Dev wrote on Apr 18, 2011, 20:20:Actually, they probably planned this more than a few months ago.DarkCntry wrote on Apr 18, 2011, 20:00:Ok fine, since you need bullet points.
a bullet-point in describing a scam.
- Months ago valve begins planning portal 2 release
- During the planning they decide they will release/unlock the game soon after midnight EST
The exact sequence maybe didn't happen in that order with those exact words, but I'm convinced thats the overall planning and end effect is that.