HL2: Ep. 2, Portal, TF2 and More on Display at Leipzig

[Kefkataran]

Another quick one from Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.com). They're reporting (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=66517) that Valve Software is currently working hard to have Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Team Fortress 2, and Portal ready for display to the public at the Leipzig Games Convention. The convention, which runs August 24th-27th, will also be home to a (hopefully new) Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer and playable versions of Test Drive Unlimited and Neverwinter Nights 2. There's also going to be some new Command and Conquer 3 info! (Thanks, Adam Blue)

Can you say "new E3"? Seriously, though, that's some cool stuff coming from this convention. Looking forward to hearing the reactions.

[Adam Blue]

Yeah, the original demo of TD:U has been removed from the marketplace, with a new one to appear shortly. Hopefully this is a sign of reworked gameplay.

Also some new C&C3 information will be revealed at this con. Can't wait for that.

[Kefkataran]

New C&C info? Nice! Got a link for that? If so, I'll add it to the news post.

[bapenguin]

I remember last year at Leipzig MS announced tons of the 360 stuff. I believe that's where they announced the pricing and packages.

[Borys]

Excellent.

I may go to LGC next year :) if they allow normal public in.

[Sl1pstream]

Part of it is open to the public, not sure how much of it is closed to the public though.

Might go next year, if I can find a cheap hotel, should be a 2-3 hour drive.

[Adam Blue]

New C&C info? Nice! Got a link for that? If so, I'll add it to the news post.

It was a news story I submitted about two saturdays ago. Hope that helps.

[Housemixer]

Excellent.

I may go to LGC next year :) if they allow normal public in.

On wednesday it's press only, then it's open to the public.

Here's the pricing:


Opening hours GC Games + Entertainment (exhibition halls incl. GC family):

exhibition halls of GC 2006 are open on:
We, 23.08.2006** 09.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.
Th, 24.08.2006 09.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.
Fr, 25.08.2006 09.00 a.m. - 20.00 p.m.
Sa, 26.08.2006 09.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.
Su, 27.08.2006 09.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.

Admission prices for GC Games + Entertainment:
Day ticket 10,00 €
Day ticket, reduced rate* 7,00 €
Evening ticket (from 3.30 p.m.) 4,50 €
Four-day ticket 24,50 €

* pupils/students
** admission for the press and professional visitors only

[Varsity]

Ten Euros? Sounds pretty damn good to me.

[SexualChoc]

Hey, that's pretty cool. A couple of trips on the Eurostar and I am there.

[Exodus]

Is it just me or does NWN2 interface look like a what would pass for "good" for some really 3rd rate mmo pet project that is doomed to fail?

[Kefkataran]

Is it just me or does NWN2 interface look like a what would pass for "good" for some really 3rd rate mmo pet project that is doomed to fail?

You know, I've heard a lot of people complaining about this and hoping it gets some major delays.

[bKangy]

Hey, that's pretty cool. A couple of trips on the Eurostar and I am there.

Haha, you read my mind.

[Majster Wichajster]

This news post is not getting enough love.

Anyway, I'm curious as to what Valve will show at convention. I'm already sold on Episode 2 but I'm actually more excited about Portal than HL2 and, from what I've heard, I'm not alone on this one.

Mind you, when I saw those physics in the extended trailer - Nice! All the more reason to upgrade.

[Exodus]

You know, I've heard a lot of people complaining about this and hoping it gets some major delays.

I as well OR I hope that it was just a place holder interface they were showing ;\