Australia to FINALLY get 18+ rated games, instead of making them ILLEGAL!

It seems those of you in Australia can finally play the games most people in any free country can already play!

For the longest time games like Left 4 Dead 2 have had to be edited or not be allowed at all in the country of Australia. The country of Australia has been a bit strange when it comes to allowing mature games to be released; they didn't allow Left 4 Dead 2 to get released because it was too mature and was not given a rating, so Valve edited it and took out the gore and things.

However, it seems that is all going to change with the 18+ rating. Finally, people in Australia will be able to play the games that most people are already allowed to play in the world.

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-22/games-rating-agreement/2806200

Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, 17 Screenshots

Here are seventeen AMAZING looking screenshots from Witcher 2; this game seriously look like it could very well have the best graphics in any game that I've ever seen. Crysis looks nice... but this game definitely beats that easily! The designers of this game paid a lot of attention to detail when making the environments.

Source: http://store.steampowered.com/app/20920/

Portal 2, DLC will be free

Portal 2 came out not too long ago, but Valve has already announced that they're releasing DLC (downloadable content) for the game. Now, it has been revealed that the DLC will be free - and they didn't specify a console, so I'm guessing that means it's free on PC, PS3 and 360.

I'm surprised, because Valve usually only gives it away for free on PC and has to charge on the 360 to cover costs of releasing on the platform; however, this time they have released a game on all three platforms, two of which have Steam - allowing for instant updates through their own systems and cross-platform play between PS3 and PC.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6310911.html 

Portal 2, DLC incoming

New Portal 2 DLC is already in the works and will be announced for the Summer of 2011. The game may have just come out within the past few days, but Valve isn't taking a break, yet. They're working full steam to make sure we get to have some awesome DLC as soon as possible.

Usually, Valve gives out DLC for free on the PC and I'm guessing that'll be the same for the PS3, since Steam is now on there (if they ever get PSN running again...). However, 360 users will probably have to pay for it, like usual.

http://blog.pikimal.com/geek/2011/04/27/portal-2-dlc-forthcoming/

Minecraft, Portal 2, Hilarious video cross-over

You guys know Minecraft, right? You remember those creepers? They are monsters that wander around and explode when they come near you. SSSssssss... BOOM!

You've played Portal 2, too, right? Well, if you haven't (this isn't a spoiler) then, while you're walking around in Portal 2 a random turret will ask you to take it with you, because it's different.

So a creeper comes... creeping into your fortress and tells you that he's different. What do you do?

http://postacid.tumblr.com/post/4655427557/this-was-a-triumph

Portal 2, seven or two hours until release

Currently, Portal 2's release is set at about 7 hours from now; however, each time we complete one of the games from the Potato Sack, the time adjusts and we get closer by about an hour. So, if we complete the four games that are left, then we will unlock Portal 2 in about 2 hours. It's up to everyone to help out.

I really want to play this game, but I don't know how much this ARG thing is actually working...

"We're out of beta. We're releasing on time." the words of GlaDos. She was right... just on time. On the release date! Not early at all :(
http://www.aperturescience.com/glados@home/

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Portal 2, early release is staged and all lies

Portal 2 is being released 'early' according to the viral marketing campaign, but are they really? GlaDos has finally started using the potatoes which are supposed to overclock the 'CPUS' which are being unlocked around the clock. However, some are wondering if it's all staged.

According to the people who are working around the clock to get the early release of Portal 2, the game can release NO EARLIER THAN TUESDAY AT MIDNIGHT in some places. What was Valve thinking? you might have asked; well, Valve may have been trying to be like GlaDos.

• GlaDos promised Chell there would be a cake at the end of Portal, but there was no cake - the cake is a lie.
• Valve promised fans there would be an early release at the end of the ARG, but there is no early release - the early release is a lie.

It is all a lie, according to those who believe the theory; I smell lawsuits and investigations coming!

Here is GlaDos' Log so far:

08:57 - Default boot scheduled to finish in 19:23:01
08:58 - Activating emergency distributed computing grid...
09:00 - GLaDOS@home starting...
09:01 - Recruiting cpus to force faster boot sequence...
19:55 - Calculations complete for The Wonderful End of the World. Recalculating a new launch projection...
11:55 - Calculations complete for 1... 2... 3... Kick It!. Recalculating a new launch projection...
21:00 - Calculations complete for AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity. Recalculating a new launch projection...
04:00 - Calculations complete for RUSH. Recalculating a new launch projection...
10:15 - Calculations complete for Cogs. Recalculating a new launch projection...
15:35 - Calculations complete for Toki Tori. Recalculating a new launch projection...
20:20 - Calculations complete for BIT.TRIP BEAT. Recalculating a new launch projection...
10:50 - Engaging starch-based power cells
11:00 - Reboot safety test protocol initiated...
11:00 - Relaxation chamber locks released...
11:00 - Involuntary hazard mitigation associates have assumed testing positions...
11:00 - Pre-release lethality assessment initiated...

So, it looks to me that this is all fixed. They SOMEHOW unlocked at EXACTLY 11:00, which seems a little suspicious. It seems that Valve has fixed the whole thing to unlock only at a specific time! What was Valve thinking? Only time may tell.

Will we get an early release? Not according to GlaDos, so far!

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Blind Mind Studios pulls their game from GameStop?!

Blind Mind Studios, an indie game developer, pulled their game their strategy game Star Ruler from a digital distribution site that is about to be acquired by GameStop. Blind Mind Studios' representative said a few words (down below) and basically told us that GameStop has no business being part of the PC digital distribution industry.


I have to agree with Blind Mind Studios; GameStop is too big and too powerful, and they are trying to survive when they should simply go die like any console-game seller; a console-game seller that has yet to truly embrace the digital age and continues to think that there's a place for physical stores in the world. 


GameStop also overcharges for most of their video games; Amazon.com and the wonderful Steam (the biggest digital distributor of video games) will easily beat them if they continue to embrace the digital age and rid of their stores. Amazon.com always has cheap prices and Steam always has amazing sales! There is no way for GameStop to compete, when even their sales are rip-offs.

"On March 31st, Stardock Systems announced that Impulse will be purchased by GameStop, likely some time in May. Due to a rather large list of things we detest about GameStop, Star Ruler will no longer be available for purchase on Impulse after the takeover." 
-Representative of Blind Mind Studios

“We are ending sales through Impulse due to GameStop's long, negative behavior toward the PC platform and independent games. We would never have signed onto distribution through GameStop, and being forced into this situation has only made it worse for us. We feel GameStop cannot serve as the leader of a true competitor in the digital distribution market.“
-Representative of Blind Mind Studios



http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/11733/star-ruler-pulled-from-impulse-due-to-gamestops-acquisition



  

Portal 2 price dropped to $34.99 on Amazon.com!

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Portal 2's price has dropped by quite a bit on Amazon! However, this is only for the PC version! Who knows how long this will last, so hurry up and buy it while you can (if you haven't already).

This game has had some cryptic advertisements and a game that the whole internet seemed to unite on; people everywhere were scrambling to solve the strange puzzle before about Noon on April 15th. There was a timer that was counting down for a few hours and now it has been revealed that we have the ability to release Portal 2 early.

The only way to release Portal 2 early is to get the Potato Sack on Steam, which is a collection of thirteen awesome games! Get the Potato Sack and Portal 2 and you'll be supporting Valve and the game's early release! Go on and buy Portal 2, if you haven't and then the Potato Sack if you have the money left. I want to play my Portal 2!