News from GT TV's Visit to Valve

February 29, 2008 · by Zips

Update: They've added the video to their site now. There are both a HD version and a SD version.

Original: I'll update a bit as new news hits from Gametrailer TV's episode from where they visit Valve's offices.
  • New plush toys are in the works. TF2 characters will soon be your bedside companions, starting with the Heavy.
  • There is presently no Counter-Strike 2, however...
  • As I said in my "Valve Bits" article, and as stated again on the show just now, IF they go ahead and start development on a Counter-Strike 2, they are leaning to taking an approach similar to what was done with TF2. Re-evaluate everything but try to stay close to the heart of Counter-Strike.
  • That's not to say that CS2 would match TF2's art style.
  • Portal 2 is sort of, kind of confirmed (again).
  • Kim Swift wishes to explore more of the Aperture Science labs themselves, to provide more of a look at the building.
  • Some very impressive Left 4 Dead footage is being shown (we'll have links to the episode once they're live on Gametrailers tomorrow).
  • Gabe states that L4D will greatly appeal to fans of Counter-Strike
  • A PS3 version of L4D isn't completely ruled out, and may one day be developed.
  • Goldrush for TF2 is looking to be a rather massive map, easily the size of Dustbowl with the same texture style.
  • Nothing in development for the Wii and that is something Valve really wants to look at.
  • Episode 3 is being worked on, in case there was any doubt.
That's it, the show is over. Move along folks there's nothing more to see here.

related stories

  • Jack Thompson Guilty on 27 Charges of Misconduct - 5/20/08
  • Grand Theft Auto IV Breaks Entertainment Records - 5/14/08
  • We Are Training Our Kids to be Killers - 5/2/08
  • Grand Theft Auto 4's Street Date = Broken - 4/23/08
  • Jack Thompson Writes to CEO's Mother - 4/23/08

comments (8)

HEAD NOOB#16:55 am pst - 3/1/08
"You may be surprised by what Gabe has to say"
yeah we are.
News from GT TV's Visit to ValveKotae#28:43 am pst - 3/1/08
Aww, I want a tf2 plushie~ Too bad I can't sleep with it in my bed because my dog'll chew it up! :(
DaRk-AnGeL#310:01 am pst - 3/1/08
What they really meant to say was 'Counter-Strike is dead'.
Tono_Tako#411:12 am pst - 3/1/08
Is up on gametrailers
http://www.gametrailers.com/gametrailer...hp?ep=10&sd=0
ph03nix(k)#54:19 pm pst - 3/1/08
You know what would be awesome.. if they put those little voice boxes into the plush toys that when you squeeze them, they say things from the game.

Solider
UR A MAGET
Diamond Dust#65:23 pm pst - 3/1/08
ph03nix(k) wrote..
You know what would be awesome.. if they put those little voice boxes into the plush toys that when you squeeze them, they say things from the game.

Solider
UR A MAGET
Awesome idea! I want a pyro! and a spy! and and and..... I want them all!!!!!!!!
Renegade[CSR]#79:46 am pst - 3/2/08
ph03nix(k) wrote..
You know what would be awesome.. if they put those little voice boxes into the plush toys that when you squeeze them, they say things from the game.

Solider
UR A MAGET
I highly recommend you send this into Gabe Newell, cause if you don't, I will. Thats an awesome idea.
Thortok2000#812:32 pm pst - 3/2/08
I can just imagine squeezing the Pyro and it going "Mwhhmwhwhwmwhwhmm!"