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  News Wrap Up: Real Portal Cake, Minecraft Karts & Swords, BioShock Science & More!

  Real-life Portal cake and Minecraft swords, the ultimate game console, Deadpool release date, mobile Jak and Daxter, the science behind BioShock Infinite & more game news!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  Museum of Modern Art Adding Video Game Collection in 2013

  New York’s Museum of Modern Art has announced they have begun acquiring a healthy collection of reputable video games, and will put them on display in March.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 29, 20129 Comments

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  The ‘Portal 2′ Legos Are Not a Lie

  With the necessary 10,000 votes creeping ever closer, the ‘Portal 2′ LEGO set dreamed up by Team Jigsaw may become a reality.

  by Mike Crayton | Jul 2, 2012No Comments

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  Square Enix Booth Impressions

  Square Enix hit E3 this year with a plethora of titles for gamers to enjoy, but a few titles stood out above the rest for better or for worse.

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 7, 20123 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2 Perpetual Testing’ Reaches 1.3 Million Tests

  The ingenuity of level editors has brought yet another success, breathing new life into ‘Portal 2.’ The fans have worked hard, and Valve is celebrating.

  by Kyle Matthews | May 12, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Portal’s’ Upcoming Animated Film Looks Absolutely Thrilling

  A professional CG artist has begun work on an independent ‘Portal’ animated short film. If early test stills are to be believed, the final cut might turn out to be quite the fan sensation.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 29, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Perpetual Testing Initiative DLC Trailer: Octopus Not Included

  Valve has released a trailer showcasing the upcoming ‘Portal 2′ DLC, the ‘Perpetual Testing Initiative,’ which brings user-created level editor functionality to the Mac and PC.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 27, 20129 Comments

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  The ‘Perpetual Testing Initiative’ for ‘Portal 2′ Commences In May

  It’s time to return to the Test Chambers! May will see the release of the ‘Perpetual Testing Initiative’ DLC for ‘Portal 2,’ delivering the game’s long-promised level creator.

  by Jeff Schille | Apr 26, 20121 Comment

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  Super Mario-Portal Crossover Adds Six-Person Online Multiplayer

  Anyone who is a fan of StabYourself’s Portal and Super Mario Bros. crossover will get a kick out of this first test footage of a six-person online multiplayer mode.

  by Tyler Schirado | Apr 3, 20121 Comment

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  Portal 2 Plays, Creates, Shares; Map Editor Coming Next Year

  Love ‘Portal 2′ but always wanted to make hundreds of difficult test chambers to get revenge on your friends for asking your ex-girlfriend out? Valve’s got you covered with the ‘Portal 2′ level editor.

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 21, 20112 Comments

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  GR Picks: ‘Portal 2′ Turret Plush

  Check out an adorable plush doll based on the ‘Portal 2′ turret, complete with motion-activated sounds and love. A perfect gift for any ‘Portal’ fan.

  by Trung Bui | Oct 18, 20112 Comments

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  Free ‘Portal 2: Peer Review’ DLC Available Now

  To celebrate the release of the first DLC for ‘Portal 2′ titled ‘Peer Review,’ Valve has announced a 50% discount for ‘Portal 2′ purchases on Steam.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 4, 20115 Comments

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  Download Portal For FREE

  Valve is offering the original ‘Portal’ for free to Steam users, but for a limited time. Jump in to get this ground-breaking game at no cost while you still can!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 16, 201112 Comments

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  GR Pick: Short Film Adaptation of ‘Portal’

  The Totally Rad Show’s Dan Trachtenberg brings us a short film inspired by the world of ‘Portal.’ You are not going to want to miss this.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 23, 201116 Comments

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  Over An Hour with Valve Writer Erik Wolpaw

  Erik Wolpaw, writer for some of the highest-profile games of the past decade, discusses everything from Valve’s design process to the scientist who evaded GLaDOS.

  by Isaac Calon | May 17, 20111 Comment

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  Even More Amazing ‘Portal 2′ Cube Tricks

  Just in case your brain has recovered from the first video of ‘Portal 2′ cube tricks, a second edition has arrived to scramble your notion of physics.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 12, 2011No Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Level Editor Beta Available Now For PC

  For those who think they can design ‘Portal 2′ puzzles better than its developers, the recent release of Valve’s PC Authoring Tools Beta means that they now have their chance.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 11, 20111 Comment

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  GR Pick: ‘Minecraft Portal’ Trailer and Gameplay Footage

  ‘Minecraft’ continues to be the go-to title for modders who want to recreate their favorite titles using 3D blocks. Check out the ‘Minecraft Portal’ trailer and footage (for science).

  by Ben Kendrick | May 9, 20111 Comment

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  Portal 2 Prescribed Originally as a Prequel

  Valve writers Chet Faliszek and Jay Pinkerton spill the beans on some interesting tidbits on ‘Portal 2,’ back when there wasn’t going to be GLaDOS, Chell, or a portal gun.

  by William Case | Apr 28, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ DLC Coming This Summer

