Valve has issued an update for the PC version of Portal that has introduced a series of mysterious clues. It's possible to read them as signs of the imminent return of GlaDOS.
The update, which was implausibly labelled as "changed radio transmission frequency to comply with federal and state spectrum management regulations" introduced a new PC achievement for Valve's Steam service called Transmission Received.
This is unlocked by moving the radios you find in the game to certain locations, where they broadcast 26 different codes. PC modders have also discovered Morse Code-encrypted files in the game's source code.
It's currently being investigated by Valve's massive Steam community, which means it'll probably be solved with in the next 24 hours if it hasn't already been while this message is being typed. The keyboard warriors at PC Gamer have noted down a few of the translations so far.
These include the following tidbts, which all lend themselves rather nicely to the notion that GlaDOS is, yes, still alive.
Interior transmission active
External data line active
Message digest active
System data dump active
User back up active
Password back up active
There are also some encoded images which you can take a look at.
Portal 2 was accidentally confirmed by Valve's Kim Swift in an interview not long after the first game's release, and a sleuths later turned up a casting call that suggested the game would star the deceased founder of Aperture Science. A release this year makes sense; Valve has managed to release one game per year since it got over the initial unpleasantness of Half-Life 2, and it's definitely not doing L4D3 - Chet Faliszek said as much at X10.
We'll see what GDC brings. In the meantime, the first person to start making oh-so-witty references to the cake being a lie gets stabbed. Just saying.
Valve has released an update for Portal, which makes the ending longer and significantly changes it.
The original Portal ended with you waking up outside before fading to black but the new ending adds a few extra seconds.
You have hear a robotic voice saying "thank you for assuming the party escort submission position" before you're slowly dragged away.
Hint that Portal 2 will be announced soon? It's definitely the biggest clue so far. Here's the new ending:
I read the Kim Swift (the creator of Portal) recently left Valve to work for Airtight Games (Dark Void).
What a dummy. :-\
Today Valve confirmed the speculation with this very brief press release:
Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike and Half-Life) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Portal 2 for shipment this coming holiday season.
EDIT:
Bonus stuff -
GameInformer will have an exclusive with cover etc in April's edition.
Gamestop already have it for sale
Features single and multiplayer co-op modes. The single-player portion of Portal 2 introduces new characters, new puzzles, and larger chambers.
Both the Single and Coop stories will be different.
Portal 2 'Valve's best ever game'
Gabe Newell talks up studio's newly-announced sequel
Valve boss Gabe Newell has called Portal 2 the best game the studio's ever made.
Speaking at GDC, Newell said it was "pretty clear, just internally" that the title was Valve's best yet - even outdoing Half-Life, Team Fortress and Left 4 Dead.
He added: "Portal really seemed to resonate. We got the signals that we wanted - this is what people liked; this is what people didn't like. And to us, it was like, 'OK now we know how to take this big,' so that's what we're going to do with Portal 2."
Valve's Doug Lombardi said earlier this week that the original Portal was a "test bed" while the second title in the series will be "a game".
Quote from: GamerMan316 on March 12, 2010, 05:44:35 PM
Portal 2 'Valve's best ever game'
Unlike many publishers and developers, Valve is well known for their subtle and non-hype marketing tactics.
For Valve to go on record and say "Portal 2 is our best" ... I believe it. I am quite excited for this game now. ;D
BEST NEWS EVER! loved the first one, can't wait for the second now
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Portal used to give me a real bad headache, and makes me dizzy ??? ???
Portal 2 coming to E3; Valve hosting event Monday, June 14
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The hints (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/valves-viral-plot-thickens-with-portal-blue-screen-of-death/) were all there, but a recent invitation from Valve confirms it: Portal 2 will be at E3. Hosting a press event at the Regal Theater in the LA Live Event Center the night of June 14th, Valve will give those lucky enough to have that press card in their wallet (attend 12 events and you get a free sandwich!) a look at the game.
No word on what parts of the game we'll get to see, but anything at this point is welcome ... mostly because we haven't seen anything yet.
