Though we'd be GlaDOS can be to have another slice of Portal's topsy-turvy displacement gameplay, we'd almost certainly be unsatisfied with a quick 'n dirty content boost to our 2007 game of the year. Thankfully, Valve's Doug Lombardi has told Eurogamer that the developer isn't looking to simply throw a handful of new puzzles at us. "There'll be more Portal, for sure," he said. "But the details of that, to be honest, we're still working out."
Also being worked out at Valve headquarters are the continuing adventures of crowbar-wielding physicist, Gordon Freeman, who's due to appear in Half-Life 2: Episode Three. "With Episode Three we want to live up to the promise of where we are taking things to; there's a lot of work being done to make sure we deliver on that promise." If you're dying to learn more about where said things are being taken to, you're going to have wait a bit, "probably months not weeks." And don't even get us started on how long you might have to wait for the actual game.
At least you'll have some upcoming Team Fortress 2 content to keep you busy which, as per Valve's desire for all its additional content, will be free.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:34PM (Unverified) said
I love Valve.
In before cake is a lie/still alive.
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In before cake is a lie/still alive.
Posted: Feb 2nd 2008 8:51AM (Unverified) said
I haven't played Portal yet so I don't get the whole cake is a lie deal.
*cries then pulls out cookie dough icecream from freezer*
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*cries then pulls out cookie dough icecream from freezer*
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:37PM (Unverified) said
And people say Halo was overhyped and overrated.
If this game isn't the most plain and boring game I've ever experienced I don't know what is. The way Joystiq keeps raving about it you'd think it was the game to end all games but it really wasn't.
This is just my opinion of course and I know its an unpopular one but still I feel like I need to voice it.
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If this game isn't the most plain and boring game I've ever experienced I don't know what is. The way Joystiq keeps raving about it you'd think it was the game to end all games but it really wasn't.
This is just my opinion of course and I know its an unpopular one but still I feel like I need to voice it.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:39PM (Unverified) said
Don't worry Kushiel,I feel the same. This game is the most overrated in a LONG LONG time to me. If you're going to get voted down for going against the popular,we'll go down together!
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:41PM (Unverified) said
Maybe because you two guys are so stupid to solve puzzles.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:44PM (Unverified) said
Did you play the game on launch day, or afterwards when everyone hyped the crap out of it with their stupid memes?
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:57PM (Unverified) said
Yeah Fernando,that must be it. I must be too stupid. You're REALLY reaching for attention now.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:48PM (Unverified) said
There are two general kinds of people when it comes to Portal: Those who like it to varying degrees, and those who think it's cool to hate it.
Stating something as your opinion is an obvious cop-out because we already know it's an opinion; The only reason someone would re-state that fact is because they're not truly interested in defending what they have to say, they just want to shotgun it out there and run off.
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Stating something as your opinion is an obvious cop-out because we already know it's an opinion; The only reason someone would re-state that fact is because they're not truly interested in defending what they have to say, they just want to shotgun it out there and run off.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:55PM cesaria said
You're insane. This is one of the best games I've ever played. Every single moment in it was unique and ground breaking. The sense of humor was unrivaled. There were just so many memorable moments. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face the entire time I played it. This is truly one of the most fresh gaming experiences I've had in a VERY long time.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:56PM (Unverified) said
Really Fernando you've got some nerve calling people stupid.
This whole "English is my second language" crap is getting old and I think tis time someone called you out on that shit. How many years have you been a posterboy/staple of Joystiq? You're telling me that after all these years you still have no clue how to phrase a freaking sentence?
Yet you have the audacity to call me and OTAM stupid for not find some idiotic puzzle game that was hyped beyond all belief by Joystiq?
And considering how I've defended you from all the idiots calling for you to be banned and supported your right to say whatever you want (as long as its within reason) I think its pretty pathetic and wrong of you to attack me.
Don't be surprised if I call Ludwig to ban you next time you open your big mouth.
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This whole "English is my second language" crap is getting old and I think tis time someone called you out on that shit. How many years have you been a posterboy/staple of Joystiq? You're telling me that after all these years you still have no clue how to phrase a freaking sentence?
Yet you have the audacity to call me and OTAM stupid for not find some idiotic puzzle game that was hyped beyond all belief by Joystiq?
And considering how I've defended you from all the idiots calling for you to be banned and supported your right to say whatever you want (as long as its within reason) I think its pretty pathetic and wrong of you to attack me.
Don't be surprised if I call Ludwig to ban you next time you open your big mouth.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 9:11PM (Unverified) said
W-ell to each his/her own. They don't have to like something because everyone else does. Heck they don't even owe anyone an explanation for not liking something. I liked Portal, they didn't, thats okay, as long as we're not forcing our choices on others.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:13PM (Unverified) said
I bought Orange Box on launch day, and 3 hours later had Portal conquered. After taking a break from TF2 I went back and knocked off the advanced levels in another hour or two. By then I was so burned out from the same levels I had no desire to play the challenges.