  Valve has some good news for those who just can’t get enough ‘Portal 2,’ with DLC for the game planned to be released some time this summer.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 27, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Writer Discusses Ending, ‘Half-Life’ Connections

  Spoiler Alert: Valve’s Erik Wolpaw has spoken at length about the ending of ‘Portal 2,’ and how the climax is tied to the developer’s other franchise, ‘Half-Life.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 27, 201110 Comments

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  Valve’s Erik Wolpaw Reveals Cancelled ‘Portal 2′ Gel

  ‘Portal 2′ lead writer Erik Wolpaw reveals that Valve had originally created a wall-walking gel, but had to cancel it due to an unwanted side effect.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 25, 20116 Comments

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  Top Five Trivial Ways I’d Use a Portal Gun in Real Life

  Imagine if we had a ‘Portal’ gun in real life. Forget the fantastic, these are my top five trivial uses for a ‘Portal’ gun in real life.

  by Christian Spicer | Apr 21, 201128 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Review

  Does the long-awaited sequel still possess the fresh gameplay and innovation as the original, or will ‘Portal 2′ leave fans wanting more? Read our review to find out.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 20, 201112 Comments

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  ‘Portal’ Has Now Sold 4 Million Copies Excluding Steam

  After over three years on the market, Valve’s surprise hit ‘Portal’ has managed to reach over 4 million sales, excluding digital purchases from the Steam store.

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 20, 20112 Comments

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  Portal 2 & Steam on PlayStation 3 Explained

  Valve explains how to access and utilize Steam on the PlayStation 3 for use with ‘Portal 2,’ and how to play with PC and Mac users, cross-platform style.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 13, 20118 Comments

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  Portal 2: Lab Rat Comic Debuts Online

  With ‘Portal 2′ hitting shelves next week, Valve has also released a tie-in webcomic titled ‘Lab Rat’ which delves deeper into the game’s backstory.

  by Robert Rodriguez | Apr 11, 20111 Comment

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  ‘Portal 2′ Trailer Proves Bots Are More Trustworthy Than Humans

  Another humorous trailer from Aperture Science explains why gamers will be playing as robots in the cooperative sections of ‘Portal 2.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 28, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Will Be Less Frustrating Than The Original

  The puzzles won’t be getting any easier in ‘Portal 2,’ but the developers are promising that players will no longer need ‘ninja-twitch’ skills to complete them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Mar 14, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Achievement List Revealed

  Valve’s highly anticipated follow-up to the physics-bending puzzler ‘Portal’ is coming out soon. Until then, check out ‘Portal 2′s full achievement list.

  by J.C. Reeves | Feb 27, 20113 Comments

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  New Look For ‘Portal 2′ Heroine Chell Explained

  The new look for returning ‘Portal 2′ heroine Chell is revealed. The look is explained by Valve’s art team and details a little bit about Chell’s development.

  by C.J. Smillie | Feb 24, 20116 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Video Shows New Footage, Reveals Massive Dialogue

  Valve loves to write intelligent banter for their titles, but besides giving a look at the destroyed Aperture facility, this new video reveals just how much writing the game will have.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 16, 20113 Comments

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  Portal 2: Jonathan Coulton & Cake Confirmed

  Jonathan Coulton confirmed today via his Twitter page that he will in fact be back to contribute a song to ‘Portal 2′ for Valve

  by Dwayne Holder | Jan 13, 20115 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Trailer Shows Everything is Better With a Friend

  At tonight’s VGAs, Valve revealed a humorous trailer for ‘Portal 2.’ Unfortunately, it contains no gameplay footage.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 11, 20104 Comments

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  Exclusive: Portal 2 Trailer & New Category at Spike VGAs

  In an exclusive 2010 Spike Video Game Awards report, Valve will present the world premiere trailer for ‘Portal 2′ and a new category for ‘Character of the Year’ is being added.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 7, 201021 Comments

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  Portal 2 and Starcraft 2 Become College Level Educational Tools

  In a move that will hopefully be catching on, playthroughs of Portal and Starcraft 2 will soon be required reading at 2 American universities. One small step for students, one giant leap for gamer credibility.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 1, 20106 Comments

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  Watch the ‘Portal 2′ Trailer – For Science

  Valve has revealed the debut trailer for Portal at the Sony Press Conference – confirming that the title will be available on the PS3.

  by Steve Pendlebury | Jun 15, 201011 Comments

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  First Impressions: Steam for Mac

  It’s been a little over a week, and a melting pot full of titles released, since Steam officially set foot into the Mac world. I…

  by Jon Lavallee | May 23, 201010 Comments

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  GR Pick: Video Game Cufflinks

  When I recently got married I wanted to bring some of my “gamerness” into the wedding. After my fiance shot down the idea of Mario and Peach or Link and Zelda wedding toppers, I talked her into something that is a little less noticeable… video game inspired cuff-links.

  by T.J. Lauerman | Mar 22, 20106 Comments

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  Steam Coming to Mac: Confirmed

  Apple users arguing that the Mac is a viable gaming computer will have a significant addition to their army: Valve has now confirmed Steam will…

  by John Jacques | Mar 9, 20104 Comments