video game quotes
Follow us on: &
Home  |  News & Rumors  |  Features & Articles  |  Reviews  |  Interviews  |  Previews  |  Trailers & Video  |  Image Galleries  |  Events  |  Ripten Radio  |  Geeked-Out  |  Forum
Bioshock 2 Fan Art Catches Eye of 2K Games
bioshock-2-fan-art-catches-eye-of-2k-games
by Chad Lakkis on Mar 4, 2008 at 6:30 pm Comments      

bioshock-2-fan-art.jpg

It is not too often that we get to report genuinely uplifting, and all around “happy” news, but we just received an email from the 2K Games community manager, responsible for Bioshock, inquiring about how they may reach the artist behind the amazing Bioshock 2 fan art we shared with you yesterday.

2K Games shared that they “really loved” the post and wanted to track down the artist responsible in order to thank him directly. We spoke to Ben a few minutes ago to share the news, and it’s safe to say that he was very happy.

The talented artist, with one year of college remaining, appears to have a very bright future ahead of him. Ben has agreed to chat with us and you can bet your little sister that we will keep you updated on this story as things evolve.

[album=23]

       
spacer Add Ripten to your RSS reader Be Ripten's Myspace friend Follow Ripten on Twitter Be Ripten's Facebook fan Add Ripten to your favorites Email this page Print this page
More by Chad Lakkis (click author name)
  • Wade Larson
    So if he gets a job, does Ripten get a commission?
  • gurback
    I don't think that's some great news for the official 2kgames artist :/
  • Roly Reyes
    What about Roly? Does he get some?
  • We get the commission of knowing we helped a talented kid get a gig with a great company. Now get back to work you little buggers -- we have more news to report!!

    C-
  • Jonathan Zungre
    I love that freaking whale!
  • Christian
    Dude, it's awesome art! Good for him.
  • Kev Lochun
    And just look at it - the whale loves you.
  • Dylan Duarte
    But that whale loves everyone, so don't get feel too special, Zungre.
  • Jonathan Zungre
    I want to ride that freaking whale!
  • Drashna
    Wow, it's SYSTEM SHOCK 2!!! awesome.
  • Patrick Steen
    Photoshop of Jon riding the whale now please >_<
  • wow thats amazing...news that a developer/publisher took a little time to thank its own fans....this is Mike J from Running With Scissors...reguardless of what you may think of the games we make, we showcase fans art monthly and we even distribute our fans modifications....way to go 2K!
  • Joseph Martineau
    Congratulations on getting the nod from 2K. I tried applying there for a beta testing job last year, but no dice. Then again, you're getting recognized for talent and I tip my hat to you. The only thing I would have liked to see from Rapture is a Zoo. Plasmids + wild animals = insanity!

    I digress, again, congratulations!
  • wow, that is so true, quite a rare event

    i would love to have that happen to me from just one piece, unfortunately the rest of us not so very talented people must work hard to achieve employment in the gaming industry

    the best way for this to happen is to enter lots of CG competitions and hope you win one :p i've only won one small competition and even that got me 3-4 job offereings (although, they were ones that were pretty much inaccesable)
  • Hey Chad, do you know of any killer gaming lounges? I'm looking at opening one, any ideas about whats out there?

    Jake

  • Jake,


    We interviewed the owner of a gaming store that looked pretty spiffy a few months ago. The name of it was "Game On".


    Not sure if that is what you mean exactly. Where are you looking to open up shop?


    Chad-

blog comments powered by Disqus
About Us  |  Contact Us  |  Send Us Tips  |  Write For Us
  • Recent Ripten Posts
    • Recent Blog Comments
  • stop jerking off: What's wrong with you? Jacking off to Link when you should've jacked off to Zelda?... »
  • Rangebar Merani: Whoa! You're being way hardcore but that's all you. But I do kind of agree with you... »
  • DavidGX: I don't really care for football but goddamn I wanna try this game. I love stuff like... »
  • is fan of L4D: You don't get points in L4D, giant lenin »
  • GameReaper: “I predict a Platinum Games sequel that features a fully nude Bayonetta who becomes clothed... »
    • Recent Forum Mumblings
    Ripten Team

     

    Publisher / Editor-in-Chief
    Chad Lakkis | Email | AIM

     

    Host / Editor
    Jon Zungre

     

    Associate Editor
    Dylan Duarte

     

    Writers (US)
    Demi Adejuyigbe
    Brian Albert
    Gavin Bard
    Stephanie Gutowski
    Sean Mitchuson
    Rangebar Merani
    Dan Landis

     

    Writer (UK)
    Sam Naylor

     

    Our Friends

     

    G4TV The Feed
    g4tv.com/thefeed

     

    Meet In The Lobby
    meetinthelobby.com

     

    Negative Gamer
    negativegamer.com

     

    		  
    Ripten Top Ten Lists
    Featured Games & Events