophical COUNTERPART to the first one, rather than a continuation of what happens in that world.

You have shown us what you think could happen in the Ayn Randian ideal of private law, but what would happen if Thomas More’s antithetical “Utopia” actually saw the light of day (or the dark of the deep ocean)? Or a true New World Order where a single government decides who gets what and the products of labor are not privately owned?

What’s great is you guys have inspired us to think about the “what could be” in games rather than just “Hey, nice graphics!” So, thank you for being cool

Also, here’s hoping you developers actually read some of these posts sometimes.

By: xenolith

xenolith — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:09:14 +0000

The name Irrational Games means more to me than Boston 2K. Congratulations on getting your identity back.

By: IG.Ken

IG.Ken — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:33:36 +0000

====1) is 2K Boston officially dead/closed? or will Irrational live alongside 2K Boston? If it’s gone, you must have some pull to buck the 2K trend!

Not sure what you mean? Irrational became 2k boston and is now Irrational again. Unless there’s some dudes hiding under the floorboards we don’t know about?

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:14:39 +0000

Hey, great new site guys! most developers don’t do stuff like this. can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next.

By: krankor

krankor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:43:38 +0000

Ken … mucho thanks for bringing back Irrational!

2 questions for ya ..
1) is 2K Boston officially dead/closed? or will Irrational live alongside 2K Boston? If it’s gone, you must have some pull to buck the 2K trend!
2) I understand you don’t have to rights to System Shock, and I understand you’ve made your “successor” to it in Bioshock, but if you could, *would* you revisit Hacker/Shodan/Xerxes/etc? Or, in your mind, have you closed that door?

Thanks again! and let me add one more pat on the back for all you folks have done …

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:52:33 +0000

Remake System shock 2. Nothing like running your butt of from a rumbler =x

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:10:28 +0000

Another game in any of your famous series would be great, but I’m also looking for some new IP’s too!

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Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:21:43 +0000

Yeah! This site is quite impressive i must say. First of its kind iv ever come across. Congrats on getting it going and good luck in the future!

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:37:28 +0000

who doesnt like to get irrational every now and then

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:11:33 +0000

Unrelated to your post, just wanted to say “bravo!” on the avatar. Just bought a print of that for my house. Love it.

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:07:25 +0000

I’m really impressed with the site and the amount of engagement there is. Really inspirational and completely irrational (in the good way).

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:43:33 +0000

I’ll be taking that to the bank; short on money…

By: cabrazzi

cabrazzi — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:41:13 +0000

I just wanna say thanks for caring enough about your true fans and giving us a common place to share our thoughts and excitement about your upcoming projects. I think the site looks great and I can’t wait to see how it evolves. Long live Irrational Games!!!!

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Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:51:45 +0000

Well could you at least tell us if the studio as an entity on its own are still committed to bringing games, in general, to the PC? I know that you can’t/won’t say anything about the new game, but if you suddenly went all console only it would be a sad day for me at least

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Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:34:31 +0000

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Can’t wait!!!

By: spearro

spearro — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:08:04 +0000

Whatever it is it’s the game I am most looking forward to, along with Half-Life 2: Episode 3 … wow two unannounced games are my most anticipated. It’ll be a long wait!

By: IG.Ken

IG.Ken — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:57:00 +0000

No comments on the new game yet, sorry guys and girls. But this is the year we start talking. You can take that to the bank! (Well, at least to Bear Stearns).

By: GeoLoLJ

GeoLoLJ — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:47:15 +0000

This is my first post ever in your web site. Just wanted to say that we love you
Keep the spirit up.

By: bowser

bowser — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:44:15 +0000

To be able to hear what goes on in the studios…what an awesome privilege!
This site rocks! This studio rocks! Life is good!

By: derubermax

derubermax — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:17:37 +0000

Awesome new site Ken. You guys are quickly becoming the most respected studio in the industry!

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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:57:33 +0000

Irrational Studios and Ken are some of the best Nerds around. I cannot wait for the great games you will bring us in the future.

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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Ken, I know you cn’t announce any details on your upcoming game, but could please put me at ease and tell us if you as a studio are still committed to the PC?

By: tracy888

tracy888 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:24:07 +0000

Welcome back, Irrational!