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[Teknopathetic]

"But didn't peope say to postpone your vacation? This announcement is DEFINITELY not worth postponing a vacation for!"


It said don't plan your vacation until you hear it.

 

[Hooker]

Man, I could've sworn someone was in here telling people to keep their expectations low...

I also remember someone saying that all possible combinations were going to be offered for purchasing


Waiting for 1 week is no problem, paying multiple times for games is.

 

[Wes]

Disappointmentation overload.

 

[saelz8]

$44 isn't that bad really, I'd pay that for Black Box.

 

[MrCompletely]

Yes, but you can give both Half-Life 2 and Episode 1 to a friend if you already have the two games in your account.

Wow Vavle, way to F your fans in the A.

Maybe we havent heard all the deets, maybe if you pre-order black box you're still eligible.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

This is actually better than I thought...but whole damn Orange Box? Can you sell your Steam games off to someone? Or at least give them it? I never bought Ep. 1, so I wouldn't mind just giving HL2 to someone.

This can be found at the bottom of the pre-purchase page for the Orange Box:

Already own Half-Life 2 or Half-Life 2: Episode One?
Give your extra game as a gift to a friend when you purchase The Orange Box.

 

[Teknopathetic]

"I also remember someone saying that all possible combinations were going to be offered for purchasing


Waiting for 1 week is no problem, paying multiple times for games is."


This is just the pre-purchase.

 

[Finncognito]

Yeah, you have to buy HL2 and ep1 again, but it's only $45! I expected the black box to be $40, so it's a very good price.

 

[CajoleJuice]

Oh, $45 isn't bad at all. Not at all. Especially considering I never picked up Ep. 1. Pre-order confirmed once I get home from work+class. In less than a week, I will find out if TF2 even works on my current laptop... :lol


:|

 

[MrCompletely]

the people who are most interested in playing a TF2 beta have surely played HL2 by now. Valve is gonna make it's most dedicated fans re-purchase to play in the beta, this is total horseshit.

 

[saelz8]

The hell, anyone see Peggle Extreme in the listed items list when you're paying?

 

[pn18]

oh noes.
no beta for me.

 

[ice cream]

Who cares if I can give HL2 and EP1 to a friend, I am still playing more than I would for just ep2, portal and TF2.
Seriously, fuck you Valve. I love you still but this is gay

 

[Rlan]

They'd better be doing this for Black Box. I already own your other games, Valve, and the only other friend I have who's even interested in your series is buying the games anyhow via B&M.

Don't fuck over your own audience.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

The loyal fans are always the easiest ones to milk. Also see: overpriced collector's edition bundles.

 

[saelz8]

You guys don't have to pay, you can wait for the other options. There will be other options.

 

[MrNyarlathotep]

guys, guys, guys...

you all missed something important about the Orange pack...

PEGGLE

 

[Teknopathetic]

"You guys don't have to pay, you can wait for the other options."


Ding. This is clearly a promotional deal for TF2.


And ZOMG PEGGLE EXTREME.

 

[darkressurection]

..the fuck?

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

The hell, anyone see Peggle Extreme in the listed items list when you're paying?

I see it too.

According to the Steam page for Peggle Extreme, they have added themes from Episode 2, Portal and TF2 to the game.

 

[saelz8]

:lol Nice Peggle Bonus.

Awesome!

Gman, Headcrab!

 

[PatzCU]

I'm going to patiently wait for an official announcement with more, details.... hopefully....

 

[Hooker]

"You guys don't have to pay, you can wait for the other options."


Ding. This is clearly a promotional deal for TF2.

Still, this is the kinda shit that makes you want to puch Valve in the teeth. This is going to create bad press one way or another.

Far fewer people would have complained if this was a Black-Box promo. Or even better, offer them both. Right now, Valve gets a finger and a big FU from me.

 

[MrNyarlathotep]

So does anyone know how I go about donating HL2 to a buddy of mine who doesn't have it?

I was waiting on buying Episode 1 until Episode 2 was out and I could get the combo (took longer than I thought it would though, heh) and ~£25 for the pair + the rest is fine with me, but if I CAN donate HL2 I WILL donate HL2 so I have some more buddies for Dystopia...

EDIT:

BOOURNS

 

[Ninja Kn1ght]

Fission Mailed. I'm getting Orange Box on 360 so no beta for me.

 

[Stahsky]

Still, this is the kinda shit that makes you want to puch Valve in the teeth. This is going to create bad press one way or another.

Far fewer people would have complained if this was a Black-Box promo. Or even better, offer them both. Right now, Valve gets a finger and a big FU from me.

You're crazy. They are not going to get bad press for something like this. Calm the hell down, jeez.

