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Rate Video: A weird day in Half-Life 2.Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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By rss@youtube.com (eestieesti200) Author: eestieesti200 Keywords: SMOD : tactical tactical smod half-life 2 VALVE Added: December 6, 2009

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By rss@youtube.com (Magnuspire) Author: Magnuspire Keywords: Untitled Added: December 6, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode 2: Little Rocket ManVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Thu, Jun 11    2 related articles

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Kristin Holt stops by to show you how to obtain that Little Rocket Man achievement in Half-Life 2: Episode 2. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode 2 out of the map glitch (Xbox 360)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Jun 11    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (Finn9001) Author: Finn9001 Keywords: Half life episode glitch Added: June 11, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode 1: The One Free Bullet Walkthrough (Part 7) Rocket Launchers.Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Jun 10    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (shoohorn) Author: shoohorn Keywords: half life episode the one free bullet achievement walkthrough part gordon freeman alyx vance shoohorn valve xbox 360 pc Added: June 10, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode 2 LP: Part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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Rate Video: Half-Life 2 "Follow Freeman" GlitchesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, May 31

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By rss@youtube.com (2YinYang2) Author: 2YinYang2 Keywords: half life glitches anticitizen one follow freeman benefactors black mesa source gravity gun gordan barney ps3 cheats Added: May 31, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Interview 1 [PC PlayStation 3 ...Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, May 30

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Get the inside story on Team Fortress 2 in this exclusive interview! www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode One Playthrough [Part 5]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, May 26    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (RetroShotv1) Author: RetroShotv1 Keywords: Half life playthrough part one free bullet achievement Added: May 26, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Trailer

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This is the offical trailer for Half-Life 2: Episode 2 from Half-Life 2: Episode 1's game files. www.metacafe.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Mon, May 25    2 related articles

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Original at Veoh external link    Wed, May 20

In episode 5 of Rubbish Reviews we review: Call of Cthulhu, Sin: Emergence, Hitman: Blood Money, Half Life 2: Aftermath www.veoh.com

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Rate Video: SoftImage/XSI and Valve team up to create Half-Lif...Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, May 10

Listen in as industry professionals from SoftImage and Valve talk about their collaboration on the groundbreaking video game Half-Life 2 and the ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode 2 Ending by Gurkmix

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Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode 1 blooper by Quasimodox

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Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Bug near the beginningVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, May 8

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By rss@youtube.com (maxmontezuma88) Author: maxmontezuma88 Keywords: Half-Life 2: Episode Two HL2 HL2:EP2 Bug Added: May 8, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode 2 Trailer Sped upVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, May 6

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By rss@youtube.com (zmx101) Author: zmx101 Keywords: Half Life Episode Trailer Sped up lol XD zmx Portalfreak ep2 hl2 Added: May 6, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode 2 Ending in 3DVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, May 5

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By rss@youtube.com (negerbaas) Author: negerbaas Keywords: Half Life 2 Episode 2 Ending in 3D Added: May 5, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode 2 [The Orange Box]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, May 5

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Gordon Freeman escapes to the forest with Alyx in Episode 2 in a 3 episode saga. Episode 2 was released on Steam on October 10th, October 12th for ... video.aol.com

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, May 4

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By rss@youtube.com (diney15) Author: diney15 Keywords: Half Life 2 Episode Two Added: May 4, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Portal - GDC 07 Developer Walkthrough...

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, May 4

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Take an in-depth look at the bonus single-player campaign Portal included in the Half-Life 2 Orange Box. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Slideshow - Gordon Freeman is Just a manVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Apr 30

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By rss@youtube.com (CrissLHB) Author: CrissLHB Keywords: gordon freeman half life hl2 half-life just man faith no more Added: April 30, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Antlion Battle Charge G...

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Apr 29

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Be careful when facing down a nest of vicious Antlions, that head butt can be quite a doozy! video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode Two Chapter 5 by Betafix

Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, Apr 28

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Half-Life 2 Episode Two Chapter 5 Under the Radar (map 'ep2_outland_10a') video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life Episode 2 360 gameplay by NWNgamer

Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, Apr 26

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New gameplay from the 360 version of the Orange Box, featuring the gravity gun. Thanks to IGN for the clip. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Admin Spawning a Whole Lot of Zombies on Half-Life 2 DMVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Apr 26

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By rss@youtube.com (inufs3) Author: inufs3 Keywords: Admin Spawning whole lot of zombies on Half-Life Death Match DM run away players shooting mod the dead rising gordon freeman game Added: April 26, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Antlion Battle Charge GameplayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Sun, Apr 26

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Be careful when facing down a nest of vicious Antlions, that head butt can be quite a doozy! www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 - Lost Coast (2006)

Original at Yahoo! Video external link    Wed, Apr 22

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Developed by Valve. This is a pretty cool technology demo, showing off the engine's HDR rendering. It contains just one level, playable in less ... video.yahoo.com

Rate Video: War of Begin Episode 7:Into the Forest Part 2 of 2

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Apr 22    2 related articles

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Life 2 War of Begin Episode 7:Into the Forest Game in Garrys Mod Released ... Half-Life Episode Ep1 Ep2 War of Begin 7: video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Orange Box - GC 2007 Game Content Interview

Original at iFilm external link    Mon, Apr 20

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We sit down with Gabe Newell to talk about the three new titles in the Orange Box: Team Fortress 2, Portal, and Episode 2. Runtime: 00 hrs 03 min ... www.spike.com

Rate Video: Team Fortress Classic 2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Wed, Apr 15

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The soon to be released Team Fortress Classic 2, release with Half Life: Episode 2, out soon i think. Looks Good! Read more here. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Portal - "Still Alive" Credits Song

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, Apr 13

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The ending/credits to Portal (part of Half-Life 2’s Orange Box) with the Still Alive song. 'Still Alive' by Jonathan Coulton. http://www ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Team Fortress 2 by johnnymoha

Original at AOL Video external link    Fri, Apr 10

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Half Life two Team Fortress 2 from the orange box. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode Two - Habboi - Part One

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Half Life 2: Episode Two - Part OneLast year I recorded Episode 1 which was my first attempt at recording, editing and uploading on YouTube ... video.aol.com

Rate Half-Life 2: The Black Box (Episode Two) Video Trailer [PC]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Thu, Apr 9

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Half-Life 2: The Black Box includes three games: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode 1 & 2 - No One Rides for FreeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Apr 8    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (K0hijinOST) None Author: K0hijinOST Keywords: half life episode ost soundtrack Added: April 8, 2009

Rate HL2 Episode Two Gameplay Video 5

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Apr 8

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The HeadCrab Union (HCUnion.com) brings you the 5th of 5 Half-Life 2: Episode Two gameplay videos that are being released by VALVe. You can view ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Interview [PC PlayStat...

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Get the inside story on Team Fortress 2 in this exclusive interview! video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Portal - Ending Fight by FreezedBrain

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SPOILER!!! video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Portal (Level 18)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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Revision of my previous portal video. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two teaser 2

Original at GameVideos external link    Mon, Mar 30

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Longer trailer shows outdoors + new physics. gamevideos.1up.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode Two sneak peek!

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Unlocked after you beat ep. 1. Warning: Spoilarz! gamevideos.1up.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode 1 Interview

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Valve designers on continuing the story. gamevideos.1up.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode One Final (Cool Music)

Original at AOL Video external link    Fri, Mar 27

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Hi there! ^^I finally found a way to do this battle a bit different than other players on youtube. =PBut first...MUSICDark Phoenix Shock and no oar... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Episode Two: Dog Vs StriderVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Thu, Mar 26

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Dog vs. Strider in Half-Life 2: Episode Two in Under The Radar level. I thought this part was particularly good. I enjoyed watching this. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Portal - GDC 07 Portal Speed-Run Game...

Original at AOL Video external link    Fri, Mar 20    5 related articles

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We take the Portal technology for a ride and plow through some complex, reality-bending puzzles. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Black Mesa Source Trailer by neoka28

Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, Mar 17

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Black Mesa (formerly Black Mesa: Source) is a Half-Life 2 total conversion remaking VALVe Software's award-winning PC game, Half-Life. Utilizing ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Dystopia Version 1.2 Official Trailer

Original at Yahoo! Video external link    Wed, Mar 11

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Dystopia is an independent mod for hl2, It is offered for free via www.steampowered.com to anyone that owns Half-Life 2 The 1.2 Release of ... video.yahoo.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode One (DVD) User Review 8544

Original at Yahoo! Video external link    Wed, Mar 11

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I talk about HL2: Episode One and its gameplay. Videopinions are product reviews and demonstrations by the people who use them - in full motion ... video.yahoo.com

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Episode 1 playthrough part 2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 10

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By rss@youtube.com (skwesheh) Author: skwesheh Keywords: gordon the Freeman Half life Alyx vance zombie combine Gmod gman vortigant Added: March 10, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2 Part 1 Barrel Baby ExplorerererVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 10

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By rss@youtube.com (VGcomedy) Author: VGcomedy Keywords: Half Life Barrel Baby Explorer Game for the Computer PC Added: March 10, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Portal - GDC 07 Developer Walkthrough...

Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, Mar 10    5 related articles

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Witness the advanced techniques of Portal technology and how you can use these techniques to make yourself really sick. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 - Portal Trailer HD

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Valve unveils its new Portal technology. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Preview: Half-Life 2

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Valve executive Doug Lombardi runs down what's new in Half-Life 2. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Team Fortress 2: Spy Gameplay by GrereX

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This is gameplay from Valve's Team Fortress 2 coming with Half-Life Orange Box. This video shows gameplay from 2 classes: SPy and Soldier. Enjoy ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Team Fortress 2 - Meat the HeavyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Mar 4

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By rss@youtube.com (Solodkin8) One of the trailers created by Valve Corporation to Advertise Team... Author: Solodkin8 Keywords: Half Life Team Fortress Heavy half life pyro Added: March 4, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode 1 trailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 3

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By rss@youtube.com (fortheswarm1) Valve owns this game not me, all work goes to them. Author: fortheswarm1 Keywords: gordon freeeman valve gman havok alyx vance Added: March 3, 2009

Rate Video: Portal - "Still Alive" Credits SongVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Metacafe external link    Sat, Feb 28

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Click (more) for download links. The ending/credits to Portal (part of Half-Life 2's Orange Box) with the "Still Alive" song. 'Still Alive' by ... www.metacafe.com

Rate Video: Episode Two GameSpot Preview 1Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at AOL Video external link    Sat, Feb 28

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The HeadCrab Union (HCUnion.com) brings you GameSpot's 1st preview video of Half-Life 2: Episode Two. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life Episode 2 Guide Part 4 by triggz

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My Play through HL2 Episode 2 on max settings! video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: The Black Box (Episode Two) Team Fort...

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Feb 25

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Get to know Heavy from Team Fortress 2 in this in-depth character study. video.aol.com

Rate Video: GameZombie.tv Presents a Review of Half Life 2: Episode One

Original at Revver external link    Wed, Feb 25

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GameZombie.tv presents Pablo's Video Review of Half Life 2: Episode One, edited by Tyler Mager of the GZ crew. revver.com

Rate Video: Creating Spawnpoints in Team Fortress 2 SDK - Hammer TutorialVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 21

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By rss@youtube.com (hitstick6) This is a video tutorial on how to create spawn points in Team Fortress 2. Its an easy step by step guide for basic mapping in the Hammer Editor in Source SDK. You have this peice of software if you have downloaded a Half Life 2 game through steam and will appear in the "Tools" section in your steam...

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Strider Slaying GameplayVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Feb 18

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With the help of your faithful companion, Dog, taking down one of the towering Striders proves to be a much easier task. video.aol.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2, Part 57Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Feb 18

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By rss@youtube.com (Morceman1) Add Later... Author: Morceman1 Keywords: orange box half life two xbox part mission status ruined walkthrough walk through HL explosions explosive barrels microsoft Gordon follow Freeman Combine valve HEV Alyx Game of the Year fifty-seven Added: February 18, 2009

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode Two Videos (PC) - GC 2007: The Advisor

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Rate Video: Portal [4] - Chamber 17 (Part 2) & 18 (Part 1) a.k.a. My First DeathVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 16

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By rss@youtube.com (SpikyIdiot) No Commentary] [Playthrough #9] Chamber 18 is hell, a few reasons why is in this part. Author: SpikyIdiot Keywords: Portal The Orange Box SpikyIdiot Spiky Gamer Steam Valve Half-Life Episode One Two Three Team Fortress Playthrough Added: February 16, 2009

Rate Video: (YTP) John and Gordon Freemant learn about DarwinVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 15

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By rss@youtube.com (RainingMetal) I couldn't resist making a Youtube Poop about Quarter-Life: Halfway to Destruction and Half-Life: Full Life Consequences. This YTP also has a bit of Team Fortress 2, Half-Life, and Red Alert 3 put in there as well. All content is from the aforementioned games, as well as Djy1991's insanely...

Rate Video: Strider!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 15

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By rss@youtube.com (ColaAndOrange) Since I'm a strider fan, I decided to publish some unused clips while recording Combine Wars. Unfortunately the movie is very short, but should be enough to show the coolness of the Strider of Half Life 2. I highly recommend watching in HD.

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 14

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By rss@youtube.com (FiveSevenTactical) Author: FiveSevenTactical Keywords: PC Games MusicVid Crysis World In Conflict Spore GTA IV Half-Life 2 Episode 2 F.E.A.R. Driver 3 the Godfather Half-Life 2 Episode 1 Kill Bill Theme Explosions 57Tactical Added: February 14, 2009

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode 1

Original at MSN video external link    Fri, Feb 13

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Test du jeu : Half-Life 2 Episode 1 video.msn.com

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode Two Easter EggsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Feb 10

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By rss@youtube.com (Gordon218) U got Rick rolled ! i was very bored very very very !!! bored Author: Gordon218 Keywords: half life hl2 episode two ep2 easter egg secret weapon extra super bla Added: February 10, 2009

Rate Gottacon 2009 Video Game Preview Panel Part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Feb 10

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By rss@youtube.com (garethjmb) Author: garethjmb Keywords: Skewed and Reviewed Gottacon Gareth Von Kallenbach Playstation 3 Postal 3 Patriot memory Halo Wars Windows 7 Left 4 Dead DLC Half Life 2 Episode 3 Portal 2 Duke Nukem Forever Prey 2 Doom 4 Castle Wolfenstein and Rage. Added: February 10, 2009

Rate Video: (Remake) Nightmare House: A Half Life 2 Mod - Part 2Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 9

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By rss@youtube.com (snortmyshorts) Part 2 of the Nightmare House remake playthrough. Played by me :) Author: snortmyshorts Keywords: snortmyshorts Half Life Nightmare House Valve Added: February 9, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2: SMOD - Lazer funVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 7

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By rss@youtube.com (OlimnuZ) Just a clip from ravenholm taken whilst playing Half Life 2: SMOD I thought the zombies exploding was rather cool. Great fun :D Author: OlimnuZ Keywords: HL2 Half life halflife smod lazer laser shoop da whoop fast zombie zombies explosions boom cool awesome :D Added: February 7, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Scary Map!!!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jan 30

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By rss@youtube.com (snortmyshorts) Author: snortmyshorts Keywords: snortmyshorts Half Life Dark Pivot Team Fortress Ravenholm Scary Maps Classic Added: January 30, 2009

Rate Video: Half Life 2 - A Day in the Life of a Mugger - WITH SOUNDVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jan 26

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By rss@youtube.com (eMretsiM) The original version got muted for having copyrighted music over the credits, so I've re-uploaded it without the copyrighted music just for you. Behind the scenes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqJc9ig7jFk "A comically comical piece of comically comical moving images from Garry'...

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 First chapter HD 720P Part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Jan 24    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (Picapacapopo) Gameplay through the first chapter of HL2 in HD. Author: Picapacapopo Keywords: hl2 half life hd 720p first chapter walkthrough Added: January 24, 2009

Rate Video: Half - Life 2: Episode 2 on Radeon HD 4650Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 18

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By rss@youtube.com (MinimeDrummerBoi) Half - Life 2 Episode 2 running at a resolution of 1440 x 900, maxed out. Getting around 20 - 30 fps with fraps, 40 - 60 without. A great classic in which many people still play. Specs: E8400 @ 3.82 ghz l HD 4650 1 GB DDR2 @ 653/437 mhz l 4 GB DDR2 Ram @ 800 mhz l 250 GB 7200 rpm Western Digital HD l 630 Watts PS...

