Valve Take Cross-Platform To The Next Level With Portal 2
Valve will add meaning to the expression “Cross-Platform” when they release the highly anticipated Portal 2 in April. The PlayStation 3 version of the game will not only support cross-platform co-op multiplayer but will also include a free download key so that PS3 users can experience all the Portal action on the PC or Mac at no extra cost.
The cross-platform action will take place between the PlayStation 3 and PC/Mac as Valve shows evidence of their E3 promise. Players will be able to save progress on one platform and pick-up at the point they left off on another.
Gabe Newell (Managing Director of Valve and all-round loveable guy) had this to say regarding the cross-platform play:
“We made a promise to gamers at E3 that Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 would be the best console version of the product. Working together with Sony we have identified a set of features we believe are very compelling to gamers. We hope to expand upon the foundation being laid in Portal 2 with more Steam features and functionality in DLC and future content releases.”
Sound amazing, doesn’t it? We certainly think it is a fantastic idea, offering gamers a better all-round package as well as being a step in the right direction for cross-platform gaming.
Well, what do you think? Is this the future of gaming? Seamless integration of a console game with its PC counterpart? Whatever your opinion, let us know on our forums.
Aryel Abrahami
Founding member of GodisaGeek.
You may remember me from video features such as the Cataclysm Beta and HowToStarCraftII.
My gaming upbringing was a mixture of NES, SNES and Megadrive before my brother decided to convert to the church of PlayStation.
Nowadays I have my own cash and own all of the major consoles and a top of the range gaming PC. Dropping a grand to upgrade my PC is not a huge decision, it's a requirement! If you can't find me on the PS3 or 360 then I am probably on my PC playing the latest MMO, RTS or FPS.
