Valve Software Teases with New Image Leaks

[okboy]

I don't see why there would be another teaser campaign for Portal 2. Hopefully it's Half Life 3, but that doesn't look like anything Half Lifey.

 

[TheReadyPrompt]

Text in Numbers

The numbers are indeed ASCII. Remember, the image needs to be inverted and, therefore, so should the bits representing each number (clever!).

This is what I've been able to decode:

ING TO NEED4ALO| MORE TEST 5UBSECTS. 2 M0VD
"...[go]ing to need a lot more test subjects..."

 

[okboy]

People use Computer gaming because it is meant to be the optimization of graphics people who play these games dictate how they want certain hardware. They want high end video cards. PC gaming is dictated by the choices of hardwa PC gamers want. If people wanted a one size fit all option they can't upgrade then they would get consoles.

They do get consoles... by the millions, people get consoles.

On topic: The code is being deciphered here! http://valvearg.com/wiki/Emails_from_Gabe_Newell#Translation

 

[Justinf79]

Hmm, definitely looks Portal related. Can't wait!

 

[lfc]

The numbers are indeed ASCII. Remember, the image needs to be inverted and, therefore, so should the bits representing each number (clever!).

This is what I've been able to decode:

ING TO NEED4ALO| MORE TEST 5UBSECTS. 2 M0VD
"...[go]ing to need a lot more test subjects..."

Nice find! Put your deciphers on the wiki to save the others some time.
http://valvearg.com/wiki/Emails_from_Gabe_Newell#Translation

 

[okboy]

Nice find! Put your deciphers on the wiki to save the others some time.
http://valvearg.com/wiki/Emails_from_Gabe_Newell#Translation

This. What image is it from?

 

[phillryu]

I just got one too! Here it is, I think it's new:

The filename is "Probe Scooters", and I received it in an automated (I assume) email from Gabe Newell after responding to that mysterious 'test' email. Think I got that email because we run MacHeist, and we're known for similar games in the community. I remember getting the Steam for Mac press emails.

 

[gatepc]

Someone already found out that if you the number from 255 individually then it gives you valid ASCII code

 

[TheReadyPrompt]

Someone already found out that if you the number from 255 individually then it gives you valid ASCII code

Yes, both "The Mazzter" and I independently figured that out within minutes of each other.

 

[okboy]

Looks like registration is closed on the wiki. **** it, we'll do it live!

 

[ddpxl]

i was thinking ASCII the second i saw it ...
.. L.O.S.T. did the same thing last year in their fake websites.

 

[lfc]

The message is mostly done now, but you can use this app i made to decode it for you.
Makes life easier.
Made it quickly so it's not too friendly but it'll do.

download: http://www.mediafire.com/?ay3c38babgkd7b1

Has to be run from command line while your in the same directory as the file. Once in same directory enter this in terminal: java ValveDecoder

In short, put the source and class files into the desktop, open terminal, type cd ~/Desktop then type java ValveDecoder

Never compiled into a .jar file before but when I try it's not running. Don't know why. Any help on that would be great.

 

[Dr McKay]

People are talking about programming for consoles low-level, meaning bypassing Direct X (in the case of the Xbox 360) and designing specifically for the CPU, creating a big leap in performance.

Just FYI, the Xbox 360 uses DirectX9. Its what the first 'X' in Xbox stands for.

 

[interestedabit]

Looks like registration is closed on the wiki. **** it, we'll do it live!

Haha good call, logged in to say well played.

 

[SandynJosh]

those two file names are anagrams of one another. They probably represent something more interesting...now someone figure that out.

-hyp

stroboscope

 

[lfc]

Wow the IRC's exploding with info. Jump on it!
http://valvearg.com/wiki/IRC

 

[ddpxl]

i made a little max-patch to calculate the ascii stuff...
.. use free max-runtime to run the patch on pc or mac..

 

[thelonelylimo]

Portal 2 is going to be AWESOME.

I'm highly anticipating it.

 

[greendust1]

I like your comment thanks too much

 

[Erasmus]

I don't see why there would be another teaser campaign for Portal 2. Hopefully it's Half Life 3, but that doesn't look like anything Half Lifey.

QFT. We all know Portal 2 is going to be released soon, and it's going to be all cross platform and all that, and be awesome.

I want to hear things about Half Life 3, or 2 ep 3, or whatever they decide to call the next one.

EDIT: Maybe that ship in Half Life has sunk, and Gordon Freeman needs a Bathysphere to get to it? He decides he likes Aperture Science more than Black Mesa, has a sex change, and becomes Gla-Dos. Which is why she wants to kill everyone.

 

[Jelite]

Somebody dun goofed with the video.

 

[YanniDepp]

I cannot wait for Portal 2. I discovered Portal on my 360 a few months ago and couldn't believe what I had been missing. I still haven't beaten all of the levels.

Then you STILL don't know what you're missing. The test chambers only make up half the game.

Continue testing.

 

[roadbloc]

EXCELLENT! Portal II here we come!

 

[Lotso]

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[Winni]

It's definitely one of the GladOS modules.

Yes, it is. Everybody who has played the end level of Portal 1 should immediately recognize it.

I still haven't decided if I will buy the Xbox 360 or the Mac OS X version of Portal 2. Somehow, I no longer like playing shooters with keyboard and mouse. I also no longer like upgrading my hardware just to play a game. On the other hand, Portal 2 might look better on my 27" iMac i5 at the full native resolution of the display than in the 720p resolution of the Xbox on the same display.