Yeah I enjoyed Portal (on the 360). Not sure if I fancy trying to complete those puzzles for the gold medals though

Have you seen the achievement for sending the Gnome into space?

You have to pick him up at the start of EP2, and put him in a rocket at the end of the game.

Madness!

Here are some non story spoiling screenshots.  For a game that is still using some the texturing

As much as I would like to posts some more interesting screenshots, I would hate to spoil anything.






I am so far blown away by the game in all departments.  It really is making me realise how disapointing EP1 one was left feeling unsatisified.

Portal is something that should be played in one outing.  Its short and doesnt outstay its welcome.  I cant fault it, the story and the ending are top notch pitch black hilarious for which it should not be spoiled for anyone.

Ive only played on TF2 about 5 minutes but it it seems great. Did quite well as a pyro.  8-)

Youd have thought theyd have polished it a bit for the 360 though.

profit.

Quote from: CypherHere are some non story spoiling screenshots.  For a game that is still using some the texturing

As much as I would like to posts some more interesting screenshots, I would hate to spoil anything.






I am so far blown away by the game in all departments.  It really is making me realise how disapointing EP1 one was left feeling unsatisified.

Portal is something that should be played in one outing.  Its short and doesnt outstay its welcome.  I cant fault it, the story and the ending are top notch pitch black hilarious for which it should not be spoiled for anyone.

Ive only played on TF2 about 5 minutes but it it seems great. Did quite well as a pyro.  8-)

What is your pc spec m8?

939 AMD 64 3500+ (2.4Ghz)
1GB PC3200 Dual Channel
DFI Lan Party NF4 SLi-DR Expert
Geforce 8800GTS 320MB XT

It was an asus board & Geforce 4 Ti 4200.  I recently decided to upgrade and spend about £200 on it.  I knew my processor & ram was decent enough and I needed to give the graphics a kick after 3-4 years with that card.  

I just didnt expect it to run that well.  Everything on Max, 4xAA, Full Reflect, HDR, Motion Blur. 1440x900.  Thats the reccommended settings by the game.

Not having rediculous resolutions helps I suppose.


 

Quote from: soopahflyHave you seen the achievement for sending the Gnome into space?

You have to pick him up at the start of EP2, and put him in a rocket at the end of the game.

Madness!

http://www.kfj.f2s.com/index.php/2007-10-15-gnome-quest

Got my copy in the mail yesterday, HL2 looks amazing on the 360.

Quote from: Cypher939 AMD 64 3500+ (2.4Ghz)
1GB PC3200 Dual Channel
DFI Lan Party NF4 SLi-DR Expert
Geforce 8800GTS 320MB XT

It was an asus board & Geforce 4 Ti 4200.  I recently decided to upgrade and spend about £200 on it.  I knew my processor & ram was decent enough and I needed to give the graphics a kick after 3-4 years with that card.  

I just didnt expect it to run that well.  Everything on Max, 4xAA, Full Reflect, HDR, Motion Blur. 1440x900.  Thats the reccommended settings by the game.

Not having rediculous resolutions helps I suppose.

 

Cool, Maybe you could give me some feedback then if things look that good

My system is better then yours bar the graphics card and I was thinking of doing something about it before going new zealand as I do not know any of the web shops like here yet to get cool deals

I have one of these:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/PCI-E/nVIDIA+GeForce+7+Series/+XFX+GeForce+7950GT+550M+512MB+DDR3?productId=25677

Now do I get another one of these for sli or get a Geforce 8800GTS?

On the basis of how future games are slowly moving towards DX10.  Go for a Geforce 8.  When you later decide to SLI it, it wont be the case of beefing it up but being one step behind with its abilities.

Quote from: CypherOn the basis of how future games are slowly moving towards DX10.  Go for a Geforce 8.  When you later decide to SLI it, it wont be the case of beefing it up but being one step behind with its abilities.

Cheers, I will look at an 8800 and shift this card, if anyone wants it here it will be up for sale in a few weeks

I do not think I will get the orange box, no cash now and no computer for 2 months as well

EDIT: What would you recommend in terms of the under £200 ones then?

Completed EP2 and Portal over the weekend (on PC) and really enjoyed them both. Portal was something new and very very funny in parts and episode 2 was just great, couldnt of really asked for any more.

Both games looked stunning, was running at 1400x1028 (or whatever the 16:10 rez is for 1400x) high everything, VSYNC off.

Will post a couple screnshots later on if i remember

edit: I havent been on the forums for a week so sorry if Ive missed a post about it but... Value have said they will be releasing a Weighted Companion Cube toy before Christmas!!!!!11111oneoneone

LOL fantastic.

I was half tempted to buy a headcrab before tbh.

http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabPlush.html

what make card is yours cypher? I am out the loop of which to get, cant afford the super expensive ones the gtxs but gts and heard gt are about now

Quote from: CypherLOL fantastic.

I was half tempted to buy a headcrab before tbh.

http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabPlush.html

omg how did i not know about those?! bastards made them limited aswell

Companion cube toy better not be limited, I always miss these damn release dates