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode 2 - G-Man's heart-to-heart (HD)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Dec 29

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By rss@youtube.com (zhrooms) Author: zhrooms Keywords: Half-Life Half Life Black Mesa Opposing Force Blue Shift Episode Adrian Shepard Gordon Freeman Alyx Vance G-Man Valve Xen One Two Orange Box Team Fortress Portal Garrys Mod Gmod EP1 EP2 EP3 HL HL2 HL3 City 17 Barney Source 720p HD Added: December 29, 2008

Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Original Soundtrack - Part 4 - (Track 16 To 20)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Dec 27

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By rss@youtube.com (Lona90Bs) Keywords: theme music hl half life hl2 hl2ep2 game gordon freeman The Orange box valve steam gman strider black mesa 3d gameplay offical Soundtrack FPS First Person Shooter Survival Horror scary Creepy Spooky Dark games Looking alien sci-fi song cool colonna sonora canzone gioco pc co...

Rate Video: Half Life 2: Episode 2 Ending in HDVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Dec 27    5 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (jan1024188) Author: jan1024188 Keywords: Half Life 2: Episode Ending in HD fun Added: December 27, 2008

Rate Video: Black Mesa Source - Half Life 2 total conversion fan trailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Nov 19

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By rss@youtube.com (EtaCarinaez) A fantrailer I made for the 12th media release of the BMS modification. www.BlackMesaSource.com Author: EtaCarinaez Keywords: black mesa source half life fan trailer video Added: November 19, 2008

Rate Video: Portal Half Life 2 Example - CrazyMotionVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

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3 min - 2008-11-09 portal half life 2 example.

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 Check out an early preview of the next expansion to Half-Life 2.

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Original at Google Video external link    Sun, Nov 9

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By Valve Valve 2 min - 2008-11-09 E3 2003: Half-Life 2 video of the a Kleiner's Lab scene (different of that of the released game and contested like fake)

Rate Video: Gaming preview: 'Half Life 2: The Orange Box'Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Google Video external link    Sat, Nov 8

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Unknown length - 2008-11-09 The 'Half Life' saga continues in Episode Two, as Gordon Freeman and company battle an alien invasion known as the Combine. But that's not all you'll get with 'The Orange Box'--also included in the package are the original 'Half Life 2' and Episode One g

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Rate Video: Half-Life 2 Episode 2 - Trailer #1Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode One (Trailer)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Oct 31

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By rss@youtube.com (archnophobia) Half-Life 2: Episode One is the first in a trilogy of episodes that serve as the sequel for the 2004 first-person shooter video game Half-Life 2. It was developed by Valve Corporation and released on June 1, 2006. Originally called Half-Life 2: Aftermath, the game was later renamed to Episo...

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Oct 29

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By rss@youtube.com (Sleepydragn1) The Half Life 2 Official Trailer. All credit goes to Valve, I only re-uploaded it to youtube. Half Life 2 is copyright Valve Software. Author: Sleepydragn1 Keywords: Half Life Trailer half life two Half-Life Half-Life: half-life trailer official valve video Sleepydragn1 Valve

Rate Video: Half-Life 2: Episode Two Part 1Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Oct 26

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By rss@youtube.com (poop19067) Part 1 of the entire game. Author: poop19067 Keywords: half life episode video game valve how to tutorial why xbox 360 orange box update free hack part Added: October 26, 2008

Rate Video: Team Fortress 2 (Remix)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

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By rss@youtube.com (jess568667) Team Fortress 2 Music (Remix) Team Fortress 2 is a product Valve Software and Steam www.steampowered.com for more info Thanks and enjoy Author: jess568667 Keywords: Team Fortress Music (Remix) Techno Heavy Spy Sniper Pyro Engineer Soldier Scout Medic Demoman Half Life Steam Valve

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Oct 8    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (Axnollouse) Here is the first in my series of videos on achievements in Half-Life 2: Episode 1. Here we have the Pacifist achievement and the only bullet you can fire to get the One Free Bullet achievement. Now over the next two days I will be uploading guides on how to get: Grave Robber/Zombie-que, Car Cru...

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Oct 3

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By rss@youtube.com (mrGlitch2000) Author: mrGlitch2000 Keywords: Steam Half Life Source Garry's Mod Gmod Valve Physics Combine Gordon Freeman G-man Alyx Eli Kliener Breen Performing Art Entertainment News Arts Short Film Trailer TV Video Game Advertising Web Series Added: October 3, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 30

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By rss@youtube.com (sol08ftw) Battle Grounds 2 - A revolutionary war mod for Half Life 2 Deathmatch This is a fan made trailer to help promote the amazing mod that is BG2 Author: sol08ftw Keywords: bg2 battlegrounds battle grounds line britsh empire revolutionary war musket brownbess hl2 half life mod

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 30    2 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (DreamsOfYore) I know im not crazy, my pants told me so. Author: DreamsOfYore Keywords: Half Life Episode Video Walkthrough Part 20 Added: September 30, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Sep 29

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By rss@youtube.com (Zhouy) Sweet Half-Life speedrun done at 25:03 by Zhouy and Dark_Devil aka rayv3x. Tricks description: 00:07 Dark_Devil gets boost from gauss and uses the edge as ramp to get over the fence. APPROX SAVETIME: 0:40 minute(s) 00:15 Dark_Devil gets boost from gauss and uses the edge as ramp to get up to...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Sep 27

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By rss@youtube.com (DreamsOfYore) This is a description Author: DreamsOfYore Keywords: Half Life Episode Video Walkthrough Part 14 Added: September 27, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Sep 21    1 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (caboose4545) The Tank Trailer for the New upcoming game Left 4 Dead. A scary shooter straight from the minds of Valve who brought you Half Life, Portal and the famous Team Fortress 2. Author: caboose4545 Keywords: left dead valve zombies shooter fps scary horror crazy Added: September 21, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Sep 14

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By rss@youtube.com (kitty0706) You start out as your brother who is secretly a combine in disguise. Breen tells you he needs to take care of some "business". He walks out of the room and you want to investigate on what Breen is up to. So you sit at your computer desk until you hear Breen and a mysterious man have a conversation. You...

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 9    2 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (anozwe123) Me playing HL2 Ep2 for the first time. Great game...as expected Author: anozwe123 Keywords: video game half life episode intro Added: September 9, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Sep 7

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By rss@youtube.com (85natrapS) Me playing through the Ravenholm level in Half-Life 2. I only use the crowbar and the gravity gun; no other weapons. These videos are split into multiple parts. I will upload the next one soon. Enjoy! Overview -------- Half-Life 2 is a science fiction first-person shooter computer game and th...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Sep 7

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By rss@youtube.com (mrGlitch2000) Sonic the Hedgehog : Source is a modification for Half-Life 2 where you play as Sonic the Hedgehog and many other Sonic the Hedgehog characters . Story : Sonic was one day having trouble defeating Eggman while Sonic was getting through his base he found a teleporter and then the Robots attac...

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Sep 3

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By rss@youtube.com (machinima) The first episode in a soon-to-be series, Civil Protection is a comedy showing the lighter side of being in an oppressive and dystopian society. Inspired directly from the game Half-Life 2, the series follows the events of some of the more dysfunctional officers in the Combine police for...

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Sep 2    6 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (jmm1233) Part 10 - Flash Gordon Freeman "The One Free Man , The Opener Of The Way" Author: jmm1233 Keywords: Half Life Walkthrough speed run games pc steam Added: September 2, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Aug 3

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By rss@youtube.com (HalfLife2Mods) The Citizen is set parallel to the events of the original Half-Life 2. The player takes the role of an ordinary man, pushed over the edge by the oppressive regime controlling his life. His home trashed, his family dead, The Citizen leaves his apartment for the last time. He seeks new friends, a...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Aug 3

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By rss@youtube.com (HalfLife2Mods) Dystopia is a is a total conversion of Half-Life 2, currently under development by Team Dystopia, which places the player into tense combat situations in a high-tech world spanned by computer networks. As either Punks or Corp Mercenaries the player will fight through the physical world...

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Jul 29

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By rss@youtube.com (IrishHaloNerd) A remix of the "Aftermath" track played at the train-yard battle, very sad piece that is yet another great musical triumph from Valve. Author: IrishHaloNerd Keywords: Half Life Road to the Borealis aftermath HL2 g-man squad Added: July 29, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jun 20

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By rss@youtube.com (NewOrder915) part of the orange box package. my own review of why this game is one of the best mp games Author: NewOrder915 Keywords: THE ORANGE BOX MULTIPLAYER FIRST PERSON SHOOTER VALVE TEAM FORTRESS COUNTER STRIKE HALF LIFE EPISODE TWO ONE BEST PC Added: June 20, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, May 30

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By rss@youtube.com (Caler93) This is a video I made from clips you can download off steam. I used all 3 steam episode 1 teaser trailers. A gameplay video from Half Life 2 episode 2 and The Half Life 2 Trailer. The music is GordonFreeman - Get It On Tonight Keywords: Half Life Two Episode one Gordon Freeman Dr. Kliener Fanfilm Fa...

Year 2007

 

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Mar 8

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By rss@youtube.com (HolySausage) Yes, the moment you've been waiting for folks - Part 2 of the epic LEGO saga of Gordon Freeman and Black Mesa. This episode features hot action with several weapons, and contains more story elements any HL fan will recognize. Keywords: Lego Half life Gordon freeman Black Mesa vortigauns

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Mar 3

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By rss@youtube.com (Katliam7) This game "Portal" will be given at with the Half Life2 Episode2 package. Author: Katliam7 Keywords: Portal Half Life Valve Sierra Trailer Added: March 3, 2007

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Feb 27

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By rss@youtube.com (Beserkoid) An alternative version of the first few levels of Half-Life 2, made using Garry's Mod version 10. Best played loud for maximum effect... For anyone who hasn't played Valve's game, this isn't just a compilation of clips of me playing through it - most of the environments have been altered from t...

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Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 24

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By rss@youtube.com (Kunzile) A test of the effects of Half-Life 2 (engine) with Fraps. Went pretty good. I might release videos of mechanisms I've created in the future. That's my buddy, Law. I told him to come to my server, and rigged the spawn spot with Fast zombies. He fell right in it. After a whole he got smarter and used bett...

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Feb 23

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By rss@youtube.com (hazardu5) A quick promo for my media company, using Garry's Mod 10 for Half-Life 2, and some post production audio/video work in Premiere. Author: hazardu5 Keywords: premiere hl2 half life halflife2 gmod garry's mod hazard media promo Added: February 23, 2007

Rate Video: Garry's Mod

Original at livevideo external link    Fri, Jan 12

By rss@LiveVideo.com (Cocytus) GMod for short), is a "sandbox" mod for the first-person shooter computer game Half-Life 2. It allows the player to manipulate objects and experiment with the physics, often with interesting results thanks to Source's ...

Year 2006

 

Rate Video: HL2 Gmod '' It's Quagmire ''

Original at SpikedHumor external link    Fri, Dec 29

Half Life 2 mod with Quagmire.

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By noesis Mod Your World DVD training series will put you on the fast track to designing, building and integrating 3D characters, props and maps into your favorite video games- beginning with Half Life®2. Working with industry leaders like Valve® and with Softimage® Noesis Interactive dissects...

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jul 21

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By rss@youtube.com (Jasonp107) Armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly feirce Combine threat. Episode Two is coming to PC, PS3, and 360, and will also include Portal and Team Fortress 2. http://www.flickergaming.net

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Rate The 50 best console video games ()

Original at Peninsula On-line external link    Sun, Dec 6

Our pick of the titles is Team Fortress 2, though older gamers will be happy to revisit Half Life 2. Prince of Persia (PS3, Xbox 360): Not as impressive or ... and more »

Rate Brink Media Everywhere

Original at Action Trip external link    Sat, Dec 5

It looks kind cool (even if the art direction is mix of practically every game ever made - read: Half-Life, Team Fortress 2 and even Borderlands).

Rate Post Script Screens

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Fri, Dec 4

a couple of screenshots from the first episode of Post Script, illustrating this upcoming total conversion for Valve Software's Half-Life 2: Episode 2. ...

Rate LEFT 4 DEAD 2 SELLS 2 MILLION IN 2 WEEKS

Original at GameIndustry.com external link    Thu, Dec 3    2 related articles

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EL33TONLINE Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced ... Left 4 Dead 2EL33TONLINE all 5 news articles »

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 Tops 2 Million Sold Copies The first DLC is on the way

Original at Softpedia external link    Wed, Dec 2

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The famous Half-Life was released in 1998, but its sequel had to wait six years to be launched. However, this isn't the case at all with the Left 4 Dead ... Left 4 Dead 2: 2 Million Copies Sold In 2 WeeksVe3d.com Left 4 Dead 2: Two Million Copies Sold in Only Two WeeksPlanet Xbox 360

Rate Left 4 Dead 2: 2 Million Copies Sold In 2 Weeks

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Tue, Dec 1    2 related articles

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USA Today Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced ... Left 4 Dead 2 Tops 2 Million Sold Copies The first DLC is on the waySoftpedia

Rate UNR gaming club offers only LAN in Reno - UNR The Nevada Sagebrush

Original at nevadasagebrush.com external link    Mon, Nov 30

UNR gaming club offers only LAN in Reno UNR The Nevada Sagebrush (registration) Although the club specializes in PC games including “Counterstrike,” “Half Life 2,” “Left 4 Dead,” “Heroes of Newerth” and “Warcraft,” it also brings ...

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Rate Post Script Experimental Half-Life 2 Mod

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Mon, Nov 30

The first episode of experimental mod series Post Script is nearing completion. The game is a total conversion for Half-Life 2 with traditional gameplay set ... and more »

Rate PC Game Review: Left 4 Dead 2 - Blogcritics.org

Original at blogcritics.org external link    Fri, Nov 27

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Blogcritics.org (blog) PC Game Review: Left 4 Dead 2 Blogcritics.org (blog) Often knocked for their somewhat slack development regime (we are, after all, still waiting for Half Life 2: Episode 3), Valve has all of the sudden been ... and more »

Rate The Gamesblog 50 games of the decade: your chance to vote!

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Thu, Nov 26

Half Life 2? GTA III? Halo? Super Mario Galaxy? Carnival: Fun Fair? What were the best fifty games of the last ten years? That's what we're going to reveal ...

Rate Post Script

Original at GamesIndustry.biz external link    Wed, Nov 25

25 NOVEMBER 2009, Leeds, England – A series of short, single-player modifications for Valve Software's Half-Life 2: Episode 2 will examine the nature of ...

Rate Review: Left 4 Dead 2 - Valve's worst game

Original at iTWire external link    Wed, Nov 25

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Telegraph.co.uk Responsible for Half-Life and its sequel as well as the extremely popular Team Fortress 2 and original Left 4 Dead, but the release of Left ... Dead ahead: Zombie game sequel improves on original in nearly every wayWisconsin State Journal all 15 news articles »

Rate PC games of the decade

Original at Sydney Morning Herald external link    Wed, Nov 25

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Half-Life 2 has made just as much of an impact as the original, with the Havok physics-laced Source engine still going strong in the form of Team Fortress 2 ... and more »

Rate The Gamer's Notebook

Original at Ventura County Reporter external link    Wed, Nov 25

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Valve, well known for its popular titles Half-Life and Portal, released Left 4 Dead 2 to much enthusiasm, having previewed it tirelessly at E3 months before ... and more »

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 Pre-Orders 'Between 3.5 to 4 Times the Size of L4D1'

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Tue, Nov 24

“Left 4 Dead 1 was just about tied with Half-Life 2 as the most pre-ordered game in Valve history,” said Lombardi. “We don't have the final Left 4 Dead 2 ... and more »

Rate Left 4 Dead 2: You had me at Pipe Bomb

Original at Zergwatch external link    Tue, Nov 24

Later campaigns like “Dark Carnival” add a bit of whimsy as you can play some of the carnival games (kudos to Valve for bringing back the Half Life 2 gnome ... and more »

Rate WS and WTH benchmarks on HD 5870 at WSGF

Original at PC Games Hardware external link    Tue, Nov 24

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The Widescreen Gaming Forum has published benchmarks of extreme widescreen resolutions tested in Far Cry 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode 2. ...