Valve has cancelled its E3 event for Portal 2.
Instead, Valve has said "the event will be replaced by a surprise."
The event cancellation, delivered in the event of an Aperture Science memo, drops no hints as to what the surprise actually is. There are a few possibilities, ranging from the possible (Half Life 2 Episode 3 announcement) to the unlikely (Left 4 Dead 3 confirmed).
What do you think it will be? More importantly, what are you hoping for?
Quote from: sambo on June 03, 2010, 04:30:59 PM... There are a few possibilities, ranging from the possible (Half Life 2 Episode 3 announcement) to the unlikely (Left 4 Dead 3 confirmed).
lol
I think L4D3 has a better chance of appearing at E3 2010 than HL3E3. My grandchildren will play Half-Life 3-3 when it releases 2 days after my death.
so what? no portal 2 :'(
Quote from: DFUSIONITE on June 04, 2010, 04:27:51 PM
so what? no portal 2 :'(
Portal 2 Delayed?!?In yet another bizarre announcement Valve appears to confirm the delay of Portal 2...It's getting pretty hard to determine exactly what Valve's been up to after a series of cryptic announcements, cancellations and general furtive behaviour.
However it seems things have just got a little stranger. Announcing the latest news, alongside Aperature Laboratories LLC, Valve has appeared to confirm the delay of Portal 2 into an unspecified point in 2011.
Divulging that "public safety" was a factor in the decision, representatives from both companies stressed, "that even though Portal 2 will arrive slightly later than planned, all life on earth won't instantaneously stop as every molecule in your body explodes at the speed of light, which is what would happen should a rip ever appear in the fabric of Valve Time."
"Also, the game will be even better," they added.
We're still not entirely sure whether to take this on face value; one thing's for sure, Valve certainly appear to be ramping up for something very special.
Gabe Newell appearing at Sony's, yes Sony's, E3 Conference.
looks amazing can't wait to play it now
Hopefully's Sony's willingness to give Valve free reign over content convinces Microsoft to ease up on their nazi restrictions on publishers.
CVG has revealed that Stephen Merchant, co-writer of The Office, will voice Wheatley in Portal 2.
The move follows E3 criticism of Wheatley's voice, and Valve has addressed criticism in a way that we're pretty sure solves the problem.
Stay tuned for impressions of Portal 2 from GamesCom, hopefully we'll hear Wheatley's new voice in action.
I was gonna post this earlier and had to nip out, I like Stephen Merchant, very funny guy, shame they can't get the genius that is Karl Pilkington though, that would be amazing. :D
Valve announces Portal 2 delay
The date was a lie
Portal 2 will not make it's previously reported release date of 9th February, developer Valve has announced.
The sequel to its widely adored first person puzzler has been pushed back until 22nd April 2011.
Major bummer, right? Well, Valve is more of a glass-half-full sort.
A press release reads, "This two month slip not only marks the shortest delay in Valve's proud tradition of delays, it represents the approaching convergence of Valve Time and Real Time. Though this convergence spells doom for humanity, it will not affect the new Portal 2 release date."
The much-anticipated follow-up is in development for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Portal 2 release date confirmed, EA publishing
Valve's sequel will be here on April 21, 2011
Portal 2 has got a final release date - and the retail version will be published by EA Partners.
The game will hit retail shelves on April 21, 2011 for PS3, 360, Mac and PC.
"Portal 2 is Valve's most innovative title in the company's history and will be launched with a first-class launch campaign this April," said Doug Lombardi, vice president of marketing at Valve.
"We're excited to be working with Electronic Arts to deliver this title as we expand our platform strategy to include the Mac and PlayStation 3 platforms."
Portal 2 was named the most anticipated game of 2011 at the Spike TV Video Game Awards earlier this month.
It will see players introduced to a host of fresh puzzles and new test chambers in never-before-seen areas of Aperture Science Labs. Players will also be reunited with GLaDOS, the occasionally murderous computer companion from the original Portal.
