TPWW Forums - Portal 2

TPWW Forums (https://www.tpwwforums.com/index.php)

- video games forum (https://www.tpwwforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7)

- - Portal 2 (https://www.tpwwforums.com/showthread.php?t=100196)

Portal on Steam got an update on March the 1st. In the update was an extra achievement and new radio transmissions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kotaku

Valve's brilliant first-person puzzler Portal has just been updated. Not normally a big deal, but when that update adds a new, mysterious Steam achievement and some hidden radio transmissions and this is Valve we're dealing with, we're right to be curious.

Today's Portal update, officially, features the following addition: "Changed radio transmission frequency to comply with federal and state spectrum management regulations." Not officially noted there is the new Steam achievement "Transmission Received" which goes undescribed by the developer, but involves the use of Portal's in-game radios.

Also included, as spotted by Steam forumgoers are a bunch of new sound files, all prefaced with the word "dinosaur." According to members there, those sound files feature Morse code encoded transmissions.

While we have no idea at this point what Valve is planning—the Steam mob is currently pounding away at a solution and Morse code experts are encouraged to join the fray—we wouldn't be surprised if the Half-Life and Left 4 Dead developer was planning a Portal related announcement. If it were to announce Portal 2, we wouldn't be surprised. If it were to announce a sequel to one of its games in its own game, we'd simply be impressed.

Given the close relationship between Portal and Half-Life, we could also be looking at a separate game announcement, like the long-awaited Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Whatever the case, we're excited and keeping a close eye on updates.

Update: New sound files, including this new computerized voiceover from something that is not GlaDOS and these transmissions, have been making their way to YouTube from users. Give 'em a listen.

The game continues, with those sound files containing data for equally mysterious images. There's plenty of code-cracking to be done, as Valve is going hog wild with this multi-layered puzzle.

Source.

Here are the sound files linked to by Kotaku:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ksbyi40PqaI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ksbyi40PqaI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Morse code etc:
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nVB9_WxmsRc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nVB9_WxmsRc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

There where images in the games files as well. Set to spoiler so you don't have to scroll past them all the time:

SPOILER: show

I checked the 360 version of the game and there was no new update for that version. Everyones trying to decode the messages right now. Some are saying this could be for Half Life 2 Ep 3 or maybe Portal 2. I was never a fan of HL (I played the 1st one on the PS2) but I loved Portal and would love another one.

I will let the nerdy Lost type nerds dig deep into this and not worry about it until they come up with some concrete news.

The digged, they decoded things which turned into thing they had to decode a 2nd time but people have found out what the stuff means. It's far too long to post here:
Click here.

Looks like we're getting Portal 2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kotaku

Officially released details on Valve's sequel to Portal were scant. Fortunately, retailer GameStop comes through with some major details, including the addition of a two-player cooperative campaign mode and all-new characters.

GameStop's description of the PC and Xbox 360 game indicates that Portal 2 is due later this year—the online retailer lists an October 26 release date—bringing with a cast of "dynamic new characters" and "never-before-seen areas of the Aperture Science Labs." And yes, as hinted at earlier, players will be reunited with GLaDOS.

The only details on Portal 2's multiplayer mode from GameStop are that it will feature its own unique story-driven campaign. The "new mode forces players to reconsider everything they thought they knew about portals," requiring players "to not just act cooperatively, but to think cooperatively."

Here's the full product description.

Quote:

Coming this holiday. Portal 2 is the sequel to 2007's Game of the Year and draws from the award-winning formula of innovative game play, story, and music that earned the original over 70 industry accolades. Features single and multiplayer co-op modes. The single-player portion of Portal 2 introduces a cast of dynamic new characters, a host of fresh puzzle elements, and a much larger set of devious test chambers. Players will explore never-before-seen areas of the Aperture Science Labs and be reunited with GLaDOS, the occasionally murderous computer companion who guided them through the original game. The game's two-player cooperative mode features its own entirely separate campaign with a unique story, test chambers, and two new player characters. This new mode forces players to reconsider everything they thought they knew about portals. Success will require them to not just act cooperatively, but to think cooperatively.

Triumphant.

Source. Cool, I'm looking forward to it. Co-Op should be fun.

It is hard to overstate my satisfaction.

Good. Now where is HL2: Episode 3?

So they've cancelled the Portal 2 E3 event to be replaced with a "surprise", but the way they cancelled it just shows why I love Valve so much.

Quote:

Subject: A note from Aperture Science

Dear Subject Name Here,
*
Aperture Science is pleased to inform you that we have partnered with Valve to announce the gala CANCELLATION of the June 14 Portal 2 event at the Regal Theater. The event will be replaced by a surprise. And even though the cancellation of the event certainly counts as a surprise, we are pleased to further announce that the cancellation of the event is not THE surprise. However, per International treaties regarding the definition of the word "surprise", of which both Aperture Science and Valve are signatories, the time, date and content of the actual surprise will only become available as you experience the surprise.
*
If you'd like to ask fruitless questions about the E3 Portal 2 surprise or, more fruitfully, schedule an appointment to attend a Portal 2 screening at the Valve booth during E3, please contact Valve's Special Envoy to Surprises, Doug Lombardi.
*
Thank you for *RECORD SCRATCH!!!*
*
PS: The surprising record scratch is also not the surprise.

This is the greatest opening line in a video game ever.

SPOILER: show

What was the surprise?

Portal 2 on PS3 that's better than the 360 version.

