Well now, this was a nice surprise, it looks like Portal 2 is extremely close to dropping onto Linux.
Update: You need to manually opt-into the beta according to Valve. Find it in the beta tab on the properties section of Portal 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tax4e4hBBZc
To quote the excellent SteamDB entry for Portal 2
The epic sequel to the puzzle game Portal will be a welcome addition to everyones Linux library I am sure.
Features
Extensive single player: Featuring next generation gameplay and a wildly-engrossing story.
Complete two-person co-op: Multiplayer game featuring its own dedicated story, characters, and gameplay.
Advanced physics: Allows for the creation of a whole new range of interesting challenges, producing a much larger but not harder game.
Original music.
Massive sequel: The original Portal was named 2007's Game of the Year by over 30 publications worldwide.
Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included.
You can report bugs to the official github page for Portal 2 Linux right here.
Have you been waiting for it? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Update: You need to manually opt-into the beta according to Valve. Find it in the beta tab on the properties section of Portal 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tax4e4hBBZc
To quote the excellent SteamDB entry for Portal 2
Quote4 minutes ago Changed Depots
661/config/oslist: linux
661/name: Portal 2 linux content
4 minutes ago Changed App Config
launch/2/arguments: -game portal2 -steam
launch/2/config/oslist: linux
launch/2/executable: portal2.sh
4 minutes ago Changed oslist – windows,macos,linux
4 minutes ago Added name_linux – Portal 2 (Beta)
The epic sequel to the puzzle game Portal will be a welcome addition to everyones Linux library I am sure.
Features
Extensive single player: Featuring next generation gameplay and a wildly-engrossing story.
Complete two-person co-op: Multiplayer game featuring its own dedicated story, characters, and gameplay.
Advanced physics: Allows for the creation of a whole new range of interesting challenges, producing a much larger but not harder game.
Original music.
Massive sequel: The original Portal was named 2007's Game of the Year by over 30 publications worldwide.
Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included.
You can report bugs to the official github page for Portal 2 Linux right here.
Have you been waiting for it? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Quoting: s_dWut.I assumed that it was in my library because I had already bought it.
Does this mean (effectively) all Linux folks get P2 for free?! At least beta quality?
Downloading.
Confused...
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Pretty sure I only bought Portal 1. Maybe I'm losing my mind 
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FutureSuture Feb 26, 2014
Quoting: AX RedneckNow waiting for Witcher(s) and maybe Evoland and maybe even Metro 2033Now that would be too good to be true.
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Bought this so long ago I can't remember! My Win partition's been gone a good while but was waiting on the native version anyway.
Download speed's not the best today but I've waited this long... :D
Download speed's not the best today but I've waited this long... :D
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Hey guys, Portal 2 has that Puzzlemaker thing ... this means it must include native BSP compile tools for Linux... Woohoo?
right now I'm just getting this, despite the file being there
right now I'm just getting this, despite the file being there
xseba360@ubuntu:~/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Portal 2/bin$ ./vbsp_linux
./vbsp_linux: error while loading shared libraries: libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
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Quoting: AnonymousHey guys, Portal 2 has that Puzzlemaker thing ... this means it must include native BSP compile tools for Linux... Woohoo?Never mind. I got it working by setting $LD_LIBRARY_PATH and starting using ./vbsp_linux -game ../portal2 :)
right now I'm just getting this, despite the file being there
Code:<code>xseba360@ubuntu:~/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Portal 2/bin$ ./vbsp_linux
./vbsp_linux: error while loading shared libraries: libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory</code>
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Quoting: s_dDoes this mean (effectively) all Linux folks get P2 for free?! At least beta quality?
Nah. I had The Orange Box on Steam already, but Portal 2 on XBox. No sign of it here. :( Still, it's cool that it's finally coming to Linux. Not that I ever doubted it would.
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Quoting: AnonymousHey guys, Portal 2 has that Puzzlemaker thing ... this means it must include native BSP compile tools for Linux... Woohoo?
right now I'm just getting this, despite the file being there
Code:<code>xseba360@ubuntu:~/.local/share/Steam/SteamApps/common/Portal 2/bin$ ./vbsp_linux
./vbsp_linux: error while loading shared libraries: libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory</code>
Thanks :D
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Quoting: liamdaweQuoting: Half-ShotBloody hell Liam, how do you do that so fast :DImagine the film the Matrix, I am plugged into it.
matrix 1 was great, if you were plugged into the 2nd or 3rd film, i would be really worried,
i love valve, has there ever been an attempt to put the portal gun in team fortress or in half-life? it just seems too limiting to have the portal gun for only puzzles but no action.
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