Meanwhile, co-op mode will feature its own unique campaign and characters, and will force players to both act and think together.
Shall we start spread betting for when Valve will announce a delay for this, i reckon Febuary is a safe bet.
They've delayed it once already, no doubt they'll delay it again.
Boxart. A little uninspiring, I think. But the game will no doubt be awesome.
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i can honestly say i will not be buying this, the first one was bloody frustrating towards the end, damn near impossible and it spoiled what started out as an enjoyable puzzler
This is a game that I always manage to forget about in 'upcoming games that you want' lists, because Valve have such a terrible history of delays. But it's definitely a game I'm looking forward to picking up some times towards the end of 2012 when it finally gets released :D
I loved Portal 1, it's got so many hilarious moments, and such charming characters (even if they are all only turrets and stuff trying to kill you) It's probably the only series of puzzle games that I've ever managed to enjoy.
not for me, i couldnt enjoy it, towards the end it just got more annoying, i felt trapped by the game, like i was never going to escape, so i wont even be attempting the sequal
But that feeling of being trapped is what the last part of the game is all about. Chell is trying to escape a life of confinement and, basically, slavery to the machine. I didn't think there was anything they could've done really to improve on it and it works perfectly as a set up for the next game in the series. But, each to their own I guess. >.<
i know, but i felt somewhat claustrophobic with it, i guess im just weird :P
Quote from: sambo on January 05, 2011, 08:24:55 PM
Boxart. A little uninspiring, I think. But the game will no doubt be awesome.
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That's pretty lackluster. I liked the old mockup better ...
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Portal 2 PS3, PC connectivity confirmed
Crossplatform play and free Steam version for PS3 owners
It looks like the definitive version of Portal 2 on console WILL be the PlayStation 3 edition, after Valve's announced a roster of connectivity features between PS3 and PC.
First up, the PlayStation 3 version of Portal 2 will ship with cross platform play, Valve's announced, allowing PS3 users to play with PC and Mac gamers.
Persistent cloud-based storage of save games and cross platform chat with PC and Mac users is also confirmed for PS3.
Even better, Valve has revealed that PS3 users who link their PSN and Steam accounts will be entitled to a FREE download of Portal 2 on the PC, which sounds like a fantastic, co-op encouraging deal to us.
"PS3 gamers will be able to simply drop the Blu-Ray disc in the PS3, link to their Steam account from inside the game, and all their Steam friends (on PC and Mac) will be visible and accessible for chat and game invites," said said Josh Weier, project lead on Portal 2 at Valve.
"We made a promise to gamers at E3 that Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 would be the best console version of the product," added Gabe Newell.
"Working together with Sony we have identified a set of features we believe are very compelling to gamers. We hope to expand upon the foundation being laid in Portal 2 with more Steam features and functionality in DLC and future content releases."
Valve revealed its partnership with Sony at E3 2010 and called the PS3 'the most open console'.
Holy S***!
That is awesome!
I hate to say this, but I think this will be the first multi-platform game I buy for PS3.
Quote from: nCogNeato on January 18, 2011, 09:43:26 PM
Holy S***!
That is awesome!
I hate to say this, but I think this will be the first multi-platform game I buy for PS3.
Not bad considering how much Gabe Newell hated the PS3 not so long ago, he's since seen the light. :)
Valve: PS3 Steamworks could extend to more titles
VP of Marketing hopes benefits will spread
Valve is making noises that suggest a wide-reaching Steam service on PS3 (as on PC and Mac) could be on the way in the future.
Speaking to ARS Technica, Valve's VP of Marketing Doug Lombardi responded to the question of the service being added to games beyond Portal 2:
"We are hoping other titles will benefit from the Steamworks tools and services we've created for Portal 2 PS3, but we don't have anything to announce today."
It's that kind of answer that makes us think we can expect more PS3 Steamworks announcements and compatibilities in the future, though.
Of course, Valve's Gabe Newell shockingly aligned PlayStation 3 version of Portal 2 is the best on any console.
