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Portal Turrets Invade Bastion

The kid started a New Game+ mode in the celebrated indie game Bastion. He bought himself the Gel Canister and spawned some mean turrets from Aperture Science.

August 18, 2011
PC

Finally, We Can See What DOTA 2 Really Looks Like

We longer have to wonder what DOTA 2 looks like. Our days of watching gameplay-free trailers are over.

August 16, 2011
PC

DOTA 2 Experts Believe These Are Leaked DOTA 2 Screenshots

In 48 hours, we’ll know exactly what Valve’s DOTA 2 looks like, thanks to the kick-off of a million-dollar tournament for the new game in Germany. But maybe we’re looking at it right now.

August 12, 2011
In Real Life

It’s Day Two Of The Half-Life 2: Episode Three Protest

Hey, Hey, Mister Gabe, How Many Games Did You Make Today? The grass-roots protest outside Valve headquarters, demanding the completion of Half-Life 2: Episode Three, is not going away.

August 11, 2011
News

Fan Pleas For Half-Life 3 Enter Negotiating-Via-Cardboard Phase

The two guys on the left showed up at Valve Software recently, hoping the guy on the right would hear (or read) their plea.

June 28, 2011
In Real Life

‘Portalmon’ Design Now A Catchable, Testable T-Shirt

Remember Matt Parson’s ‘Portalmon’ mash-up design? For the next 48 hours, you can now buy it as a lovely t-shirt for €20 ($27) plus modest shipping.

June 24, 2011
News

Does Breaking Bad Now Star Video Game’s Lost Hero?

This poster, recently slapped up on the walls of some of New York City’s subway stations, advertises the next season of AMC’s Breaking Bad. But gamers like me who look at it will probably see something else.

June 23, 2011
News

Liveblogging Whatever Smart Stuff Gabe Newell Has To Say Today

Valve Software chief Gabe Newell, a man who seems to always be ahead of the curve on everything happening in video games is speaking at New York University today. He’s keynoting the Games For Change festival’s Games For Learning Institute‘s keynote address.

June 14, 2011
News

The E3 2011 Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Line Was Short (And Not Real)

The long-awaited Half-Life 2: Episode 3 wasn’t really at E3, but YouTube master of digital manipulation FreddieW shows us what could have been… though, surely at least eight people would have lined up for the game.

May 20, 2011
In Real Life

There You Are, LEGO Portal Turret!

Here’s a lovely little Instructable that shows how to make a Portal turret out of our favourite plastic building bricks suitable for desk or headboard. Now you’re thinking with elements.

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