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Real Life Portal Turret Replica: Nugget From The Net
Portal fans are some of the most devoted and creative fans out there and yet again they've managed to completely shock and awe us, as cinematic animator Ryan Palser has created a real life-size replica of a Portal turret. According to Palser the 38 inch turret doesn't move, "but it does speak, has full motion sensing audio as well as a...
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Portal 2: Is The Honeymoon Over?
In ten years the question may be presented: “Was Portal good or surprising?” This isn’t to say in any way that Portal wasn’t a spectacular game worthy of all the praise it received. But perhaps people were so infatuated with it because they were too ashamed to admit how blindsided they were by every aspect of the game. I...
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Nugget From The Net: Portal Speedrun
Portal is one of those games that you can brag about how fast you got through it. It's not the longest game, start to finish might take a gamer a hour if they apply themselves. However, a gamer by the name of DemonStrate beat Portal in 9 minutes and 25 seconds. How did he do it? Not by memorizing the puzzles or by practicing with the portal gun....
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Aperture Science (AKA Valve) Delays Portal 2 Until 2011
Such a headline inspires infinite sadness, but it's true: Portal 2 has been delayed until 2011. This explains why Valve decided to cancel their E3 press conference. I'll let Aperture Science explain. Read More?
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The Many Voices of "Still Alive"
Jonathan Coulton’s “Still Alive” may likely go down in history as the “Smoke on the Water” of the video game music world. Why? Because it is iconic, catchy as hell, relatively simple to play and inspires musicians, YouTube fame seekers and those with only a moderate amount of programming ability to perform the theme...
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Daily Reacharound: Portal 2 Expectations
Valve recently made Portal free to celebrate the launch of Steam on Mac. With more than 1.5 million downloads since the switch was flipped, Valve is quickly introducing their reality-altering shooter to a legion of newcomers before revealing too much about Portal 2. We should know plenty more about Portal 2 at E3, but driveshaft48 is already...
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Since Portal Went Free, Aperture Science Records 1.5 Million Downloads
Portal may have just been one of three amazing games included in the ambitious The Orange Box, but Portal 2 will be far more ambitious. If the rabid reception to Portal going free on Steam in celebration of going live on Mac is any indication, Portal 2's has the potential to be huge. Read More?
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Aperture Science Explains Portal Suddenly Going Free Of Charge
Valve is making Portal free until May 24 to help celebrate the launch of Steam, their digital gaming distribution platform, on Mac. To better explain why, here's a brief message from Aperture Science. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me. You can also follow me on Twitter.
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The Incredible And Hilarious History Of Portal's Aperture Science
Valve’s mind-bending puzzler Portal contained some of the most innovative and compelling game design in recent memory, but perhaps the most memorable aspect of the game was its narrative and story structure. Giving players just enough info to keep them wanting to know more, creating hidden areas scrawled with cryptic messages about cakes...
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GameStop Reveals Major Portal 2 Feature -- Co-Op
While we wait for the first details on Valve's much-anticipated Portal 2 to drop via magazine covers, online retailer GameStop has already spoiled a major new feature: two-player co-op. The official description for Portal 2 reveals the sequel will have the much-desired feature. "Coming this holiday. Portal 2 is the sequel to 2007's Game of...
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Valve Updates Portal...With A New Ending?!
I'm not kidding. Valve issued a new patch for Portal that changes the game's ending. Check it! You can also log into Steam, update your copy of Portal, collect the new achievement and see the ending yourself. Clearly, Valve is gearing up for a series of announcements in the soon. I can't wait. Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip?...
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Portal Designer Kim Swift Leaves Valve, Joins Dark Void Developer
One of the masterminds behind Portal, Valve designer Kim Swift, has left the studio. Gamasutra reports Swift has left Valve to become a project lead at developer Airtight Games, who is currently finishing work on Dark Void for Capcom. It's unknown what project Swift will work on, but she will apparently be part of a team creating games aimed at...
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Xbox LIVE Game of the Year: 'Castle Crashers'
Microsoft announced the winners of the second annual Xbox LIVE Awards last night. The big winner was Castle Crashers. The almost criminally addicting downloadable side-scroller won Game of the Year, Best Original Game, and best Co-op. For the more financial-minded among you, the game also "won" the undeclared prize of best selling...
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Microsoft Announces Second Annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards
Microsoft has announced the second annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards. Starting March 3, 2009, gamers around the world will be able to vote for the best XBLA games of 2008. Votes will be accepted until March 10, 2009 11:59PM GMT. Gamers can participate through Xbox Live or Xbox.com. There are nine categories and dozens of games to choose from. The...
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Microsoft Reveals Top 20 Xbox Live And Xbox Live Arcade Titles Of 2008
Microsoft's Captain Marketing Major Nelson has released a trio of "top 20" lists for the year of 2008. The categories are top Xbox 360 Live titles (based on unique users), top Xbox Live Arcade games (based on full purchases), and the top (original) Xbox Live (based on unique users). Here are the lists! Xbox 360 Top Live Titles ...
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