Also during E3, Valve's Erik Johnson told us that we could see other Valve titles being migrated to the PS3 thanks to the inclusion of Steam on the platform.
"Sure, it's possible," he said. "We're focused on Portal 2 right now though."
Whether Lombardi has Valve titles exclusively in mind when he talks about the spread of Steam on PS3 we don't know but, judging by its operation on PC and Mac, the studio will be looking for all kinds of titles to take to Steam.
Sony is doing something great, and Microsoft is getting left behind. Get on board MS! >:(
Portal 2 co-op screenshots land
Partner up for a bit of puzzle solving
EA and Valve have released these Portal 2 screenshots showcasing the game's new co-op mode, which sees players take control of two self-aware robots before being put through more tests by GLaDOS.
They're a cute little duo named Atlas and P-Body, and players of the original Portal might have noticed that they started life as a personality core and a turret before going on the run.
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Valve: PS3 hacks 'won't have any impact at all'
Portal 2 writer says developer is isn't concerned about PS3 security
Portal 2 developer Valve isn't worried at all about the implications of the latest, potentially irreversible PS3 hacks.
In fact, Portal 2 writer Chet Faliszek doesn't think they'll have any impact on the game whatsoever.
Last year Valve described Sony's PlayStation 3 as 'the most open console', but since the machine's core was exposed by hacker GeoHotz, it's perhaps now a little bit too open.
Faliszek isn't worried though, telling CVG that the hacks are of no concern for Valve.
"We'll be fine," he said. "Bad for [Sony]. I mean, you know, no-one likes to see that but we have no concern, we're not worried about it for Portal being on the PS3."
When we asked Chet whether he thought Valve would still be able to protect the integrity of its games on PlayStation 3 he replied with confidence: "I don't think it's going to have any impact at all."
Valve confirmed a roster of connectivity features between PS3 and PC for Portal 2 last week after describing the PS3 version of the game as the best console version in June last year.
Portal 2 mod content available on all platforms
Mod tools exclusive to PC
While the 360 version of Portal 2 won't come bundled with the mod creation tools that the PC version will, Xbox fans won't be left out in the cold when it comes to playing content made by other players. In an interview with NowGamer, Valve's Chet Faliszek has confirmed that "the content is agnostic, and so we will be seeing that on all the platforms".
He goes on to say that "depending on the platform you're on I should say, will depend on how we're delivering it". Which means we'll probably be seeing the best levels bundled up and placed on XBLM, rather than through Steam like the PC, Mac and PS3.
"There's a lot of value in engaging the community because they're smart, they're thinking of really cool things and we want to be able to have everyone share that". We can't wait to find out what sort of cool stuff modders have in mind when the game launches in April.
Mods being available for 360/PS3 games is a brilliant idea. I really look forward to seeing what kind of things'll be available.
Multiple endings confirmed for Portal 2
Portal 2 will offer two different endings, one for single play and one for co-op play, developer Valve has confirmed.
Speaking to Videogamer, the title's writer Chet Falliszek promised, "Both sets of credits [will feature something special], because we've got two credits."
He went on to explain that finishing the game should be well within reach of most players.
"The cool thing is that we'll make sure that the game doesn't get too difficult. It's more complex, but it's never so difficult that you can't solve it. You'll get to the endings. We'd hate to think that people would only watch the endings on YouTube."
If Valve wants to top the original's conclusion it'll have to pull something seriously special out of the bag. Portal's memorable end credits have now been viewed around five million times on YouTube, Falliszek noticed.
Jonathan Coulton, the composer of Still Alive, the infectious ditty that played the first game out, recently confirmed that he has written a new tune for the sequel, though he wouldn't confirm where in the game it will appear.
In a separate interview with NowGamer, Falliszek also revealed that all platforms would be getting user-generated content, including the often shut-out Xbox 360.
"The mod tools have to stay on the PC side just because there's a bunch of dependencies that require the Windows platform," he explained.
"But the content that comes out is agnostic, and so we will be seeing that on all the platforms. Depending on the platform you're on I should say, will depend on how we're delivering it."