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Rate Think L4D2 is an expansion? You're af*cking idiot

Original at Destructoid external link    Sat, Nov 21

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PC Games Hardware You're used to Valve doing things a certain way -- taking ten years to make a sequel. If you compare Half-Life to Half-Life 2, of course the difference will ... Left 4 Dead 2: You had me at Pipe BombZergwatch all 49 news articles »

Rate VGChartz Interviews Valve's Doug Lombardi on L4D2 (Part 1)

Original at VGChartz external link    Thu, Nov 19

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Stuff.co.nz To get insight with the inner workings of the team that brought the world Half-Life, we sat down with VP of marketing for Valve, Doug Lombardi. ... Review: Left 4 Dead 2Stuff.co.nz Left 4 Dead 2: Why It's Not A Sequelbeefjack.com Review: Left 4 Dead 2Game Daily all 48 news articles »

Rate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Xbox 360 review

Original at Unthinkable external link    Thu, Nov 19

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At times the game feels like a cross between War of the Worlds (and the part of Half Life 2 that was inspired by War of the Worlds) and a decent Bond film, ... and more »

Rate Valve wins by tapping into gamer community

Original at Georgia Straight external link    Thu, Nov 19

When Valve wanted to delay by five months the 2004 release of Half-Life 2, to allow the development team to “polish” the game, it didn't have to win the ... and more »

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 review

Original at 3News external link    Wed, Nov 18

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I like Valve. Valve made Half Life. Valve made Half Life 2. Both of those games blew my mind, and in my opinion were the first that got the sounds of ... College News Reviews: Left 4 Dead 2College News Confuse Loved Ones With Left 4 Dead Holiday CardsWired News Left 4 Dead 2 Review (Xbox 360)TeamXbox

Rate The Allied Forces Battle Nazi T-Rex on Dino D-Day

Original at io9 external link    Tue, Nov 17

This is actually a trailer for the Half Life 2 mod Dino D-Day, but both the video and the mod present a bizarre, pulpy alternate history of the Normandy ...

Rate "Look Out, He's Got A Piece!" — Half-Life 2 Mods Mario, CastlevaniaVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Nov 16

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By AJ Glasser First up is the disorienting and somewhat upsetting Half-Life Super Mario Bros. I guess in a 2D world, a gray haze is all Mario would see for miles around on either side of his orange brick path. But I can't remember the last plumber I met that uses a crowbar. And guns? Really?

Rate Sparkle Gives 3D Glasses with GeForce 210

Original at Hardware Secrets external link    Mon, Nov 16

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Hartware.net (Pressemitteilung) that provides 3D support for more than 350 games and four games: Valve's Portal, Half-Life 2 Deathmatch, Half-Life 2: Lost Coast and Peggle Extreme. ... Say Goodbye To 2D WorldHartware.net (Pressemitteilung) all 2 news articles »

Rate Castlevania Half-Life 2 mod brings Belmont to the Source

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Nov 15

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By Griffin McElroy Machinima.com user (and assumed Source engine guru) m0rtanius recently made a 3D adaptation of the first level of Castlevania, which you can view in the video after the jump. Before you pass judgment on this mod, we suggest you view this clip from Castlevania 64.

Rate There's a game that exists which has Nazi Dinosaurs in it

Original at Joystiq external link    Fri, Nov 13

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By Griffin McElroy Okay -- Time Gentlemen, Please featured a number of Hitler-Heiling prehistoric lizards, so we guess there's now two games out there which feature Nazi Dinosaurs. Still, the more recent title to boast the hybrid, a Half-Life 2 mod titled Dino D-Day, actually allows you to go toe to talon wi...

Rate Half-Life 2 'Dino D-Day' Mod Packs Nazi Dinosaurs

Original at Shacknews external link    Fri, Nov 13

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G4 TV Download the 438MB Half-Life 2 mod Dino D-Day from FileShack to find out. Dino D-Day is described as a "prototype" for a planned commercial release on Steam ... Dino D-Day Trailer & Half-Life 2 Mod ReleaseVe3d.com Dino D-Day: Great mod or greatest mod?Destructoid

Rate Dino D-Day: Dinosaurs And Nazi's, Living Together, Mass Hysteria

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Nov 13

By Mike Fahey Digital Ranch Interactive is releasing a full Dino D-Day game onto Steam in 2010, but you can get an early taste of the twisted World War II dinosaur action right now, courtesy of a Half-Life 2 mod preview of sorts. You step into the shoes of Sgt. Jack Hardgrave, a renowned paleontologist who t...

Rate VGC Top 20 Original Soundtracks in Gaming (10-1)

Original at VGChartz external link    Wed, Nov 11

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We could've chosen Half-Life 2, but then you miss out on a whole host of music spanning the complete Half-Life 2 collection, Team Fortress 2 and Portal. ...

Rate Half-Life 2 mod Overheid demo released

Original at Examiner.com external link    Mon, Nov 9

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cesig has announced the demo release of Half-Life 2 mod Overheid, now available for download. The title has you controlling a lesser member of the ...

Year 2009

 

Rate Laidlaw: Half-Life 2’s Alyx Works Because ‘She Gives You Back Emotion’

Original at Halflife2.net external link    Mon, Nov 2

By DigiQ8 Gamasutra had an interview with Laidlaw and fellow Valve writer Erik Wolpaw. Laidlaw made some comments on Gordon Freeman's development as a lead character and how it has more to do with his external interactions rather than internal mechanisms. So we were trying to do a thing where it wasn...

Rate Zombie Panic Source 2.0 Released!

Original at HL Fallout external link    Wed, Oct 28

While we all wait for Valve to release the PC version of the demo for Left 4 Dead 2, be comforted knowing that the folks from the Half Life 2 mod Zombie Panic Source have just released version 2.0! If you already have the game installed, not to worry.

Rate Insurgency 2.5 Beta Released!

Original at HL Fallout external link    Tue, Oct 27    2 related articles

The title says it all really folks. The team over at Insurgency have released the 2.5 beta version of the popular Half Life 2 mod.

Rate Frankenreview: Borderlands [Round Up]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Oct 20

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By Mike Fahey Borderlands lacks the charm of Fallout 3, Mass Effect, or Half-Life 2, but it does offer a crap-ton of ‘roided-out bandits, effed-up dog things, giant spider demons, and screeching pterodactyl beasts to shoot with a crap-ton of guns. And that's really what it's about – finding weapons an...

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 Xbox 360 Achievements!

Original at HL Fallout external link    Wed, Oct 14

Apologies for the lateness of this news post folks, but I've been quite busy of late. In any event, its pretty well known by now (but maybe not to some) that the Left 4 Dead 2 achievements for the XBox 360 have been revealed! Thanks to Kotaku.com for this precious information, and to Half Life Fa...

Rate Kotaku's Top 5 List of Top 10 Lists [Lists]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sun, Oct 11

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By Owen Good • Top 15 Most Badass Video Game Weapons [Heckler Spray] Let's wrap up on a positive note, the 15 biggest, baddest, ass-kicking-and-blowing-uppest armaments we've been blessed to handle in video games. Half Life 2's Gravity Gun and Doom's BFG-9000 make their expected all-star entrance...

Rate CSS SCI FI 3: Hardwired Released

Original at Halflife2.net external link    Fri, Oct 9

By Hectic Glenn This huge and impressive mod will be on general release from 7th October, however you can get it on early from PlanetPhillip.com today! CSS SCI FI 3: Hardwired is a single-player modification for Half-Life 2. Waking up to find himself an augmented clone of Gordon Freeman, the player must fi...

Rate Valve Announces Left 4 Dead 2 Scavenge Mode

Original at Steam external link    Thu, Oct 8

By Valve Oct 8, 2009 - Valve, creator of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Scavenge, the fourth game mode to be included in its upcoming zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead 2.

Rate CSS SCI-Fi 3: Hardwired – Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Thu, Oct 8

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CSS SCI FI 3: Hardwired is a single-player modification for Half-Life 2. Waking up to find himself an augmented clone of Gordon Freeman, the player must fight time-travelling Combine forces and other enemies across 42 unique and replayable missions. Missions are set in 18 retail and 24 cu...

Rate Not That There's Anything Wrong With That

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Tue, Oct 6

By Robert Yang For straight gamers, videogames can often be an escape from a painful reality. But for gay gamers, videogames offer little respite from prejudice and homophobia. Robert Yang recalls his experience developing a Half-Life 2 mod featuring gay characters and the response it provoked.

Rate Valve Announces $25 Mil Left 4 Dead 2 Ad Campaign

Original at Steam external link    Mon, Oct 5

By Valve Oct 5, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced a $25 Mil consumer advertising plan for its upcoming action thriller, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2).

Rate Ico developer digs Half-Life 2, interested in making 'first-person games'

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Oct 4

By Ben Gilbert Though the Japanese aren't exactly known for their love affair with first-person shooters, Team Ico director Fumito Ueda can name at least one that he digs: Half-Life 2. Speaking to G4TV (through a translator), Ueda named the Valve-developed sequel when asked which games he has had an em...

Rate Stargate Legacy: October NewsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Life Gaming.com external link    Sun, Oct 4

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By www.hlgaming.com - We have Cookies Even though only the winners have the chance to receive a free Half-Life 2 game, other worthy contestants may receive bonuses, such as mentioning in our next news release or even a guaranteed spot in out next internal Beta tests (these awards will depend on how many participants we will ge...

Rate City 17: Episode 1 Update Includes Information on Webcam Player Control

Original at HL Fallout external link    Thu, Oct 1    2 related articles

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City 17: Episode 1 is a modification which aims to bring the 'Rebel perspective of the Half Life 2 Universe' to the player.

Rate New Battlegrounds 2 Version (1.5a) Released - Happy 8th Anniversary!

Original at HL Fallout external link    Sat, Sep 26

Battlegrounds 2 ModificationAs we reported yesterday, the Battlegrounds modification team has released version 1.5a of the Source version of the mod to coincide with the 8th Anniversary of their first release for the original Half-Life. The list of changes for the modification, and do...

Rate Missing Information Mod Media Update

Original at HL Fallout external link    Fri, Sep 25

A team looking to recreate the story outlined in the Raising the Bar book released by Valve shortly before Half-Life 2, has posted their first major media update since formation.

Rate Major 8th Anniversary Battlegrounds 2 Update Tomorrow

Original at HL Fallout external link    Fri, Sep 25

The only revolutionary war modification for Half-Life and Half-Life 2 will be celebrating the 8th anniversary of it's first ever release tomorrow with a major update to their version for the Source Engine.

Rate Scott Steinberg: Delay of Game

Original at Play.tm external link    Wed, Sep 23

which occurs each holiday season (not that they hadn't noticed decades before - things simply came to a head that year as Halo 2, Doom 3, Half-Life 2, ...

Rate Left 4 Dead 2: The Boycott: The Visit: The Aftermath: The Interview

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Tue, Sep 22

in late 2004 when Steam kept me waiting for three goddamn days before letting me play my newly-purchased Half-Life 2 has gotten me absolutely nowhere; ...

Rate ATI to include first DX11 game (Dirt 2) with Radeon HD 5870

Original at TweakTown external link    Tue, Sep 22

In similar fashion to ATI's deal with Valve in providing coupons for copies of Half Life 2 upon launch when purchasing select DirectX 9 based ATI graphics ...

Rate GoldenEye re-release not happening

Original at GamePro.com external link    Mon, Sep 21

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The Inquisitr If you're in dire need of a GoldenEye fix, however, there are a few ways to scratch that itch, including the stellar Half-Life 2 modification GoldenEye ... Rare: GoldenEye for Virtual Console “long past the stage” where a ...Vooks.Net all 35 news articles »

Rate 99 Bolts: Chasing Winona – Proof Of Concept – Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Sep 20

This is a PlanetPhillip exclusive! This mod contains two maps that were built as proof of concept maps for the 99 Bolts: Chasing Winona mod. Your main weapon, as the name suggests, is the crossbow, although you do collect other weapons on the way. The first map is an open area with irradiated a...

Rate Games To Play Before You Die - Part 3

Original at Techtree.com external link    Fri, Sep 18

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Let's start with the best FPS games ever made, Half Life and Half Life 2. Valve's masterpieces deserves a mention in every list, as the gameplay and plot ...

Rate Best Half-Life 2 mod discovered on YouTube

Original at Neoseeker external link    Fri, Sep 18

Ah Half-Life, you've inspired so many amazing mods since your conception. The advent of Garry's Mod has made this pastime more accessible to the gaming ... Warning: This Half-Life 2 mod will make you chuckleDestructoid Half-Life 2: Now With Vocal Sound EffectsEscapist Magazine

Rate Half-Life 2: Audio Mod

Original at HL Fallout external link    Thu, Sep 17

Detected by the chaps over at RPS comes a delightful mod that replaces HL2's sounds with a human touch, that being of Trase the mod's author.

Rate Ati Eyefinity: Playing NFS Shift, WoW and Half-Life 2 easily in ...

Original at PC Games Hardware external link    Thu, Sep 17

Half Life 2 uses a 1 core 3GHz CPU for the game and the physics. OK. (it is only an example) Half Life 3 could use 2 or 3 cores for CPU and another 3 Ghz ... and more »

Rate TEAM USA to be finalized at the WCG US National Finals in New York ...

Original at Examiner.com external link    Thu, Sep 17

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For Xbox players, the game titles include Gears of War 2, Guitar Hero World Tour, and Virtua Fighter 5. Other platforms and titles include Half-Life: ...

Rate Steam: Garry's Mod Cheap, Order of War Pre-Order Bonus

Original at IncGamers.com external link    Tue, Sep 15

Garry's Mod is a ludicrously popular mod for just about every Source game that isn't Portal: First Slice or bundled Half-Life 2 Deathmatch that functions as ...

Rate Don't rely on Valve

Original at TeleText external link    Wed, Sep 9    4 related articles

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There is a fan mod called Black Mesa Source that is a complete remake of Half-Life, as if it was done in Half-Life 2's generation. You should wait for that. ...

Rate Team Fortress 2 Action Figures Are Credit To Creator [Toys]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 8

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By Luke Plunkett For all Valve's expertise in the software field, the studio has always lagged behind in one crucial area: merchandise. In particular, action figures, and in particular, Team Fortress 2. Well, Half-Life as well, but people have done that. And it's "people" - not Valve - that are behind these...

Rate CrossOver Games version 8.0 has been released

Original at TechSpot external link    Thu, Sep 3

In addition to the new games, some older titles have received fixes and enhancements, including Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Spore, Guild Wars, ... CrossOver Games 8.0 Adds Support For Snow Leopard, More GamesThe Mac Observer CrossOver Games 8 supports Snow Leopard, new gamesMacNN

Rate Casual Games Even More Addictive Than 'Warcraft'

Original at PC Magazine external link    Wed, Sep 2

These games are perhaps not as time consuming as Spore or Half-Life 2. Casual gamers spent an average of 31 minutes per game, while non-casual gamers were ... and more »

Rate Analysis: All Aboard The Last (Narrative) Express

Original at Gamasutra external link    Tue, Sep 1

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Playing the most recent Prince of Persia, or Half Life 2, leads one to appreciate the controlled, directed method of world-creation and characterization. ...

Rate Top 10: Retro Compilations

Original at Ethiopian Review external link    Sun, Aug 30

Half Life 2 was one of the most anticipated PC games to ever grace the gaming world. The original title, Half Life, was such a critical and commercial ...

Rate Research and Development: Media Release

Original at Life Gaming.com external link    Sun, Aug 23

By www.hlgaming.com - We have Cookies I'm not the type of person who enjoys sitting down and spending time for what is simply a Half-Life 2 map pack, most will need more than just a few kill rooms to tickle my fancy, but RnD does a fantastic job of putting the focus off combat and taking what Half-Life 2 promised from the beginning a...

Rate It’s Ours Now – Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Aug 23

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It's Ours Now takes place shortly after the defeat of the Combine striders at the end of Episode 2. The level is set in White Forest at a base formerly used as a Combine base of operations. The player must fight off the Combine that is attempting to retake the base. The objective of this level is to...

Rate Weekend Coupons: Pencils, Notebooks, a Wii ... [Deals]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Aug 15

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By Owen Good • Steam's sale this weekend: the entire Half-Life catalog, for $16.99. HL, HL2, HL2 Ep 1, HL2 Ep 2, all the fixins, you know the drill. [Steam]

Rate All Weekend, Valve's Games Will Be Crazy Cheap [PC]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Aug 14

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By Luke Plunkett Also on sale is the "Valve Complete Pack", which bundles *deep breath* Counter-Strike, Team Fortress Classic, Day of Defeat, Deathmatch Classic, Half-Life: Opposing Force, Ricochet, Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Half-Life: Blue Shift, Half-Life 2, Counter-Strik...

Rate GameTrailers TV Reveals New L4D2 Campaign Thursday [Left 4 Dead 2]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Aug 11

By Michael McWhertor The show promises to reveal at least one new campaign from the zombie shooter, plus bug Gabe Newell about a range of subjects, from Half-Life 2: Episode 3 to Portal 2 to his thoughts on the PlayStation 3. We're pretty sure that makes this must see TV and, at the very least, three hotly debated K...

Rate Half-Life 2: For the DeafVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Life Gaming.com external link    Fri, Aug 7

By www.hlgaming.com - We have Cookies A young gamer who is deaf went to Valve for a tour. Gabe took the time to sit down with them. Watch the videos and be amazed. At one point they tell Gabe that he should add a feature into gaming so that deaf users could tell others as they are playing. The main thing you get from these videos is Valve car...

