Valve announced today that the opening downloadable pack for Left 4 Dead 2, entitled "The Passing" is in development and is targeted for release in early 'Spring 2010' for the PC and Xbox 360. “The Passing” takes place just after the Dead Center campaign of L4D2. Set in a small town in rural Georgia, where will see the sequel’s survivors meeting up with the original game’s (L4D1) cast. N... more.

The demo for surprise sequel Left 4 Dead 2 was recently released and I spent about two hours of my gaming life today enjoying it (a rare occurrence these days, if I do say so myself). The game features a hefty amount of pseudo-zombies (real zombies do not run) for you to dismember and smack with the underbelly of a frying pan for pure amusement while the story appears to be there just to give rea... more.

It's reasons like this Valve remain one of my favourite developers - they do things because they know it will generate some laughs. It's not all about the realism, you know. So take a look at the Easter Egg found in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo. It's found on a Jukebox in a cafe' just after you climb onto a truck. I'll leave the surprise intact - but if you didn't get the reference, shame on you. [yo... more.

If you've been watching TV lately you might have seen Valve's TV commercial for Left 4 Dead 2 - which claims an access of 10 million zombies. Also features clowns & chainsaws. Grab your friends, you're gunna need 'em. [youtube Wt2rGmUmm2A 560x340] Left 4 Dead 2 releases November 17th on Xbox 360 and PC.... more.

Last week, those who pre-ordered Left 4 Dead 2 on PC were given access to the demo - but it appears that was short lived as today Left 4 Dead 2 has hit Xbox Live Marketplace and is accessible to all Gold Member Subscribers. So grab your gamepads and add it to your download queue. Expect some content on the demo at a later date.... more.

It seems Left 4 Dead 2 will follow in Sposion Man's footsteps and will be awarding players not only achievements, but Avatar Clothing & Accessories. The game features a total of nine rewards which can be gained by completing certain goals within the game, the same as one would earn an achievement. Left 4 Dead 2 Shirt – A Left 4 Dead 2 shirt earned by winning 10 games of Scavenge Left 4 De... more.