"There's just a lot of value in engaging the community because they're smart, they're thinking of really cool things and we want to be able to have everyone share that."
Not long to wait until you can check all this stuff out. The much-anticipated sequel to Valve's 2007 first person puzzler arrives for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 22nd April. Portal 2 will offer two different endings, one for single play and one for co-op play, developer Valve has confirmed.
Speaking to Videogamer, the title's writer Chet Falliszek promised, "Both sets of credits [will feature something special], because we've got two credits."
He went on to explain that finishing the game should be well within reach of most players.
"The cool thing is that we'll make sure that the game doesn't get too difficult. It's more complex, but it's never so difficult that you can't solve it. You'll get to the endings. We'd hate to think that people would only watch the endings on YouTube."
If Valve wants to top the original's conclusion it'll have to pull something seriously special out of the bag. Portal's memorable end credits have now been viewed around five million times on YouTube, Falliszek noticed.
Jonathan Coulton, the composer of Still Alive, the infectious ditty that played the first game out, recently confirmed that he has written a new tune for the sequel, though he wouldn't confirm where in the game it will appear.
In a separate interview with NowGamer, Falliszek also revealed that all platforms would be getting user-generated content, including the often shut-out Xbox 360.
"The mod tools have to stay on the PC side just because there's a bunch of dependencies that require the Windows platform," he explained.
"But the content that comes out is agnostic, and so we will be seeing that on all the platforms. Depending on the platform you're on I should say, will depend on how we're delivering it."
"There's just a lot of value in engaging the community because they're smart, they're thinking of really cool things and we want to be able to have everyone share that."
Not long to wait until you can check all this stuff out. The much-anticipated sequel to Valve's 2007 first person puzzler arrives for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 22nd April.
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/portal-2/achievements/)
Free Portal 2 DLC detailed
Acclaimed first-person puzzler Portal 2 gets new DLC "this summer", developer Valve has announced, and you won't have to pay a penny for it.
The pack, referred to only as DLC #1, will include new test chambers, leaderboards, a challenge mode for single and multiplayer "and more".
The pack will be free to download on all platforms – Mac, PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A nod perhaps to the brouhaha surrounding the day-one paid DLC offered at launch? (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-19-portal-2-metacritic-user-score-pounded)
Eurogamer's Oli Welsh awarded Valve's sequel a perfect 10/10 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-04-29-free-portal-2-dlc-detailed) when it launched earlier this month, stating "it will no doubt stand as one of the best entertainments in any medium at the end of this year. It's a masterpiece."
maker of portal 2 not concerned about ps3's security, and look at what has just happened. No good having a cross platform 'definitive' version of the game if you can't play it online! 25 million more customers personal information hacked than initially thought including users of sony's entertainment service as well as ps3 users. that's 100 million people affected. And according to the news this morning the psn network is down again in light of the new info. I'm sorry to say this, but i am VERY glad to be a 360 owner right now ;D Think i will get portal 2 soon as well, looks amazing.
Quote from: GamerMan316 on January 24, 2011, 12:28:50 PM
Valve: PS3 hacks 'won't have any impact at all'
Portal 2 writer says developer is isn't concerned about PS3 security
Portal 2 developer Valve isn't worried at all about the implications of the latest, potentially irreversible PS3 hacks.
In fact, Portal 2 writer Chet Faliszek doesn't think they'll have any impact on the game whatsoever.
Last year Valve described Sony's PlayStation 3 as 'the most open console', but since the machine's core was exposed by hacker GeoHotz, it's perhaps now a little bit too open.
Faliszek isn't worried though, telling CVG that the hacks are of no concern for Valve.
"We'll be fine," he said. "Bad for [Sony]. I mean, you know, no-one likes to see that but we have no concern, we're not worried about it for Portal being on the PS3."
When we asked Chet whether he thought Valve would still be able to protect the integrity of its games on PlayStation 3 he replied with confidence: "I don't think it's going to have any impact at all."
