Bioshock coming to smartphone

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One thing that struck me about playing Bioshock on a mobile device is that it's a very intimate experience. Over the last decade, high end televisions and home theater systems have become common, making for incredible environments to play through immersive and atmospheric games. And Bioshock is one of the most atmospheric of all time. However, there's really something to be said for having your very own little screen running the game, right up in your face as close as you want it to be. Coupled with a nice pair of headphones and the mobile version of Bioshock is a very immersive and personal experience, and very easy to get lost in.

All in all Bioshock on iOS is the same Bioshock we've known for the past 7 years. It controls just as good as any first-person shooter on a touchscreen, and paired with an MFi controller it's just like playing on a console. The visuals have been ever so slightly toned down, but you'd be hard-pressed to tell. There are a couple of nifty extras like a digital art book and Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements, but the biggest benefit of all is that the whole shebang fits snugly in your pocket. Or bag if you're playing on iPad. But either way, it's quite a marvel.

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No release date has been set just yet, but expect Bioshock on iOS sometime this summer. No pricing has been set either, but my guess is it'll be in the $10-20 range, and 2K has confirmed there will be no in-app purchases. While we sit back and wait for a release you can swing by the thread in our forums, which amazingly enough is an ongoing discussion that started way back in 2008 when Bioshock was originally announced for mobile. When 2K reveals pricing and a release date, we'll let you know.