Just wait for other options, or don't participate in the beta. It's as simple as that.

 

[Hooker]

So does anyone know how I go about donating HL2 to a buddy of mine who doesn't have it?

IIRC, you get a new key to register HL2 to any account. Give that key to your buddy and he's off to download it

You're crazy. They are not going to get bad press for something like this. Calm the hell down, jeez.

Just wait for other options, or don't participate in the beta. It's as simple as that.

What do you think I'm doing?! And go take a look at their forums when the press release gets out. I'm not the only one...

 

[Prime crotch]

Whoa 45$ for each of the new titles alone? Oh you sly cunts Valve. I still love your games.

edith prices updated while writing this nothing to see here people

 

[darkressurection]

I hope the beta is released for free at some point

 

[CajoleJuice]

Fission Mailed. I'm getting Orange Box on 360 so no beta for me.

Oh yeah, I was gonna get the Orange Box for 360, too. I forgot about that. Fuck. I might as well just wait until they offer the Black Box or TF2 by itself.

 

[Defcon]

Meh. That's the same day as the Hellgate London beta starts. I'll pass, as I don't want the Orange Box.

 

[Bliddo]

wait.... no black box?

 

[dfyb]

like i said in the other thread, i expect a pre-release similar to how they did CS:S for people who pre-ordered HL2. so expect pre-orders to start and pre-loading to start, and then soon after the release of TF2 on steam (only for those who preorder on steam)

 

[Arrowgigantic]

Is anyone else able to download Peggle Extreme already?

 

[saelz8]

Is anyone else able to download Peggle Extreme already?

Yep

 

[Fragamemnon]

This is tempting for Peggle Extreme. Is it possible to get it separately from the pre-order?

edit: Oh god, how can a screenshot be so wrong yet feel so right?

 

[dfyb]

You guys don't have to pay, you can wait for the other options. There will be other options.

black box better be made available before the pre-release of TF2. otherwise, it's like a big slap in the face for their fans that bought HL2 back when, you know, HL2 came out.

 

[Rlan]

Wait.. I thought Orange Box was going to be $60 across the board, 360, PS3 and PC? So the PC version is $50 - $5 discount?

What's the price of the Black box going to be? ARE they going to do a Black Box? They eally haven't mentioned it at all since the BB video [in which they 'cancelled' it days after, with everyone thinking this was just for retail]

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

Yes, but you can give both Half-Life 2 and Episode 1 to a friend if you already have the two games in your account.

i swear that is the most retarded thing ever.

 

[Blue Geezer]

am i the only one quite happy with this (plus the $5 off)? i am buying this right as we speak.

sometimes its not so bad living in the UK.....

 

[CajoleJuice]

Maybe they're making up for the lack of a Black Box by making the Orange Box $45, but that's still a fucking dick move. There has to be a Black Box. There just HAS to be.

 

[Teknopathetic]

Black box was only removed in retail stores. They're still planning on putting one out on steam, to the best of my knowledge.

 

[Dot50Cal]

whatthefuckisthisshit.gif

Wheres my black box option on steam Valve?

 

[Alien Bob]

Black box was only removed in retail stores. They're still planning on putting one out on steam, to the best of my knowledge.

they'd better

 

[darkressurection]

So, is Valve still gonna make an official announcement or was this it? I want to hear more details about the beta.

 

[CajoleJuice]

Black box was only removed in retail stores. They're still planning on putting one out on steam, to the best of my knowledge.

Then why wouldn't they put it out right now along side the Orange Box? There's no other reason other than trying to make their hardcore fans pay twice for a couple of games.

 

[Hooker]

Maybe they're making up for the lack of a Black Box by making the Orange Box $45, but that's still a fucking dick move. There has to be a Black Box. There just HAS to be.

I know, but what is it's price going to be? It looks like this is the only pre-order package that's going to be available. That implies that this is the only one that gets the 10% off



How will we feel when they launch a BlackBox at $44.95? I was hoping for a $39.95 bundle with 10% off...

 

[saelz8]

black box better be made available before the pre-release of TF2. otherwise, it's like a big slap in the face for their fans that bought HL2 back when, you know, HL2 came out.

Agree, they always go on about unlimited shelf space on Steam, so options are aplenty. Show it.

am i the only one quite happy with this (plus the $5 off)? i am buying this right as we speak.

sometimes its not so bad living in the UK.....

Paid for, as I want in the BETA. (Next Monday, yeah baby!)

 

[DKo5]

What if you've got an Orange Box code from an ATI HD2900XT?

Edit: nevermind, its code for the Black Box >:|

 

[Teknopathetic]

Er...why would they launch black box at 45$? Black box was always 40$.