Rate Valve Studying Sign Language For Deaf Half-Life Character [Half-Life 2]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Aug 7

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By Michael McWhertor Valve founder Gabe Newell discusses this character in a newly uploaded YouTube video, which appears to be from that focus test. In it, Newell speaks of a hearing impaired character that Alyx "had a crush on" well before her first meeting with protagonist Gordon Freeman. According to Newel...

Rate Provenance – Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Fri, Jul 24

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Provenance is a short singleplayer mod for Half-Life 2 where the player explores a section of the lab (known as Sector B) as Gordon Freeman. It's purpose is more of a portfolio mod. So says the author. I just wish all portfolio pieces were this good!

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 Has New Zombies, New Items [Left 4 Dead]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Jul 21

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By Luke Plunkett Another is an all-new type of zombie: the "common-uncommons", as Valve call them. These are specific to each level, with an example being the "mud men", fast, crawling zombies in the Swamp level that sound a lot like the fast zombies from Half-Life 2.

Rate Lost In The Subway: Redwell Street – Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sat, Jul 18

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This is a release of what seems to be a dead mod - which is a HUGE shame. Play your way through various parts of an underground station and connected buildings. Can you return back to the rebels and make your escape? Only time will tell.

Rate Half-Life 2

Original at leetgamerblog.com external link    Wed, Jul 15

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By leetgamer As for the multiplayer, well, there is none as the Half Life 2 we bought came with Counter Strike : Source, which is basically an updated version of the original Counter Strike. As for multiplayer in Half Life 2, there’s a separate game called Half Life 2 : Deathmatch, but we don’t have it.

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Review

Original at gamenirvana (WordPress) external link    Mon, Jul 6

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By geoffcalver Half Life 2: Episode Two begins right where Episode 1 left off. The Citadel has come crashing to the ground, City 17 is in ruins, and your train out of dodge has derailed. You awake to find Alyx outside, thankful you’re alive. She helps you out using the Gravity Gun, and thus begins your mission.

Rate Explore NeoTokyo In Half Life 2 [Mods]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Jul 6

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By Mike Fahey Colorful cityscapes hide dark intriguing in the streets of NeoTokyo, the newly released Source mod freely available to anyone with Steam and a Souce SDK title.

Rate What's Inside Blizzard's Library? [Blizzard]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Jun 29

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By Michael McWhertor Battles of the Ancient World 1285 BC - AD 451: From Kadesh to Catalaunian Field and Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar. If you want to work at Blizzard, it might not be a bad idea to read these books. What Blizzard's library is a little shorter on are console games. There are some last-generation must-...

Rate Valve Games Now Support Gun Controller [Valve]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Jun 24

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By Luke Plunkett All games included with The Orange Box - those being Half-Life 2, HL2 Episodes 1 & 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2 - will now work with the novel controller. And Valve's other big shooters, like Left 4 Dead and Counter-Strike, will "soon" be supported as well.

Rate Team Fortress 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1 & 2, and Portal Update Released

Original at Life Gaming.com external link    Tue, Jun 23

By MJCS-gTFC- Source: Steam Powered Updates to Team Fortress 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1 & 2, and Portal have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include: Team Fortress 2, Episode 1 & 2, and Portal

Rate Fallout, Half-Life, Grand Theft Auto Landscaped [Art]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Jun 23

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By Michael McWhertor Two more of those pictures, inspired by Team Fortress 2 and Fallout 3, are after this. More are available for sale at Barnett's web site, including some lovely Grand Theft Auto IV cityscapes.

Rate Finding a Lost Dog: Escape – Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Tue, Jun 23

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This was due to be part of a 4-part mappack but is now available as a single map. The map starts just after you have found and released Dog from a Combine storage area. Your objective is to get him and yourself to the chopper to be extracted.

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode Three Storyline Speculation

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Tue, Jun 16

The chaps at Games Radar UK got all creative and busted out a Half-Life 2: Episode Three Storyline Speculation piece: Half-Life 2: Episode Three is going to be a massive deal. Not only will it conclude arguably the greatest FPS of all time (at least ...

Rate Half-Life 2 - Curse Episodes v1.01 Released

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Tue, Jun 16

 UK Curse Episodes is an Egyptian themed action/horror/puzzle/exploration FPS where you can kill mummies, evil wizards with a huge spiky club and break expensive egyptian furniture and pottery using telekinesis. This Half-Life 2 total conversion features ...

Rate Fans to Boycott Left 4 Dead 2?

Original at Game Daily external link    Mon, Jun 15

 CA Finally, Valve's warming them up. by Micheal Mullen on Monday, June 15, 2009 Valve took a big chance on creating a game that wasn't in line with its Half-Life franchise. Left 4 Dead presented players with a team-based game that still let them us their ...

Rate Portable Game Beats Console Games For... The First Time Ever? [Winners]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Jun 15

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By Stephen Totilo 2008: Fallout 3 2007: Fallout 3 2006: BioShock 2005: Spore 2004: Halo 2 2003: Half-Life 2 2002: Metroid Prime 2001: Star Wars Galaxies 2000: Metal Gear Solid 2 Game Critics Awards Best of E3 Winners 2009: TBD 2008: Fallout 3 2007: Rock Band 2006: Wii 2005: Spore 2004: PSP 2003: Half-Life 2

Rate Finding video game bargains for Dad is child's play

Original at Daily Press external link    Mon, Jun 15

 VA Right now, you can buy the popular games "Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos" and "Half-Life 2" for the PC for $5 each on Craigslist.com (both sell for about $20 in stores). Hardcore gamers want the real thing. But for the occasional player, most popular ...

Rate E3 2009: The PC Perspective - 2404 - PC Gaming

Original at 2404.org external link    Sat, Jun 13

E3 2009: The PC Perspective There was no Doom 3, there was no Half-Life 2, Crysis or whatever. There was no one game that truly defined the PC. It's an ugly truth, but with console technology being able to match the PC in terms of graphical capabilities, I knew this was going to ...

Rate Indie Nation #64: Conscientious Objector

Original at Destructoid external link    Fri, Jun 12

 Florida Where a game like Doom 3 or Half-Life 2 seeks to empower the player in nearly every way possible, Conscientious Objector robs the player of that power. Where regular FPS games attempt to satisfy the player through meticulously designed levels that ...

Rate Gabe Newell Gabs About Episode 3

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Thu, Jun 11

G4 gabbed a bit with Valve's Gabe Newell who gets a chance to chat about Half-Life 2: Episode 3 in-between Left 4 Dead 2 damage control questions (which yes, is the same old, same old). Here's a taste: G4: So, is it safe to say that you have like four ...

Rate Opening The Valve: The Gabe Newell Interview

Original at G4 TV external link    Wed, Jun 10

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While the Valve faithful were probably expecting an update on what was happening with the third episode of Half-Life 2 episodic content, or something about ... Are angry fans using Left 4 Dead 2 to unfairly make Valve into a ...Examiner.com

Rate Damnation (Xbox 360)

Original at CNET Reviews external link    Wed, Jun 10

All of this gives the game's settings a sinister atmosphere akin to that of a Wild West take on the ruined City 17 in Half-Life 2. Some levels even feature Prescott speaking on a loudspeaker, waxing philosophically about the destruction of whole cities ...

Rate PC game review: Necrovision

Original at Examiner.com external link    Tue, Jun 9

I liked Necrovision almost from the moment I started playing it, even though it was obvious from the beginning that it wasn't in the same league as iconic PC shooters like Half-Life 2, Crysis, and Bioshock 2. I shot a guy nearly point-blank in the head ...

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 boycott should be Beta tested

Original at Examiner.com external link    Tue, Jun 9

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enjoyed the original product... and to be honest, the original Left 4 Dead was all about game play and not visuals as the game was developed under the now-outdated Source Engine (Half Life 2, Counter-Strike:Source, DoD:Source, Team Fortress 2, etc. ...

Rate Zeno Clash May Come To Xbox 360

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Tue, Jun 9

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Zeno Clash is powered by the Source Engine, the Valve Software engine used for Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead. Apparently ACE is leaning towards XBLA because Source is better suited for the 360 than the PS3.

Rate Valve responds to L4D 2 criticism

Original at CVG Online external link    Tue, Jun 9

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We want to wait and weed through the comments, I'm already getting e-mails, and I'm responding to them," Valve's Chet Faliszek said. "Looking back, was the Orange Box a ripoff?" He said, on initial complaints at having to "buy" Half-Life 2 again in ...

Rate Action Half-Life 2 Released

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Mon, Jun 8

I have no idea why I'm linking this other than me having fond memories of Action Quake, but it looks like a Action Half-Life 2 mod has made its way onto the interwebs. It comes in at a mere 56 megs. If you try it out -- make sure to share you ...

Rate Action Half-Life 2 Version 1.0 Released - 2404 - PC Gaming

Original at 2404.org external link    Mon, Jun 8

Action Half-Life 2 Version 1.0 Released Ministry of Action and A-Team have announced the release of version 1.0 of "Action Half-Life 2", sequel to the original Half-Life modification but of course this time, as Half-Life 2 mod. "Yes.. it's release day… after several months of work we've ...

Rate SP Balcony – Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Mon, Jun 8

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This is a rescue mission. You need to rescue Uriah, a Vortigaunt. Be careful though because if he dies the mission ends. In fact you have to protect him from himself because he is very brave. Can you get him out of his cell and lead him to a Portal? Good Luck

Rate E3 2009: Left 4 Dead 2 Preview

Original at PALGN external link    Mon, Jun 8

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While many were tipping that Valve's E3 offerings would revolve around the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Half-Life 2 saga. Instead, the developer threw us a curve ball with the announcement that Left 4 Dead 2 was in development, ... Valve fans rebel against Left 4 Dead sequel Develop

Rate Xbox 360 Feature: Open Letter to Valve RE: Team Fortress 2 on Xbox 360

Original at Video Game Generation external link    Fri, Jun 5

I've played all of them since Half-Life, all the way up to your most recent, Left 4 Dead. I own The Orange Box, and I still bought Portal: Still Alive on XBLA for the new puzzles. You deliver a consistently amazing multiplayer experience, ...

Rate E3 2009: Our top ten games

Original at Crave external link    Fri, Jun 5

 UK Though it seems Half Life 2: Episode 3 is the real thing Valve is leaving for dead, and it's an enormous shame. Had it been shown off at E3, it's likely one of these ten spots would be dedicated to it. Alas, the coveted position six goes to Left 4 Dead ...

Rate In Other News...

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Fri, Jun 5

Worst: No Half Life 2: Episode 3 announcement - I was really looking forward to hearing about it and was sure that they would have something to show since it's been so long since episode 2. I won't even go into the whole Valve controversy because I am ...

Rate A GDD Template for the Indie Developer

Original at Gamasutra external link    Thu, Jun 4

 CA For instance, Half Life 2 would first describe general running around and shooting, then twists on the core gameplay (such as the gravity gun), then vehicle sequences. 2-3 paragraphs describing the artistic style and feel. Cover actual in-game art, ...

Rate E3: Valve Talks Left 4 Dead 2's Quick Sequel Strategy

Original at Gamasutra external link    Wed, Jun 3

He pointed out that Valve has always experimented with different types of development and distribution. "With the various things we've done -- Half-Life 2, the big splash game that takes forever; or the episodic content; or the [Team Fortress 2] ...

Rate xieserv purchases United Frag & Evolans - Live-PR.com

Original at Live-PR.com external link    Wed, Jun 3

xieserv is proud to announce support for major game releases such as Half-Life; series of Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Tribes, Team Fortress 2 (TF2) and many more. Xtreme Internet Enterprise & Services "xieserv", has been committed to bringing you the ...

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 from Valve Coming in November for Xbox 360, PC

Original at Game Guru external link    Tue, Jun 2    2 related articles

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 India Valve is known best for games such as Counter-Strike and Half-Life and for its content delivery platform, Steam. The company has also worked on the development of Left 4 Dead and now Valve announces that Left 4 Dead 2, the sequel to Left 4 Dead, ...

Rate Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer - Bloody Survivor Game Out November 17th On ...

Original at Post Chronicle external link    Mon, Jun 1

According to Gamespot, "Last week, Valve offered a brief teaser announcement that it would be party to the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo, sparking waves of speculation as to what, exactly, the Half-Life 2 maker would have on hand to show. ...

Rate Drowned World – Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Fri, May 29

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This mod continues from the end of Pyramid and sets the player in a world where the sea is rising. You encounter almost all of Half-Life 2's enemies and a great outdoor area. There is some interesting backtracking and even a bonus map if you are lucky.

Rate Natural Selection 2 Trailer: Roaring Space Rhino

Original at Shacknews external link    Thu, May 28

Just Video Games Have an in-engine gander at Natural Selection 2, indie developer Unknown Worlds' commercial sequel to its positively sublime Half-Life mod, and some shiny concept art. Human Frontiersmen marines battle squicky aliens the Kharaa in a blend of ...

Rate Kotaku's E3 2009 Predictions

Original at Kotaku.com external link    Wed, May 27

Kotaku's E3 2009 Predictions  NY Steven Spielberg's "PQRS" project revealed for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (5:1) 6. Half-Life 2: Episode Three unveiled for PC and Xbox Live Arcade (3:1) 1. At the Nintendo presser someone will make a joke about Mother's Day cards (2:1) 3. ...

Rate Rounding Up E3 2009's Most Popular Rumors -- Will They Happen?

Original at 1UP.com external link    Wed, May 27

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TechRadar UK  NY Our take on rumors and predictions on topics like Metal Gear Solid 5, Gran Turismo Mobile, Forza Motorsport 3, Half-Life 2: Episode Three, and PSP Go! By 1UP Staff, 05/27/2009 E3 2009 is nearly upon us, and with it should come the resolution of quite a ... Memories of E3 The Age

Rate Memories of E3

Original at The Age external link    Tue, May 26

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Gamasutra  Australia Other notables at the show included a strong focus on online gaming, demonstrations of the forthcoming Xbox Live online service, Fable, Gran Turismo 4, Half-Life 2, Nokia's N-Gage and Nintendo's bizarre focus on connectivity between Game Boy Advance ...

Rate News From The Feed

Original at G4 TV external link    Fri, May 22

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 CA and I can't really take waiting around anymore to crack some skulls with Old Red (aka the crowbar). Papa needs his Half-Life. Fork it over Valve. 2. Ken Levine and 2K Boston's next game -- Mere whispers in the hailstorm at this point, but I love these ...

Rate Team Fortress 2 Is 50% Cheaper This Weekend

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Fri, May 22

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Purchasing TF2 through Steam will cost $9.99 instead of the usual $19.99. Like the free weekend, the offer probably lasts until Monday. It's a good deal but if you don't own Portal or Half-Life 2, you'd be better off just buying the Orange Box ...

Rate 2009 (E)3 Thoughts: Andrew Pfister, Senior Games Editor

Original at G4 TV external link    Thu, May 21

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 CA Half-Life 2: Episode 3 – When we last left our hero, [SPOILERS WITHHELD]. Valve has yet to do me wrong, and after the climactic battle at the end of Episode 2, my excitement for this game is at a fever pitch. With Team Fortress 2 happily fragging along ...

Rate Rush for Berlin, HL2, and MoreVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, May 20

A quick look at three games on my current playlist: Half-Life 2 Episode 1, Auto Assault, and Rush for Berlin www.gamespot.com

Rate Half Life 2: Episode 2 TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, May 20    4 related articles

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A new trailer of Episode 2. Warning: May contain coolness and mindblowing awesomeness....Also Dog fighting a Strider. www.gamespot.com

Rate Fortress Forever - DustbowlVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, May 20

The developers of the Half-Life 2 mod Fortress Forever present their version of the famous Team Fortress Classic map Dustbowl. For more ... www.gamespot.com

Rate More like 'Duke Nukem Never'

Original at Marketplace external link    Wed, May 20

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Gamasutra  CA If nothing else just release the original Quake 2 powered sequal with a enhanced graphics upgrade like they did for Half Life 1. Then sell it as the best budget ware title of all time! By Thom Davis So sad to hear. In an era when we all need a bit of ... Screen Play The Age

Rate Are voicemail, DVDs and laptops about to reach their sell-by date?

Original at Independent external link    Tue, May 19

 UK It's the impermanance of businesses that also acts as a good argument against restritive DRM on PC games and music. If Valve disappear, for example, my copy of Half Life 2 may be unusable. There's nothing in the EULA to bind Valve to release a DRM-free ...

Rate SP Lockdown – Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Tue, May 19

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This was the first entry for my DM2SP competition. It re-converts the DM_Lockdown map back into an SP map. However, it adds a small group of rebels to rescue and escape via a helicopter. There's even a simple puzzle to drop the forcefield.

