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Half-Life 2

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Half-Life 2 modders are petty and snide. They ban critics of their mods by targeting their Steam IDs. The proof is visible in the code: "Script kiddies vibes"
Half-Life 2 modders are petty and snide. They ban critics of their mods by targeting their Steam IDs. The proof is visible in the code: "Script kiddies vibes"
December 3, 2024
The actor behind Half-Life’s G-Man's iconic, halting performance was based on the idea that he was experiencing several timelines at once. 'His relation to time is very differently than you or I would believe'
The actor behind Half-Life’s G-Man's iconic, halting performance was based on the idea that he was experiencing several timelines at once. 'His relation to time is very differently than you or I would believe'
December 1, 2024
Valve added an invisible wall to its Half-Life 2 tuning, and now it says 'enjoy.'
Valve added an invisible wall to its Half-Life 2 tuning, and now it says 'enjoy.'
November 30, 2024
Half-Life 2 testers who were horsing about with physics props to'make the 47th playthrough more interesting' likely had no idea that 16 years later, Gabe Newell would launch a garden gnome in space.
Half-Life 2 testers who were horsing about with physics props to'make the 47th playthrough more interesting' likely had no idea that 16 years later, Gabe Newell would launch a garden gnome in space.
November 25, 2024
Valve started the Steam Hardware Survey in 1998 to find out what specs it should be targeting for Half-Life 2.
Valve started the Steam Hardware Survey in 1998 to find out what specs it should be targeting for Half-Life 2.
November 24, 2024
Valve increased the FOV of Half-Life 2 from 90 to a zoomed-in version so that you can see all those pretty Source engine faces more clearly
Valve increased the FOV of Half-Life 2 from 90 to a zoomed-in version so that you can see all those pretty Source engine faces more clearly
November 24, 2024
Half-Life 2’s new commentary mode reveals the origins of the Source engine’s iconic neon fuchsia texture.
Half-Life 2’s new commentary mode reveals the origins of the Source engine’s iconic neon fuchsia texture.
November 22, 2024
Early plans for Half-Life 2 are wild. They include visits to cities such as Chicago and LA, multiple Combine bases, and even a sequence in which a plane crashes into a skyrise, which was cut after 9/11.
Early plans for Half-Life 2 are wild. They include visits to cities such as Chicago and LA, multiple Combine bases, and even a sequence in which a plane crashes into a skyrise, which was cut after 9/11.
November 19, 2024
A summer intern saved Valve from a nearly fatal lawsuit after a publisher "decided to go World War 3" on it. It all hinged on an email
A summer intern saved Valve from a nearly fatal lawsuit after a publisher "decided to go World War 3" on it. It all hinged on an email
November 18, 2024
Steam has been keeping track of Half-Life 2 players since its inception.
Steam has been keeping track of Half-Life 2 players since its inception.
November 16, 2024
Valve has re-released the art book 'Raising the Bar,' which was originally published in Half-Life 2 nearly 20 years ago. It now includes new sections on all three HL2 episodes.
Valve has re-released the art book 'Raising the Bar,' which was originally published in Half-Life 2 nearly 20 years ago. It now includes new sections on all three HL2 episodes.
November 16, 2024
Valve has released the lost footage from Half-Life 2’s first public demo in 2000, a missing piece between HL1 & HL2, which already teased Episode 3’s infamous Borealis.
Valve has released the lost footage from Half-Life 2’s first public demo in 2000, a missing piece between HL1 & HL2, which already teased Episode 3’s infamous Borealis.
November 16, 2024
Valve has just released footage of the ice gun that would have been included in Half-Life 2: episode 3. It was described as 'kind of similar to a Silver Surfer' mode.
Valve has just released footage of the ice gun that would have been included in Half-Life 2: episode 3. It was described as 'kind of similar to a Silver Surfer' mode.
November 15, 2024
Gabe Newell said that completing Half-Life 2: Ep. 3 to end the story would have been 'abdicating [Valve's] obligations to gamers.'
Gabe Newell said that completing Half-Life 2: Ep. 3 to end the story would have been 'abdicating [Valve's] obligations to gamers.'
November 15, 2024
Warren Spector said that working on the cancelled Half-Life episode was 'a little frustrating,' but he will be 'forever thankful' to Valve for preserving his studio.
Warren Spector said that working on the cancelled Half-Life episode was 'a little frustrating,' but he will be 'forever thankful' to Valve for preserving his studio.
November 9, 2024
Project Borealis returns after years of silence, with a new teaser for 'Prologue,' the fan-made effort that aims to bring Half-Life 2 episode 3 to life.
Project Borealis returns after years of silence, with a new teaser for 'Prologue,' the fan-made effort that aims to bring Half-Life 2 episode 3 to life.
September 16, 2024