Valve: Portal 2 "Finished"

A Video Conference with Gabe Newell has the Valve managing director addressing a Sports/Entertainment marketing class about the game business. The clip runs about 40 minutes and covers Valve's history and their work. One noteworthy moment is noted on Computer and Video Games (via GamerZines), where they highlight Gabe saying development of Portal 2 is complete, even though the first-person puzzle sequel is not due for release until the week of April 18. "We just finished Portal 2," Newell told the students. "It's pretty much put to bed and we're just waiting for final approvals and to get the discs manufactured."
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Feb 20, 2011, 17:17
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Dan =0) wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 15:03:
P.S. Unrelatedly, just played through The Neverhood again last night... have to say that while the game has aged graphically, it's still tons of fun to go through.
How's plasticine age? Does it look too low res now or something? I loved that game. Had to hunt for it on eBay though. Came out a bit before my PC days started.

I really hope Portal 2 doesn't disappoint but, pessimistic as I am, how can you top the original? Bah, it's Valve, it'll be great.
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Feb 20, 2011, 17:03
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Ray Marden wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 15:55:
Episodic gaming still have potential, but only when they can actually make it episodic - short wait, decreased price, a few hours of high quality gampley, etc.

Sounds like the old software development axiom: you can have it fast, cheap and good: pick any two.
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Feb 20, 2011, 16:54
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Feb 20, 2011, 16:54
 
Bucky wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 16:06:
Ray Marden wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 15:55:
Personally, the nicest thing would be if they just scrapped any "episode 3" mindset and jumped straight into HL3 - new engine, new story, a full game, etc.

I'm willing to bet this is exactly what they've already done. Valve has shown in the past that they'll re-do an entire game if they feel the need--just look at TF2.

I've been saying the same thing for years. They dropped the episodic structure entirely and are making HL3 with an all new engine, etc. I think when they finally announce it all us Valve fans will be jumping for joy.
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Re: Valve: Portal 2 "Finished"
Feb 20, 2011, 16:08
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Feb 20, 2011, 16:08
 
Very enlightening interview.

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Feb 20, 2011, 16:06
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Ray Marden wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 15:55:
Personally, the nicest thing would be if they just scrapped any "episode 3" mindset and jumped straight into HL3 - new engine, new story, a full game, etc.

I'm willing to bet this is exactly what they've already done. Valve has shown in the past that they'll re-do an entire game if they feel the need--just look at TF2.
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:55
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:55
 
Well, we all know they're working on the next game period.

Personally, the nicest thing would be if they just scrapped any "episode 3" mindset and jumped straight into HL3 - new engine, new story, a full game, etc.
Or should I say HL4 since we've already seen 2/3 of HL3? Lulz.
Episodic gaming still have potential, but only when they can actually make it episodic - short wait, decreased price, a few hours of high quality gampley, etc.

Hoping the next game is more than just "Run, Gordon, run!,"
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:39
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Maybe they're going to bundle it up with Ep3 and that's what's taking the time? Sigh, one can only hope.
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:35
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This was IS a triumph.
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:24
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:24
 
That is a really interesting interview with Gabe. I recommend you watch it.
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Feb 20, 2011, 15:03
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Bucky wrote on Feb 20, 2011, 14:39:
Also, I'd swear that those radios weren't there before.

This has to do with one of the newer achievements put in, I think...

Dan =0)

P.S. Unrelatedly, just played through The Neverhood again last night... have to say that while the game has aged graphically, it's still tons of fun to go through.
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Feb 20, 2011, 14:46
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Send the game off to me Gabe & I will approve it.

I'm off to work now but will expect to see it on my steam account tonight.

My approval will be in the form of a coded message.
"The chickens get restless when the farmer combs his hair"

This will be posted within the steam portal 2 forums sometime this week.

Let's keep this to ourselves big guy.

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Feb 20, 2011, 14:39
 
Yup, already pre-ordered. I just fired up Portal today for fun, only to realize that during one of the major Steam updates play stats were all reset. So now I have to get all the achievements again...

Also, I'd swear that those radios weren't there before.
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Cannot wait!!!!!!!!!

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