OK, maybe that's not fair, since we don't necessarily know it will triumph when, according to Game Informer, Portal 2 arrives on February 9 next year. But let's say we think there's a strong possibility ... let's say very, very strong. Oh, who are we kidding? We're certain it's wonderful and if you say otherwise, we'll fight you like we're a lonely kid on a Sonic forum defending Amy Rose's honor.
We also learned from GI that Stephen Merchant will play kindly British robot Wheatley, so we're going to have to start viciously defending him as well. Of course, with credits like co-creating The Office and Extras, it shouldn't be that hard. [Update: As near as we can tell, Merchant's voice isn't in use here, so this must have been a fairly recent decision.]
Reader Comments (48)
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 8:51AM ZayCube said
So, according to Valve Time, it will release the third week of Q2.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 8:52AM theaceplaya said
I really hope it doesn't get delayed. The sooner I can Portal the better!
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 12:50PM Esat Dedezade said
@theaceplaya
For every delay I find, I shall stab a new born kitten in the eye with a serrated knife, twisting maniacally as I do so.
On an unrelated note, it would be totally awesome if Joystiq adopted Engadget's new commenting system, which is totally awesome and apart from allowing comment editing, will mean that I don't have two separate accounts for both sites.
Merci!
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For every delay I find, I shall stab a new born kitten in the eye with a serrated knife, twisting maniacally as I do so.
On an unrelated note, it would be totally awesome if Joystiq adopted Engadget's new commenting system, which is totally awesome and apart from allowing comment editing, will mean that I don't have two separate accounts for both sites.
Merci!
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 8:56AM MrAlex said
Here's a question for you commenters to mull over, do you think portal 2 will end on a cliffhanger?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:25AM kingdogfish said
@MrAlex if you mean by someone hanging off off a cliff, more than likely
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Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:27AM kingdogfish said
@kingdogfish curse spelling mistakes, off to the incinerator for me
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Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:35AM tenacioustoaster said
@kingdogfish I don't think you understand how many times I had to re read what you wrote to spot that. You win.
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Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:04AM Brained said
Have a lovely bit of muffin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKPSihsJzes
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:09AM MLC said
Cool. I gotta mark my calendar!
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 12:42PM KirbyCommando said
@TheOtherJames
Pencil? That's too permanent! Use a post-it instead.
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Pencil? That's too permanent! Use a post-it instead.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:11AM 906fbdac said
Now if only I was a robot... then I would be in the game...
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:13AM ShadowXIII said
@Sally
I agree...
....also....
Where in the f()ck is episode 3? No, I mean *really*?
I agree...
....also....
Where in the f()ck is episode 3? No, I mean *really*?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:24AM kingdogfish said
I think it is appropriate to say, if they are incorrect that I need to remind them that android hell is a real place, and they will be sent there at the first time of defiance
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:32AM fais said
Good that mockney in the E3 demo would have driven me up the wall.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:34AM bo1982 said
so is this gonna have move support ? also how long to you recon game play will be.
I have tried the first game and found it very hard an irrating , i didnt get far in the game and nearly through my controller at tv :-(
Think i should give it another bash before the release of the sequel.
I have tried the first game and found it very hard an irrating , i didnt get far in the game and nearly through my controller at tv :-(
Think i should give it another bash before the release of the sequel.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:09AM gevenstaines said
@bo1982
controller? there's your first problem. tv? problem 2.
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controller? there's your first problem. tv? problem 2.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:34AM mrmobius said
The muffin is a lie.
The biscuit is a lie.
The flan is a lie.
The gateau is a lie.
The cheesecake is a lie.
The bun is a lie.
The pie is a lie.
The tart is a lie.
The biscuit is a lie.
The flan is a lie.
The gateau is a lie.
The cheesecake is a lie.
The bun is a lie.
The pie is a lie.
The tart is a lie.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 11:08AM waterboy99troop said
@mrmobius
The cookie, to my delight, is NOT a lie.
Munching on one right now.
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The cookie, to my delight, is NOT a lie.
Munching on one right now.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 11:36AM TheOtherJames said
@waterboy99troop
Did you bring enough for everybody?
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Did you bring enough for everybody?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:43AM Discotheque said
OMG stephen merchant!!! He's hilarious. And a comedic genius to boot. Would have also liked Stephen Fry.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:47AM Eternz said
Steven Merchant? very good choice :)
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:57AM truenrpeace said
February 9? That's my birthday! Awesome! :-D
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:00AM Berzerk said
Can't wait to be playing this in May.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:19AM OnToGloryReturns said
Amy Rose is a dirty, dirty tramp
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:35AM Haggard said
@ShadowXIII
Well, they've probably been working on it behind the scenes at least during L4D2's development. I think it's going to be all the better for the wait.
Well, they've probably been working on it behind the scenes at least during L4D2's development. I think it's going to be all the better for the wait.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 10:58AM Scruffian said
Can't... Effin... Wait...
Is it February 9th yet?
Is it February 9th yet?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 11:47AM rullers said
Honestly the new voice is crap.
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 12:40PM ZayCube said
@ShadowXIII Ep. 3 will release fall 2011 at earliest. Ep.3 has been in development for so long now, that I won't be suprised if they rename it Half Life 3.
Also, we will see a Half Life 2 expansion of some sort, before they release Ep. 3 (been talking to someone who used to work at Valve). Just wait and see ;)
Also, we will see a Half Life 2 expansion of some sort, before they release Ep. 3 (been talking to someone who used to work at Valve). Just wait and see ;)
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 1:04PM Naru now in 3D said
Will it be coming out on all systems on Feb 9th? Even the PS3 version?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 1:43PM iamthestatic said
Feb 9th is a Wednesday. Did someone make a date mistake?
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 6:07PM iceveiled said
Yes! Can't wait!
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 6:37PM Smugleaf said
Wasn't it originally supposed to come out in October? Damn you Valve...
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:19PM Fuzunga said
Oh man, I going to be broke before even half the year is over!
Posted: Aug 18th 2010 9:56PM Wiizer said
@ChuckBartowski
ME TOO! OMG he sounds horrible....
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-10-portal-2/703167
Maybe we can petition and change Valve's mind?
ME TOO! OMG he sounds horrible....
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gc-10-portal-2/703167
Maybe we can petition and change Valve's mind?
Posted: Aug 19th 2010 2:51AM Harrishun said
@Wiizer
I don't mind it really.
Although if they were going for a claptrap-like approach, they're doing it wrong.
I don't mind it really.
Although if they were going for a claptrap-like approach, they're doing it wrong.
Posted: Sep 17th 2010 4:23AM Raniz85 said
Awesome, that's on my birthday!






