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Good news to all you BioShock gaming fans because it has just been confirmed according to SlashGear for a before November 2009 release.
Personally I have not played the first Bioshock so I d not know what I am missing or not, many of you gamers were speculating if there was going to be a sequel and now at last the speculation can be laid to rest.
SlashGear have said that Take-Two has made it official, BioShock 2 will be developed by 2K Marin and will ship 4th quarter of fiscal 2009. Oh just so you know the fiscal Q4 ends at the end of October.
So tell me what is BioShock like and will the 2nd one be better?

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150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY will reopen with the First Friday Art Walk on April 4. For a special appointment to view the gallery, call 434-3824.
7 EAST ART GALLERY is featuring the work of photojournalist Bernie Boston. The gallery is located at 123 S. Main St., Woodstock. (540) 459-7500.
THE ART GROUP will continue hosting its All Member Show through February. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Located at 5906 Main St., Mount Jackson. (540) 477-4131 or www.theartgroup.org.
ARTS COUNCIL OF THE VALLEY/SMITH HOUSE is having a group photography show for February featuring works by Richard Faut, Jill Koeppenm and Deb Booth. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8779 or visit www.valleyarts.org.
ART STUDIO POTTERY features the work of 24 American potters, including potters Annegret Kilby and Royce Yoder. Open studio with potters available to speak with visitors. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 346 Endless Caverns Road, 3 miles south of New Market. (540) 896-4400 or www.artstudiopottery.com.
ARTISANS CENTER OF VIRGINIA is featuring the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Visual Arts Department Student Exhibition through Feb. 29. Jude Schlotzhauer will be the featured artist for March. The center is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Willow Oak Plaza in Waynesboro. (540) 946-3294 or www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org.
ARTWORKS is featuring a sculpture exhibition of work by George Mason University students, part of a sculpture exhibition exchange with JMU students, who will show their work at GMU, from Feb. 11-23. Free. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and noon-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 131 Grace St., Harrisonburg.
AUGUSTA CO. RAILROAD MUSEUM and Model Railroad Club features model trains in "O," "ON30," "HO" and "N" gauges running on handcrafted dioramas. Trains operate continuously. Open the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Located in the Kroger Shopping Center on Arch Avenue in Waynesboro.
AUGUSTA MEDICAL CENTER GALLERY is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily and is located east of the Main Lobby.
BEVERLEY STREET STUDIO SCHOOL GALLERY AND THE CO-ART GALLERY is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 886-8636 or www.Bssschool.org.
brAITHWAITE STUDIOS is a working studio of carved and etched glass for doors, windows, gifts and awards. The studio offers classes to make suncatchers for groups and individuals, as well as a gallery of local fine art. The studio also features the work of John and Jane Braithwaite. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 415 Mason St., (Va. 257 west) Dayton. 879-2110 or www.braithwaitestudios.com.
brCC FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY will host "Artisans of Distinction," an exhibit featuring the works of 16 artists from across Virginia, will be featured on Feb. 25-April 4. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 27. This exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Artisans Center of Virginia. The gallery is offering weekday exhibit hours, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (540) 453-2380 or www.brcc.edu.
CARRIER LIbrARY, at James Madison University, will feature "Dressing for Education: JMU in the Founding Years 1909-1929" through May 2008. The exhibit will feature photographs, yearbooks and other items from the Special Collections' JMU Historical Collection as well as period clothing from the School of Theatre and Dance's Historic Clothing Collection. Open during regular library hours, free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
CRAFTY HANDS features the work of local artists P. Buckley Moss, Ken Schuler, David Kreider, Nancy Duke, Mia LaBerge and potter Rudy Tucker. Located in the Dayton Farmers' Market, Va. 42, Dayton. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 879-2049.
D. RALPH HOSTETTER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY at Eastern Mennonite University is open for browsing from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays. The museum offers more than 6,000 items on display, including mounted butterflies, bears, heads of American and African game mammals, a two-headed calf, nests and eggs, florescent rocks and minerals and a new hands-on "Discovery Room" in the former planetarium space. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 3-12. 432-4400.
