BioShock has dominated the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences' list of nominees for the Interactive Achievement Awards, to be held at next month's D.I.C.E. Summit.
@sagexsdx, The problem is that, by all indications, this has sold less than 1.5 million copies. So even if you assume another 1/3rd in sales, that's still around 200DKP. I think any way you look at this, the stock is overpriced.
i would think if the movie were successful or even made, it would at least garner some interest in the game. it just seemed to me that would be what happened.
also i think if "bioshock 2" is released, it could possibly cause more sales of this game, especially if rumors are correct and it's a prequel.
i think those two things are some factors towards increased sales of this game.
@feelmyring, Bumping my previous comment, and adding a few things.
Movie rumors shouldn't affect this stock: since it is a critically successful IP, a sales from a potential movie should be priced in.
Due to a relatively poor awards showing, I don't think this game should be as high as it is, still. If BioShock was a clear winner in the GOTY races, winning multiple high profile GOTY awards, I could see a case for increased sales. But since it was mostly grouped in with a number of other critically acclaimed games (ME, Halo 3, COD4, etc), I think BioShock would get lost in the shuffle. Even among GOTY candidates, BioShock is mostly an "also ran" FPS hybrid that many fans have overlooked.
I still think the top for this stock should be in the 150-200 DKP range.
A reliable source within a major film production company has told Joystiq that the two have been getting along famously, with a movie adaptation of 2K's successful franchise already being discussed by the Big Daddies internally.
Rumors are starting to circulate concerning the story behind BioShock 2. According to Czech gaming site Hrej.cz, a source within 2K Games has told them that BioShock 2 is already in the pre-production phase and that it will be released mid-2009.
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