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BioShock is developed by Irrational Games and published by 2K Games. The game takes place in Rapture, an underwater city, where some adversaries where atmospheric diving suits (ADSs).

BioShock is developed by Irrational Games and published by 2K Games. The game takes place in Rapture, an underwater city, where some adversaries where atmospheric diving suits (ADSs).

Some of the enemies players will encounter in Rapture are known as Protectors or "Big Daddies," which are large bio-mechanical creatures in modified ADSs.

Some of the enemies players will encounter in Rapture are known as Protectors or "Big Daddies," which are large bio-mechanical creatures in modified ADSs.

Others residents of Rapture include the Aggressors or "Splicers," which are genetically mutated humans like the freak show above.

Others residents of Rapture include the Aggressors or "Splicers," which are genetically mutated humans like the freak show above.

Another citizen of Rapture is "Jane," a mysterious female character who apparently has a fetish involving meat hooks.

Another citizen of Rapture is "Jane," a mysterious female character who apparently has a fetish involving meat hooks.

"Jane" creepily hovers above a Gatherer or "Little Sister," which are female children that have been genetically mutated by an evil force. Yet another game shows that little girls can be incredibly scary.

"Jane" creepily hovers above a Gatherer or "Little Sister," which are female children that have been genetically mutated by an evil force. Yet another game shows that little girls can be incredibly scary.

A Gatherer or "Little Girl" enjoys the underwater view while standing over what appears to be a dead body.

A Gatherer or "Little Girl" enjoys the underwater view while standing over what appears to be a dead body.

Just keep your meat hooks off! BioShock's graphics are powered by the Unreal Engine 3.0. In addition to the impressive graphics and stylish visuals, Irrational Games says BioShock will feature "emergent gameplay" that offer players an unprecedented level

Just keep your meat hooks off ! BioShock’s graphics are powered by the Unreal Engine 3.0. In addition to the impressive graphics and stylish visuals, Irrational Games says BioShock will feature "emergent gameplay" that offer players an unprecedented level

Rapture will feature a number of different environments, including defunct laboratories and research facilities. While BioShock mixes elements of FPS, RPG and horror survival genres, the game also feature Grand Theft Auto-style sandbox gameplay where play

Rapture will feature a number of different environments, including defunct laboratories and research facilities. While BioShock mixes elements of FPS, RPG and horror survival genres, the game also feature Grand Theft Auto-style sandbox gameplay where play

Irrational and 2K promise BioShock will offer "some of the greatest, most modifiable weapons to blast their way into a shooter." As the game progresses, players will be able to upgrade both their weapons as well as their abilities.

Irrational and 2K promise BioShock will offer "some of the greatest, most modifiable weapons to blast their way into a shooter." As the game progresses, players will be able to upgrade both their weapons as well as their abilities.

Players will have their choice of conventional weapons such as revolvers, shotguns and even a wrench. There are also other, more unconventional weapons, too, and even customize different ammunition.

Players will have their choice of conventional weapons such as revolvers, shotguns and even a wrench. There are also other, more unconventional weapons, too, and even customize different ammunition.

A Protector and a Gatherer examine a victim in dark section of Rapture. Irrational Games said BioShock will feature an A.I. "ecology" where the player can manipulate different NPCs and enemies and even set them against one another.

A Protector and a Gatherer examine a victim in dark section of Rapture. Irrational Games said BioShock will feature an A.I. "ecology" where the player can manipulate different NPCs and enemies and even set them against one another.