Rate Production suspended for ambitious FPS The Crossing

Original at Develop external link    Mon, May 18

 UK The game was based on Valve's Source engine while its visual concept and setting was designed by prized art director Viktor Antonov. Prior to his work on The Crossing, Bulgaria-born Antonov worked on designing Half Life 2's visual landscape and helped ...

Rate Left 4 Dead, close to a truly interactive zombified movie

Original at PC Authority external link    Fri, May 15

 Australia In Half-Life 2, you felt as if you were in a perfectly executed Bond film – always in danger, often in the thick of the action, but rarely were things so intense you found yourself dead; after all, the hero in a film doesn't die. ...

Rate Final Fantasy XIII Is the Most Wanted Game for the PlayStation 3

Original at Softpedia external link    Wed, May 6

 Romania The other half of the chart is made up off BioShock 2; Batman: Arkham Asylum; Fight Night Round 4; NCAA Football 10; Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10; Ghostbusters: The Video Game; Infamous; Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion; Half-Life 2: Episode Three; ...

Rate The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Review - 2404 - PC Gaming

Original at 2404.org external link    Sun, May 3

If you've played the Half-Life 2 mod Hidden: Source, the concept behind Pitch Black should be immediately familiar. One player plays as Riddick, while everyone attempts to take him down. The tension that builds from this mode can get nerve-racking, ...

Rate Half Life 2 Episode One GT ReviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, May 2

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By rss@youtube.com (RuneFilms1256) Keywords: apple mac pc games runescape rune scape wildy xbox 360 xbox360 ps psp ps3 ps2 ps1 pking epic random the telstra help computers ipod nan touch classic review dog cat imac macbook book pro air lava lamp iphone Halo CE custom edition combat evolved Iphne 3:ODST trailer bungie maste...

Rate Half-Life 2 PortalsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at GameSpot external link    Tue, Apr 28

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A trailer showing off Valve's most innovative weapon, the Portal Gun. www.gamespot.com

Rate Squeenix: "We Take Too Long" to Make Games

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Mon, Apr 27

 NC After taking five years to release Half-Life 2, Valve spent almost eight years in development of Team Fortress 2, announcing the game back in 1998 and releasing it in 2007. Development on StarCraft II started back in 2003 after the release of Warcraft ...

Rate The Orange Box 66% Off This Weekend on Steam

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Fri, Apr 24    4 related articles

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 UK Valve has announced that the weekend special on Steam is The Orange Box, a collection of Valve titles including Portal, Team Fortress 2, and the Half-Life 2 family of games. For this weekend only, The Orange Box is being offered at 66% off its regular ...

Rate Valve's Weekend Special Means PC Gamers Have No Excuse Not To Own ...

Original at G4 TV external link    Fri, Apr 24    4 related articles

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 CA The company has announced that the set will be on sell this weekend via Steam. "The weekend special on Steam is The Orange Box, an award-winning collection of Valve titles including Portal, Team Fortress 2, and the Half-Life 2 family of games. ...

Rate Sinistar: Things I Just Can't Do.

Original at Gamasutra external link    Tue, Apr 14

 CA There's a good chance this one will never be surfaced, much like the quest to find out what the common thread was between all of those Half-Life 2 teaser videos from 2003-04. It wasn't "the presence of broken toilets," and Gabe Newell's certainly not ...

Rate Is this the Video Game Mount Rushmore?

Original at Kotaku.com external link    Sun, Apr 12

 NY Gordon Freeman as Thomas Jefferson: Jefferson is on Rushmore for representing the principles of US democracy. Freeman as a symbol of Half-Life 2 and Valve, likewise represents a broad set of bedrock principles for good games - good story, strong level ...

Rate Urban Wars - Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Apr 12

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Just a simple battle between you, fast zombies and some Combine soldiers around some buildings.

Rate Half Life 2: Episode One - Walkthrough - part 3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at fr.truveo.com external link    Sat, Apr 11

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sonicmeyer1 Presents: Half Life 2: Episode One - Walkthrough - part 3. fr.truveo.com

Rate Target Practice - Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sat, Apr 4

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Gordon Freeman has been captured and taken to a Combine facility just outside of Nova Prospekt. Alyx Vance recovers the gravity-gun and gives it to Freeman (the player) which he then must use to escape the Combine facility

Rate Trapped - Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Wed, Apr 1

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Gordon Freeman is trying to help liberate City 16. He's heading down the stairs to fight, but he's going to have a nasty surprise. He's trapped, and has to use his skills to try to help the citizens of City 16 without leaving the building.

Rate More than 2.5 Million Copies of Left 4 Dead Sold

Original at Softpedia external link    Tue, Mar 31

 Romania By Andrei Dumitrescu, Games Editor Valve really knows how to craft successful games. After The Orange Box, which bundled together hits like Half Life 2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal, Valve announced that it planned to create a zombie shooter. ...

Rate Decadence v1.0 Released

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Tue, Mar 31

 UK territorial control in a unique node capture system. You have to take cover to regain your lost health and upon death your team mate should be close by, ready to revive you. The first version of this Half-Life 2 modification is now locally mirrored.

Rate String Theory: The Illusion of Videogame Interactivity

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Tue, Mar 31

By Anthony Burch There's a debate raging in the game development community over the role of storytelling in game design. But two recent games have managed to make a compromise between narrative and interactivity. Anthony Burch analyzes how key scenes in Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Metal Gear Solid 4 tric...

Rate Duo living life 24 frames per second

Original at Georgina Advocate external link    Mon, Mar 30

 Canada Having never set foot in film schools, their five-and-a-half minute film, Escape From City 17 Part One, based on the popular science fiction first-person shooter video game Half Life 2, has garnered more than two million hits since it was posted online ...

Rate Duo living life 24 frames per second

Original at Georgina Advocate external link    Mon, Mar 30

 Canada Having never set foot in film schools, their five-and-a-half minute film, Escape From City 17 Part One, based on the popular science fiction first-person shooter video game Half Life 2, has garnered more than two million hits since it was posted online ...

Rate Duo living life 24 frames per second

Original at Georgina Advocate external link    Mon, Mar 30

 Canada Having never set foot in film schools, their five-and-a-half minute film, Escape From City 17 Part One, based on the popular science fiction first-person shooter video game Half Life 2, has garnered more than two million hits since it was posted online ...

Rate Duo living life 24 frames per second

Original at Georgina Advocate external link    Mon, Mar 30

 Canada Having never set foot in film schools, their five-and-a-half minute film, Escape From City 17 Part One, based on the popular science fiction first-person shooter video game Half Life 2, has garnered more than two million hits since it was posted online ...

Rate How To: World Creation - Episode 1 by MijaWinVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at it.truveo.com external link    Mon, Mar 30

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In this tutorial learn the fundimentals of the Source SDK and make a textured box room in Hammer and begin making your own levels in Half Life 2 ... it.truveo.com

Rate GDC 09: Breaking Down World of Warcraft

Original at IGN external link    Fri, Mar 27

 CA Level design is also important, something Kaplan pointed out using a screenshot from Valve's Half-Life 2. The scene showed three combine guards, two flanking a gate and one brandishing a baton. Beyond the gate lay a pool of light. ...

Rate GDC 09: Breaking Down World of Warcraft

Original at IGN external link    Fri, Mar 27

 CA Level design is also important, something Kaplan pointed out using a screenshot from Valve's Half-Life 2. The scene showed three combine guards, two flanking a gate and one brandishing a baton. Beyond the gate lay a pool of light. ...

Rate GDC 09: Breaking Down World of Warcraft

Original at IGN external link    Fri, Mar 27

 CA Level design is also important, something Kaplan pointed out using a screenshot from Valve's Half-Life 2. The scene showed three combine guards, two flanking a gate and one brandishing a baton. Beyond the gate lay a pool of light. ...

Rate GDC 09: Breaking Down World of Warcraft

Original at IGN external link    Fri, Mar 27

 CA Level design is also important, something Kaplan pointed out using a screenshot from Valve's Half-Life 2. The scene showed three combine guards, two flanking a gate and one brandishing a baton. Beyond the gate lay a pool of light. ...

Rate Half Life provides full entertainment

Original at NorthernLife.ca external link    Wed, Mar 25

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 Canada John Mighton’s play, Half Life, invites the audience into a world seldom visited on the theatre stage. It is a world of the aged; a world where, strangely enough, life is being lived to the fullest. Half Life tells the story of nursing home residents ...

Rate Half Life provides full entertainment

Original at NorthernLife.ca external link    Wed, Mar 25

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 Canada John Mighton’s play, Half Life, invites the audience into a world seldom visited on the theatre stage. It is a world of the aged; a world where, strangely enough, life is being lived to the fullest. Half Life tells the story of nursing home residents ...

Rate Half Life provides full entertainment

Original at NorthernLife.ca external link    Wed, Mar 25

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 Canada John Mighton’s play, Half Life, invites the audience into a world seldom visited on the theatre stage. It is a world of the aged; a world where, strangely enough, life is being lived to the fullest. Half Life tells the story of nursing home residents ...

Rate Half Life provides full entertainment

Original at NorthernLife.ca external link    Wed, Mar 25

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 Canada John Mighton’s play, Half Life, invites the audience into a world seldom visited on the theatre stage. It is a world of the aged; a world where, strangely enough, life is being lived to the fullest. Half Life tells the story of nursing home residents ...

Rate Guest Column: Why DLC and Single-Player Don't Mix

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Mon, Mar 23

 NC Episodic DLC is often limited to an extra couple hours of gameplay, which just isn't enough time to do that. That's because games take a long time to develop. When Valve set out to release episodic content for Half-Life 2, gamers were excited about the ...

Rate Fistful of Frags v2.5a Beta Server Released

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Sun, Mar 22

 UK Fistful of Frags is a Half-Life 2 mod set in the Old West. This western themed modification features the Fistful of Dollars game mode (original team oriented gameplay packed with fast paced action), dynamic objectives, five levels, 13 weapons, ...

Rate Stormfront - Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sat, Mar 21

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In this map, the player takes control of Gordon Freeman as he flees from impending Combine forces. The chase takes Gordon into a dank section of City-17’s canals

Rate 7 Quirky Half-Life 2 Mods

Original at fileplanet.com external link    Fri, Mar 20

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Download Teddy Wars for Half-Life 2! Download A Corny Voyage for Half-Life 2! Download Suicide Survival for Half-Life 2! Download Karma Cab for Half-Life 2! Download It's Mime Time for Half-Life 2! Download Dish Washington Mod for Half-Life 2!

Rate Combine Combat - Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Thu, Mar 19

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You play as Number 42, a Combine soldier sent to kill Gordon Freeman.

Rate Obsidian Conflict v1.34 Released

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Wed, Mar 18

 UK Obsidian Conflict is a Half-Life 2 modification where you are a former prisoner of Earth, taken from your cell to a Combine Research facility in the arctic. There in the dome used to generate their huge holographic worlds, you are faced with a ...

Rate Age of Steam Might Not Last

Original at Softpedia external link    Thu, Mar 12

 Romania He points out that Valve was very intelligent in making Steam necessary for Counter Strike matches and that “outstanding” releases of games like Left 4 Dead and Half Life 2 cemented the early lead the Valve service has. He adds that the customer base ...

Rate Stardock's CEO Believes That Steam's Lead May Not Last

Original at G4 TV external link    Wed, Mar 11

 CA I've been using Steam since the release of Half-Life 2 (when it was bad) and I prefer to buy all my PC games through Steam now. If some other service comes along that is better than Steam, it better let me transfer my entire library of games or snag ...

Rate Running the Windows 7 beta on a MacBook

Original at Ars Technica external link    Mon, Mar 9

 MA Games seem to run better as well, as we installed Steam and noticed that Half Life 2 performs better at 800x600 and even 1024 resolutions. Two-finger scrolling works in most apps, but not in some areas, such as file open/save dialogs. ...

Rate Best of Chatterbox

Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk external link    Mon, Mar 9

 UK Half-Life 2 provided not only benchmark FPS gaming, but for alfienoakes, a palpable feeling of dread as well: "Ravens Claw does it for me - Not necessarily for jump-style scares but for the whole atmosphere." More FPS frights from CBPodge: "There was a ...

Rate Half-Life 2 Episode One (DVD) User Review 23104Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at uk.video.yahoo.com external link    Wed, Mar 4

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Review of Half Life 2 for PC Videopinions are product reviews and demonstrations by the people who use them - in full motion video. Go to ExpoTV ... uk.video.yahoo.com

Rate Game Developer's Conference: Electronic Arts

Original at G4 TV external link    Wed, Mar 4

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Morgan Webb gives you an inside look at some of EA's most anticipated games, including Portal and Half-Life 2: Ep 2 g4tv.com

Rate Here Are the New Team Fortress 2 Scout Achievements

Original at Softpedia external link    Thu, Feb 26

 Romania A very popular online shooter is Team Fortress 2, which was made by Valve. Taking a fun and cartoon-ish approach to the first Team Fortress mod, which appeared based on the company's Half Life shooter, the game is extremely popular because it offers a ...

Rate Sity - Half-Life 2: Ep2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Wed, Feb 25

A pure puzzle mod that adds an interesting story setting to the mix.

Rate Escape from City 17: The MovieVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at The Wertzone external link    Mon, Feb 23

By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) It just goes to show what two geeks with $500 (Canadian), a PC rendering farm and an obsession with Half-Life 2 can achieve. This is the first part of an apparently intermittent live-action film series set in the Half-Life universe, made with the blessing of original game developers Valve.

Rate Free 10 slot Ventrilo server with every HL / Source based game!

Original at CS external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By [MyIS]Crrrazzzy This offer applies to new orders of the following gameservers; Counter-Strike Source, Day if Defeat Source, Garry's Mod, Half-Life 2 Deathmatch, Insurgency, International Soccer Source, Counter-Strike 1.6, Counter-Strike Condition Zero, Day of Defeat, Half-Life Deathmatch, Se...

Rate Orange Box Engine Updated

Original at CS external link    Tue, Feb 17    8 related articles

By Zips Fixed problems in Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Source mods running the current Orange Box engine Reverted the change that capped rate at 30000Will this appease the angry masses that took to pitchforks and fire after last night's update changed how Steam IDs were displayed? I do...

Rate Escape from City 17 - Part OneVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at CS external link    Fri, Feb 13    2 related articles

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By Zips It was mentioned in a weekly news announcement from Valve, so you know this must be good. An independent team has put together a multi-part story based in the Half-Life 2 universe.

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode One

Original at The Wertzone external link    Sun, Feb 8

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By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) Episode One (****½) is a fun game and an enjoyable addition to the series, if you can stomach yet another cliffhanger ending (although that is eased due to the fact of Episode Two already being available). The game is available in the UK as part of The Orange Box (PC, 360, PS3), and the Half-Li...

Rate Red Dead Revolver Finds Redemption This Fall

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Wed, Feb 4

 NC - not to mention the Western themed Half-Life 2 mod A Fistful of Frags, but still there aren't nearly enough lone riders in the gaming landscape. ...

Rate Mike Jones Digital Basin

Original at blogs.digitalmediaonlineinc.com external link    Tue, Feb 3

 CA - Half Life 2, Oblivion, Bioshock, Rome Total War, Stalker, Company of Heroes and the sublime Portal make up just a handful of titles that have shown how ...

Rate Update

Original at The Wertzone external link    Mon, Feb 2

By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) I am slightly backlogged on reviews, mainly because my watching and playing over and after Christmas has outstripped my reading and I didn't want to overload the blog with tons of movie/game reviews. However, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage, My Name is Bruce and...

Rate Opinion: Wertzone Classics: Half-Life 2

Original at The Wertzone external link    Sat, Jan 24

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By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) Half-Life 2 (****½) is no longer available as a solo game in the UK, but only as part of The Orange Box, alongside Episode One, Episode Two, Team Fortress 2 and the spectacular Portal. This package, available for the PC, X-Box 360 and PlayStation 3, is well-recommended. The game is still avai...

Rate Half-Life 2's Graphics Dragged Kicking & Screaming Into 2009 [Mods]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Jan 8

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By Luke Plunkett While FakeFactory goes a step too far in adding new character models - that look downright awful - those technical tweaks ("before" & "after" comparison clip below) are still enough to get me digging around looking for my copy of Half-Life 2.

