In a recent interview with Gamasutra, 2K Boston tech director Chris Kline revealed that he "(doesn't) think there's anything preventing the game complexity of BioShock from being on the Wii", providing the Wii audience is properly introduced to such a series.

A hint at a possible Bioshock port to the Wii?

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Talking to Gamasutra as part of a wide-ranging interview, 2K Boston tech director Chris Kline says there's no reason why the Wii can't have a complex game like BioShock -- provided newer audiences can be properly introduced to that brand of content.

Console audiences are diversifying, and when it comes to complex content on accessible consoles like Wii, he says, "I think there is an appetite out there; it's just a matter of finding the right way to bring it to them."

"It seems like, on the Wii, there's some education necessary for a large part of that demographic, in terms of, 'Here's why you should want to play this game, instead of Wii Fit.'"

And yet, Kline doesn't feel Wii Fit or others of Nintendo's user-friendly activity games "aren't real games." Even being himself a gamer, he says he sometimes finds that new controller mappings and constantly-evolving experiences sometimes pose a barrier to entry.

But accessibility needn't limit complexity. "With something like the Wii, You just pick it up, and it's natural," he says.

"I don't think there's anything preventing the game complexity of BioShock from being on the Wii.""
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    HawkMan Aug 11, 08
    ehh if you can pull it off go ahead. BUT you get an EPIC FAIL if you include waggle.
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    Absolute Aug 11, 08
    I was about to write a long-winded objection to why BioShock shuldn't be on the Wii.

    Then I read the whole article, all he's asking for is a game with as much complexity and depth; not Bioshock itself.

    That would be difficult but rewarding if they manage to pull it off.
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    Demonfurby Aug 11, 08
    I would be heppy if they could make it heppen. There are more games that I want on the Wii that are exclusive to the other two consoles though/
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    HawkMan Aug 12, 08
    so buy another console and stop being a baby about it.
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    Subtle Demise Aug 29, 08
    Well tbh, Bioshock wasn't THAT complex. Not gameplay wise, but maybe technology wise, it probably is a little more, but not by much. The AI? Don't see how it's much different than any other game. On fire? Run straight to the nearest pool of water, if that option isn't available, just stand there and die. If healing station is nearby, use that when damaged. Other than that, either shoot your gun or swing your pipe wildly when the player alerts you to their presence. Not saying the lack of complexity is a bad thing, just saying I don't see it.

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