Pre-orders Open for 'Portal: Cube, Cake, and Artificial Intelligence' Book: The History of the Cult Puzzle Game
In May, Russian readers will have access to the illustrated book "Portal: Cube, Cake, and Artificial Intelligence." This comprehensive chronicle delves into how a bold student concept blossomed into a beloved hit game from Valve.
Publisher Bombora has announced that pre-orders are now open for this edition, originally titled "Portal o la ciencia del videojuego." The book is currently available at a discounted price of 1139 rubles in various stores.
Authored by Spanish writer Eva Cid Martínez, this work invites readers to view the game Portal as a boundless experience, opening portals to the realms of ancient Greek mythology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and the search for meaning.
Throughout discussions of Portal, the author explores what motivates players to act and raises profound questions about human nature.
Readers will discover the journey from a student project to a cult puzzle game, the "less is more" principle, the benefits of learning in a relaxed state, how the iconic song "Still Alive" breaks the fourth wall, and, naturally, GLaDOS's pivotal role in it all.
The release of "Portal: Cube, Cake, and Artificial Intelligence" by Bombora is scheduled for May.
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