The politest death machine you'll ever meet. Luckily it only shoots Nerf darts…for now.
Tech Buzz This isn't just fan art. This is a playable, free, fully Portalized remake of the 1985 original.
Music Buzz YouTuber Craig J. Clark nailed this one. From Coulton's 2011 album “Artificial Heart.”
Culture Buzz “What’s this, what’s this?” This is frakkin’ awesome. Suck it Jack Skellington.
Culture Buzz Merry Christmas, gamers. Now where do you put the presents? (via io9.com)
The Astor Place Cube (or its real name, “Alamo”) has been turned into a giant Companion Cube. Area and state regulations do not allow it to remain here, alone and companionless. (Thanks Brooke!)
Tech Buzz What do Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2 and Portal all have in common? Other than being wicked awesome games? Each one is getting a glimpse of their character origins in Valve Presents. (via darkhorse.com)
This 22-minute fan-made mockumentary about Aperture Science from Valve's popular 'Portal' series features Cave Johnson, GLaDOS, a real life portal gun and companion cube, and four hilarious scientists. (via reddit.com)
Style Buzz Need more non-existant Portal merchandise in your life? Oh course you do! Weep over it's non-existence. Weep.
Food Buzz The Cake is a Lie. Here's a look at some impressive Portal-themed cakes from around the world. 15 Impressive Portal-themed Cakes.
I was walking down the High Line yesterday, when I found myself thirsty. No problem, there was a water fountain. I thought the heart on the button was strange, but didn't really think anything of it. But when I pushed it, a voice came out that I wasn't expecting…
This needs to be made into a full-length feature film, preferably in IMAX. Dan Trachtenberg created this gorgeous trailer. (via geeknative.com)
This takes the cake as the geekiest wedding proposal ever. Gary Hudston hired level designers to create elaborate custom Portal 2 levels for his girfriend Stephanie to play. Watch the walkthrough for the happy ending or play the level yourself! (via kotaku.com)
I love Portal and all, but wouldn't this lead to you walking around with your fiancés finger on your hand? I don't know if that's a good idea. Credit to artist yuumei. (via deviantart.com)
Music Buzz This is even more tear-jerking if you subscribe to the “Rat Man is Chell's father” theory. An awesome use of mix media to tell the story leading up to the beginning of Portal 2.
You know you want one, too. Dorkly raps about what we’d all do if Aperture Science was real.
Tech Buzz If you've ever played Portal, you've had every thought that exists in this awesome rap song. Except maybe the one about punching your roommate in the groin, but maybe that one too. I don't know your life. (via dorkly.com)
When life gives you the Triforce, make Triforce grenades. Admittedly, a portal gun would have made the boss fights a helluva lot easier. (Via)
Vimeo user Jeremy Garren created a neat Portal 2 tribute song out of sound clips from various trailers and advertisements for the game. Warning: robots may have been harmed in the making of this video.
The dedication of Valve fans never ceases to amaze me. WARNING: This fan made video for “Want You Gone” is chocked full of Portal 2 spoilers. Enjoy at your own risk. (via geekosystem.com)
This sweater is hella cute even without the connection to Portal. Here is how to make it for yourself (via The Uniblog)
If you dream it, you can be it. Even if you are a discarded personality sphere.
The folks at Fanime 2011 Masquerade presented a live version of Portal that you just have to see to believe.
Extermi-cake. Extermi-cake. Extermi-cake. Now all they have to do is cover in it blue repulsion gel and it'll be all set.