Portal 2 Won’t Have 3D, But Valve Teases at the Future
Even though the PS3 is now a fully 3D capable console and Valve boss Gabe Newell said the PS3 version of Portal 2 will be the best “on any console,” those two will not be happening together any time soon. Only time will tell what Valve has to bring to the PlayStation table.
After vocally denouncing the console on multiple occasions, Valve is committed to making reparations for the PlayStation 3 debacle that was The Orange Box. With an interview with CVG Valve Marketing Director Doug Lombardi expressed feelings that the studio wants to right its wrongs. ”[Having a dedicated PS3 team] allows us to build our PS3 products internally, which we feel is critical for delivering the highest quality version of our products.” 
When asked about 3D support and the PlayStation Move for Portal 2, Lombardi confirmed that the game is being built without those features in mind. “[Move and 3D] will have to wait for Portal 3 or another title.” Although it’s just a figure of speech and not even to be taken as a teaser announcement, it does mean a Portal 3 could be possible down the line. It all depends on if the narrative allows for a sequel, or more importantly, the sales.
Slightly off-topic however, was potentially a big question. When asked if Valve has any plans to bring their award-winning Left 4 Dead franchise to the PS3, now that don’t despise the system, Lombardi commented “Who knows what the future will bring?” While it’s not an outright confirmation nor a denial, it seems for sure that Valve is loving their new relationship with Sony.
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7 Responses to “Portal 2 Won’t Have 3D, But Valve Teases at the Future”
Oh please oh please oh please bring L4D to PS3! I have wanted desperately to play that game.
Taking away the console subscription fee for online play, pretty much one of the only ways L4D could get any better. That and a weapon that shoots exploding cakes.
I’d only forgive them if they released a patch do fix the things wrong with the Orange Box. Trophy support is not required for my forgiveness.
A PS3 doing 3D in 720p and not 1080p for games is “fully 3D capable”?
@InfinitiProject — PS3 does BD at 1080p 3D, but because games run at a higher frame rate, would you rather higher (arguably unecessary) resolution, or smoother game play? Most games are only 720p to begin with!
And when did “full 3D” ever mean 1080p? 1080p is t even “full HD” – that’s just buzz talk… 4K >> 2K any day…
L4D on PS3 would be nice but tbh I’d still prefer playing L4D on my PC. Unless of course Move turns out to be very good in FPS and they implement it in L4D on PS3, then I may be swayed.
how about HL2: Episode 3? It’d be nice to get a conclusion to the story line that isn’t some major cliff hanger…