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Boots (video)

2011-07-18T06:37:13Z

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'''Boots''' is a video which was released by [[Valve]] on April 12, 2011 in order to promote [[Portal 2]]. The video takes the form of an [[Aperture Science|Aperture Laboratories]] investment opportunity video, and uses a combination of Aperture Science's hallmark animations and pre-rendered footage to showcase the advantages of the [[Long Fall Boots]].

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== "Boots" Video Transcript ==
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|[''Aperture Science theme'']

'''Cave Johnson''': Hello investors, Cave Johnson here.

'''Cave Johnson''': Now I know you've sunk a lot of money into the dual-portal device. But I'm here to tell you we're not banging rocks together over here. We know how to make a quantum space hole.

'''Cave Johnson''': Caroline-

'''Cave Johnson''': See, portal here, portal there, heh heh! Look at this thing go!

'''Cave Johnson''': Now, we have run into a reproducible human error problem, lot of expensive equipment getting broken, but don't worry, Cave took care of it.

'''Cave Johnson''': Gentlemen, I give you the Long Fall Boot.

'''Cave Johnson''': Think of it as a foot-based suit of armor for the portal device. I'm not gonnna lie to you,it's expensive as hell. But check this out - we told this test subject to just go ahead and try to land on her head.

'''Cave Johnson''': Heh heh. She can't do it. Good work, boots.

'''Cave Johnson''': So anyway, we're between banks right now, just make those checks out to cash.

'''Cave Johnson''': Cave Johnson, we're done here.
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Turrets (video)

2011-07-18T06:33:51Z

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'''Turrets''' is a video which was released by [[Valve]] on April 5, 2011 in order to promote [[Portal 2]]. The video takes the form of an [[Aperture Science|Aperture Laboratories]] investment opportunity video, and uses a combination of Aperture Science's hallmark animations and pre-rendered footage in order to showcase the consumer version of the Aperture Science [[Turrets#Sentry Turret|Sentry Turret]].

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== "Turrets" Video Transcript ==
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|[''Aperture Science theme'']

'''Cave Johnson''': Cave Johnson here.

'''Cave Johnson''': Introducing the consumer version of our most popular military grade product;

[''Turrets chattering'']

'''Cave Johnson''': The Turret. How do we get so many bullets in 'em? Like this. Plus, we fire the whole bullet. That's 65% more bullet, per bullet.

'''Cave Johnson''': This is the same technology we've been using on robots for decades. Scares the hell out of them.

'''Cave Johnson''': They come in hundreds of designer colors including forest, desert, table, uh, an evening at the improv... what idiot picked you-

'''Cave Johnson''': And we box 'em up, and ship 'em straight to your doorstep.

'''Cave Johnson''': So you can protect the things that matter most.

'''Turret''': Good night.

'''Cave Johnson''': Just try and get close to that baby. Hah! Your funeral.

'''Cave Johnson''': Cave Johnson. We're done here.
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==Trivia==
*Although Cave Johnson's statement that Turrets "fire the whole bullet" may seem nonsensical, the video demonstrates that they do indeed fire the entire bullet. Instead of striking the primer on the back of the bullet in order to ignite the propellent inside and unleash the bullet similarly to traditional firearms, Turrets fire bullets via a pair of spring-loaded hammers that propel the entire cartridge out of the barrel. This also explains why Turrets don't eject any spent cartridges when firing.

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Cubes

2011-06-27T22:09:46Z

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[[Image:Portal Companion Cube.png|right|300px|The [[Weighted Companion Cube]] as it appears in ''Portal'']]

'''Cubes''' are common gameplay implements in both ''[[Portal]]'' and ''[[Portal 2]]''.

== Cubes ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube ===
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'', the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]].

=== Weighted Companion Cube ===
{{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}}
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber.

=== Edgeless Safety Cube ===
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2'', and is used only in [[Co-op]] gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.

=== Discouragement Redirection Cube ===
{{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}}
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary.

== Receptacles ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle ===
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it.

=== Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle ===
{{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}}
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed.

The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in [[Co-op]] mode.

== Related Achievements ==
=== Portal ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide}}
}}

=== Portal 2 ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Drop Box}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Preservation of Mass}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Schrodinger's Catch}}
| 2 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Iron Grip}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Party of Three}}
}}

== Gallery ==
{{See also|Portal}}
{{Gallery
|lines=2
|height=200
|width=200
|title=Portal
|File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal|Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:Portal Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal Sphere.png|alt3=A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.
}}

{{See also|Portal 2}}
{{Gallery
|lines=2
|height=200
|width=200
|title=Portal 2
|File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal 2|Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|alt3=Discouragement Redirection Cube.|Discouragement Redirection Cube.
|File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|alt4=Old Weighted Storage Cube.|Old Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:ESC.png|alt5=Edgeless Safety Cube.|Edgeless Safety Cube.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|alt6=Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|alt7=Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|alt8=Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|alt9=Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel
|File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel
}}

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Cubes

2011-06-27T22:08:13Z

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[[Image:Portal Companion Cube.png|right|300px|The [[Weighted Companion Cube]] as it appears in ''Portal'']]

'''Cubes''' are common gameplay implements in both ''[[Portal]]'' and ''[[Portal 2]]''.

== Cubes ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube ===
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'', the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]].

=== Weighted Companion Cube ===
{{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}}
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber.

=== Edgeless Safety Cube ===
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2'', and is used only in [[Co-op]] gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.

=== Discouragement Redirection Cube ===
{{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}}
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary.

== Receptacles ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle ===
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it.

=== Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle ===
{{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}}
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed.

The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in [[Co-op]] mode.

== Related Achievements ==
=== Portal ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide}}
}}

=== Portal 2 ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Drop Box}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Preservation of Mass}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Schrodinger's Catch}}
| 2 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Iron Grip}}
{{Show achievement|Portal 2|Party of Three}}
}}

== Gallery ==
{{See also|Portal}}
{{Gallery
|lines=2
|height=200
|width=200
|title=Portal
|File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal|Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:Portal Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal Sphere.png|alt3=A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.
}}

{{See also|Portal 2}}
{{Gallery
|lines=2
|height=200
|width=200
|title=Portal 2
|File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal 2|Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|alt3=Discouragement Redirection Cube.|Discouragement Redirection Cube.
|File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|alt4=Old Weighted Storage Cube.|Old Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:ESC.png|alt5=Edgeless Safety Cube.|Edgeless Safety Cube.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|alt6=Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|alt7=Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|alt8=Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|alt9=Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel
}}

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