As if blissfully dancing on the grave of its opposing and recently deceased boycott, Valve's shambler-shooting sequel, Left 4 Dead 2, seems destined to surpass its predecessor. Speaking to CVG, Chet Faliszek revealed that pre-orders for the game had quadrupled those enjoyed by the original game. "As we get closer to launch we see the reaction to the demo, pre-orders are four times what Left 4 Dead 1 was, people's excitement, the boycott itself and how it's changed..." he said. "I think people are just excited now."
Having tested what the power of the people can accomplish (most of all when wielding skull-smashing implements) Valve can finally let that excitement wash over them, content that fans have latched on to what's in the game -- and not what's missing. "Honestly I made the joke and it's true: If you put $20 in a box and charge $10 for it someone would complain you didn't put $50 in a box," added Faliszek. "Not to say some of the concerns raised aren't valid, but you're always going to have some kind of upset and that's not how we work. We work at looking at the project and trying to get it out."
Valve gets Left 4 Dead 2 out on November 17th.
Reader Comments (82)
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:36PM (Unverified) said
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:39PM (Unverified) said
Wait...when you pre-order it, isn't that a purchase?
Please, leave. Listen to Kotick. He's right for once.
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Please, leave. Listen to Kotick. He's right for once.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:56PM (Unverified) said
Posted this on a previous article, but won't hurt to post it again.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:03PM (Unverified) said
So its just you three that post in this site or is there more
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:05PM (Unverified) said
You're quite the hypocrite aren't you? Seeing as how you're posting too.
Anyways, yeah, I actually own about 50 accounts and just post under different names.
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Anyways, yeah, I actually own about 50 accounts and just post under different names.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:06PM (Unverified) said
As a matter of fact, I'm controlling you. You just don't know it.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:07PM (Unverified) said
Oh, there are more. But we three are the leaders of the Anti Troll Defense Force.
ATDF: Protecting Joystiq from the scum of the universe...
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ATDF: Protecting Joystiq from the scum of the universe...
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:07PM (Unverified) said
Calm down lady, cant take a joke, jeez
too many sensitive ladies here.
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too many sensitive ladies here.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:10PM (Unverified) said
Actually I'm part of the Anti-Evil monopolizing corporate bastards, but I guess I can be both.
Anyways, I love feeding the trolls, it makes them look all the more stupid. That being said, why don't you go outside and play hide and go fuck yourself.
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Anyways, I love feeding the trolls, it makes them look all the more stupid. That being said, why don't you go outside and play hide and go fuck yourself.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:12PM (Unverified) said
Also, it is not wise to attract the attention of the Sith Empire.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:12PM (Unverified) said
Let me know when you were joking because all I saw was you acting like a retard.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:33PM (Unverified) said
I'm confused, what the hell was the boycott for in the first place?
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:40PM Special Agent Steve said
"It should be DLC"
little do people know, there was a COD4 before Modern Warfare 2.
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little do people know, there was a COD4 before Modern Warfare 2.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:43PM DangerMouse001 said
It was a desperate attempt to scare Valve with the silly threat of not purchasing the game, even though 30,000 is a miniscule number given that they would sell a few million regardless. I still bet that 70% of people boycotting will buy the game.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:57PM (Unverified) said
Oh......... That is the fuckest thing I have ever heard.
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Posted: Nov 6th 2009 3:25PM tuaamin13 said
Myself and my friends weren't going to buy the game at $50. It wasn't enough value over the first game, and presumably why people were screaming that it could have been DLC. We were planning to wait 2-3 months until half price weekend, which is when we all bought L4D.
However, Steam ran the B3G1 deal with 10% off. For only $33.75/ea, we could get the game at launch instead of waiting for a $25 deal 3 months after launch (presumably after the Christmas season).
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However, Steam ran the B3G1 deal with 10% off. For only $33.75/ea, we could get the game at launch instead of waiting for a $25 deal 3 months after launch (presumably after the Christmas season).
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:39PM (Unverified) said
Seriously, did anyone else notice something about this game? It is the answer to all life. Look at this. It's called Left 4 Dead 2. Take out a couple of words, and this game is 42, which everyone knows is the answer of all life. (obscure movie reference)
So it should go without saying that this will have several times more pre-orders.
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So it should go without saying that this will have several times more pre-orders.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:40PM (Unverified) said
Actually...that's a good point.
It's more than an obscure movie, though.
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It's more than an obscure movie, though.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:57PM einhanderkiller said
Put the box arts next to one another and they show 42.
http://www.wegame.com/view/FourtyTwo_Left_Four_Dead_Two/sizes/
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http://www.wegame.com/view/FourtyTwo_Left_Four_Dead_Two/sizes/
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 11:12PM The Nth Doctor said
If you think of the movie before you think of the book there is something direly wrong with you.
One is a mediocre adaptation, one is a timeless classic.
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One is a mediocre adaptation, one is a timeless classic.
Posted: Nov 6th 2009 12:57AM Accessgranted said
Actually it was an audio drama before a book! wasn't it!? anyways Long live HHG2G!
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:40PM CheeziePotato said
Can't wait for Left 4 Dead 2, MW2, NSMB, AC2. Oh no I'm going to run out of money, I think I'm having a heart attack.
PILLS! I need PILLS!
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PILLS! I need PILLS!
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:44PM warxroutione said
wander if theyll support this one with DLC this time. doesnt matter ill still buy it
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:49PM (Unverified) said
There are one too many acronyms in that post...
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:42PM (Unverified) said
I downloaded the demo and was so surprised at the changes and the improvements over the original, I think I might sell my old copy and buy the new one.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:46PM Special Agent Steve said
I'll sell you my copy for the sequel... o.0.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:48PM (Unverified) said
No thanks. I think I'll buy L4D2 in one of the BF deals.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:06PM DangerMouse001 said
The art and sound are way more polished than the first one, and the increase in weapon choices make more interesting. Even from the early previews to the release, I though the first game was boring and dull. The gameplay worked, but so far this demo is making L4D2 feel much better than the first.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:51PM (Unverified) said
I prefer Cialis. That way, I can choose when I'm ready...;)
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:59PM Special Agent Steve said
Horse Viagra is the best. That way, I'm ALWAYS ready (even when I don't want to be).
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 10:28PM Special Agent Steve said
Walkings overrated. Just ask all the horses I have satisfied.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:47PM ragz175 said
I am still not buying it. Not because of a stupid boycott, but because there's already too much out there. I have to finish Demons Souls, and with Uncharted 2, MW2 and AC2 on my shopping list, there's no more place for L4D2 for now. Maybe a couple of months later I'll buy it.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 9:47PM (Unverified) said
what now playstation blog? you should've added more incentive for your fans to make a phoney boycott group. never underestimate pc gamers, they're a lot more clever than you are.
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