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Left 4 Dead 2: Meet the Jockey photo

As we revealed a few days ago, Left 4 Dead 2's latest Special Infected is The Jockey, a small little bugger who jumps on a survivor's back, and is able to control their movement while tearing them apart. He's made his public debut at PAX, and now the world at large can take a look at him. He is basically Quasimodo.

Our gallery has a few more screenshots of the recently revealed new campaign, "Dark Carnival," involving zombie clowns and more bunting than you can handle. Make sure you hit the gallery and check it out, because this sequel is going to be bloody awesome whether you want it to be or not.

 

Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2), the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed action thriller from Valve is being shown this weekend at The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle, Washington.

The game is available to play, by the press and public, at Valve and Microsoft's Xbox 360 booth.

After debuting "The Parish" campaign (set in the New Orleans' French Quarter) at E3 and "Swamp Fever" at Comic Con San Diego, Dark Carnival is the third of the five campaigns shipping with L4D2 this fall.

Valve is also unveiling a new Boss infected monster coming in the full version of Left 4 Dead 2. Known as "The Jockey" this is the third new Boss infected from L4D2 revealed thus far (the Charger was revealed at E3, The Spitter at Comic Con). The Jockey lets you attack lone Survivors and wrestle control of their movement away from them-into fire, off ledges, or straight into the middle of a zombie horde.

In addition to the new campaign and boss monster the PAX showing of L4D2 marks the debut of the "Zombie Clown," the "uncommon common" exclusive to the Dark Carnival campaign, and a few more of the 20-plus new items coming in the full product (electric guitar, machete, and the American baseball bat being offered as a pre-sell exclusive with select retailers).

Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 and PC on November 17, Left 4 Dead 2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games and become one of 2009's marquee titles.

For more information, please visit www.l4d.com.

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gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:02
gamadaya
That's so racist...
Stevil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:04
Stevil
So after months of speculation, they did base it on Willie Carson after all!
Cuh, and here's me thinking they based it on that annoying Clare Balding.

(Only UK peeps will get this rubbish and inane joke)
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:04
Jim Sterling
Meet The "wah I'm Reborn it's not coming to PS3 so I hate it."
Sanious's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:04
Sanious
Definitely looking to be good.
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:07
Shadowiii
Wow this game is really shaping up to be a solid sequel. I'm really excited. I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Valve!
MasterBalls's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:07
MasterBalls
Don't rise to it Jim.
Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:08
Cartman
Whats with all the infected wearing vest tops?
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:11
Jim Sterling
"Whats with all the infected wearing vest tops?"

Welcome to the American South.
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:12
Bulkmailer
@Cartman

Isn't that a wife beater?
danthuman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:13
danthuman
How are the survivors even going to survive this time around. I mean what do they get? Melée weapons?
hermes's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:14
hermes
I will come to terms with Valve if they explain to me how they can release "awesome" sequels on a yearly basis, yet it takes them over 3 years to release episodic content...
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:14
EternalDeathSlayer
This looks like blast to me.
akaryan18's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:14
akaryan18
My god, the awesome. . . . *punts a slim ps3* They fly farther now! if anyone still plays the first one ( dumb question ) my xbl is "ryonic" and I know your thinking "what an original gamer tag"
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:15
Batthink
Lol, 'Dark Carnival: You have to be this tall... TO DIE!' XOD

I wonder if we could get a hunter and a jockey to jump on someone at the same time...

...no, wait... (*shivers at image formed in mind) O_O'
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:16
EternalDeathSlayer
Also, @ The Reborn: You have PC Man-Tits? So you're saying you have politically correct man-tits, and I'm guessing that's opposed to Jim's monstrous and offensive man-tits? Seriously, WTF did that sentence even mean?

Admit it, you hate on Valve because they hate on your precious Playstation 3.

So tell me, how does Sony's dick taste?
VWGTI's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:19
VWGTI
I couldn't care less about this game and I loved the first one on the PC. I just looks like an expansion to me. No way I could drop another $50 for this on Steam. I'll be interested to see the reviews when this releases.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:21
mix
Boooooo, boooooooo, BOOOOOO!!!!

*Crazy angry fanboys read this as me booing the game and smile*

This looks awesome and I'm going to buy it!

*Crazy angry fanboys read my entire post and frown*
akaryan18's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:27
akaryan18
@Reborn. You sure know alot about what under other guys shirts?
accidentprone88's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:28
accidentprone88
Haha, I like the tagline.

This game looks worlds better in the visuals department over the first Left 4 Dead.

I can't wait until my 360 owning friends buy this. Looks sick.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:30
PappaDukes
@The Reborn - Why? Seriously, were you abused or molested as a child? Why can't you just post normal comments, like ever? I can understand you loving the PS3, I love my PS3 as well, but give it a rest already. Do you have any idea how much of a dick you are to everyone that isn't you!? Honestly, I have no idea how you function in the real world, because if you acted like this in person, and I was around, I would seriously beat the living fuck out of you, and that's not a threat. That's a promise.

But don't let me deter your ignorant, child-like ways. By all means, keep digging that hole.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:34
Sharpless
I swear, I do not understand how Valve can continue to get me harder and harder for this game. Just when I think it can't get better, it does. I felt so-so about Swamp Fever, but Dark Carnival is looking outstanding.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:37
covah
Am I the only one who have noticed all these new special infecteds are just variations on the old ones?