Valve confirmed a roster of connectivity features between PS3 and PC for Portal 2 last week after describing the PS3 version of the game as the best console version in June last year.
Valve are probably still not bothered! :-)
Adoptive Parents Call Portal 2 Jokes Offensive to Orphans
A North Carolina family is upset over jokes that they think "poke fun" at their adopted child.
Neal Stapel and his 10-year-old adopted daughter were happily solving puzzles and screwing with physics in Portal 2 when it happened. Out of the blue, the sentient computers in the game began belittling the protagonist for being fat, stupid, and adopted. Stapel told his local news channel, WBTV, that this was "literally the worst thing I could have probably heard."
Stapel said that while he and his wife had never hidden from his Chinese daughter Zoey the fact that she was adopted, it had never come up, and they were waiting for her to be ready to talk about it. Having the subject aired out in the open by a videogame was jarring, to say the least. "It throws the question, the most ultimate question that that child is ever gonna have for you and it just throws it right in your living room," he said. "It says it's rated 'E' for everybody and I'm thinking maybe it's rated 'E' for everybody except for orphans."
The actual joke that upset the family was a moment in the game when a character tells the protagonist, "Alright, fatty. Adopted fatty. Fatty, fatty no parents." Taken out of context, the joke could seem offensive to both the obese and the parentally-challenged, but against the backdrop of an insane and childish robot actively trying to make the main character feel bad, you would think that some of the sting would be taken out of the remark. Especially when the character who slung the insult says seconds later that there really isn't anything wrong with being adopted.
Stapel is aware that it isn't really going to rile up most people who play the game, saying "If you're not an adoptive parent it's probably not that big a deal to you." He also said that he and his daughter actually really liked the game and will continue playing it, making sure to avoid the part they take offense to.
WBTV claims to have attempted to contact Valve for a statement, but the company has not yet said anything on the matter.
[source (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/110146-Adoptive-Parents-Call-Portal-2-Jokes-Offensive-to-Orphans)]
well i guess there is a lesson in all of this dont be adopted or
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
there all going to laugh at you
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 07:23:40 PM
"Alright, fatty. Adopted fatty. Fatty, fatty no parents."
You have to admit that's pretty damn funny. Especially in the GLaDOS voice. :D
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on May 18, 2011, 07:23:40 PM
"Alright, fatty. Adopted fatty. Fatty, fatty no parents."
You have to admit that's pretty damn funny. Especially in the GLaDOS voice. :D
SPOILERSIt's not GLaDOS that says it, it's Wheatley.
ACTUAL QUOTATION
Wheatley: All right, so that last test was seriously disappointing. Apparently, being civil isn't motivating you, so, let's try it her way, all right, fatty? Adopted... fatty! Fatty fatty no parents?
GLaDOS: And...
Wheatley: What?
GLaDOS: What exactly is wrong with being adopted?
Wheatley: What's wrong with being adopted? Um, well, uh... Lack of parents?
GLaDOS: [to Chell] For the record, you are adopted and that's terrible, just work with me.
Wheatley: Some of my my best friends are actually orphans...
GLaDOS: Also, look at her you moron. She's not fat.
Wheatley: I AM NOT A MORON! Just do the test, just do the test.
omfg lmfao :D
It obviously sounds amazing in voice. Steve Merchant is perfect as Wheatley, loved him so much. Not quite as much as J.K. Simmons who is Legend as Cave Johnson (founder of Apeture Science).
Who's Wheatley?
Actually ... nevermind. I should probably just play the game. ;D
you meet him straight away, he's like the tutorial (but not).
I am looking forward to getting this game is it necessary to have played the first one?
yes and no, the story doesn't revolve too much around the first, but it helps to have played it to realise why you start where you start.
Also the 2nd game will be more WOW, WTF, AMAZING MIND BOGGLING INSANITY if you havn't played the first. IF you do play the first you'll yomp through the 1st quarter of the game as it's easier than the first game until you get to the new ponies in town (light bridges, excursion tunnels and mobility gel) ... coop too once you go 4 portals, it get's to two too little <_<
Saw the orange box going cheep so will pick it up in that cheers failed
Excellent choice.
