Valve,that's who!Famous for being the developers of popular games such as Half Life,Left4Dead,Portal and Team Fortress 2,the guys at Valve are also famous for their wonderful sense of humour.In this case,it's Team Fortress 2.
Saxton Hale,a fictitious CEO of weapons supplier Mann Co.,features prominently throughout the game,whether it be the spoof ads promoting the latest updates or as Easter Eggs in the class trailers.This time,his company's address can be seen in the most recent "Team Update".Curious gamers who note that oddity actually took the effort to mail inquiries to it.
Their work was not to waste.
Valve's writing team,assuming the character of Saxton Hale,replied to a few lucky senders with a hilarious form-letter and two random comic book covers.A reader of Kotaku posted about his experience on the website as soon as he received the surprise gifts.
"I guess I'll forgive them for not having my spy crab kit in stock,"says Wayne T.,"P.S. the woman probably wasn't impressed because I did not send enough money.I'll fix that next time."
Click on the images to enlarge em.Trust me,the effort is worth it.
Saxton Hale,a fictitious CEO of weapons supplier Mann Co.,features prominently throughout the game,whether it be the spoof ads promoting the latest updates or as Easter Eggs in the class trailers.This time,his company's address can be seen in the most recent "Team Update".Curious gamers who note that oddity actually took the effort to mail inquiries to it.
Their work was not to waste.
Valve's writing team,assuming the character of Saxton Hale,replied to a few lucky senders with a hilarious form-letter and two random comic book covers.A reader of Kotaku posted about his experience on the website as soon as he received the surprise gifts.
"I guess I'll forgive them for not having my spy crab kit in stock,"says Wayne T.,"P.S. the woman probably wasn't impressed because I did not send enough money.I'll fix that next time."
Click on the images to enlarge em.Trust me,the effort is worth it.
A bunch of gamers who created a mock tenth class in conjunction with the update were also rewarded with a unique form-letters.They were personally commended by Saxton Hale himself,with the news that Mann Co. might be considering the production of the Guard Dog class.Of course,it was all just a joke as Valve have not expressed any intentions to introduce a tenth class anytime soon.
Despite being a big time developer that can afford to disregard a few of its fans,Valve stayed true to its creed of being a community-based company.The form-letters and comic book covers are not the only incentives that Valve has given to its fans.The company has been noted for organising free LAN parties and also occasionally play the game with the fans through their in-house gaming channel,Steam.And that is why Valve is the best company in the world(well,at least to me).
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