As wonderful asThe Orange Boxwas, some people complained that there was no value for them personally, because they already ownedHalf-Life 2andEpisode One. These people are blasphemous demons who should have thanked Valve for making them own such great games twice. If you were one of those people, or if you just want to playPortal, you may be interested to know that (while on the subject of blasphemous demons) EAis planning to releasehard copies ofEpisode 2,Team Fortress 2andPortalfor PC separately.
Although available individually through the Steam server, fans of discs needed the fullOrange Boxif they wanted to get theirPortalon. Now you’ll be able to pick it up solo, but remember to shake your fist at EA if you do, because when Electronic Arts is involved, you know that somediabolical scheme, possibly involving your everlasting soul, is underway.
This is being met with some skepticism thus far, but if the prices of the seperate components match the same kind of value asThe Orange Box, it could be a good move. If all you want to do is playPortal, then you’re sorted. But this is so evil, somehow.