Rate Opinion: Valve offers entire catalog of games for $99

Original at GamesAreFun.com external link    Mon, Nov 24

 - Some of the games included in the pack are the recently released Left 4 Dead, Portal, Team Fortress 2, all of the Half-Life games, and a lot more. ... Review: Left 4 Dead for PC Geek.com all 2 news articles

Rate Valve Tried to Trick Half Life 2 Hacker Into Fake Job Interview

Original at Wired News external link    Wed, Nov 19

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By Kevin Poulsen In September 2003, the source code for the much-anticipated Half Life 2game turned up online, and Valve's managing director, Gabe Newell, revealed that the company's network had been breached. In a postto the company's web forum, Newell asked for gamer's assistance in finding the hack...

Rate Valve Tried to Trick Half Life 2 Hacker Into Fake Job Interview

Original at PS3News external link    Thu, Nov 13

By Starlight In September 2003, the source code for the much-anticipated Half Life 2 game turned up online, and Valve's managing director, Gabe Newell, revealed that the company's network had been breached. In a post to the company's Web forum, Newell asked for gamer's assistance in finding the hack...

Rate How To: Half Life 2 Mods For Dummies

Original at way2books.com external link    Sat, Nov 1    3 related articles

By sruthin How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You’ll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place ...

Rate How To: <b>Half Life</b> 2 Mods For Dummies

Original at lifeinbook.com external link    Thu, Oct 30    3 related articles

By sthomas How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place ...

Rate Portal: Still Alive Review (Xbox 360)

Original at TeamXbox external link    Thu, Oct 23

 CA - Oct 23, 2008 Gamers came for the Half-Life and Team Fortress, but it was the quirky little Portal that really stood out. So if you know nothing about it, ... Xbox Live Arcade File Size Limit Evaluated On A "Case-By-Case Basis" G4 TV all 2 news articles

Rate Portal: Still Alive Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

Original at Snappy Gamer external link    Tue, Oct 21

Okay, it was a short lived experience, but when it was so good and essentially a freebie in a box containing Half Life 2: Episode 2 and Team Fortress 2, who cares? Today sees the release of Portal: Still Alive on the Xbox Live Arcade ...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Thu, Oct 16

By Warn Wow, this thread has been going for over three years, and the problems still exist.  I just bought Portal for the PC.  Well, several days ago, but I haven't been able to play it yet because Steam won't let me download the updates that I need.  I have the disk in my computer, but I can't play it.  Sure...

Rate Patch: New Half-Life 2: Fistful of Frags Mod Released - Video

Original at COMBATSIM.COM external link    Thu, Oct 16

The Fistful of Frags Website now offers a new version 2.0 of this western-themed modification for Half-Life 2 (Thx:Blue's News). Described as a "massive" update, this point release incorporates the Source "OrangeBox" engine "bringing to ...

Rate Patch: New HL2 Fistful of Frags

Original at Blue's external link    Wed, Oct 15

By Blue The Fistful of Frags Website now offers a new version 2.0 of this western-themed modification for Half-Life 2. Described as a "massive" update, this point release incorporates the Source "OrangeBox"...

Rate Half-Life 2 Review & Other Tid-bits by LosDaddie

Original at TV.com external link    Mon, Oct 13

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Anyway, here is why you should play HL2 if you haven't already:Gameplay: VALVe shows why it is one of the best FPS developers in the industry. A very "refined" FPS experience with great pacing & tight controls.Audio: Superb audio design. My Dolby Digtial 5.1 system got a nice work-out wit...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Tue, Oct 7

By Adam I bought HL2 a week ago, I've managed to install steam (took 3 days) and then Update HL2. The game isn't that great. Now I'm waiting for part two to update. Steam is crap. I've paid for this game, I should be able to play it when I want. Not when Steam's servers say I can. I'm now going to look for a pirate c...

Rate Opinion: Fistful of Frags Interview

Original at GameValor external link    Sat, Oct 4

By Daimyo FoF: I started modding (in a serious way) with Half-Life 2, I guess the choice was made before the mod development started. I feel comfortable with Source, it has the widest modding community and Valve has a good track of modding support.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Tue, Sep 23

By kharne The whole concept of Steam is preposterous. The premise is that it is going to stop cheating and piracy. No it doesn't stop cheating; Crysis has an inordinate amount of cheaters. So does the other games. And punch Gabe Newell in the face for me when you see the fat fuck.

Rate The Orange Box: Half-Life 2 (Xbox 360) Review

Original at Arbiter's Judgement external link    Fri, Sep 19

By Juxtapose Last fall, Valve Software released The Orange Box to the PC, Xbox 360, and later the PlayStation 3 to critical acclaim, quickly earning top scores across the board rating it as one of the best titles on all the above platforms. ...

Rate Steam DRM Vs Spore DRM [Digital Rights Management]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Sep 18

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By Brian Crecente But Electronic Arts isn't the only company to ever use a built-in online copy protection system. A small company called Valve, publishers of such indie titles as Portal, Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2, knows all about the ups and downs of DRM and copy protection.

Rate How To: Half Life 2 Mods For Dummies

Original at Everything external link    Wed, Sep 17    3 related articles

By Orion How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place ...

Rate Patch: New SourceForts for Half-Life 2

Original at DriverHeaven.net external link    Sat, Sep 13

By MIG-31 A new version 1.9.4 of the SourceForts modification for Half-Life 2 is now available as an updated full client or as a patch for the previous version of this tower defense--style project. The new version address bugs and exploits, ...

Rate Patch: New SourceForts for Half-Life 2

Original at Blue's external link    Thu, Sep 11

By Blue A new version 1.9.4 of the SourceForts modification for Half-Life 2 is now available as an updated full client or as a patch for the previous version of this tower defense--style project. The new...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Wed, Aug 27

By butthead Do you know what also sucks? YOUR FACE. We're only giving our opinion and our experiences... you see it as a rant, but its a critique of Steam's service. Heard of freedom of speech?

Rate Patch: New HL2 Obsidian Conflict

Original at DriverHeaven.net external link    Sun, Aug 24

By MIG-31 A new update to Obsidian Conflict brings this modification for Half-Life 2 to version 1.33. The new version adds some new content and bug-fixes to the cooperative gameplay mod, and there is a post-release update with word on plans for ...

Rate Patch: New HL2 Obsidian Conflict

Original at Blue's external link    Sun, Aug 24

By Blue A new update to Obsidian Conflict brings this modification for Half-Life 2 to version 1.33. The new version adds some new content and bug-fixes to the cooperative gameplay mod, and there is a post-rel...

Rate Left 4 Dead To Follow Portal, TF2's Example [Games Convention 2008]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Aug 22

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By Michael McWhertor Taking a page from the book of Portal (and Half-Life 2, really), Doug Lombardi from Valve told us that Left 4 Dead would feature subtle hints fleshing out the game's back story. Graffiti and scratches peppered the walls of the zombie filled city, with messages to and from survivors scrawle...

Rate DM Tactics - Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Wed, Aug 13

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A very simple, linear map where you just need to follow the only route available and kill everything you find. 10 minutes worth of playtime.

Rate Science And Industry 2 beta Mod Patch v1.1 for Half-Life 2

Original at AusGamers external link    Thu, Aug 7    1 related articles

Players take on the role of Security Officer in a bitter struggle between two rival corporations in the world of defence technology research. v1.1: * Fixed not seeing what direction other players are facing ...

Rate Science And Industry 2 beta Mod Patch v1.1 for Half-Life 2

Original at gamearena external link    Wed, Aug 6    1 related articles

Science and Industry 2 is a teamplay modification for Half-Life 2. It is the sequel to the long-running Half-Life modification Science and Industry. Players take on the role of Security Officer in ab.

Rate Patch: Half-Life 2: Wars v0.5 Released

Original at Halflife2.net external link    Fri, Jul 11

By Ennui The Half-Life 2: Wars team have just released a large update to their Half-Life themed RTS modification, version 0.5. According to their website, the release features "new maps, upgraded AI, and basebuilding for both Resistance and Combine, [and] a whole host of upgrades to the game, suc...

Rate Patch: Eternal_Silence_v3.0_to_v3.1_Beta_Client

Original at SPAWNPOINT.COM external link    Mon, Jun 23

This is the newly released patch for the popular Half-Life 2 mod Eternal Silence that will bring your game client from version 3.0 to version 3.1. It fixes the gameplay and balance problems uncovered in 3.0 and is certainly a must have update.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Thu, May 22

By rivetz GOD this is so HORRIBLE, I bought Halflife 2 and brot it home and the first thing it does, it kicks my DOG right out of the blue, that is so mean, I was like "WTF VALVLE???! You pice of sh*t, I am not a pirate!" Then I went to go have dinner and Steam ate all the beef stroganoff like a SELFISH little B*...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Thu, May 22

By Hash HL2 is a good game yes...... but i think valve thinking steam will stop pirating is way off! STEAM IS WHY WE ARE PIRATING YOU IDIOTS GET RID OF STEAM

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Mon, May 19

By Another person pissed off at steam YOU HEAR ME VALVE? DROP STEAM! Jeez, I'm scared to buy another Valve game after I saw the modern terror that is steam.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Mon, May 19

By CaptainCajun HL2 looked fun at my friends house, but he had problems with steam when he deleted it without knowing of it's importance. Now he can't play it, and I can't even manage to get it to load! Thats two more people pissed off at STEAM! Jesus Christ, you know what else? Steam is the official biggest con...

Rate Valve's Source Engine Coming To Linux

Original at Linux Today external link    Wed, May 7

Phoronix: "Among the Valve Source titles are Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2, Day of Defeat: Source, Portal, and Team Fortress 2..."

Rate Valve thinking about a Left4Dead PS3 port, but admits it's harder than 360

Original at PSPSPS external link    Tue, May 6

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By Al W If we learned one thing from The Orange Box, it's that Valve doesn't really work all that well with the PS3. It actually farmed out the task of porting Half Life 2, the two episodes, Portal and Team Fortress 2 over to an EA in-house team and although they still made a decent effort, it was obviou...

Rate Qosmio Review: Part 3d

Original at Joeb's Blog...Thing external link    Tue, May 6

By Joeb I never really played Half Life 2 all that much, but I can say that it looked good (I’m not the biggest HL fan to be honest). However I did give CS: Source quite a bit of play time. I enjoyed it, the graphics were a lot better than the ...

Rate Patch: Team Fortress 2 update goes live - gamezine.co.uk

Original at gamezine.co.uk external link    Wed, Apr 30    1 related articles

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gamezine.co.uk Team Fortress 2 update goes live gamezine.co.uk, UK - Apr 30, 2008 Since Valve released Team Fortress Classic nine years ago this month as a free add-on for Half-Life owners, Valve has continuously looked for new ways to ...

Rate Patch: Team Fortress 2 update now live - Play.tm

Original at Ferrago external link    Wed, Apr 30    1 related articles

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Team Fortress 2 update now live Play.tm, UK - Apr 30, 2008 Since Valve released Team Fortress Classic nine years ago this month as a free add-on for Half-Life owners, Valve has continuously looked for new ways to ...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Wed, Apr 30

By matt should a pirated copy (on CD) require the use of steam? i don't see why it would, but my friend has a copy that works mainly ok, the only problem being the occasional error: "Node Graph out of date. Rebuilding..." After this it usually continues to function but may crash. Explanations/thoughts?

Rate Get a Life Released and Patched

Original at Halflife2.net external link    Mon, Apr 28

By Sloth Get a Life, a Half-Life 2 single player mod boasting around 11 hours of game time, has been released with a follow up patch hitting the ‘net shortly after. “Get a Life” centers around a subway technician with leukemia whose past is connected to the center of the plot. Being a Total Conversion [......

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Tue, Apr 15

By Richard I think its worth getting hl2 and cs:s considering all the mods you can get http://www.moddb.com/

Rate Aeropodcast #27: We're Boring, But Wombat Makes Us Highbrow

Original at Aeropause external link    Thu, Apr 10

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By Joe Haygood The person that gets the answer right will get a copy of Audiosurf, Half Life 2 and Half Life 2: Episode I via Steam. Length: 1:13:44, 119 MB. Download it directly from here.

Rate PC Games From The Orange Box Flying Solo Into Retail April 9 and 11

Original at Steam external link    Thu, Mar 13

By valve March 13, 2008 - Valve, creators of Half-Life® 2 and Counter-Strike®, today announce the retail launch dates for the stand-alone, PC versions of Team Fortress® 2, PortalTM, and the Half-Life 2: Episode Pack are April 9th in North America and April 11th around the globe.

Rate Half-LIfe 2: The Orange Box - Xbox360 - Ivory_Soul

Original at Game Revolution external link    Fri, Mar 7

The Good: All 5 games are solid and stand on their own, Portal is one of the most clever games ever made, HL2: EP2 evolves the story wonderfully, TF2 is a blast, HL2 and EP1 live up to their age, cleverly planned achievements, not having to deal with Steam Half-Life 2=9.0/10

Rate Zay 4 - Half-Life 2

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Feb 24

Another Doom/Quake style, no story, room-to-room map from Ritosito. The first 3 maps can be found here: Zay 1, 2 and 3. There is one jumping puzzle that is nicely done and plenty of action.

Rate Survival Project - Half-Life 2, EP1, EP2, CS:S and Gmod

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Feb 24

Rate Poll Question 068 - Would you like to see a connection with Portal in Half-Life 2: Episode 3?

Original at PlanetPhillip external link    Sun, Feb 24

Well, I just finished playing Portal and whilst it’s a great game I only played it becasue I felt I had to. I didn’t really enjoy the sameyness of the puzzles. However, shooting stuff is almost always the same, so it’s just a matter of taste. Would you like to see a connection with [...]

Rate The Orange Box goes a la carte

Original at blogs.digitalmediaonlineinc.com external link    Sun, Feb 24

By Kevin P McAuliffe Half Life 2 Episode 2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal to be sold as retail standalones. Already available via Steam, Valve has decided to release Half Life 2 Episode 2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal as standalone retail version (as HL2 and Ep 1 are already available) according to IGN.

Rate Patch: Zombie Panic: Source 1.21b Update Awakens

Original at Kotaku Australia external link    Mon, Feb 18

Everyone's favourite* Half-Life 2 zombie mod has just received a new update, just two days after the previous one. There's no mention of what 1.21b fixes, but if you plan on playing the survival horror mod online, you'll have no choice but to update. If missed the 1.2b patch released on Feb 16, i...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Wed, Feb 6

By William TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. PLEASE STAND BY....] CENSORED]!" God! Where was I? Oh, yeah. Anyways, I just can't believe that Valve would just let people deal with these problems instead of trying to solve them. I mean, it's their friggin' game, for God's Sakes!

Rate Team Fortress 2 Review for the PC

Original at Aeropause external link    Thu, Jan 31

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By Balaji Sivaraman The Orange Box, released in October last year, was highly anticipated for a number of reasons one of which was Team Fortress 2, the long awaited follow up to the class based multiplayer shooter, Team Fortress Classic. The original TF: Classic was initially released as mod for Half Life and...

Rate Patch: Half-Life 2: Episode Two/Portal Update Released

Original at Steam external link    Fri, Jan 25    11 related articles

By valve Updates to Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Portal have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include: Half-Life 2: Episode Two/Portal ...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Sat, Jan 19

By Assem You are right Steam is just a pull sheat I bought the game then I couldn't install it on my computer becuase of the stupid steam. I have tried every thing but no way to make it. the only solution that they sujest is to use different net work. what the huck?

Rate How To: Half Life 2 Mods For Dummies

Original at KnowFree v1.0 external link    Tue, Jan 8    3 related articles

By tech-geek How cool would it be to build your own levels and customized weapons for Half-Life 2? This book will get you ready to mod so you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. You'll find out how to create your own maps, strategically place ...

Rate re: Valve and Half-Life 2, plus Steam, three years later

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Sat, Jan 5

By Mark Wisecarver Not intended to be rude, just find it ironic that Valve got its birth from former Microsoft developers and now Steam is more pervasive than any Microsoft software. Steam knows what I own, when and how I play what and to boot has one of the boldest E.U.L.A.'s in the business to protect itself.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Sat, Jan 5

By Jeff Three years later... I bought the game as part of the Orange Box on Xbox 360.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Fri, Jan 4

By Jack Bah-hah, this is great stuff. Steam only sucks on it having to update constantly, and having to update the game before you can play it. I've had no real problems with steam though, just a little frustration here or there. But I plan on having valve games for a long time.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Thu, Jan 3

By rob Steam is just that, the smelly air that rises from a big stinking pile of shit. I happily buy games 2nd hand or swap with mates. Now thats gone. I didnt know what steam was until a friend gave me his copy of hl2. Yup you guessed it, steam wont allow multiplayer etc. Bastards

Rate Zombie Panic Source Brings Zombies, Panic To Source

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Jan 2

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By Michael McWhertor Don't be jealous of the Germans. We can all have some fresh Source engine content to play, now that the Zombie Panic Source mod has gone live. The Half-Life 2 modification brings zombie versus human gameplay to Source earlier than Turtle Rock Studios' own Left 4 Dead will, but it probably won...

