Llyranor Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 HL2: Aftermath, recently renamed to Episode 1, has been priced at 19.99$ US, available on Steam in April of this year. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=63038 It will come with Halflife2: Deathmatch and HL1: Source included, and will NOT require HL2 itself to play. Estimated 4-6 hrs of gameplay, and more condensed content than was in HL2. It'd be interesting to see what kind of additions they make to HL2DM. Episode 2 is already in the works. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Isn't there also an episodic Sin game coming out on Steam too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkan Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Not too bad. I might just get it for the HL:Source alone. It's definately worth the price. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." - Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials "I have also been slowly coming to the realisation that knowledge and happiness are not necessarily coincident, and quite often mutually exclusive" - meta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Trust me it's not. There are none that are right, only strong of opinion. There are none that are wrong, only ignorant of facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 HL1: Source is just a direct port to the Source engine. There hasn't been any real upgrades done to it. Basically, ragdolls and prettier water. Otherwise, textures and all that is unchanged. And yeah, Sin episodes are coming up on Steam as well. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Trust me it's not. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is if you want Portable gaming; I can log into Steam from any computer and play my registered games. Also: Black Mesa Source, home site. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure79 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 That sounds within my price range. Looking forward to playing Half-Life again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Llyranor Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Oooh, looking nice. Didn't they have to rename it, though, since it apparently sounded too 'official'? Or something? (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Haitoku Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Pretty good. I like Steam and the idea of downloading games. I hope there is still a retail version, since I like owning the CDs/DVDs, box, manuals n' stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bulgarian Jedi Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Now this will be a game worth getting> Нека Силата винаги бъде с теб! I reject your reality, and substitute it with my own. Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted. John Lenon This thread is a big "hey, f*** you!" to the humanity's intelligence. 571911[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Trust me it's not. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is if you want Portable gaming; Also: Black Mesa Source, home site. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly, you've just fortified my point. There are none that are right, only strong of opinion. There are none that are wrong, only ignorant of facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumjalum Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 20 bucks seems a little overpriced for 5 hours to me, HL: Source isn't much to sing about either but I'm sure I'll be coughing up the beans on release. We now bring you live footage from the World Championship Staring Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Trust me it's not. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is if you want Portable gaming; Also: Black Mesa Source, home site. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly, you've just fortified my point. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> NOES! I have shown you the light! OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 20 bucks seems a little overpriced for 5 hours to me, HL: Source isn't much to sing about either but I'm sure I'll be coughing up the beans on release. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I suspect there are a tiny selection games released in the history of video gaming that really were priced accordingly. That would put a $60 full retail game at 15 hours in length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Friday, February 24 2006 As we've mentioned before, we've been hard at work on the continuation of Half-Life 2 for some time now. Soon, as part of the upcoming Half-Life 2: Episode One, you'll find out about what happened to the Citadel after the end of HL2, what happened to your nemesis Breen, and how Alyx managed to survive the explosion at the game's end. You'll also learn a lot more about Alyx, since nearly the entire episode is spent with her at your side. During the development of Half-Life 2, we at Valve were frustrated at how long it took us (six years!) to ship the game. With that in mind , the decision was made to try an episodic approach to the next Half-Life products, each designed to reveal new story, gameplay, and the latest Source technology in four to six hour experiences. Over the coming weeks, we'll keep you informed about the game's status. For now, head over to Computer and Video Games site to read an interview with Valve's Robin Walker about Episode One. http://www.steampowered.com/Steam/Marketing/February24.2006/ INTERVIEW: HALF-LIFE 2: EPISODE ONE We join Valve's Robin Walker for earth-shattering details on Half-Life 2: Episode One, including Alyx Vance's role, Dog, plus Episode Two teaser! 