The official Portal 2 thread!

qubit · Apr 14, 2011

I think it's gonna be a big hit, so post all you Portal 2 stuff here! :toast:

In fact, I haven't seen a bad Valve game yet.

I've now seen all 14 promotional videos and I think the humour is simply awesome. Can't wait to play!

Click the pic to view them:

UNCLE KREIJ ASKS THAT WE PLEASE DO NOT POST SPOILERS!

Kreij said:
When this game hits the streets, please do not post any spoilers in this thread for at least 72 hours (that's 3 days for the math challenged) as there are many people who read these posts, or have to read the posts (LIKE ME !!!), and do not want the game ruined.

Please do not even put things in spoiler tags as I have to read those to as part of my mod job.

Thanks guys. If you can hold back your need to comment on the game for 3 days, I'll give something away in this thread. Deal?

Black Haru · Apr 14, 2011

"introducing panels; the planks of tomorrow"

BondExtreme · Apr 14, 2011

Btw if any of you have pre-ordered the game off of Steam, they are allowing us to start pre-load the game now. Woopie!

Soylent Joe · Apr 14, 2011

Oh yes, it will be even more amazing than the first by far. I just saw a TV ad for it while watching MythBusters. There's no doubt I'd enjoy it, but I'm waiting for it to go on sale. With both L4D games I made the mistake of paying full price, when they're available for at least $20 off 3-4 months later.

qubit · Apr 14, 2011

Check the price on Amazon everyone. It's actually a couple of pounds cheaper in the UK and you get the box!

Over_Lord · Apr 14, 2011

I buy it here (India) for Rs. 622, aka 622/45 $ = 13.82$ original copy..

haha

Funtoss · Apr 14, 2011

cant wait for the game!! when is it coming out? i havent played portal 1 but i will play part 2

Wyverex · Apr 14, 2011

Funtoss said:
cant wait for the game!! when is it coming out? i havent played portal 1 but i will play part 2

Portal 2 is coming out in 5 days (on 19th)

If you preorder Portal 2 you'll also get:

free Portal 1 (and you really should play it )
10% discount
you can pre-load Portal 2 so you can start playing as soon as it is released

MLG The Canadian · Apr 14, 2011

I would advise buying the PS3 version because it comes with a FREE VERSION FOR STEAM.

Two for the price of one!

qubit · Apr 14, 2011

Aperture Science in the news!

Aperture Science is the mysterious corporation behind the Portal Project in the alternate history of the Half-Life video games, which include the Portal series, the second of which is being released soon. The player doesn’t learn much about Aperture in the game itself, but a lot of cryptic information has been released since, especially as part of the announcement of Portal 2.

According to these hints, Aperture Science was founded in 1953 by Cave Johnson, a shower curtain designer and manufacturer.

The company’s goal was initially only to research and develop better ways to get in and out of the shower.

Johnson, however, was a bit of a crazy person, and often his diatribe and erratic leadership led the company in strange directions. Upon the foundation of the laboratories, he codified these three pillars:

1. Science without results is just witchcraft
2. Get results or you’re fired
3. If you suspect a coworker of being a witch, report them immediately. I cannot stress that enough. Witchcraft will not be tolerated.

Read the rest at TG Daily

Wyverex · Apr 14, 2011

MLG The Canadian said:
I would advise buying the PS3 version because it comes with a FREE VERSION FOR STEAM.

Two for the price of one!

Make that three for the price of one (Steam version = both PC and Mac) :toast:

Still, quite pointless if you don't own a PS3

MLG The Canadian · Apr 14, 2011

Why not just sell it lol

Buy ps3 version

use steam version

sell ps3 copy in a private sale for 5 bucks less perfect condition quality

profit, well, almost lol.

Kreij · Apr 14, 2011

I pre-downloaded it here at work. Download was ~10GB.
Good think I pulled it at work, that's more than my monthly satellite allotment at home.

Thassodar · Apr 14, 2011

Kreij said:
I pre-downloaded it here at work. Download was ~10GB.
Good think I pulled it at work, that's more than my monthly satellite allotment at home.

I guess since some people complained about the length of the first one they had to do it BIG for this one! Add to that the fact that this is the most recent Source engine game so they had to make it look like it was built with recent technology :laugh:

Nah j/k the Source engine has a bit left in it I think.

AphexDreamer · Apr 14, 2011

So any bran new version of Portal 2 on the PS3 at any retail contains a free steam copy?

WOW

Wrigleyvillain · Apr 14, 2011

I love the gigantic Portal 2 ads that take up half the side of a bus here. Yay Valve!

Not surprisingly, they can afford such campaigns these days

Soylent Joe · Apr 14, 2011

MLG The Canadian said:
Why not just sell it lol

Buy ps3 version

use steam version

sell ps3 copy in a private sale for 5 bucks less perfect condition quality

profit, well, almost lol.

Sweet! If I can get a 10% off at Target coupon I may do just that. Pay $57 or so for the game, sell the PS3 version for $35, end up paying only $22 for the PC version.

AphexDreamer · Apr 14, 2011

Only downside is no pre-load and you have to go outside to get the game

Well my internet is pretty fast anyways.

Kreij · Apr 14, 2011

Thassodar said:
I guess since some people complained about the length of the first one they had to do it BIG for this one! Add to that the fact that this is the most recent Source engine game so they had to make it look like it was built with recent technology Nah j/k the Source engine has a bit left in it I think.

Looks like the game, the assemblies (DLLs) and some other files use up about 400MB.
The other 9.6GB is game assets (models, textures, audio, etc.)

I have the feeling this game is going to be great.

AphexDreamer · Apr 14, 2011

So whose getting it directly off steam first?

Kreij · Apr 14, 2011

My pre-order is on Steam.

AphexDreamer · Apr 14, 2011

Looking at Gamestops Portal 2 they make no mention of it containing a PC steam version or key.

I think I'm going to just pre-order off steam. I do own a PS3 and it sounds tempting but I can't be certain I'll get it for PC.

EDIT just saw this

PS3 version includes free access to PC and Mac versions via Steam (digital distribution)
PS3 version will support cross-platform play with PC/Mac users

Sweet! Think I'll get it for Ps3 after all!

BondExtreme · Apr 14, 2011

Kreij said:
I pre-downloaded it here at work. Download was ~10GB.

Wow you're right.. I just noticed.

When I pre-loaded the game it only took around a half hour. Thought the game was only like 3Gb. I guess the Steam servers were at an all time high when I was downloading. :cool:

I rarely see Steam downloads go up to my max down speed.

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 14, 2011

AphexDreamer said:
PS3 version includes free access to PC and Mac versions via Steam (digital distribution)
PS3 version will support cross-platform play with PC/Mac users

I'm gonna buy it for PS3, get the key and resell it. Free Portal 2!

Kreij · Apr 14, 2011

I downloaded it at work and copied the steamapps/common/Portal2 folder to my computer here at home. Steam does not see it and there is no "Properties" menu item for it yet so I can not tell Steam it's pre-loaded here at home yet.

Once it is released I'm assuming it will be like all the other games and I will be able to tell Steam to verify the game cache and all will be well.

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