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Rate The Mansion 3: Freeman Residence

Original at CS external link    Sat, Dec 29

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A new single player mod for Half-Life 2 places you, once again, in the suit of Gordon Freeman. This mod finds Gordon returning home to his luxurious mansion shortly after the events at Black Mesa (assuming you ignore both endings from the first game).The Mansion 3: Freeman Residence is a sin...

Rate Value for your money - Daily News & Analysis

Original at Daily News & Analysis external link    Fri, Dec 28

Value for your money Daily News & Analysis, India - Valve Corporation has come out with The Orange Box: a compilation of Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2 ...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Fri, Dec 28

By bob i also agree with everyone, i just bought the orange box over christmas ecstatic that i was going to play portal, half-life 2 episode 2, and team fortress 2, but after 3 days THREE Days, and that includes leaving it on all night with my crappy dial up connection, i still have yet to play the gam...

Rate How to Play Half-Life 2 on Ubuntu

Original at UbuntuHQ external link    Thu, Dec 27    3 related articles

Today's guide will teach you, step-by-step, how to install and play Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2 (all part of the grandiose Orange Box) on Ubuntu 7.10 (Gusty Gibbon). ...

Rate Half-Life 2: The Orange Box ~ Review

Original at TwiddleGeek external link    Thu, Dec 27

By Rirath Portal can be finished in around 3 hours, and Team Fortress 2 has no single player or bot support thus can only be played over Live, with a limited map selection. But take each of these short games, throw in the original HL2 for good ...

Rate Portal

Original at The Wertzone external link    Wed, Dec 26

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By Adam Whitehead is superb. It's original, it's funny, it's well-executed, it's perfectly-timed and has a sense of humour as black as midnight. It's part of The Orange Box for PC, PS3 and X-Box 360 (see the Half-Life 2: Episode 2 review for Amazon links) and is available now. Go get it!

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode 2

Original at The Wertzone external link    Tue, Dec 25

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By Adam Whitehead The game is currently available on the PC in the UK and USA, the X-Box 360 in the UK and USA, and the PlayStation 3 in the UK and USA as part of The Orange Box, which also includes Portal and Team Fortress 2 plus Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode 1.

Rate How to Play Half-Life 2 on Ubuntu

Original at pctipsbox external link    Tue, Dec 25    3 related articles

By Jason Today’s guide will teach you, step-by-step, how to install and play Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2 (all part of the grandiose Orange Box) on Ubuntu 7.10 (Gusty Gibbon). ...

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Fri, Dec 14

By DavidW I search all emails from Steam on "passphrase" and there's no such thing. So what do I have to resort to YET AGAIN? Email Steam of course. 4. A Steam user account name 5. An email address registered with Steam Thanks for wasting another 2 hours of my life Steam.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 demo and Steam: Crap

Original at weblogs.asp.net external link    Mon, Dec 10

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Rate Opinion: Half-Life: Blue Shift - Completed

Original at Economy of Effort external link    Sat, Dec 8

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By *Legion* Next up is Gearbox’s little-known third Half-Life expansion, Decay. While Decay was only officially released as an added chapter to the PlayStation 2 port of Half-Life, a mod team has been hard at work porting it to the PC (I previously stated on this blog that the mod was a Source-engine mo...

Rate Previously, On Half-Life 2 (Or The Best Feature In The Orange Box) [Storytelling]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Dec 6

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By Michael McWhertor There's not much to dislike about Half-Life 2. With the exception of its sometimes dreary atmosphere and the deafening silence of empty vessel Gordon Freeman, it gets just about everything right. The screenwriting team at Valve should be commended for fashioning one of the few ongoing st...

Rate The Orange Box (PS3) Impressions: Volume Three [Playstation 3]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Dec 3

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By Michael McWhertor Playing through all parts of Valve's The Orange Box for the PlayStation 3--a port handled externally by EA UK--I've experienced quite a ride. I've played through Episode Two, a surprisingly long and enjoyable continuation of the Half-Life 2 story, and revisited Episode One, a game much...

Rate The Orange Box (PS3) Impressions: Volume One

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Nov 28

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After a quick look around, ducking into Team Fortress 2—which I was able to play momentarily and only in a solitary sense—and working through the first hour of Half-Life 2, I decided to check out what was being billed as the main offender—Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Within the first few minut...

Rate Source Patch

Original at Blue's external link    Mon, Nov 26    11 related articles

By Blue Steam News has word that a new update for the Source engine is now automatically available, addressing a Half-Life 2: Episode Two issue that could crash the game: "Fixed a crash in Half-Life 2:...

Rate The Orange Box Gets An Xbox 360 Demo Tomorrow [Valve]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Nov 21

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By Michael McWhertor Valve just let us know that a demo for Half-Life 2: Episode Two will be available via Xbox Live tomorrow, November 22. The developer also specifies that it's the first demo to be available from The Orange Box, hinting that those with a lack of orange in their library may have an opportunity to...

Rate DigitalBattle’s Half Life 2 + Episodes Review

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Sat, Nov 10

By Brian Lockhart Which really means one thing; those picking up The Orange Box with no experience of Half Life 2 are probably the minority. Instead, Portal, Team Fortress 2 and the episodes are the new content for the general consumer. ...

Rate Source SDK updated: make moar Portal maps

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Nov 7

By Christopher Grant You see, the engine that powers the wonderful worlds of Valve has "been updated with content and tools to create maps, models, and textures for Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2." Yes, we know, that's all well and ...

Rate Half Life 2 Episode Two Patch FR Fix www unlimited tracker net - games windows

Original at Torrentz external link    Thu, Nov 1    9 related articles

Rate Half-Life 2 Episode Two - Patch FR + Fix[www unlimited-tracker net] - games windows

Original at Torrentz external link    Thu, Nov 1

Rate Xbox 360's Team Fortress 2 patch update available on XBL

Original at Qj.net external link    Mon, Oct 29    9 related articles

By Glen D. On a side note, The Orange Box PC version owners have not reported any trouble with their version of Team Fortress 2. The Orange Box also includes Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Portal.

Rate Team Fortress 2 Patch Available Now - TeamXbox

Original at news.teamxbox.com external link    Mon, Oct 29    9 related articles

Team Fortress 2 Patch Available Now TeamXbox, CA - Team Fortress 2 is part of the Orange Box, which also features Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and Portal, as well as Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One. ...

Rate Half Life 2 reviewed - Geezer Gamers

Original at Geezer Gamers external link    Tue, Oct 23

Half Life 2 reviewed  - I’ll start with Half Life 2 and work my way (eventually) through all 5 games. Half Life 2 was originally released by Valve on the PC in 2004. ... News for nerds, stuff that matters Slashdot The Orange Box Review Slashdot all 3 news articles

Rate How To: Portal's portals in Half-Life 2

Original at CS external link    Thu, Oct 18

Aching for a little Portal action in Half-Life 2? Well, you shall ache no longer! Thanks to the kind souls at Primotech, you now have detailed instructions on how to add Portal's portal ability to Half-Life 2! ...

Rate Patch: Valve hurries to fix The Orange Box lag issues in XBL

Original at Qj.net external link    Tue, Oct 16

By Glen D. Here's hoping that the new The Orange Box patch arrives soon from Valve. In the meantime, you can enjoy other aspects of the wonderful trifecta that features Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Portal along with Team Fortress 2.

Rate How To: Portal Gun in Half-Life 2 Deathmatch Map

Original at Gaming Today external link    Tue, Oct 16

By Chris You can see in the video above – complete with Radiohead music – a tutorial of how to get the Half-Life 2 Deathmatch map Overwatch into Portal and how to spawn a portal gun. While it’s still a long way from playing with others, ...

Rate How To: Portal Multiplayer, Maybe

Original at Rock, Paper, Shotgun external link    Tue, Oct 16

By Alec Meer Matt Malesky sends the below short tutorial video he’s made of how to get the Portal gun up and running in Half-Life 2 Deathmatch maps. No actual multiplay yet (update - some commentators on this piece hold that this may not ultimately ...

Rate How To: The Orange Box Under Linux

Original at Blue's external link    Tue, Oct 16    3 related articles

By Blue How To Run Team Fortress 2, Portal, Half-Life 2, HL2 EP 1&2 In Ubuntu Using Wine does a little thinking outside The Orange Box, providing instructions on how to run Half-Life 2, Episodes One and...

Rate Half-Life 2 Episode Two - Patch FR + Fix - S P @ W N K E R S - games windows

Original at Torrentz external link    Mon, Oct 15

Rate CH Video Games Weekly - All Half Life 2 Edition

Original at CollegeHumor Articles Tagged with awinnerisyou external link    Fri, Oct 12

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My guest for this week's special all Half-Life 2 issue of A Winner Is You is Old Rich People's Steve Menegozzi. You may know Old Rich People from their recent sketch Halo 3 Sound Effects. Jeff: If I just say yes, can we can stop talking and go back to playing Team Fortress 2?

Rate Frankenreview, Team Fortress 2 (PC)

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 11

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The Orange Box must be one of the best values in AAA gaming of all time. But despite the ingenuity of Portal and the anticipation of Half-Life Episode 2, there's one game that's been glove handled with such immense amounts of creativity and love that it can actually overshadow an immensely p...

Rate Jonathan Coulton Track Part of the Orange Box

Original at Slashdot external link    Fri, Oct 5

By Zonk Joystiq notes that along with Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, folks who purchase Valve's Orange Box compilation will also be getting a musical treat. ...

Rate Valve's Orange Box bundle goes gold

Original at The Tech Report, LLC external link    Thu, Sep 27

The Orange Box game bundle that will include Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2, and Portal, as well as Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One, has gone gold, Shacknews reports. The site has received official confirmation from ...

Rate New Half-Life 2 screenshots - Xboxic

Original at Xboxic external link    Tue, Sep 25

New Half-Life 2 screenshots  - Sep 26, 2007 Episode One and Two, but also the mind-challenging puzzles of Portal. Multiplayer fans, on the other hand, will no doubt find comfort in Team Fortress 2.

Rate id Software confirms Rage and Steam distribution - Pocket-lint.co.uk

Original at Pocket-lint.co.uk external link    Mon, Aug 6

id Software confirms Rage and Steam distribution  UK - Valve's Steam is famous for distributing Half-Life 2 a main competitor to the Quake series. The games will be available for download as single titles as ...

Rate Half-Life 2 Riot Act v1.0 Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Jul 30

This single-player mod places you in the shoes of a member of the civilian resistance imprisoned in Nova Prospekt.

Rate Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Portal Stage Demo 1 [Xbox 360]

Original at GameSpot external link    Fri, Jul 13

You don't want to miss out on this stage demo from GameSpot's E3 2007 coverage.

Rate Half-Life 2 Infiltration v1.2 Mod [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Jun 25

This lengthy single-player mod begins at the end of Half-Life 2.

Rate Half-Life 2 Zombie Master Beta v1.1.2 Mod [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Jun 25

This version includes the ability to mute players, as well as several bug fixes and game tweaks.

Rate Half-Life 2 Pollen Sonata Tech Demo [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Jun 18

This is the tech demo for a game intended for the Nintendo Wii. Glide across the air from flower to flower to collect pollen and continue the cycle of life.

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode Two release pinned down

Original at Pro-G external link    Fri, Jun 15

Valve confirms release date for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Rate Half-Life 2 Insects Infestation v1.1.0 to v1.1.1 Incremental Mod Patch [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Tue, Jun 12

This version adds the new skills system and ragdoll models; fixes two minor bugs; and includes several map tweaks and balances.

Rate Half-Life 2 Zombie Master Beta v1.1.1 Linux Mod Server

Original at GameSpot external link    Tue, Jun 12

This is the dedicated server for Beta v1.1.1 of the Zombie Master mod.

Rate Patch: Half-Life 2 Perfect Dark: Source Beta v1.1686 Mod [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Jun 11

This version includes a number of bug fixes and game tweaks and balances.

Rate Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Interview 1 [Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, Jun 6

Get the inside story on Team Fortress 2 in this exclusive interview!

Rate Free Half-Life 2 games via Steam for ATI Radeon owners

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, May 30

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By John Bardinelli In a brilliantly concocted promotion, Valve announced today that owners of ATI Radeon graphics cards can score a handful of free games via Steam. Half-Life 2: Lost Coast and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch are among the freebies, and the promotion includes discounts on other games as well. In add...

Rate Free Steam Games for ATI Radeon Owners - GameDAILY BIZ

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Wed, May 30

Free Steam Games for ATI Radeon Owners  - May 30, 2007 Also, those who purchase the new ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT will receive Team Fortress 2, Portal, and Half-Life 2: Episode Two. More information can be found at ... Radeon Card Users Get Valve Games for Free Action Trip all 9 news articles

Rate Free Steam Games For Radeon Owners

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, May 30

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By Michael McWhertor Owners of ATI Radeon brand video cards can score a couple Half-Life 2 spin off games for free starting today, provided they've got the will to download Valve's digital distribution service Steam. Both Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, a self-contained level/tech demo from the sequel, and Half-L...

Rate Half-Life 2 Insects Infestation v1.0.8 to v1.0.9 Mod Server Patch [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, May 21

This version includes fixes to the medic class, a new map, and a number of tweaks and balances.

Rate Valve Doesn't Care About Black Boxes: Half-Life 2 Black Box Cancelled

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, May 18

Valve has officially cancelled Half-Life 2: The Black Box for the PC, according to a report from IGN. Originally scheduled to ship alongside the more complete Orange Box at a reduced price, it would have contained Half-Life 2 Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2. The company will now foc...

Rate Half-Life 2 Awakening Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Thu, May 17

This single-player mod gives you control over Corporal Adrian Shepard from Half-Life: Opposing Force.

Rate Patch: Half-Life 2 Decloak Source Beta v1.6 Linux Mod Server [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, May 16

Hide and seek with guns, this version includes bug fixes and game tweaks, as well as several new features.

Rate Half-Life 2 Zombie Master Beta v1.0.1 to v1.0.2 Linux Server Incremental Mod Patch [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Tue, May 15

This version includes a new gun, a new map, and several bug fixes and game tweaks and balances.

Rate Half-Life: Episode 2 almost finished [News]

Original at bit-tech.net external link    Tue, May 8

By Joe Martin Valve announces that the code for the next episode of Half-Life is almost finished while we dispel some of the rumours about Portal.

Rate Half-Life 2 Perfect Dark Source Beta v1.0 Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Sun, May 6

This multiplayer mod is a recreation of the original Nintendo 64 game using the Source Engine.

Rate Portal Preview

Original at Hard OCP external link    Sat, May 5

Shacknews has posted a hands on preview of Portal. The game is scheduled to ship this fall bundled with Team Fortress 2 and Half Life 2: Episode Two.

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Nears Completion

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Fri, May 4

The Valve weekly update reveals that Half-Life 2: Episode 2 is shaping up rather nicely.

Rate Play Counter-Strike for Cash

Original at Next Generation external link    Tue, May 1

Norwich, UK-based Tournament.com has announced a new agreement with developer Valve that makes it the sole official site where gamers can play Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Counter-Strike: Source matches for cash prizes.

Rate Half-Life 2 HL2 Wiimote Beta v10 Mod [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Wed, Apr 25

This mod lets you play through Half-Life 2 and select mods using a Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuck attachment.

Rate Team Fortress 2 Preview

Original at Hard OCP external link    Sun, Apr 15

After playing four maps and testing out all nine classes in Team Fortress 2, it seems this game should be another of this year's entertaining arena shooters. It comes as part of the Orange and Black Box packages, which both contain Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and the first-person puzzler Portal.

Rate Half-Life 2 Zombie Stress v1.0 Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Thu, Apr 12

This single-player mod pits you against wave after wave of zombies in a battle for your life.

Rate Steam Guest Passes for Counter-Strike

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Fri, Apr 6

If you're one of the nine people on earth who don't own Half-Life 2 and want to check out Counter-Strike Source, Valve is offering the people who do, the ability to invite people to play for free. The catch is that the person who wants to play, has to install Steam and create a user account.

Rate Half-Life 2 Mammouth Party Beta 1 to Beta 2 Incremental Mod Patch [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Apr 2

This version includes new maps, new animals, and bug fixes.

Rate re: Half-Life 2 Review

Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Sun, Apr 1

By Writer Unit32 Episode One was great too.Everything HL2 was,but better.Yeah,it was short,but it's a friggin' episode! Episode Two looks like it's gonna be amazing.The trailers roXX0rd my soXX0rs and I dare not try to find any flaws.And when I imagine playing it...

Rate Half-Life 2 Digital Paintball: Source Alpha v1.0 Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Mar 26

This multiplayer mod re-creates the experience of playing paintball.

