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by Jerry Whorebach 05/30/2007, 7:26am PDT |
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In an effort to get the word out to the community about their upcoming Half-Life 2 zombie mod, Left for Dead, Turtle Rock Studios flew myself and Jsoh Cable (but not Jhoh Cable) to Valve's offices for a day of previewing. Here are some photos from our trip.
Here's Jsoh (left) with Turtle Rock CEO Mike Booth (center) and composer Tommy Tallarico (right). I ask Tommy if he's cooking up any extra-creepy tunes for Left for Dead. "Sorry man," he answers, "I'm just here to get a sneak peek at Team Fortress 2."
Jsoh asks if we can see that instead. "No," says Michael.
This is the plaque outside Valve's offices. We try to call Gabe: Pig in the City and ask where he wants his two dozen pizzas (besides his belly), but we somehow end up talking to Levelord instead. "Gabe's not here, man," he croaks. He's still giggling when we hang up the phone.
I ask Mike why he didn't fly us out to Turtle Rock's offices instead. He says it's complicated. Then Jsoh asks if they even have any offices. I tell him not to be stupid. "Of course they have offices, they're probably just really embarassing." Confirmation comes from Mike when he hangs his head in shame.
This is where they keep all the awards Half-Life won in the last month. The picture's crooked because Jhoh's tugging on my arm. "Gimme the camera, I wanna take a picture of the valve."
"I already took a picture of the valve."
"Yeah, so now it's my turn."
I offer to stand next to the valve, for scale, but Jsoh shoots that idea down. "I prefer to let the thing speak for itself."
"Why don't you take one of the crate, too," suggests Mike. "I think it's neat."
We shake our heads. Where do they even find these guys?
Next we see what the staff affectionately refers to as The Trough. "Before you ask, no, this is not Gabe's office," laughs Mike, "but it might as well be!"
Later, we're joined by Eric Wolpaw and Chet Faliszek, formerly of Old Man Murray. "I see you like The Who," surmises Eric, wryly.
"I like pretty much anything associated with CSI," says Jsoh. "Are MOARGH a band too?"
"No," sighs Eric, "MOARGH is the noise I make when Chet rams his fist into my stomach."
"It's also his nickname around the office," says Chet. "Mine's Lonestar."
Eventually we get to play some of the game. There's zombies, a shotgun, etc. Pretty much what you'd expect. "Are you sure this is Propel Fitness Water?" I ask Mike. "It tastes just like regular water. I think I'm going to put that on my comment card."
"Mine's awesome," says Jsoh. "You're probably just drinking it wrong."
"I guess," I say, and try another sip. This time I really do drink it wrong, sending the specially formulated workout water down my flabby, underdeveloped trachea and sending me into a coughing fit. Jsoh uses it as an excuse to get us out of there.
"Don't forget to get a picture of the valve on the way out," I manage to sputter.
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Your #3 spot for Left 4 Dead news by Ice Cream Jonsey 05/16/2007, 10:23pm PDT 
A Caltrops apology by Entropy Stew 05/16/2007, 11:01pm PDT
clpastro does not endorce the views of its users, writers, administrators, or po NT by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/16/2007, 11:47pm PDT
PS: maybe move the Left 4 Dead thread from gamerasutra to here. by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/16/2007, 11:49pm PDT
Also me and Jso officially announce IN THIS VERY THREAD by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/16/2007, 11:50pm PDT
Yea NT by Grumah 05/16/2007, 11:58pm PDT
While you're MIA at the airport for a month Jerry can file the review, done. NT by Some kind of Lou Grant or something 05/17/2007, 12:01am PDT
Yeah when I read the subject I was like IS THIS LOU GRANT? by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/17/2007, 12:12am PDT
ICJ is Mrs. Pynchon. by Some kind of Lou Grant or something 05/17/2007, 12:15am PDT
Re: Also me and Jso officially announce IN THIS VERY THREAD by Ice Cream Jonsey 05/17/2007, 12:35am PDT
Re: Also me and Jso officially announce IN THIS VERY THREAD by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/17/2007, 12:53am PDT
Re: PS: maybe move the Left 4 Dead thread from gamerasutra to here. by Ice Cream Jonsey 05/17/2007, 12:41am PDT
Re: PS: maybe move the Left 4 Dead thread from gamerasutra to here. by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/17/2007, 12:52am PDT
Yes. by Fussbett 05/19/2007, 9:38pm PDT
As an act of good faith, I've prewritten my trip report. by Jerry Whorebach 05/17/2007, 4:22am PDT
Gabe's new talk show, where he says unlike other shows, he will treat his guests by Jhoh Cable o_O 05/17/2007, 10:35am PDT
Re: As an act of good faith, I've prewritten my trip report. by Ice Cream Jonsey 05/17/2007, 12:29pm PDT
This is fucking briliiant. NT by Motherhead 05/17/2007, 1:14pm PDT
You should just write to the front page directly NT by Entropy Stew 05/17/2007, 3:18pm PDT
While you're at it, ES, could you please also praise Zseni. NT by Quentin Beck 05/17/2007, 5:22pm PDT
Stoo's just passing on a little of the glory he got for naming the Wii forum. by motherfuckerfoodeater 05/17/2007, 6:26pm PDT
No NT by Entropy Stew 05/17/2007, 6:43pm PDT
Preview of the Year Edition by Jerry Whorebach 05/30/2007, 7:26am PDT
The old Chet and Gabe lines were better by Flavio 05/30/2007, 9:44pm PDT
I had a feeling this release would be seen as less funny and more self-indulgent by some critics. 05/30/2007, 11:03pm PDT
Then let's hear it for revisions and multiple drafts. NT by laudablepuss 05/31/2007, 10:48am PDT
shove it, George Lucas, the fans demand the original NT by Flavio 05/31/2007, 12:26pm PDT
Fabio's right about these two lines. Can you change them back? NT by Jerry Whorebach 07/08/2007, 11:21pm PDT
Otherwise it's ALL good. by Jerry Whorebach 07/08/2007, 11:38pm PDT
I'll take credit for that NT by Grumah 07/09/2007, 2:11am PDT
Countdown to Zseni claiming Jerry is ruining Caltrops NT by GO! 05/18/2007, 12:36am PDT
that valve is a giant eyeball stabbing device (not pictured, ankle high railings NT by Grumah 05/19/2007, 12:03am PDT
That shirt says "THE MONARCH" by Sheesh! 06/18/2007, 10:38pm PDT
More material for the next trip report by VALVE 07/09/2014, 3:28pm PDT
This forum comes up on page 18 of a Google search for NT by "Left 4 Dead" 07/16/2007, 11:29am PDT
I'm seeing it as #7 - check your results NT by Jon Boddiford 07/16/2007, 2:15pm PDT
#158 (page 16) on Google, #205 (page 21)on Yahoo :( NT by laudablepuss 07/17/2007, 4:00pm PDT
Careful with all this Google talk, the crawler might think something's fishy o_O by Jerry Whorebach 07/17/2007, 5:09pm PDT
Re: Careful with all this Google talk, the crawler might think something's fishy by laudablepuss 07/17/2007, 5:25pm PDT
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