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Portal 2 Gets Release Date
AndrewGOO9 writes "After what has seemed like an eternity since Valve initially announced a sequel to their lauded puzzle title Portal, a release date has finally been attached to the game. Originally slated to be released before the end of the year in time for the holidays, Valve instead opted to delay the game, citing reasons such as, 'making games is hard' as well as continuing their tradition of releasing games when they're finished as opposed to rushing them out the door. Either way, mark your calendars for February 9th, 2011, and in the meantime, brush up on thinking with portals."
There's some new gameplay footage available, and Valve announced that Stephen Merchant will be lending his voice to the game.
The Release Date is a Lie! (I just had to ;)
People will want this game so bad that once it finally comes out, it will be a very-hyped event, drawing more people to buy the game.
That said, it's good to see that they are taking the time to make a worthy successor.
.. where is Episode 3?
How the hell does he know this? Where's his source? Looks to me like a dirty dirty grab for pageviews!
Seriously, Slashdot isn't Fox News. Can we get some factcheck?
where's the walkthru to find the portal to february 9 2011?
Portal was one of the funnest games I have played in a long long time. Very creative and original. And Funny. And free! (I got it on the Steam free weekend giveaway)
*DrugCheese rants*
I think you have to just presume that they aren't going to release anything until it actually hits the street, or at least until they announce a firm date. The problem is that they make a ton of money on Steam, so they don't have to care at all about their games business. Now while that can be good, in that they don't have to rush things to make a publisher's deadline, it can be bad because they don't have to meet any deadline, unless they set on internally. Also they with regards to their games they seem to be a little defocused lately. I don't think they know what they really want to work on, and I think it changes. They have a goal, then decide "Nah, we'd rather work on this," and shift more resources to a new project.
So, I wouldn't build up excitement for their games, just kinda take them as they come. When they release a game, see if you think you might like it, and if so pick it up. However don't get your hopes/expectations up on a game at a given time because it may well not happen.
... but cake still nowhere in sight.
Oh noes ep 3 isn't here yet boo hoo hoo. STFU and GTFO. It will be done, when it's done. Its not going to turn out to be like duke nukem forever. Would you rather have a early game that plays like crap or a game that takes it's time and plays like a king? Portal 2 will be awsome!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on this.
Now I know what the first officially announced missed release date will be. Call me when they're past #2.
February, they say? Here's a guide to help you translate from what Valve says to what Valve actually means: http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time
Pro:
It is coming out!
Con:
Stephen Merchant is lending his voice Lending? Can we get him to shut up? Watching the video he blathers on and on and on. And for some reason I don't find his voice very pleasant while I liked GladOs' voice.
Graphics look superb though and I will definitely be getting it.
when will it be out of beta? Will it be releasing on-time?
In Soviet Russia jokes are formulaic and decidedly non-humorous.
From that video I hope that's the only doom3 type lighting that in the game.
So is there going to be a Portal the Flash version sequel as well?
I downloaded the game for free, thanks Valve!, but I don't think the original poster is talking about the "hardness" of it all. While it was fairly challenging, particularly in the later levels, it didn't really start getting good until after the final level.
I think the OP is talking about how it was short, VERY short. I finished the game in two hours. Had I paid the full 60+ dollar purchase price I'd have been pretty pissed off too. I only hope that Portal 2 is going to be a much longer, with a more in-depth story that takes more time than a decent movie to play through. It is something I am definitely going to wait for the reviews on game length before I even think about putting my money down on it.
it's been a long time.
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