Rate Half-Life 2 Episode 2 Morsels

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Sun, Mar 11

Planet Half-Life has the poop that Half-Life Episode 2 will be longer than Episode One. They also clarify the relationship between Episode 2 and Portal (meaning that it's set in sort of an alternate universe not directly related to the Episodes timeline).

Rate GDC 07: Portal Hands-On - Ve3d.com

Original at pc.ign.com external link    Wed, Mar 7

GDC 07: Portal Hands-On The game will be included in Valve's PC Black Box, which includes Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and Team Fortress 2, and the Orange Box for Xbox 360, ... GDC: Portal screen and shaky-cam goodness CVG Online GDC: Portal dev discusses "the Nintendo factor" CVG Online

Rate Half-Life 2: Portal - GDC 07 Developer Walkthrough Pt. 1

Original at gametrailers.com external link    Wed, Mar 7

Take an in-depth look at the bonus single-player campaign Portal included in the Half-Life 2 Orange Box.

Rate Half-Life 2 Dystopia v1.0 Mod

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Feb 26

This multiplayer mod is Cyberpunk total conversion that features cybernetically enhanced combat in both the physical world and in cyberspace.

Rate New Portal Screenshots

Original at Hard OCP external link    Wed, Feb 14

Shacknews has a half a dozen new Portal screenshots posted today for your viewing pleasure. I snagged this one to get you started: Several new Portal screenshots are now available, showing the Source Engine powered puzzle game to be included with Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Comments

Rate Patch: Valve updates us on Team Fortress 2 progress - CVG Online

Original at CVG Online external link    Mon, Feb 12    11 related articles

Valve updates us on Team Fortress 2 progress  - Feb 12, 2007 In the wake of the news of further delay for Half-Life 2: Episode Two - and subsequently Portal and Team Fortress 2 - Valve has released a update on TF2 ...

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Delayed

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Thu, Feb 8

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 - Feb 8, 2007 The good news is that the PC version (so called The Black Box) will have Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2 while the console versions (so ...

Rate Half Life 2: Episode Two Slips

Original at Spong external link    Thu, Feb 8

 UK - Feb 8, 2007 EA has quietly announced another slip for Half Life 2: Episode Two. The Valve-developed shooter will now ship in Autumn this year. When we say quietly, ...

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode 2 delayed until Fall 2007

Original at Life Portal external link    Wed, Feb 7

The Black Box will ship for the PC, and includes Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2. The Orange Box will ship for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and Xbox 360(TM) videogame and entertainment system, and includes all the content of The Black Box, plu...

Rate Half-Life Compilations Detailed for PS3, Xbox 360, PC

Original at Video Game Generation external link    Wed, Feb 7

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 NC - Feb 7, 2007 The Black Box will ship for the PC, and includes Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2. The Orange Box will ship for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 ...

Rate Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Original at GameZone external link    Thu, Feb 1

 MI - Team Fortress 2, along with the recently announced single player game, Portal, will be included with Half-Life 2: Episode Two for the PC, PS3, and 360. ...

Rate The PC gaming vista

Original at The Age external link    Sun, Jan 28

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 Australia - If you are like me and bought Half-Life 2 via Steam, you might have had a slow and painful experience downloading it, clearly they are still learning how to ...

Rate Half-Life2: Runes first Beta Released

Original at Mod DB external link    Wed, Jan 24

Half-Life:Runes is a modification for Half-Life 2:Deathmatch®. It is an adaption of the classic Quake mod known as Rune Quake(Originally known as Artifact) This Mod adds special power ups called Runes. Download Mod Homepage ...

Rate Half-Life Someplace Else Mod [PC]

Original at GameSpot external link    Thu, Jan 18

This single-player map features a unique story that serves as the prequel to the Minerva Half-Life 2 mods.

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Rate Valve to debut in-game advertising in Counter Strike

Original at HEXUS.gaming external link    Thu, Dec 14

 UK - Dec 14, 2006 revenue, including Valve Software, creators of the Half Life 2 series. From early next year, Valve are set to debut in-game advertising in Counter Strike, but ...

Rate This Half-Life 2 Xbox 360 case mod is way early

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Nov 21

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By Christopher Grant Dr. Gordon Freeman would be proud. This "first ever" case mod sure looks professional to us but, then again, we're not the case modding experts around here. We suspect the mod's builder may have been anticipating an '06 release for Half-Life 2 on the Xbox 360, before the series' second episod...

Rate Half Life 2: Episode 2 Delayed

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Fri, Nov 10

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 - Nov 10, 2006 Doug Lombardi of Valve today revealed to CVG that Half Life 2: Episode 2's release has been pushed ... Half Life 2: Episode 2 will include Team Fortress 2 and ... Valve delays Half Life 2: Episode One TechSpot 20:37 Half Life 2: Episode 2 pushed back (0) Xboxic all 5 news articles

Rate Valve delays Half Life 2: Episode One

Original at TechSpot external link    Fri, Nov 10

 - Nov 10, 2006 Valve's Doug Lombardi told CVG today that Half-Life 2: Episode ... This obviously affects Team Fortress 2 and Portal, which all form part of mouth-watering ...

Rate Valve releases Source Engine for Xbox 360

Original at GamesIndustry.biz external link    Tue, Oct 17

 UK - Oct 17, 2006 Valve is already using the Source Engine on Xbox 360 to develop Half-Life 2: Episode Two and accompanying titles Team Fortress 2 and Portal. ...

Rate Source engine now available for 360 developers

Original at Xboxic external link    Mon, Oct 16

By Nino It looks like the progress on the Xbox 360 port of Half Life 2 is coming along nicely. VALVe has announced that the Source engine, the one Half Life 2 uses, is now available for other Xbox 360 developers as well. Developers are now able to license the engine for their own games and it [...]

Rate Valve's Source Engine on 360

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Mon, Oct 16

Half Life 2 middleware to be made available for 360 development

Rate Source Engine 360 Now Available

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Mon, Oct 16

Source, the technology that powered Valve's Half-Life® 2, is already the benchmark game technology on Microsoft's Windows platform, offering state of the art performance in graphics, networking, artificial intelligence, physics simulation and more.

Rate Source Engine does a 360

Original at Neowin external link    Mon, Oct 16

By Todd Tanner Valve Software announced today that a version of the Half-Life 2 engine dubbed ... Now we have the Source engine being throw to developers to use as a ... Along with Episode 2 comes Portal and Team Fortress 2, two new games that many PC ...

Rate Valve offers Source for 360

Original at MTV.com external link    Mon, Oct 16

 - Oct 16, 2006 Half-Life 2 is scheduled to be released on the Xbox ... as a pair of new games, Portal and Team Fortress 2. As ... for comment on when or if the Source engine would be ...

Rate Valve offers Source for 360

Original at GameSpot external link    Mon, Oct 16

Version of Half-Life 2 engine optimized for Microsoft's console now available as developer middleware.

Rate The Aftermath of Episode One

Original at Ve3d.com external link    Thu, Oct 12

October 12, 2006 - The chaps at C&VG reprinted a post-mortem of sorts of Half-Life 2: Episode One from PC Zone UK. Included, are comments from Valve's Marc Laidlaw and David Speyrer.

Rate Duct tape + cardboard = DIλ Half-Life 2 costume

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 11

By Christopher Grant A Planet Half-Life member, who goes only by the online nom de guerre "Kevin," created this incredible Gordon Freeman costume with nothing but duct tape and cardboard (seriously, that's it). In exchange, he has earned the admiration of ...

Rate Valve Evaluating Future of Episodic Content

Original at GameDAILY BIZ external link    Tue, Oct 3

 - Oct 3, 2006 Valve's Gabe Newell (right) says he's looking to evaluate how Half-Life 2's episodic content has been received before going past Ep. III. ...

Rate Half-Life 2: Portal Viral Website In DOS Mode

Original at Playfuls.com external link    Thu, Sep 7

Remember the good old DOS command prompt? If not, or if you never even had the geekish pleasure of working in MS-DOS, here's your chance to practice a bit, and at the same time take part in the latest viral marketing campaign - this time centered

Rate Opinion: Half Life 2's Developer Commentary

Original at Waxy.org external link    Tue, Sep 5

There have been a couple earlier attempts at in-game commentary, most notably the "Developer's Cut" of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (2004), a game that sounds awful but is widely considered one of the best modern first-person shooters. Valve was clearly inspired b...

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Original at Kikizo external link    Fri, Aug 25

You're going to have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on that delicious gravity gun again.

Rate Top 10 Games According to Game Rankings' Aggregate

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Aug 18

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By brownlee 3. Metroid Prime (GC, Nintendo, 96.3 avg. review) 4. Tekken 3 (PSX, Namco, 96.3 avg. review) 6. Resident Evil 4 (GC, Capcom, 95.9 avg. review) 8. Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox, Microsoft Game Studios, 95.7 avg. review) 10. Half-Life 2 (PC, VU Games, 95.6 avg. review)

Rate Good game comes to those who wait

Original at Houston Chronicle external link    Tue, Aug 15

Fans of the Half-Life franchise are used to waiting, but for once they don't have to. Half-Life 2: Episode One, the next chapter in the story of crowbar-wielding physicist Gordon Freeman, is here, a year and a half after Half-Life 2.

Rate The Incredible Team Fortress 2 Press Release!

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Jul 17

By brownlee Team Fortress 2 and Portal will be included with all retail and Steam versions of Episode Two for the PC. In addition, these products plus Half-Life 2 and Episode One will be available in one tremendous offering for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. New videos from Episode Two, Portal, and T...

Rate Half-Life's Thriving Business

Original at BusinessWeek external link    Thu, Jul 6

Since its release, Half-Life 2 Episode 1 has continued to top the PC games charts, proving that Valve Software's episodic business model can work

Rate PC Game Review: Half-Life 2 - Episode 1

Original at Blogcritics external link    Fri, Jun 2

By Armin Siljkovic Half Life 2 has sold millions of copies and won countless awards for its excellent achievement in creating a cinematic gaming experience. The official sequel, Episode 1, used to be called "Aftermath," but developer Valve chose to split it up in three Episodes, released over two years. The...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Tue, Mar 21

By Dongo I recommend getting the Xbox version though. At least you don't have to install crappyware as Steam on your PC. I also noticed that the Xbox version does not have stutteting problems. It lags in some places though, but usually, when it happens, it happens in places without much importance, wh...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Tue, Mar 21

By Loki I still don't get the story. You move from A to B, everybody seems to know Freeman but Freeman can't say a word the whole damn game. Doom had at least a sound when you tried to press the open-door key in a wall or were getting hit. Freeman is voiceless.

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Wed, Mar 15

By Clacker What alot of people think of as plot holes (like why only certain aliens attack you) failed to realize the actions in HL1 affected the HL2 world, and the only aliens that attack you are xen animals without low intelligence.  They will attack everyone, including the Combine.  Gordon saved th...

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Rate And the winner will be …

Original at Los Angeles Times external link    Thu, Jul 28

Best Boss--Halo 2 - Scarab Battle Best Graphics--Half-Life 2 Best Multiplayer Game--Halo 2 Best Shooter--Halo 2 Best Sound Design--Halo 2 Best Voice Performance - Female--Half-Life 2 - Merle Dandridge Best Voice Performance - Male--Halo 2 - David Cross Game of the Year--Halo 2

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By Sleepy i think half life 2 and halo 2 are a chalenge i really like both in my own opinion i just like both.an doom 3 is amazing too.reply bk

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Sat, Dec 11

By Paul I for one am very thankful that we will hear (or not hear as it were) from Gordon Freeman again, and in what is bound to be another totally different setting with another amazing storyline and another MINDBLOWING cliffhanger, roll on half life 3!!.

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Fri, Dec 10

By I.T. Sme It would seem reasomable it will all end as some sort of computer simulation/alternate reality, simply because in both games everytime you get killed or don't accomplish an objective you get a message something like, "subject Gordon Freeman failed to do..blah..blah." It wouldn't surprise...

Rate How to level design for Half-Life 2

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Dec 10

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By Brian Crecente In an effort to prevent further dog shit Half-Life 2 maps, Leak Free has come up with a guide to good level design. The online tutorial includes to basic introductions to level design, a walk-through for making a two room, one hall map (that s about my level of ability) and how to create a sunse...

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By NightHawk_101 Overall a superb, exciting and obviously the best game of the year for myself and others. Go HL2!!! It rocks. Looking forward to HL3 all!!! P.S: For all you Halo 2 fans; HL2 S#%T's all over Halo 2 in more ways then one.

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Fri, Dec 3

By Spartan-117 Halo 2 has the best graphics, storyline, shooting, and best main character in all of video games! It will be game of the year, and will make Half Life 2 suffer a long painful death.

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Thu, Dec 2

By ryan I've gotta say, well done Valve. This is another great and revolutionary game. Your story line is wonderful and the endings to the game, although they give little new information to the not-so-observant, are excellent starters for their follow-ups. Don't stop.

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By mickey halo 2 is much better

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By pissed of at HL Another thing that didnt ruin the game but is a step down is that this time around the balck and white headcrabs are the only aliens youll really have to worry about (along with the headcrab controlled zombies). EVERYTHING else is combine. Yeah you get a few of those hanging aliens from hl1 whi...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Wed, Dec 1

By Mr Anderson... One thing you have to understand (to all the ending haters) is that Half Life 1's ending was no better than its sequal. This leaves the game open for more storyline, i find it intreguing that Half Life could actually become a Saga rather than a one time blow off. To be honest, the only reason we we...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Tue, Nov 30

By I have gone insane over hl2's ending and Freeman is comparable to neo in the matrix...someone with insurmountable energy and natural super intelligence (the reason he survives--using his head) and is noted by the G-man as "the one" that can bring back the balance to nature on Earth..the G-man thus, uses Freeman as a weapon to aid...

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By Jimmy I really can't wait for the expansion/negt HL game to come out i have all of the previous games and i love every single one of them..I ending really pissed me off too...I will be thinking about it for days now..THANX VALVE!!!!!...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Mon, Nov 29

By Jon I just beat the game on medium, took me about 15 hirs I guess. I loved this game I really do. The story was what kept me going more than anything else, I just had to find out what would happen next. The ending, good grief charlie brown. I have a basic concept of what happened. Obviously Gman has access t...

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By devon As for the ending, WTF. I mean, I love HL, but the ending delivered nothing. It pretty much left the whole game as it started, (SPOILER ALERT for all you nerdz.) Gordon is still incarcerated by the G-man. But where the hell were all the aliens and cool monsters of Half Life 1? Where were the puzzles...

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Original at blogs.msdn.com external link    Sun, Nov 28

By kel yeah Just completed HL2 was really pissed with the "ending" , the ai of your team mates generally sucked , even the enemy werent that smart , the jungle troops in farcry were better .the game engine is nice at best ,but no multiplayer ....? overall the games been a big disappointment

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By Jay Whats the deal with video games these days and not having a definate ending. I finished Halo 2 three days ago and was pissed that there was no 'real' ending. I was expecting a huge covenent battle but nothing. Then I just finished Half Life 2, and the same fucking thing. This is really starting to g...

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By OkinawaMarineSSgt Dude, the gameplay ruled 'em all. The day before I started playing HL2, I got a copy of HALO2. Played it once, and sold it to a friend. Did not even finish the game. Like you said, it's unfair to compare the two games, being two different platforms (PC & d aging XBOX). I'd rather wait for HALO2 PC v...

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By Dave Also, another big short coming was the lack of multiplayer experience. How can you release a first person shooter without the mplayer aspect of the game. I enjoy at the end of the day a good fight out with 30 other individuals online. Hopefully this will come though add-ons.

Rate A Hanselman Review: Doom 3 vs. FarCry vs. Half-Life 2 vs. Halo 2

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Multiplayer Rank Game My Thoughts 1 Half-Life 2 Great graphics, great puzzles, great story, great feel, great experience. Steam rocks with auto-updates and patching. My favorite and the ultimate FPS PC game so far. 2 Halo 2 Unparalleled totally seamless multiplayer with up to 16 folks tra...

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Original at JesusH external link    Thu, Jun 19

Another update: apparently someone’s already figured out how to play Half-Life 2 with the Portal gun, and it does look like it makes HL2 way too easy. I can’t imagine the level design that’s going to be needed to make a hybrid game a ...

Rate Any gamers around here?

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By Kyleman The Half-Life series is also awesome, I create levels for Half-Life 2 as another hobby of mine, and thinking of making it into a career with Valve Software (creators of Half-Life 2). I hate the the Halo series simply because it's ...

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By Steam Giant Wish there were more to Half-Life 2: Portal? Want something to hold you over while we all keep our fingers crossed for a sequel? Well, for those who didn't know about it yet, someone made a flash version of Portal, and I'm actually ...

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