'Portal 3' News: Gabe Newell Reported To Do Reddit AMA; 'Portal' In 8-Bit Visuals Via Apple II Detailed! [VIDEO]
ByMost fans and avid gamers alike have been wondering for a long time whether or not a "Portal 3" will ever be made that would fill the void that was left from the two previous installments of the game. There have been various rumors that have surrounded some of Valve's iconic first-person titles, which included both speculations of a "Half-Life 3" and "Left 4 Dead 3," as well. However, fans can now verify the details with the boss himself, Gabe Newell, since he will be conducting a Reddit AMA soon. In other news, fans can also check out a rework of "Portal" for the Apple II, according to sources.
It was previously reported that fans have been clamoring for a "Portal 3" for a long time now, to the point that sources have already listed the top five reasons why Valve has to come up with the third installment, University Herald noted. It was also stated therein that the popularity of the franchise has also prompted some hackers to make a "Portal 2" playable on the PS4.
Despite the fact there haven't been any news lately regarding a possible "Portal 3" in the making, fans can dig up the details for themselves by asking Gabe Newell himself, who was said to be doing a Reddit AMA soon, PCGamesN reported. The Reddit AMA interview will be conducted at 3pm PT/ 11pm GMT on the 17th of January.
Considering the rumors that have surrounded the game over the past years, fans will now have a chance to ask the acclaimed developer on whether or not Valve intends to release a "Portal 3" after all.
In other news, fans can check out the rework of "Portal" on the Apple II, PC Gamer reported. It was stated therein that the game was re-imagined as an 8-bit version of the game through the use of Applesoft BASIC for the Apple II. Moreover, a video was also released by the developer, Vince Weaver (an assistant professor at the University of Main's Electrical and Computing Engineering department), that showcases the game.
The source also suggested that fans who are still holding on to the idea of a possible "Portal 3" in the near future can, for the meanitime, check out Weaver's site to preview the game or through its web browser.