One of the most unique games I’ve had the pleasure of playing was that of Portal by Valve. This was a first person puzzle game that featured one of the most iconic pieces of hardware in gaming history, the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device aka the Portal Gun. The Portal Gun allowed the user to … Continue reading
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Bridge Constructor Portal is the Portal Game You Didn’t Ask For, But Will Want to Play
Fans of Valve’s Portal series listen up. You favorite AI, GLaDOS is back in a new vehicle based physics game via Bridge Constructor Portal. Players must construct bridges that allow your vehicles to move from one end of the level to the next, but in this mashup, you’ll also be able to use the infamous … Continue reading
Valve’s Finalized Steam Controller is Still Weird
Valve’s Steam Controller was finally unveiled in its production form and like its previous iterations, it’s still pretty weird looking. It has some elements of a regular console controller, but also many elements that make it unique. There are two touchpads on the front, with the right one that emulates a trackball. There’s also an … Continue reading
HTC and Valve Partner on New VR Project, HTC Vive
Looks like the world of VR is going to get a bit more crowded as HTC announced that they have partnered up with Valve to bring the new HTC Vive to both developers and consumers. The HTC Vive combines Valve’s Steam VR tracking input technologies with HTC’s design and engineering talent. The HTC Vive will … Continue reading
Someone Please Buy Me This Licensed Portal 2 Turret
Saw this over at Engadget and if I had $300-325 laying around in my couch, I’d pick one up in a heartbeat. Portal is still one of my favorite games due to the whole uniqueness of it and the Portal turrets were always so damn funny. Gaming Heads is proud to kick off the new Portal 2 … Continue reading
Super Mario + Portal Gun = Wow
This has been out since the middle of last month, but for those who haven’t seen it yet, it’s a mind blowing Portal mashup. Portal is one of the more creative and challenging console games I’ve played and by adding portals to the classic Super Mario game, it completely changes everything you know about Super … Continue reading
New Portal 2 Trailer – Aperture Investment Opportunity #4: “Boots”
This is probably the last Portal 2 trailer considering the game comes out next week. This one is entitled “Boots” and features what Aperture Laboratories calls, the Long Fall Boot. It’s basically a “suit of armor” for your feet. Over the last few weeks, we’ve gotten quite a few enticing reasons to pre-invest in Aperture … Continue reading
New Portal 2 Trailer – Aperture Investment Opportunity #3: “Turrets”
Valve today releases their third video in the Aperture Investment Opportunity series for Portal 2. This one is entitled “Turrets.” This one deals with the consumer version of their turret technology and all the varies features they possess. Again, these new shorts are very funny and Valve is doing an excellent job hyping Portal 2 which will … Continue reading
New Portal 2 Trailer – Aperture Investment Opportunity #2: “Bot Trust”
Valve today released another new trailer that highlights the need for trust. Portal 2 requires a load of trust in co-op mode and as they point out, humans can not be trusted. That’s why Portal 2’s co-op mode incorporates the use of robots because in their tests, robots provide and extra 6 seconds of cooperation. … Continue reading
New Portal 2 Trailer – Aperture Investment Opportunity #1: “Panels”
With Portal 2 arriving next month, I’m happy to see Valve finally making these teaser trailers again. Portal was one of my favorite first person puzzlers on the 360 so I’m psyched to get Portal 2 in my hands, especially with the prospect of playing it co-op with a friend. This new trailer is entitled … Continue reading
Valve’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Gift Giving
What is Valve’s recommendation for successful staying in love? I won’t spoil it for you but let’s just say your average gift just won’t cut it. [via Valve]
Left 4 Dead 2 – “The Sacrifice” Teaser
Warning: Left 4 Dead 2 is rated M for Mature. Zombies. Guts. Blood. Zombies. Guns. More Blood. More Zombies. You get the picture. Here is the latest Left 4 Dead 2 – The Sacrifice teaser trailer from Valve. This is for the upcoming add-on content that will be available for both Left 4 Dead and … Continue reading
Portal 2 Co-op Debut Extended Trailer
There really isn’t anything else I can say more about Portal 2 that I haven’t already said before. Portal 2 is going to be beyond awesome and with the inclusion of a co-op game mode, its going to be EPIC. This is the extended trailer from PAX 2010 that shows off more of what to … Continue reading
Valve Releases Even More Portal 2 Vids! Aerial Faith Plate #2 and Repulsion Gel #2
Portal 2 looks way harder than the original Portal especially with all these new elements they are adding to the game and you know what? Valve. I love you. This game is going to be EPIC! Also check out my collection of every Portal 2 vid released so far here. [via Valve’s Youtube Channel]
Valve Shows Off New Portal 2 Bots For Co-Op
The original Portal was one of the most unique games I played when it first came out. It really tested your problem solving skills and got you to think differently when it came to first person games. Portal 2 looks like it will stay true to that formula while cracking it up about 1000%. Each … Continue reading