Left 4 Dead 2 more like Lag 4 Dead 2, amirite

Well, this sucks. As I'm in the UK, I'm yet to receive my copy of Left 4 Dead 2 (hurrrry up, Royal Mail), but already people are complaining about an enemy feared by every gamer: lag. BOYCOTT!! Specifically, ... continue

Valve: Brits are too quiet in online games

A recent CVG interview with Valve produced an interesting comment regarding online gaming etiquette: apparently, British gamers are "notorious non-talkers." Valve's Chet Faliszek has urged British gamers to "[...] communicate. Don't be scared of a microphone. You guys ... continue

Pre-order Left 4 Dead 2 now and get the demo early

Valve today announced release plans for the Left 4 Dead 2 demo, revealing that those who pre-order the game from retailers or Steam will get it first, on October 27. Looks like the Left 4 Dead 2 ... continue

Left 4 Dead 2 boycott officially brought to an end

And hurray for that. Yes, the most pointless boycott in history is over. Back in June, a group of Left 4 Dead fans announced plans to boycott Left 4 Dead 2, on the grounds that developer Valve was ... continue

Left 4 Dead gets patched, new stage to arrive September 23?

When I switched on my Xbox 360 to play Left 4 Dead earlier today, I was invited told to download a new update for the zombie shooter. This patch, I later learned from my L4D-playing friends, seemed ... continue

New Left 4 Dead 2 campaign enjoys all the fun of the Carnival

"You must be this tall ... TO DIE!" That's the awesome slogan for new Left 4 Dead 2 campaign "Dark Carnival." Having already wowed us with reveals of "Swamp Fever" and "The Parish," Valve showed off this new ... continue

Valve on PlayStation 3: “Meh”

Half Life developer Valve and the PS3 have had their ups and downs. And by "their ups and downs," I mean "only downs." The PS3's version of The Orange Box fell some way below Valve's usual impeccable ... continue

Catch Swamp Fever in Left 4 Dead 2

Despite the (wholly premature, if you ask me) outrage of a vocal minority over Left 4 Dead 2, Valve will be shilling its zombie shooter at this week's Comic Con convention in San Diego. This means we'll be ... continue

Gamers pissed at Valve, boycotting Left 4 Dead 2

When was the last time you ever heard of anyone wanting to boycott a company because they wanted to bring a new product to market? Well apparently this is the situation that Valve ... continue