ELKTON CENTENNIAL JUBILEE HEADQUARTERS is featuring a historic photo display of more than 225 Elkton area 8×10 pictures. The exhibit may be seen on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Numerous Elkton Centennial Jubilee souvenirs celebrating the town's 100-year anniversary, 1908-2008, are available now and can be purchased through the upcoming year. Free. 306 Spotswood Trail in downtown Elkton. (540) 405-9460 or 298-1717.
HARRISONBURG CITY SCHOOLS, in celebration of National Youth Art Month, will sponsor two Youth Art Month Shows during March. The shows will be located at Rockingham Memorial Hospital West Tower Lobby and in the Harrisonburg Municipal Building on South Main Street and will run Feb. 29 through April 3. An opening reception will be held from 3:30-5 p.m., on March 1 in the RMH West Tower Lobby. Free. 433-2651.
HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTER is featuring permanent exhibits, "Invincible Spirit: History in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley" and "The Art of Tradition: Shenandoah Valley Folk Art," on display. Admission is $5. The center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. 382 High St., Dayton. 879-2616 or www.heritagecenter.com.
HARTZLER LIbrARY GALLERY will feature the work of the Rev. Ted Lyddon Hatten through Feb. 29. Free. The gallery is open from 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday; and from 2-11 p.m. on Sunday. Located on the third floor of Hartzler Library, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg. 432-4175.
HOUFF COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY HALL is featuring the photography of Villager Steve Keplinger and Brad Still during February. The gallery is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. 828-2550.
HUNT GALLERY is located in the lower east wing of Hunt Hall on Mary Baldwin College's campus, the gallery is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. www.mbc.edu.
JMU DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE features a collection of more than 500 crystals and gemstones from around the world from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Free. Room 6139, Memorial Hall. 568-6130.
JMU METEORITE COLLECTION, in the first and second floor hallways of the physics and chemistry building, features fragments of meteoroids from Diablo Canyon, Ariz., the Sahara Desert and the Central European Strewn Field. Free.
KRONOS GALLERY is featuring the works of Leslie Banta in "the show" room. In "the Collection" room, there is a show featuring the work of Chico Harkrader, Erica Mikhailova, Sarah Vaeth, Eric McGehearty, Piper Brown, Dave Moore, Tim Forbis, Diana Young, Kim Grove, Robert Bersson and Kevin Postupak. This show runs through Feb. 24. Free. An opening reception for artist Joyce McCarten will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 29 in "the show" room. Free. The gallery is located at 14 Byers St., Staunton. Regular gallery hours are 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, 2-7 p.m. on Friday, noon-7 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. (540) 213-1815.
KRONOS @ L'ITALIA, Kronos Art Gallery features artwork with a new show every month on the third and fourth floor. 23 E. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 885-5553.
MAINSTREET OF YESTERYEAR is located at Shenandoah Caverns. The Yellow Barn includes antique farm wagons, equipment, an indoor beehive, country store, wine shop, tobacco press, revolving stage and more. Admission to Main Street of Yesteryear is included in the entrance fees to Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade. The caverns are located at exit 269 off I-81, five miles north of New Market.
MIDDLEbrOOK GALLERY is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. 5 Middlebrook Ave., across from the train station in Staunton. Free. (540) 885-9955 or www.MiddlebrookGallery.com.
MILLER GALLERY will feature paintings by Elizabeth Sauder and forged metal sculpture by Lee Sauder through Feb. 27. Free. "Nurds on Parade," a collection of drawings and painting by Michael Farrar, will be featured from March 3-April 2. An artist talk and reception will be held at 4 p.m. on March 3. Free. The gallery is located at Bridgewater College and is open from 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.-11 p.m. on Sunday. 828-5486.
MOOMAU LIbrARY is located at Mountain View Street, Petersburg, W.Va.
NEW IMAGE GALLERY is featuring "Preeminent Domain" by photographer Anne Beck through March 14. Free. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; closed on Sunday. 131 W. Grace St., Harrisonburg. Free. 568-6869.
OASIS GALLERY is featuring Adult Acrylic and Oil Painting with Kimberly Juda, 6-7 p.m. every Thursday, for $12 per lesson. The gallery is also hosting classes by Elaine Hurst, pastel painting, 234-8231; Judy Ligon, polymer clay, (540) 435-1787; Phil James, children's arts and craft, 434-3449; Mike Reisenberg, digital photography and classes, 867-5124; Frank Doherty, individual and small group photography tutoring, 433-0710 and Deb Booth, digital editing classes and creative vision work, 943-0945. Call instructors for details and prices. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday with night hours from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 103 S. Main Street, 442-8188 or www.oasisartgallery.com.
PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM is selling 2008 calendars for $10. The calendar features 15 months of historic pictures from the Plains District including Broadway and Timberville and surrounding areas. The calendars can be purchased at the Timberville Town Office. Regular museum hours are Thursday-Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Free. 107 McCauley Drive, Timberville. Call 896-7058.
PORT REPUBLIC MUSEUM features The River Room, The Turner Ashby Room and The Post Civil War Room, which highlight three eras in the history of Port Republic. Open by appointment. Corner of Water Street and Port Republic Road, Port Republic. 249-3156.
RE/MAX ALLEGIANCE is featuring an exhibit by Todd Merica, photographer, and Charles Oliver, surreal/expressional artist, through April 18. RE/MAX Allegiance office is located in the Russell Center, 2040 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg. (540) 236-5800.
REUEL B. PRITCHETT MUSEUM houses an eclectic collection of more than 10,000 artifacts. Located on the ground floor of Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Open 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. To schedule a group visit, call 828-5462.
SAWHILL GALLERY will feature "Picturing Equality: Xu Bing's New Ways of Seeing" through Feb. 26. Free. The gallery is open noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is located in JMU's Duke Hall, on the corner of Main and Grace streets in Harrisonburg. 568-6407/6918.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ART CENTER 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. (540) 949-7662 or www.svaart.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY is featuring ongoing exhibits on display at Taste of Thai, 919 S. High St.; Joshua Wilton House, 412 S. Main St.; Frame Factory, 1820 S. Main St. and Rocktown Gift Shoppe in Hardesty-Higgins House. Exhibits may be viewed during regular business hours. www.shenandoahvalleywatercolor.com.
STAUNTON AUGUSTA ART CENTER is featuring "Rock On," images in oil, wax and graphite by Janet Dance through Feb. 24. The center is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and 1-4 p.m., Sunday. 1 Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. (540) 885-2028 or www.saartcenter.org.
SoLACE MARBLED ARTWEAR is the working studio of fiber artist Barb Polin and features handmarbled silk clothing, accessories and leather accessories as well as the fine handcrafts of more than 50 American artisans. 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. (540) 298-5222 www.solaceinc.com.
THE GALLERY AT FESTIVAL EXHIBITION is featuring "Dressing for Education: JMU in the Founding Years 1925-1960" through March 2008. This three-section exhibition related to JMU's history is part of the university's centennial commemoration. Free. The exhibition is located in Room 2104, Festival Center at JMU. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
TRACY'S STUDIO IN THE WOODS GALLERY features artwork inspired by nature by local artists and owner/artist, Tracy Rose Moyers. Watercolors, pottery, jewelry, wood boxes, handmade dolls, stained glass, prints and notecards. Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays by appointment. 9395 S. Congress St., New Market. (540) 740-2623 or www.tracyrosemoyers.com.
VALLEY brETHREN-MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER, CrossRoads, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday with guides available. Exhibits include 15 panels on the coming of settlers to the Shenandoah Valley, including four on the Civil War; an 1854 house and a 1904 mountain schoolhouse/country church, each with period furniture and stories of yesteryear. Admission by donation.
VALLEY TURNPIKE MUSEUM presents the history of the Shenandoah Valley through the development of the road known by many names, including U.S. 11. Experience the settlement of the region, the avenue of invasion during the Civil War, and Harrisonburg's past and present. Free. Museum is open Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg.
VECCA is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 600 N. Main St., Woodstock. (540) 459-7500 or visit www.VeccaArts.org.
VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM is featuring "To Honor and Comfort, Native Quilting Traditions," an exhibit of 29 American Indian quilts. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday-Saturday and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and major holidays. Regular admission is $2-$5. 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 433-3818 or www.vaquiltmuseum.org.
WAREHOUSE ART GALLERY is showing the new paintings by Barbara Mason and Wolfgang Neudorfer and photos by Greg Versen. The gallery is also showing more than 1,000 works of art by regional artists. Also featured are original and limited edition works by P. Buckley Moss. The gallery's frame shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, and by appointment. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, closed Monday-Friday, except by chance or appointment. 15 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 843-0200.

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