Portal is a great idea in theory and had excellent humor, but the game itself is about as entertaining as a movie. Any game that's easily beaten in 3 hours isn't groundbreaking in my opinion.
TF2 is the real star of Orange Box.
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Portal is a great idea in theory and had excellent humor, but the game itself is about as entertaining as a movie. Any game that's easily beaten in 3 hours isn't groundbreaking in my opinion.
TF2 is the real star of Orange Box.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:38PM (Unverified) said
To be honest,it doesn't affect me either way. I played Portal through in about 2 hours on mute (that robot voice makes me want to murder/suicide).The cake/cube stuff wasnt amusing to me either(I got it,I just didnt want it). Cool little puzzle game though,was something new,but was the least played/cared about in the Orange Box package to me.
TF2 is what needs added content. Can I have some more SIR?
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TF2 is what needs added content. Can I have some more SIR?
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:15PM (Unverified) said
OTAM, I completely agree with you.
Portal < Ep. 1 < Ep. 2 < HL2 < TF2
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Portal < Ep. 1 < Ep. 2 < HL2 < TF2
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:01PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:02PM dustindeckard said
HL2: Episode Three is not something I'm even putting on my radar yet. It will be interesting to see, when Ep.3 comes out, how long it took Valve to release the trilogy... and to compare graphics with Ep1 and Ep3.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:23PM (Unverified) said
Jerky... I just pictured you as an atractive south african chick... now everytime I see Charlize Teron I will see your face =(
You ruined my lifeeee
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You ruined my lifeeee
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:31PM captcarl said
DangerMouse has won the thread.
After finishing episode 2, I'm foaming at the mouth for episode 3. The story is finally coming together, and I'm sure there will be lots of answers (and more questions to be made) come the end of the Half Life 2 series. Valve, while they're anal-retentive about their games, produce some quality goods. Blizzard was always the same way. I'm sure some of the older crowd remembers how long we had to wait for WarCraft 3, and it took nearly ten years to get word of StarCraft 2 in development. Valve seems to work the same way. Eight years between Half Life and Half Life 2. Look at all the critical praise both received.
More Portal would be awesome too, however I have a strong feeling that Portal-like elements will be somehow integrated into HL2:ep3 somehow. Considering that HL2:ep2 had mention of Aperture, it only seems plausible.
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After finishing episode 2, I'm foaming at the mouth for episode 3. The story is finally coming together, and I'm sure there will be lots of answers (and more questions to be made) come the end of the Half Life 2 series. Valve, while they're anal-retentive about their games, produce some quality goods. Blizzard was always the same way. I'm sure some of the older crowd remembers how long we had to wait for WarCraft 3, and it took nearly ten years to get word of StarCraft 2 in development. Valve seems to work the same way. Eight years between Half Life and Half Life 2. Look at all the critical praise both received.
More Portal would be awesome too, however I have a strong feeling that Portal-like elements will be somehow integrated into HL2:ep3 somehow. Considering that HL2:ep2 had mention of Aperture, it only seems plausible.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:39PM MrHashbrown said
Yeah, I think Danger Mouse has won.
(...I bet he cheated by using the portal gun)
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(...I bet he cheated by using the portal gun)
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:27PM (Unverified) said
"The cake is a lie" was the most overused catchphrase of 2007, narrowly beating out "hardcore gamer."
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Posted: Feb 2nd 2008 3:29AM (Unverified) said
Portal is a good but not as nearly as good as its supp.....wait no fuck that it was awesome! :)
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Posted: Feb 2nd 2008 7:08AM BIGGEN said
"With Episode Three we want to live up to the promise of where we are taking things to; there's a lot of work being done to make sure we deliver on that promise."
like fixing the strange 3D sickness i get from it, but not from any other game, ever? good game, good story, just makes me sick. *sigh*
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like fixing the strange 3D sickness i get from it, but not from any other game, ever? good game, good story, just makes me sick. *sigh*
Posted: Feb 2nd 2008 9:30AM (Unverified) said
I take that as meaning:
"episode 3 will come out in about 2 years, and with WAY higher system requirements than the previous versions."
I wish they'd just keep the engine the same and bring the episodes out on a timely basis... cos i'm gonna be majorly pissed off if my laptop can't finish the series.
(having done fine on HL2, been pretty good on Ep1 and started to struggle on Ep2).
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"episode 3 will come out in about 2 years, and with WAY higher system requirements than the previous versions."
I wish they'd just keep the engine the same and bring the episodes out on a timely basis... cos i'm gonna be majorly pissed off if my laptop can't finish the series.
(having done fine on HL2, been pretty good on Ep1 and started to struggle on Ep2).
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