New Matchup - 2k & Unreal Engine

It would seem that the newest users of the Unreal Engine is 2k Games. Gamers know 2k games for the sport series as well as The Gamer Studio's "show (third place)" canidate for GOTY Bioshock which used the UE. Third aint bad by anymeans, as we totally loved the game...awesome plasmids and all.

Does this mean Bioshock 2... well, I would think that was wrapped up when the finished product was so awesome. Anyway, take a look at the press release, com it for details and get back to us with your thoughts.

2k Games Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3

CARY, N.C. (February 12, 2008) - Epic Games, Inc., one of the world's leading developers of cutting-edge computer and video games and the pioneer of the award-winning Unreal Engine, today announced that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used for unannounced games in development by 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

"2K had a very positive experience working with Epic's Unreal Engine 3 since it enables games to perform exceptionally well on both console and the PC," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "Epic's technology and support is expected to help 2K produce world-class titles for games on any platform."

"We are excited about continuing our relationship with 2K based on our past success with the company," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "We have no doubt that the Unreal Engine 3 will continue to assist 2K in producing the industry's most amazing and original games."