http://www.halflife2.net/2009/11/13/left-4-dead-2-release-time-character-profiles-and-more/ I ordered my copy today, for 28 euro's
From l4d2 blog: "The sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-operative multiplayer thriller, is now available via Steam to gamers around the globe" The hell?
They just fixed it in the newest steam client update: Fixed Left 4 Dead 2 gifts not showing up in recipients games list until after redemption via email even if sent directly to the account