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Valve’s updates about their upcoming titles are so dry that even the slightest bit of news causes chaos in the gaming community. Fans of the critically-acclaimed developer survive on pure copium that maybe, just maybe, Valve will drop something in the future and quench their thirst.

For far too long, we have been fed the delusion that the next Half-Life is in development and nearly ready for release, yet we can’t help but get excited at even the smallest possibility that the rumor has some credibility. However, recent leaks have hinted at a dish that may be cooking inside Valve’s heavily guarded kitchens.

The Orange Box 2 may be in the cards for Valve

If you didn’t know, “The Orange Box” was a bundle of games released by Valve nearly two decades ago, that contained some of their finest titles like Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, and Portal, with...

After 19 years of waiting, Half-Life 3 is allegedly nearly ready for release, according to a reputable leaker. The game was originally announced in 2006 with a potential release in 2007. The release window came and went, and Valve stopped sharing any information about it, causing many fans to write it off as a lost title that would never see the light of day.

Rumors about the long-awaited game have started to crop up in the past year, hinting at a potential revival of the title and giving fans new hope that they would still get to see the epic conclusion of Gordon Freeman's Fps adventure. One leaker with a good track record has now revealed that Half-Life 3 is allegedly fully playable and has entered the playtesting phase of its development, according to Wccftech. The source claims the game will be announced in the summer and slated for a possible winter 2025 release.

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It’s 1998, flannel shirts are still socially acceptable, Windows 98 is blowing our collective minds, and the gaming industry is gearing up for a golden era. The stage is set for something big, something revolutionary, something that would make gamers drop their Snes controllers in awe. That something was Half-Life.

Valve’s debut title wasn’t just another shooter, it was about to redefine how we thought about storytelling in video games. But here’s the thing: not even Valve’s own developers were entirely convinced they could pull it off. While the rest of the world was hyped beyond belief, some folks inside the company were looking at each other and thinking, “Uh… guys? Can we actually do this?”

A still from Half-Life | Credits: Valve Corporation

Yes, the very people responsible for creating one of the greatest Fps games of all time were low-key freaking out. And the best part?...

In the high-stakes poker game that is the gaming industry, Rockstar Games has just pushed all their chips to the center of the table with GTA 6. The move is so intimidating that other publishers are scrambling to fold their hands, desperately trying to avoid a Fall 2025 release window that could see their titles crushed under the weight of gaming’s biggest juggernaut.

When everyone folds, Gordon Freeman raises the stakes. | Image Credit: Valve

But there’s one player at the table who’s never followed the rules. Valve, the powerhouse that revolutionized gaming itself twice over, has been quietly assembling what might be the only hand capable of calling Rockstar’s bluff: Half-Life 3.

After nearly two decades of silence, whispers, and false starts, the evidence is mounting that Gordon Freeman’s return isn’t just possible—it might be imminent. And in a move that would perfectly encapsulate Valve’s chaotic energy,...

The gaming community has learned to be skeptical of Half-Life rumors over the years. After all, we’ve been waiting for the elusive third installment since 2007, and Valve seems to have an almost supernatural aversion to the number three. But every once in a while, something happens that makes even the most jaded fans sit up and take notice.

That number that Valve seems allergic to… or are they? | Image Credit: Valve

Enter Mike Shapiro, the iconic voice behind Half-Life’s mysterious G-Man, who has broken his five-year silence on social media with a cryptic New Year’s message that has sent the internet into a frenzy. The timing couldn’t be more intriguing, especially considering recent rumors about Valve’s internal project codenamed “Hlx” entering playtesting.

A mysterious message from our favorite interdimensional bureaucrat

After nearly five years of silence, Shapiro’s return to social media is as enigmatic as the character he portrays.

Shortly after fans were disappointed by a no-show at The Game Awards 2024, a Half-Life voice actor reignited rumors surrounding the upcoming release of the long-awaited third mainline game in the series, the prospective Half-Life 3.

As per a Reddit post from user BalorigPotloodventer, Mike Shapiro, who voices the G-Man in Half-Life, has posted an "ominous" video on X. The video is ostensibly celebrating the new year in the G-Man's voice, with the tags "#Valve #Half-Life #GMan #2025". Although the post doesn't officially announce anything, it, along with previous rumors and announcements regarding a possible upcoming Half-Life game, has renewed speculation surrounding Half-Life 3's upcoming release.

Sources: BalorigPotloodventer/Reddit, Mike Shapiro/X

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Half-Life is an action/first-person shooter released for PC in 1998 by Valve. Playing as physicist Gordon Freeman, players find themselves as the catalyst for a significant invasion...