22 Feb 06 You'll have probably already read our exclusive from yesterday, where we brought you world-first details confirming not only the existence of Half-Life 2: Episode Two, but confirmation that work on the second installment of Valve's new episodic approach to the Half-Life universe has been in development for some time. Well, today we've got even more Half-Life 2 revelations as we're joined by Valve's estimable Designer/Engineer on Episode One, Robin Walker. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CVG, Walker provides further insight into the design process and Valve's new episodic approach. Even more crucially, there's further revelations on Episode One including Alyx's expanded role, whether Dog will make a reappearance and how the episode will address the big questions like "What happened to the Citadel at the end of Half-Life 2?"; "What happened to Breen, and is he dead?"; and finally "How does the G-Man factor into all of this?". So, without further ado, we'll turn you over to Robin Walker, Episode One's main man. Take it away Robin. Episode One is a new in the Half-Life story. Was delivering such episodes part of your plan for Half-Life 2 since day one of the sequel's conception, or was the idea born at a later date? Robin Walker: We knew while we were building Half-Life 2 that we needed to find a way to get games to our community faster than every 5 or 6 years. With the success of Steam and the lessons we learned by updating our multiplayer games frequently during Half-Life 2's development, we felt like we could take the same approach on the single-player side. This was a conclusion we arrived at before Half-Life 2 was released. What particular challenges does penning a plot for an episode throw up, as opposed to penning the plot for a full sequel? Robin Walker: It's the difference between running a marathon and running laps in a relay race. We set things into motion knowing that we're not going to resolve them immediately, so we want to make sure they have an actual destination and can stand on their own. Instead of wrapping everything up in one bundle, we have to stay several leaps ahead of ourselves. Each episode must both be self-contained and set up plotlines to be resolved or explored in the subsequent episodes. The nice thing for us about working episodically is that during the final polishing stages it's possible to see the whole story very clearly and make smart decisions about which elements need further development. This is much more difficult in a more traditional (non-episodic) game. Does Episode One reach a satisfying conclusion in terms of plot, and can we expect more of the almost-cryptic style of story presentation we saw in Half-Life 2? Robin Walker: We wanted Episode One to take players between 4 to 6 hours to play, and our playtests are hitting very close to that mark. But delivering a story in smaller pieces means that we don't have the luxury of delivering a complete narrative story arc from start to finish, which means we have to be considerate to our audience in terms of giving them what they want. Episode One will not end with an all-encompassing conclusion, given that it is the first installment in a series, but there are some specific questions it will address. For example, "What happened to the Citadel at the end of Half-Life 2?" and "What happened to Breen, is he dead?" and "How does the G-Man factor into all of this?" It's been said that Alyx Vance will have a more prominent role in Episode One than in Half-Life 2. How exactly have you increased her presence/involvement this time around and tell us how this impacts the episode overall? Robin Walker: In Half-Life 2 you didn't really get to learn much about who Alyx Vance was. Alyx grew up in City 17 and knows a lot more about it than you do, which will be useful to you in a number of ways. Besides being capable in direct combat with the Combine, she's learned a lot about how to deal with their electronics from her father and by building Dog from scrap parts. Alyx is the central character we're focusing on with Episode One, and most of the time will be spent with her. We've had sneak peaks of Dog in Episode One teaser trailers. How much time and effort has gone into developing that character's role in the story? Robin Walker: While Dog makes an appearance in Episode One, most of our energy has been spent on exposing Alyx rather than Dog. He'll help you both out early on, but it is Alyx who you'll be spending most your time with. Let's talk weapons! We know you guys like to keep things secret, but... if there's one new weapon you'd like to have with you to get you out of a scrape, which weapon would it be, and why? Robin Walker: In Episode One, it'll be Alyx you'll want to have with you. Should we really trust the Vortigaunts, because we have a sneaking suspicion they're hatching their own plan to take over Earth...? OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Meh, Alyx was a pretty forgettable character. HL2's other chars were much better. but she's a chick lol lol stupid fanboys (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Meh, Alyx was a pretty forgettable character. HL2's other chars were much better. but she's a chick lol lol stupid fanboys <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ... That's probably why they have decided to expand on her character in Episode One ... :D OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Those fools. It should have been Father Gregorius up in that tower with you for the ending scene. He should be the main character this time around. Alyx can go jump in a ditch. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_i_am Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Didn't he like, get eaten by zombies while being burned to death and brainhumped by headcrabs? (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 No, I made sure he was fine. Except once when I blew him and twenty other zombies into tiny, flaming pieces. But other than that ... OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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