It uses Steam, right? I assume that means free user created content or some ish?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funky Fly (Post 3118538)

It uses Steam, right? I assume that means free user created content or some ish?

Save your progress into the steamcloud was the only thing mentioned, so you can resume your game on someone elses PS3 using your profile.

Probably free DLC as well, which would mean MS would allow Valve DLC for free on 360 as they only do it when it's free on the competition. (See: Burnout Paradise)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3118209)

Portal 2 on PS3 that's better than the 360 version.

glhdg;kjhnjkldfhnjklfhn;ljkhf;jkhjfhkljfhkjhfjkhkjasfh;kjasfhkhasfkjhasfklhasklfhkjas
hasfkh

In what way will it be better? Or is it one of those pointless thing where some miniscule detail is slightly better on one console than it is on another?

I don't give two fucks about that.

I WANT NEW GOD DAMNED HALF LIFE, GOD DAMN IT.

Happy Birthday

February 9th, 2011

<div style="width: 480px;">

<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="gtembed" width="480" height="392">

<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" />

<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" />

<param name="movie" value="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=703300"/>

<param name="quality" value="high" />

<embed src="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=703300" swLiveConnect="true" name="gtembed" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" allowFullScreen="true" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="392"></embed>

</object>

<div style="font-size: 10px; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center; width: 480px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; background-color: black; height: 32px;">

<div><a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.gametrailers.com" title="GameTrailers.com">Video Games</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="/game//" title="Portal 2">Portal 2</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="" title="Exclusive Co-Op Trailer HD">Exclusive Co-Op Trailer HD</a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 3px;"><a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://xbox360.gametrailers.com/" title="XBox 360">XBox 360</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://ps3.gametrailers.com/" title="PS3">Playstation 3</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://wii.gametrailers.com/" title="Wii">Nintendo Wii</a></div>

</div>

</div>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakul (Post 3120884)

In what way will it be better? Or is it one of those pointless thing where some miniscule detail is slightly better on one console than it is on another?

The PS3 version can play with PC/Mac players, support Steam Cloud (so your save games will be on the net and playable on any console or PC) and also come with a free PC and Mac copy if you link your PSN and Steam accounts. The 360 will have none of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gametrailers

Portal 2 is breaking all sorts of rules–offering Steam on PS3, cross-platform play, and now including mod capabilities across all platforms, including Xbox 360 and PS3.

Yes, seriously.

Valve’s Chet Faliszek described the cross-platforming process to NowGamer:

“The mod tools have to stay on the PC side just because there’s a bunch of dependencies that require the Windows platform,” Faliszek said. “But the content that comes out is agnostic, and so we will be seeing that on all the platforms. Depending on the platform you’re on, I should say, will depend on how we’re delivering it.”

PS3 and PC players will both be able to mod through the Steam network, but Xbox 360 abilities remain a mystery.

Source.

Sounds cool. Though someone on GT said 360 probably wont get it because MS are weird about free stuff. Their probably right.

Unreal Tournament 3 on PS3 had mod content as well. I'll say one thing, if more PS3 games had this feature, it would make PS3 the superior console to play on, at least for me.

After all, unlimited custom content is why I see PC as the superior platform in gaming.

If Sony are offering content for free, can see MS following suit. They have in the past with things like Burnout Paradise.

Not long now, definitely the most excited I've been about a game since ME2, perhaps even HL2.

Excited to see if there's any futher Black Mesa or 7-Hour War references.

My only worry is whether or not a long game version of Portal will lose some magic.

It's only a minor worry though, I trust Valve on this. I don't trust them on Half-Life 2 Episode 3 however.

I haven't read the digital comic yet but it is supposed to reveal what occurred between Portal 1 and Portal 2 for story but Valve did say there is barely any reference to the Half-Life series since Portal is more of a side-story or alternate story.

I love Valve. On April 1st, they sold an indie pack of games called the potato pack. Existing games that had been infected with potatos.

Now Portal 2 content has appeared in them.

http://dejobaan.net/dl/helpme/

Help release Portal 2 early. Most like only for Steam.

Source.

Stop pre-loading it. I can't pre-load it because it's too busy :'(

I got it early too, so that guy can blow himself.

Best bet for this game, PLAY CO-OP!!!

Got it XBox early eh? Naughty naughty.

Anyway, just finished the PC version. Played it for about 10 hours straight.

Won't spoil any of it as I think it's ridiculously great. Especially the conclusion.

Big time 10/10 for me. ME3 will have to go someway to beat this (in my eyes).

GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE ENDING HERE. DO NOT CLICK THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED THE GAME.

I am also requesting Hasney's help. But I don't know if he has finished the game yet. I dunno.

SPOILER: show

RoXeR did you do the co-op with G yet, or not cause PSN is down. If not do U want to do it.

Yeah PSN is keeping us from progressing. I think we are on Chapter/Level/World/Door 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoXer (Post 3499684)

GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE ENDING HERE. DO NOT CLICK THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED THE GAME.

I am also requesting Hasney's help. But I don't know if he has finished the game yet. I dunno.

SPOILER: show

Did you read the comic? Tons of back-story answers.

http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/

I skimmed it.

Also, its not what I thought it was. Its just a Frankenturret.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AssMan (Post 3501491)

RoXeR did you do the co-op with G yet, or not cause PSN is down. If not do U want to do it.

Yeah but I'll do it a 2nd time with you too. It's a lot of fun. Did you finish single player?

Just sold my PC code on eBay for $20. I'm sure you could get more if you're patient.

Ending song is no where near as catchy as Still Alive. 2/10