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Left 4 Dead 2 writer says Valve intentionally 'leaked' its cinematic trailer to get around ESRB rules: 'I think we can't get trouble for that now'

PC Gamer • Sat, 05 Sep 2026

Chet Faliszek says the ESRB "wouldn't let" Valve release the trailer.

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Chet Faliszek says the ESRB "wouldn't let" Valve release the trailer.

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Chet Faliszek says the ESRB "wouldn't let" Valve release the trailer.

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