ThaiGrocer
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the portal preload is encrypted :-( . well it makes sense.
"The Freeman Returns" with The Official Orange Box Thread
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Someone gift me ep. 1 so i can see how my comp handles the new stuff. (steamid: exmodel 
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Definitely leaning toward orangebox 360 as of now, for the better hardware and hopefully improved load times. I have been getting into pc fps a lot more more though, until Halo hit.
And a question to any who wish to respond: do any of you happen to prefer the original HL engine over Source in terms of gameplay? I feel like Source definitely ups the immersion, but at the cost of losing some of the ability to execute all the crazy ass shit one might employ to survive. Even after playing source for years, I go back and play the oldies, feeling more accustomed there. The FOV is definitely wider in old hl, which I prefer (never understood the rising popularity of a limited FOV, just makes it feel like more of a video game to me). Apart from that, movement, jumping, and even aiming just feels more fluid. I'm just glad the community for the old games is still very much alive; I think a lot of people might feel the same way. Graphics have suffered with time, but i'm not too bothered as long as it's run in super-high-res+aa, and has colors. Anyone else agree? Mind you I haven't played the TF2 beta but i'm very much looking foward to how Valve is crafting their next big multiplayer game. I might just have to buy TF2 down the road on pc after I get orangebox 360.
)Definitely leaning toward orangebox 360 as of now, for the better hardware and hopefully improved load times. I have been getting into pc fps a lot more more though, until Halo hit.
And a question to any who wish to respond: do any of you happen to prefer the original HL engine over Source in terms of gameplay? I feel like Source definitely ups the immersion, but at the cost of losing some of the ability to execute all the crazy ass shit one might employ to survive. Even after playing source for years, I go back and play the oldies, feeling more accustomed there. The FOV is definitely wider in old hl, which I prefer (never understood the rising popularity of a limited FOV, just makes it feel like more of a video game to me). Apart from that, movement, jumping, and even aiming just feels more fluid. I'm just glad the community for the old games is still very much alive; I think a lot of people might feel the same way. Graphics have suffered with time, but i'm not too bothered as long as it's run in super-high-res+aa, and has colors. Anyone else agree? Mind you I haven't played the TF2 beta but i'm very much looking foward to how Valve is crafting their next big multiplayer game. I might just have to buy TF2 down the road on pc after I get orangebox 360.
How the heck did this go from good Orange Box Debate into a Console vs PC fanboy troll thread?
FYI 360 support is going to be less, its a fact when dealing with a closed system such as Live. However, it does work great if you are into that kind of thing.
On another note:
WOO PORTAL
FYI 360 support is going to be less, its a fact when dealing with a closed system such as Live. However, it does work great if you are into that kind of thing.
On another note:
WOO PORTAL
Demigod Mac
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All this talk about "big comfy couches" means one thing:
You need to invest in better chairs.
You need to invest in better chairs.
Teknopathetic
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Half-life 2 and Counter-strike success + Steam distribution cuts = Valve is printing money. For sure.
And I already have Portal preloaded, fo sho.
And I already have Portal preloaded, fo sho.
Teknopathetic
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Looks SEX.
I hope the console versions do well as I'd love to have valve port future games over.DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
How long is Episode 2 supposed to be?
:lol Of course it will. Digital distribution for the lose.MoxManiac said:
CC did the same shit with Ep. 1. It was available in a box (with bonus manual and CD!) for like 12.99 the day it came out, a full $7 cheaper than the steam price, and about $4 cheaper than the pre-order steam price.
So has Kohler:painey said:GAF member KingTut has played it!
The gamer tile is awesome.
http://profile.mygamercard.net/KobunWired
BruceLeeRoy
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This is a absolute day one purchase for me but damn the boxart is horrible.
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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So will hl2 for Xbox360 be a port of the Xbox 1 version with slightly better graphics, or...?
CrunchinJelly
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Apparently it uses the extra technical stuff from Episode 1 and Lost Cost (HDR and some other stuff.)shaft said:
Pretty sure it's just a PC port. I heard it's 720p@60fps but I'll believe it when I see it.
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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that's very nice. Using the full potential of the x360. I knew valve wouldn't be lazy.
The 360 version of HL2 includes updated models for Vortigaunts (Made for EP2), HDR and Dynamic Lighting, among other things.
All of the games are locked at 30fps as well, so don't come back into this thread acting surprised that it isn't 60fps. If you've played TF2 with everything up, (Rig comparable in power to a 360) you'll know that chokepoints can cause slowdown. (Massive action). They were obviously going for consistency and safety across the titles as far as performance is concerned.
All of the games are locked at 30fps as well, so don't come back into this thread acting surprised that it isn't 60fps. If you've played TF2 with everything up, (Rig comparable in power to a 360) you'll know that chokepoints can cause slowdown. (Massive action). They were obviously going for consistency and safety across the titles as far as performance is concerned.
A 6 hour episode, a 3 hour minigame, and a 6 map graphical update of a 10 year old mod. It may not be a rip off, but it's also hardly a bargain, and there should have been a Steam exclusive Black Box package of Ep2, Portal and TF2 for like 40 bucks, 35 if you pre-order. Fact.Defcon said:
AltogetherAndrews
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Quellex said:
Are we getting these graphics updates for HL2 as well?
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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Draft said:
Still better then most crap that gets released for 45,-
I've played the shit out of TF2. Look, I am over it, but the whole, "they're giving you HL2 and Ep 1 for freeeee" thing is bupkis. A discounted black box for the Valve faithful that already own HL2 and Ep1 would have been sweet, but it wasn't to be because it would have somehow fucked with the orange box retail release. That's the story, baby. Don't try to fight it.The Sphinx said:
Do you think the changes they made with TF2 from TFC are minor? I'm curious of which particular aspects of the mechanical change confine themself to be called a mere graphical update. The game feels different to me, whether the change is better and of more value than just a 6 map plus engine and art conversion I guess is a matter of personal preference and expectation.Draft said:
AltogetherAndrews
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~Kinggi~ said:
Right, but we're not console folk. And being charged double simply because we bought the games as they were released when Valve could very easily configure a special pack for us, that's actually worth bitching about.