
Levine didn’t start his career in gaming.

In an interview for CNN.com, Levine talked about where he gets his inspiration for his games, growing up nerdy and being a self-proclaimed “media whore.” Levine, 45, has been working in the gaming industry since 1995 and had early success with “System Shock 2” and “Thief.”īut it’s his more recent work in the creation and development of “BioShock” and “BioShock 2” that has garnered the most attention. The series is the brainchild of creator and game designer Ken Levine.

With a combination of fantastic art direction, immersive gameplay and deep storyline, the third installment in the franchise has attracted attention from gamers and nongamers alike. “BioShock: Infinite” is one of the most talked about games in 2011 and highly anticipated games for 2012.
