I can't say I'm surprised. I think L4D was more of a testing the waters game for them then anything. Which isn't me knocking L4D. Just that I'm not surprised that they are instead turning the possibly unexpected popularity of L4D into new revenue with L4D2 instead of just more free/cheap content for L4D.
Dude this is ridiculous they spend so much time updating tf2 and left 4 dead just came out not even a year ago with bunch of bugs still intact and they're coming out with a new one...
I have to say, I'm still not terribly satisfied with the bug level in the current release. It seems like I can't get through a Vs. match without SOMETHING going wrong in the game.
I'm totally about these updates and willing to pay for more content. However, I agree with the general consensus that L4D is way too buggy, especially considering Valve's great reputation. The lobby software alone in L4D is craptastic.
So if you didn't know, Left 4 Dead 2 was announced just a few hours ago by Valve at E3. It seems there are completely new characters, new weapons including melee weapons like an axe, frying pan, and chainsaw, as well as some other new shooting weapons and also new zombies including some new special infected. Here are links to 9 videos from IGN.
Now I am not sure why they are making a second game when it seems like L4D just came out. Well it did. L4D came out Nov 18, 2008 and L4D2 is set for release on Nov 17, 2009. Just short of a year later. I feel that everything that is in L4D2 could've been patched into L4D but oh well. Here is the footage.
I merged your post into the thread on L4D 2, Sciz.
Ahh, thanks. Didn't see a thread on it. Regardless, my 2 cents. I won't pay over $40 for this new game maybe only $30 even. I mean honestly, I don't see what is so new. It looks to be on the exact same engine with patches of new characters, weapons, and special infected. What's diff besides that you know.
There are a bunch of rumors online that L4D 2 will be bundled with a Halflife 2: Episode 3 and something new from Counter Strike? Hmm. I think Valve is crafty I don't know if they have done THAT much work...
It remains to be seen though.
"Ahh, thanks. Didn't see a thread on it. Regardless, my 2 cents. I won't pay over $40 for this new game maybe only $30 even. I mean honestly, I don't see what is so new. It looks to be on the exact same engine with patches of new characters, weapons, and special infected. What's diff besides that you know."
That is the definition of a sequel... honestly don't know why anyone would complain, it's not like this would have all been able to be fitted in an expansion pack, the game is like three times bigger. First one was getting boring, characters I didn't really give a damn about, this one looks much more hilarious.
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Because they've updated TF2 a million times, I almost feel gypped that we've only gotten one content update for L4D before the sequel. SAD!
Also, TF3?
Frying pans
WIN!
Now I am not sure why they are making a second game when it seems like L4D just came out. Well it did. L4D came out Nov 18, 2008 and L4D2 is set for release on Nov 17, 2009. Just short of a year later. I feel that everything that is in L4D2 could've been patched into L4D but oh well. Here is the footage.
Debut Trailer: http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_trl_keepfighting_60109.html
Gameplay footage:
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_axeownage_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_saferoom_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_kitchensmoker_052809.html;jsessionid=1n14e54g3smz9
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_alarm_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_dockstart_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_fireammo_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_fryingpan_052809.html
http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/14352245/left-4-dead-2/videos/l4d2_gmp_gardenmaze_052809.html
Discuss....
Ahh, thanks. Didn't see a thread on it. Regardless, my 2 cents. I won't pay over $40 for this new game maybe only $30 even. I mean honestly, I don't see what is so new. It looks to be on the exact same engine with patches of new characters, weapons, and special infected. What's diff besides that you know.
It remains to be seen though.
I'm stoked for this. Would drop $50 to preorder right now.
-Bobby
I'm throwing my chips here as well...sounds like something Valve would do.
5 second review: tighter, better, more fun, more stuff, new enemies, I like it.
[Reads article]
How were the new infected?
-Bobby
That is the definition of a sequel... honestly don't know why anyone would complain, it's not like this would have all been able to be fitted in an expansion pack, the game is like three times bigger. First one was getting boring, characters I didn't really give a damn about, this one looks much more hilarious.