Ken Levine Explains Why He Walked Away From BioShock

September 15, 2016

With The BioShock Collection releasing earlier this week, thoughts have turned to what was once Irrational Games and its head, Ken Levine. Gamespot met with Levine to learn more about why he walked away from something that seemed like a sure formula for success—the BioShock series.

Levine explained that while he cherishes that series, the games were overwhelming, put a lot of pressure on him and his team, which…

I've been a writer since I was five, but I came to the gaming realm a little late--post college. However, I've well made up for that ever since I took over my husband's PlayStation 2. I've been writing about and reviewing games since 2005, and can currently be found writing for P laystation LifeStyle and Strategy Guide Reviews on a regular basis.

I'm a professional writer and aspiring yoga teacher by day, but a I'm a game-loving, comic-reading, fantasy book-obsessing geek 24-hours a day.