I finally started playing Portal 2 over the weekend. WOW! What a fantastic game!
Wheatley, Cave Johnson ... the entire voice cast is amazing. Funny, charming, addictive, this game is great.
I beat the co-op campaign last night, but I'm only in Chapter 8 on the single-player. I can't wait to get home and keep playing. ;D
It's hard to find reason to not like Portal.
Quote from: Failed on May 24, 2011, 09:13:57 AM
It's hard to find reason to not like Portal.
And getting harder ...
Just when you think Valve couldn't get more awesome, they go and give away the music from Portal 2 for free. Today, the company put 22 songs from the game on its website and would like you to download it, listen to it, and share it with your friends.
This is the first of three releases. Eventually, all of the Portal 2 music will appear for free, and, to make the deal even sweeter, you can download the tracks in ringtone form -- just the thing for your new Android of iPhone.
I've been listening for the past hour, and I have to say: I didn't really notice it in the game, but this music is incredible. Techno without being heartless, funny without being jokey... plus, it reminds me of playing Portal 2!
Download the music from Portal 2
right now (http://www.thinkwithportals.com/music.php), for free!
i love 'Still Alive'
I noticed a trophy that says hug three friends in your friend list in co-op mode. What is this?
I must say, this game is way cool.
I started single player last night and my youngest son had played it a little already. He kept telling me what to do, I says, let me see if I can figure it out myself. I'd get somewhere and have to have him help me, such as shooting a portal under a box to drop it through to my area, who'da thunk it!
I like the comentary/rhetoric as well.
If you need a co-op buddy to hug, check out Portal 2 Co-op (http://www.360fahrenheit.com/forum/index.php?topic=2202.0).
Portal 2 is simply wonderful. The physic dynamics forces you to REALLY think outside the box, but once it clicks you'll start trying to use portals in real life.
/disappointing
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 29, 2011, 03:48:05 PM
If you need a co-op buddy to hug, check out Portal 2 Co-op (http://www.360fahrenheit.com/forum/index.php?topic=2202.0).
Portal 2 is simply wonderful. The physic dynamics forces you to REALLY think outside the box, but once it clicks you'll start trying to use portals in real life.
/disappointing
Whatchutalkin'bout-disappointing??
You mean, you don't have yours yet?!? :o
;D lmao
Quote from: nCogNeato on July 29, 2011, 03:48:05 PM
If you need a co-op buddy to hug, check out Portal 2 Co-op (http://www.360fahrenheit.com/forum/index.php?topic=2202.0).
Portal 2 is simply wonderful. The physic dynamics forces you to REALLY think outside the box, but once it clicks you'll start trying to use portals in real life.
/disappointing
Yes, I notice after playing, when I see a white surface I want to put a portal on it.
The free batch of Portal 2 DLC announced earlier this year arrives next month, Valve has confirmed.
Speaking to Kotaku, studio boss Gabe Newell wouldn't offer an exact date but insisted it will be up for download in "mid September".
As detailed back in April, the pack includes new test chambers, leaderboards, a challenge mode "and more".
Quote from: sambo on August 19, 2011, 03:53:12 PM
As detailed back in April, the pack includes new test chambers, leaderboards, a challenge mode "and more".
I still need Hugs and coop achievements!
Post in the co-op board and we'll work out some hug-time. :)
Hug-Time lubbily
The first set of free Portal 2 DLC, titled Peer Review, launches on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 4th October, developer Valve has announced.
The pack continues the story of Aperture bots P-Body and Atlas as they make their way through a new co-op test track, once again trying to outwit GLaDOS.
On top of that, there's a new single player and co-op Challenge Mode, and leaderboards are now live too.
While you're waiting, the third and final installment of the Portal 2 soundtrack is now up for download free of charge, including Jonathan Coulton's ace end credits tune, Want You Gone.
Better dust off RedMaster to help me then ;)