Trailers: Portal 2: Panels

[ashrossy]

A reading from the Prophet Valve

Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included. Note: To be made available after launch.

I think I just excited myself! I'd love to make my own portal maps, just to mess with the physics.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing more portal sequels with different mechanics ripped from relatively unknown indie games (portal1: narbarcular drop, portal2: TAG).

I wonder what they'll implement for portal3?

 

[Tuqui]

I laughed so hard, i watched it twice, maybe more later

 

[leviadragon99]

"That's not a panel, that's a crusher... we sell those too."

Excellent.

 

[mew4ever23]

"Safe". Tell that to the robot being smacked around by a panel..

All and all, very nice. If this is what valve can come up with to sell their product, they should have tried this years ago.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

I am not sure that this ad does what an ad is supposed to do.
There are basically three groups of people out there:

Persons who liked portal and it's humor and therefore will consider buying portal 2

Persons who didn't like portal and it's humor and will propably not buy it soon.

Then the third group which is the one you are advertising to: Persons who don't know anything about portal. These folks won't get the the ad. All they will ask is "What's the difference between science and apperture science?" or "Why would I buy such a thing?" or "What tests?"

I might be wrong here, but as far as I understand advertisement it's supposed to bring your product to new customers, which you propably won't achieve by this kind of insider-advertising.

It's because this particular clip is for mainly for the insiders and to generate hype in gaming circles. The TV short that was just released is targeted at your third group.

 

[Alar]

I just love how calm and pleasant his voice is. This game is going to be absolutely brilliant. Losing the marketing dudes was the best idea they've had!

 

[starhaven]

That was bloody brilliant. Apparently getting rid of marketing people to rely on their own sense of humour was an awesome thing to do, go Valve.

i agree these are the best adds i have seen in ages

 

[Arizona Kyle]

Need portal 2 now

 

[Lateinos]

So much win! Cave Johnson's voice is fantastic!

 

[Roxor]

One question: Why isn't this trailer available on Steam?

 

[kurokenshi]

OMG ROFL!

Vavle ads are the best! Glad they decided to do it themselves

 

[kshao]

Lol, is it just me or did the Blue bot say "D'oh!" as it hit the door?

 

[Bobbity]

Methinks that EA should hire Valve to do its marketing

 

[John the Gamer]

Oooo, I want me one o' them crushers. Some panels too. XD

 

[TheMetalGuy]

That's not a panel! (It's a game to look forward to)

 

[knhirt]

This is fantastic.
Something about the trailer made me think of the old 2D Oddworld games. I'm finally getting excited about this game.

 

[Ilosia]

Always bet on Valve to bring major funny.

 

[Ldude893]

Valve, I love you.

 

[pepitko]

:That's a crusher, we sell them too" that's so funny, I'm very much looking forward to this game. The Valentine day ad was also equally brilliant and funny, well done Valve.

 

[BENZOOKA]

The delivery of the announcer is incredible.

The only thing I'm not sure about the quality of, are the challenges. I really hope they'll be more enjoyable and less frustrating on this sequel.