May 8^th, 2008 (11:16pm) - More and more videogames are making their transition to the big screen and with Take-Two Interactive’s Bioshock on the list of upcoming adaptations, fans are likely to be a bit skeptical in believing that the game’s critically acclaimed story and atmosphere could be done justice as a feature-length film. This, of course, all depends on the talent involved in the film’s creation and it’s surely a pleasure to report that Gore Verbinski, the director of the wildly popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, is attached to direct and produce "Bioshock" with screenwriter John Logan, known for his work in "The Aviator," planned to work on the screenplay.

"This deal gives Universal the opportunity to have the immersive, addictive universe of Bioshock interpreted by a filmmaker with unrivaled abilities to convey story, action and large-scale, fantastical visuals," said Universal co-chairman David Linde.

The game and movie takes place in a underwater metropolis that is based on the free market principles of Ayn Rand. However, like any good story, things turn awry. Players control a pilot who crash-lands at a secret entrance to the city, called Rapture, and is drawn into a power struggle during which he discovers that his will is not as free as he’d thought.

"I think the whole utopia-gone-wrong story that’s cleverly unveiled to players is just brimming with cinematic potential," said Verbinski. "Of all the games I’ve played, this is one that I felt has a really strong narrative."

It has also been reported that Verbinski is also very fond of the game’s art direction, both its locations and characters; another inspiration to see the game created into a feature film.

While a tentative release has not yet been revealed, Verbinski plans to begin pre-production of "Bioshock" once Logan’s script is completed and approved.

Click on the following link to check out GamersMark’s review of Bioshock, in which the game had been awarded an impressive overall score of "9.5" - http://gamersmark.com/reviews/view/1223