A rumor has hit the web, possibly regarding BioShock 2 and how we may be playing against each other in the new game. Multiplayer gameplay is something that was missing from the original BioShock.

According to Gamasutra.com's job listing, the development team is looking for people to help work on Unreal Engine's networking, and someone to help create the multiplayer experience for PC, PS3, and the Xbox 360. Take a look at the job description provided below.

"Leading multiple engineers within a proven team to design and build a network frontend and backend support for an action-packed AAA multiplayer title

• Advising engineers on how to properly architect their systems for optimal multiplayer support

• Extending and enhancing Unreal Engine 3 with proprietary networking tech to address gameplay, performance, platform, production, tools, and QA needs

• Interfacing with Microsoft, Sony, and other providers for matching-making and other services

• Working with the Technical Director, Lead Programmer, and IT Director to plan and execute major changes to core technology or backend services

• Responsible for delivering a robust, scalable, and responsive multiplayer gameplay code and backend services for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms"

No official word on if this means multiplayer gameplay will be in BioShock 2, but it seems like a pretty strong source! Note that another posting from 2K Boston points to an "unannounced shooter", so this may mean it's not BioShock 2: "2K Boston, the team that created BioShock, is looking for a talented, experienced game designer to help craft the combat on our next big project, an unannounced shooter. "

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