Article is on steam. June 1, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2), the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-operative multiplayer thriller. Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 and PC, L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games and become one of 2009's marquee titles. "A large part of how Left 4 Dead became 2008's top-selling new IP on Xbox 360 and the PC was the custom-tailored gameplay made possible by the AI Director," said Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve. "With the knowledge gained from creating the original, new technology, and a passionate team, L4D2 will set a new benchmark for cooperative action games." Set for release on November 17, the title adds melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Introducing the AI Director 2.0, L4D's dynamic gameplay is taken to the next level by giving the Director the ability to procedurally change weather effects, world objects, and pathways in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players' performance. The result is a unique game session custom fitted to provide a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience each time the game is played. Featuring new Survivors, boss zombies, weapons, and items, Left 4 Dead 2 offers a much larger game than the original with more co-operative campaigns, more Versus campaigns, and maps for Survival mode available at launch. Supported by a $10+ million marketing campaign, Left 4 Dead has sold over 2.5 million retail copies since it was released in November of 2008. Left 4 Dead 2 is targeted for release on Xbox 360 and the PC on November 17, 2009, and will be launched worldwide with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign across TV, Outdoor, and Online. "Left 4 Dead was backed by our most aggressive advertising campaign to date, and resulted in a top 5 showing on two platforms during holiday 2008," said Doug Lombardi, VP of marketing at Valve. "Left 4 Dead 2 is a larger game and will be supported with even more consumer and retail advertising programs than the original." Left 4 Dead 2 will be featured as the cover story on PC Gamer and Official Xbox Magazines this month. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPQF0gVOXEs]YouTube - (HD) Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer! E3 2009[/ame] Personally I am stoked ,i fucking love this game
This game looks great, and to be a really big improvement on the original. While I'm kinda shocked it's already coming out so soon, if it is going to be bigger and better than the original I'm totally down. I sold my original copy because I was tired of the same 4 levels, but it looks like we can look forward to a lot more cool shit in this one. Definitely will buy it when it comes out.
Why couldn't they just add on to the first one? Oh, to sucker you all in to spending more money. Funny how that works.
Who honestly cares dude? This game entertains me beyond any other game I have and more. I dont mind getting suckered into spending more money on this amazing game.
probably because they altered certain parts of the engine that are not changable through DLC and besides, the first game was well worth the money, I'm hoping the second one will also
exactly how i feel man. the first one has entertained me for over 6 months straight now, so i have no problem paying the money for a sequel which will have a lot more cooler shit.
Exactly, you guys don't care about spending more money so companies will keep doing this. Turn out sequel after sequel. Hasn't even been a year since the last and for what....weather?
I understand whamt you are saying skunk, I don't quite understand why this matters so much to you. But alright I'll give you a pretty good response here we go. Thats cool man. I'll have fun killing zombies and you can have fun doing whatever it is you do.
Exactly! I'm ain't paying it, it just came out last year. Fucking valve, ripping me off. They should continue the updates........ plus, there too many fucking n00bs, look at the videos. They can't fucking play shit!
Doesn't really matter to me I just don't understand it. I hear people complain about over hyped games not having enough this and that but then they go out and buy it. You vote with your money. You're just supporting half assed games until they can turn out the next one with TONS OF NEW FEATURES. But hey it's your money so feel free to waste it as you wish. I never bought or plan to buy the first or second, fyi. That's cool man. I'll have fun hanging out with real life people while your killing fake zombies. That was your good response?
First of all, You don't exactly know me, I hang out with plenty of people in life. But I also have a passion and that just so happens to be this game dude. Sure its bland in some areas and gets repetitive. Don't get it twisted dude I also think its crazy they don't continue releasing updates. But there's nothing I can say about it now the new game is coming out. I don't mind paying the money for a game that I personally can have hours go by on without even noticing. I don't really wanna start an argument on an internet forum so I'm not gonna sit there and insult you about things that I don't even really know about such as hanging out with people or whatever. Lets keep it civil.
But that's what I'm talking about....you agree with me and you're still buying it. You just voted and said you don't mind when they do things like this. If you think it's crazy they aren't releasing update then just skip this one and play something else. But there is...don't buy it! haha Actions speak louder than words.
Yeah but I really want to buy it? Even though it sucks that they are making the new game so early...oh well. They are making another game that im gonna love because i love the first one. You know what i mean? Little toked lol
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the problem with updates is they can only "update" so much. major changes to the game's engine cannot be done via xbox live. Otherwise, yes I would agree with you. But I would rather have changes to the core gaming experience than just a few new levels using the same dynamics as the first game. edit: I do agree with your main point though
Dude I don't think you read the guys post correctly. He agrees with you but acknowledges the fact it's up to game developers to decide what updates they release in packs, and which they release in sequels. I could be wrong, but you sound like one of those people who are outraged they have to have pay $50-$60 for a brand new xbox 360 game?
