CVG Ep2 preview

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Here is a good preview of Ep2 that was released in 3-Oct-2006, but i didn't see it mentioned in this forum. Sorry if you already knew it.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=147032

Hunters work in a similar way to the raptors in the less shit Jurassic Park movies, constantly in communication with each other through a series of odd hoots and relentlessly galloping after you through field, outhouse and dinosaur-theme-park kitchen. "They're really fast-moving and they work as a pack," picks up Speyrer as Casali hurls physics items at them. "There are generally three Hunters to a pack, and they quickly divide up into two that try to flank and catch you in the crossfire with their plasma beams, and a third that will run up and try to melee attack you."

What's more, any NPC with the right animation will be able to ride shotgun with you, leaping over the bonnet Starsky & Hutch-style if they're not on the passenger side, but your main companion will be a humble Vortigaunt. "We don't just want him to feel like Alyx has been remodelled, as that's not very exciting,"

Oh and here are 2 screenshots i've never seen

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/medialib/screens/screenshot_162352.jpg

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/medialib/screens/screenshot_162351.jpg

Edit: And here is a Portal preview, sorry again if it's old news for you

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=147036

Flying over the chasm of the pit and skidding through the exit, a computerised voice applauded me, before informing me that both cake and grievance counselling would be available at the end of the test should it be desired.
 
I haven't seen this one online, but after reading it, I realise that it's from the November Edition of PC ZONE :p
 
I've got this one in the magazine, but yeah, nobody has posted it.
 
Cuthbert said:
Hunters work in a similar way to the raptors in the less shit Jurassic Park movies, constantly in communication with each other through a series of odd hoots and relentlessly galloping after you through field, outhouse and dinosaur-theme-park kitchen.
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Now whenever I fight a hunter I'm going to be thinking, "SHOOT HER!" and "Clever girl..."

Anyway, good read, didn't catch this particular preview before. Nothing new but it was nice to finally see Valve officially name the hunters as the synthetic offspring of the strider. I am also intrigued by these 20 tubs of junk food in Valve's offices...
 
Nice read. Its always a good thing to read something about valve. Makes me feel all fuzzy inside! :eek:
 
There is a preview of TF2 as well with new info and screens.
 
"You're racing to deliver the information packet that you stole from the Citadel to an enclave of scientists who are up in the wilderness north of City 17. The Combine are in disarray - they're scattered, so are regrouping and moving in your direction."
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Einstein? Slick? Rosenburg?.......Kliener look alike #68?
 
I am also intrigued by these 20 tubs of junk food in Valve's offices...
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In their kitchen they have everything. Right behind the kitchen they also have every game console, and while I was there a lot of people were playing the Guitar Hero 2 demo :) Sorta funny cause they got owned at Co-Op on Expert (YYZ)

BTW, the Vorts own in Ep2. Really helpful in tight spots :)
 
Cuthbert said:
Flying over the chasm of the pit and skidding through the exit, a computerised voice applauded me, before informing me that both cake and grievance counselling would be available at the end of the test should it be desired.
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What is grievance counseling without cake? Why deprive a hungry lab rat of nourishment? Why Apeture, WHY??
 
Just finished Episode One, so stoked for Episode Two. I really wish they would give us an exact date rather than be vague and give us fall. When does the fall season end anyay, December?
 
Umm, bad news for you but it won't be released this fall. Current release date is q1 2007, probably around February.
 
It's Q1 2007. Valve stated so in several interviews.
 
So the hunters are not modified houndeyes? Darn.

I hope they are effective in packs, as Valve claims. It's been a while since the AI in a game really challenged me.
 
Cuthbert said:
I don't think they can afford delays like that with episodic content. Thank god i was not waiting for HL2 all those years! :) That must have been annoying.
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I seriously don't think Valve will delay it this time. They already took a comfortable time to tweak everything.

From what we hear in interviews, Portal seems to be completed, and TF2 is getting gameplay tweaks. Episode 2 seems to come together nicely too.
 
as time passes valve are becoming better and better at using the source engine, therefore can produce stuff alot quicker. Thus leading to the conclusion that there wont be a further delay. However although it pains me to say this, valve can delay it as much as they like because the delay means the game isnt up to standard yet (although it will be by feb/march) but what im saying is how many game companies these days release half a game just to meet a deadline ahem ea with numerous games eg battlefield, fight night tiger woods the list goes on forever.
So if it is delayed just be happy that there is a game company out there nowdays that still cares that its game is the best game it can be
 
halem111 said:
as time passes valve are becoming better and better at using the source engine, therefore can produce stuff alot quicker. Thus leading to the conclusion that there wont be a further delay. However although it pains me to say this, valve can delay it as much as they like because the delay means the game isnt up to standard yet (although it will be by feb/march) but what im saying is how many game companies these days release half a game just to meet a deadline ahem ea with numerous games eg battlefield, fight night tiger woods the list goes on forever.
So if it is delayed just be happy that there is a game company out there nowdays that still cares that its game is the best game it can be
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oh and woot packs of hunters and lots of striders not just 2 any more woot
and a pimped out hotrod with 6x9's lol....maybe......does it come with spinners too lol
 
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