Portal 2 invaded by TF2 hats

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  okay okay okay. I know, I know, more hats, another store. But, doesn't that mean Valve has longer term pl... : geedeck
  • Man, I'd hope so. Me and mah buddy are having a blast playing through it. : runinal
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    If muppets paying through the nose for virtu-items that I never have to see means Valve has both extra fu... : AlexW1203
    • I can't wait for the mod tools to come out. : TOnez
    • I don't see how anyone could have a problem with that. There is a certain breed of sperg out there th... : ColoradoCNC
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    Even if they release more maps, it's not the kind of game that has the same replayability as TF2. It's ve... : Zek
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      Well, yeah I agree it would be weird... but that's why I think it'll be more maps and even maybe more gam... : geedeck
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        I think the ship sailed on further profits out of L4D2. That said... I'd really love an L4D3 with new : LoioshDwaggie
        • I want L4D3:Midnight Riders : Degenerate
        • Like a FPS Alien Swarm? : james_austintx
  • I think its almost guaranteed, based on the fact that almost all of their marketing went towards showing ... : maulla
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    I hope so. I want to see some ridiculously hard maps. : The Grolar Bear
    • Dunno how interested I'd be in that without some kind of mini-campaign with voice acting and scene progre... : Chipwarrior
• In before people bitch about the store as if it has any effect what-so-ever on the amazing SP and CO-OP e... : eonix
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  I am totally, 100% cool with for-pay additions like this that don't affect the gameplay. Who cares if som... : Bean
  • I agreed 100% with everything you said until heck. At that point, my agreement level dropped by 1.2%. : ajvitaly
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  If this were EA people would be up in arms. But since it's Valve they get a pass. Hint, I don't care eith... : Phreakin
  • It amuses me too. I say if people are stupid enough to pay for it, let em. : avatar_58
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    By: maulla x Show Full Post

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    This has been said a thousand times before, but valve doesnt catch as much shit for a few reasons:
    
    1) they constantly provide quality, FREE content for their games. EA does not.
    
    2) Valve hasn't charged for anything that is core to gameplay. its all purely cosmetic. EA charges for everything from trainers to maps.
    
    I think the "hat store" is dumb as shit. i never see myself dropping a penny in the store. Its fine because I dont HAVE to spend money to enjoy every aspect of the game. they arent trying to gouge us, they are just selling stupid shit to make the game more customizable.

    Apr 20, 2011 7:46am PDT
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    This has been said a thousand times before, but valve doesnt catch as much shit for a few reasons: 1) ... : maulla
    • This 1000% : atom519
    • ...and the thread has a winnar! : master_disaster_17
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      fucking signed. because valve keeps it fun/gaming oriented. it's clean simple disposable fun and consu... : Downforce
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        It's still a microtransaction : Phreakin
        • so what? you either buy it or you don't. you're not being forced to in any way, shape or form. : zerog83
        • so? the simple fun/gaming stuff is all around you. do you have a smartphone by chance? back on the PC, ha... : Downforce
    • Exactly : ShXIII
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      People sure derp it up when it comes down to this subject. : MercFox1
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        Yeah, they buy hats and pre-order games they don't want for more hats : avatar_58
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          That would be their perogative and non of your business. : MercFox1
          • ewwwww : MercFox1
          • Yeah but I can still point and laugh. : avatar_58
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            which would be fine if they didn't post about it : Dravenport
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              D-port, did nuShack remove the ability to collapse threads? I can't keep up with all these changes. : The Grolar Bear
              • i see no collapsable thread option G-Bear, and thus 3/4 of my chatty is filled with Valve nonsense : Dravenport
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              what? why do you care? For someone who posts as much as you do (most of it being off topic) you should ha... : maulla
              • I don't give a shit about hat threads, but if it was really none of our business, your words, then people... : Dravenport
    • BUT IF EA DID IT : dmason
    • There's an exception to the items not affecting gameplay with the TF2 hats required for a set bonus, they... : nem00
  • ya it is pretty funny to watch. : .frame
  • Just proves that you have to have a really good track record before people will trust you or cut you slac : Schnapple
  • I didn't give a shit about the special "hats" or special skins in BC2. It's cosmetic -- as long as it ha... : DrWaffles
  • If this were EA it would be maps, weapons, levels and so on. But since it's Valve it's only cosmetic item... : Viprime
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    I don't see how it's astounding when it's been pretty obvious why it's different and been discussed to de... : atom519
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      Ok, since you dont think it is I better change my mind : Phreakin
      • I'm astounded that you changed your mind so easily. : atom519
      • Yeah, because nobody else provided you with any legitimate points in this entire subthread. : The Grolar Bear
  • EA sells things that affect gameplay, usually pretty drastically. Valve sells cosmetic items. They are ... : Ambient80
  • Apples != Oranges : watcherxp
  • Shit, people hate on Valve for adding free hats to TF2. People hate on everything. : HockeyJohnston
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    Not the same thing. When Valve starts charging for map packs and gameplay mechanics I'll change my tune. : The Grolar Bear
    • That's a good example. Instead of charging for maps, they not only give them away, but give you an option... : geedeck
  • If this were EA half the game would be sold after the fact as DLC, instead of just hats. : duffman03
  • EA Raped and Killed my horse, Valve did not. : rosewood
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    I'm pretty sure some items in the Polycount Pack give increased Health? (I guess I'm asking if I'm pretty... : AxeMan808
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      If there is increased health then there is usually a downside to it as well, something like reduced damag... : Serpico74
      • Or having to equip three shitty weapons. : dmason
  • So what you're saying is, If this were done by a publisher that constantly charges for DLC, people wou : zehh
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  I am so fucking sick of hats : Slowtreme
  • stop eating them then. : master_disaster_17
  • WHY DON'T THEY JUST DIE? I am up to my head with these hats, and I had enough. Just go away, crawl in to... : The_Turbinator
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  I didn't read the article for fear of spoilers but can these hats be earned for free through achievements... : Mmmmmoo
  • I think there are two hats you earn for beating both single-player and co-op. (No plot spoilers) : The Grolar Bear
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  So is there going to be Portal 2 MP CTF? Dropping people through portals to kill them, etc keep them aw... : unjustend
  • Sounds frustrating and not fun. : kek
• That is a pleasant surprise. Only thing I wonder is: Why not make the Japan charity hats cross-over? : Interrobangin