BioShock designer has told website VG247 that he's keen to see System Shock return, conceding that he'd be very interested in a new game, were to revive the critically adored series.

"Would I turn my nose up at another round with Shodan? No," he revealed, adding "I love Shodan, I love the world."

Of course, this is very unlikely at present, with Levine working on a brand new project with - who are also busy expanding the designer's series.

"Life is long. Who knows. But right now, certainly, I’m engaged with my employer, Take-Two, who doesn’t have ownership of that franchise," he added, philosophically.

By Luke Guttridge