And the flood of new releases keeps on, um, flooding. This week's headlining title is easily The Orange Box from Valve and EA. Boasting what is probably the most bang for you gaming buck this year, The Orange Box contains Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Episodes One and Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. That's five bits of gaming goodness for one delicious price. Well, it's not a delicious price, but just remember that you'd be expected to pay the same price for just one of the other games being released this week. Speaking of other titles, let's have a look at all the games being released this week.Now, go forth and purchase. The consumer machine demands it.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
10-08-2007 @ 2:10PM
David W. said...
I'm really excited about Half-Life! Dunno if I'll get it right away though...I'm running low on free time as is, and Halo is still keeping me entertained, *shrugs*
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10-08-2007 @ 2:12PM
poprocker said...
preordered the orange box last week. i can't wait....this will put halo 3 on the back burner for me.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:13PM
Codythepianoman said...
thats neato faneto
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10-08-2007 @ 2:13PM
mgroves said...
Are each of these games on one disc, or how does that work? I'm really interested in Portal, but not the other stuff.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:15PM
TORO said...
Nooooow Renatox is a good time to spill your love over Fifa!
Halo 3 is still entertaining me (and probably will for a long time!), I guess I'll wait for a "general" opinion of Orange Box from critics/community.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:19PM
Gemini Ace said...
Orange Box = rental.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:20PM
Tony said...
I'll be renting Orange Box and Sega Rally Revo (assuming it works with the wheel, the demo didn't).
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10-08-2007 @ 2:20PM
itsburnsie said...
I pre-purchased Orange Box for my PC from Steam a few weeks ago so I could play the TF2 Beta, so I'll be playing Orange Box on my "other" game machine. The more expensive one that I play half as often...
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10-08-2007 @ 2:25PM
Mauricio said...
So, been playing TF2 for about 2 weeks now and i have nothing but good things to say about it. BUT one thing I can say is i missed my XBL experience. The fact that everyone can speak to each other is such an important part in team based games (Granted some times I wish some people would just shut the fuck up and keep their racial slurs to themselves). I’m glad that it’s a standard feature on all XBL Games. Cant wait to pick up Orange Box tomorrow
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10-08-2007 @ 2:26PM
Bravo6 said...
How much is this going to run?
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10-08-2007 @ 2:30PM
TORO said...
Gamestop: $54.99
Fry's: $49.99
Every other store: priceless (no really $59.99 just had to say it)
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10-08-2007 @ 2:33PM
Clayton A. said...
I hope you people planning on renting it are renting it for a long time (or have a lot of time to play it) becuase this game has a LOT of content. Half Life 2 is easily 20 hours of gameplay, episodes 1 and 2 another 6 hours each, plus commentary for both of them which could easily justify another run through. Then 4 - 5 hours for Portal and as much time as you think you can spend in TF2 (which could easily be 20 + becuase of all the classes) Really, if their's one game (other than Halo 3) that's worth buying, this is it.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:37PM
mark.j.smith said...
This one will slow any H3 time for me. Can't wait for HL2 and to get online for TF2.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:40PM
Momo said...
Definitely have to get this. Can't wait to play Half Life2/ Portal/ TF2. BTW, F...k Fifa08... Gotta wait for the PES2008.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:44PM
Mauricio said...
yeah, 100% agree with clayton. Orange Box is a Defenite pick up. Especially if you havent played Half Life2. Which is one of the best scored PC games ever.
here a little explanation of Portal for people who have no idea what its about. Kotaku described it as a "Mindfuck". Sounds about right.
http://www.wired.com/gaming/gamingreviews/magazine/15-10/pl_games
Zed Word
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10-08-2007 @ 2:48PM
Studley said...
@Clayton: What's the commentary? Is it a video feature, or does the commentary actually play as you play through the game? You make it sound like the latter, which would be awesome...
As for those who plan on renting it, wtf? I can understand renting a good-but-short game like Stranglehold, but this could keep you going forever. I'm fully expecting to be playing Team Fortress 2 online for a lot longer than Halo 3.
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10-08-2007 @ 2:58PM
Bravo6 said...
You get all 5 games for the price of single regular one? I might have to grab it just on principle, I have no idea what it's even about.
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10-08-2007 @ 3:13PM
crux said...
$49.99 at Fry's for the 360 version? In store or online? I have a Fry's down the street here in the Atlanta area and I'll go buy it there for that price.
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10-08-2007 @ 3:32PM
Mauricio said...
Holy Shite, Circuit city has the PC version of Orange Box at 37.99! thats $22 cheaper!
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10-08-2007 @ 3:34PM
TORO said...
It looks like it's online, but they still charge you shipping. Maybe you can call and ask if you can pick it up ;)
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