Charger = Tank
Spitter = Boomer
Jockey = Hunter

OH MAH GAWD VALVE IS LAZY
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:38
Sharpless
Also, two things:

1) Did anyone notice that there will be pre-sell exclusive weapons? Fuck. An electric guitar, machete, and a baseball bat? Fuck. I really hope that they'll make them available later for those who didn't pre-order, because those are fucking sweet weapons.

2) Kotaku says that the zombie clown will have squeaky shoes that attract other zombies. Ha.
MasterBalls's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:38
MasterBalls
Jim don't you have some super editor powers so you can delete him...
Super Drybones's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:46
Super Drybones
Why are they all dry?
MasterBalls's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:47
MasterBalls
Well I don't know what orifice you cry out of....
T-rav's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:49
T-rav
The Reborn is really angsty, lol.

But yeah, Dark Carnival had me nearly sold on this game. The inclusion of an electric guitar weapon just about sealed the deal.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:49
Tubatic
Hi The Reborn,

We're all here to help. If you want to discuss your PS3 abandonment issues its ok.

We're here to help.

Its not your fault.
Matthew Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:49
Matthew Blake
Looking awesome!
Scroll's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:49
Scroll
Between the jockey and the spitterwhatsyoucallit, L4D 2 isn't painting a pretty picture of the south.

And The Reborn gets a 7 out of 10.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:50
Holyetheline
I'm so stoked for this game... most sequels don't live up to be anything and this sequel is already looking at LEAST 2x better than the original which I love with an undying passion.
AfroWalrus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:51
AfroWalrus
The title of this post had me hoping for a Team Fortress 2 style video "Meet the Jockey".
juggalotus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 14:57
juggalotus
Wow, the Dark Carnival. Wonder who at Valve listen's to the Insane Clown Posse on a regular basis, since the Dark Carnival is what they've been rapping about since the very first Joker's Card, Carnival of Carnage. That stage is even a more blatant rip-off than KISS: Psycho Circus. But oh well, maybe ICP can make it on the soundtrack. Southwest Voodoo would be a great song, considering it's set in the South, and the song talks bout raising the dead. Any other Juggalo's agree? WOOT WOOT!
RoBoSexual's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:08
RoBoSexual
Lulz @ Internet Tough guys.
RIMoonlight's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:12
RIMoonlight
Man, there's some serious PS3 butthurt here.
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:13
MCChampaignMillionaire
Really cool...but I still think its overpriced...
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:16
falinter
Hahahahaha, L4D posts sure do breed the best pc elitist fanboys.

Gosh, this sure has brightened my day; thanks Reborn.



Also, for some reason when I heard about The Jockey I assumed he would look sort of like the Imp from Plants VS Zombies. http://i26.tinypic.com/15xvpc0.jpg

What he actually looks like though is much better than what I thought.
RIMoonlight's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:21
RIMoonlight
Actually, I believe it's PS3 retarded fanboyism.
He's channeling his frustration that Valve doesn't support the black box into trolling.
Krow's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:32
Krow
Oh wow. Bought.
Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 15:56
Overcrowd
I never got into L4D1, but this looks so much fucking better. Bravo, Valve.
Ratzaroony's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:13
Ratzaroony
Jim, since you played the game, are the guns different or are they just reskins of the L4D1 guns? In the early videos they seemed to be reskins but I wasn't sure if that was just because the new sounds and animations weren't done yet.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:16
Los255
Reminds me of the Uncharted monster.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:17
Jim Sterling
"Jim, since you played the game, are the guns different or are they just reskins of the L4D1 guns? In the early videos they seemed to be reskins but I wasn't sure if that was just because the new sounds and animations weren't done yet."

They do feel quite different, actually, the automatic weapons moreso than the shotguns. The pistols are pretty much the same though.
Ratzaroony's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:19
Ratzaroony
Ah, okay. That's good. Hopefully they'll mess with the pistols at least a little bit. That's my only real complaint with L4D2. Either way I'm getting it, though! Put sooo many hours into L4D1.
horrorscope's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:21
horrorscope
I am looking forward to this cash cow, err sequel.
bastardmaster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:32
bastardmaster
Still can't decide between the Ol' Ball Coach, James Bond or the metrosexual dude.
BurnPianoBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:40
BurnPianoBurn
I don't understand why anyone ever got upset about Valve making this sequel. It's totally gonna kick so much ass. I love that they are actually making it a challenge now, cause honestly the only challenges I really got from L4D were the custom maps people made and that was because maps were buggy and you'd have tanks spawn in front of you, or you'd fall down a well or some crazy shit. L4D2 is shaping up to be a FANTASTIC Cream your Pants game.
Power Corp's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 16:58
Power Corp
We approve of L4D2
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 17:08
CRAZYAPE69
i thought they were going to be small. This looks like a gorrilla lol, can't wait to see him in action
wrecker77's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/04/2009 17:08
wrecker77
Jesus christ that looks like if the hunchback did drugs!

Cant wait to here the people online scream "Get The Fuck off me bro!"

I suppose that isnt vrrey funny but then so is your face.

Thats not fare I dont know what you look like. But I sure as hell know your mom!

No thats not fare I dont know your mom. But your dad on the other hand!

etc.

etc.
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