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The What If Machine - Portal

In this, the debut episode of What If Machine, Cam takes a look at the science of Portal, featuring the portal gun itself, AI, and robots.

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The debut episode of The What If Machine, GameSpot's brand-new science-fuelled gaming show has landed. We kick things off with a look at the science of Portal. Let us know all of your thoughts in the comments box, and feel free to take the conversation to me on Twitter @camfrazrob, or use the #whatifmachine.

If you enjoy the show then don't forget to visit the youtube show page and subscribe! That way you need never miss your weekly dose of science-meets-videogames goodness. And for those of you who just can't wait for next weeks episode, why not take a look in the meantime at our videos on the science of Mass Effect, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Assassins's Creed.

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