The gaming world is ever-evolving. There’s always something going on there, and in this vast universe, it is impossible to stop speculations and rumors. Whenever there’s a lack of information, rumors fill that void, and the burning speculation regarding the announcement of Half-Life 3 once again highlights this side of the gaming community.

Rumors about Half-Life 3 coming soon have once again surfaced. Image Credit: Valve.

The Game Awards 2024 is only a few hours away, and there are already debates circulating in gaming communities about the winners in different categories. The fight is tough this year, but there’s something more interesting, and that’s the rumor about Gabe Newell’s announcement of Half-Life 3 at the event.

How the rumor regarding the announcement of Half-Life 3 originated Half-Life 2 has celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, but no announcement has ever been released about any sequel coming in this series. Image Credit: Valve.

It’s quite hard to believe, but Half Life 2: Episode 2 debuted almost 17 years ago, and that’s a long time for fans to wait for a Half-Life 3 title in this legendary series. Even though Half-Life: Alyx was an incredible return to the series’ world, the fact that it was limited to VR led to a split within the community.

Valve doesn’t have any plans of bringing Half Life 3. (Image via Valve)

So, for the most, it’s been nearly two decades without the once-most-hyped sequel of all time. At this point, players would be better off moving to another series as Valve itself doesn’t have any intentions of crafting a third entry in the franchise, which could prove to be a positive thing in the long run when you think about it.

Valve Doesn’t Want to Make Half Life 3 and That’s Good

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Video games have proven to be a great medium for telling complex and intricate narratives. One of the best examples is the Half-Life series, the sci-fi series from Valve that follows the story of Gordon Freeman, a scientist whose failed experiment unleashed a deadly alien invasion on the planet. With the recent surge in live-action video game adaptations, Half-Life should be one of the top candidates as well.

Andrew Garfield could be the perfect fit for the iconic role of Gordon Freeman. | Image Credit: Valve

However, the real challenge with any adaptation is casting the right actor for the various characters, especially the main protagonist. While Bryan Cranston would have perfectly fit the bill as Freeman, he’s now too old for the role (68 years old). With him out, there is another promising candidate, MCU star Andrew Garfield, who can bring the emotional depth and physicality needed for the role.

For almost two decades, the gaming world has been waiting for the release of Half-Life 3, a title that has now become synonymous with the ultimate gaming tease. Despite endless rumors, leaks, and fan theories, the game has yet to be officially announced, leaving fans frustrated and eager to finally resolve the cliffhanger ending of Half-Life 2 (a story that was only slightly advanced with the release of Half-Life: Alyx).

Players are excited to see that the game is free on Steam for a limited time. | Image Credit: Valve

In the meantime, Valve has thrown fans a bone: Half-Life 2 is now free on Steam for a limited time (20th anniversary), complete with all the latest patches and optimizations. The community’s reaction has been filled with excitement and, as expected, various speculation. They are asking could be a sign that a third title is finally on the way, now that the studio...

For over a decade at this point, Half-Life 3 has loomed across the gaming landscape as a kind of ghostly presence, with most people making peace with Half-Life 2: Episode 2 being the canonical end of the saga.

Gordon fighting the Antlion soldies – Image Credit: Valve.

But if recent leaks are to be believed, Valve may have been quietly developing the mythical title all along. Its release would mark the return of one of gaming’s most legendary projects, possibly even coming out sooner than anyone might expect.

Recent Leaks suggest Valve has been developing Half-Life 3 right alongside Alyx Alyx in Half-Life 2 – Image Credit: Valve.

Recent findings that have surfaced across the internet suggest that Half-Life 3 might not just be an idea in Valve’s vault but an actual project. According to these leaks, the developers might be in the process of retooling their Source 2 engine, ramping up their physics and visual tech for the potential title,...

For years, the gaming community has buzzed with speculation and hope surrounding one Valve title: Half-Life 3. The original Half-Life was released in 1998 and revolutionized the first-person shooter genre with its immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics. Its sequel, Half-Life 2 further solidified the franchise’s legacy when it launched in 2004.

Speculation about the third installment in the beloved series has risen once again. | Image Credit: Valve

This beloved series introduced players to the dystopian world filled with unforgettable characters, such as the enigmatic Alyx Vance and the ever-silent protagonist, Gordon Freeman. Since the release of Half-Life 2, fans have been waiting for a third installment, leading to nearly two decades of speculation and theories. Recently, news of Valve hiring top-tier developers from renowned studios has reignited hopes for Half-Life 3.

A Talent Recruitment Bonanza By Valve The company has hired very talented and top-tier developers recently (from renowned studios). | Image Credit: Valve

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Two decades ago, if you were a part of the so-called “PC master race”, you were likely accustomed to demands for Half-Life 3. In the world of first-person shooters, few single-player campaigns have made an impact as gigantic as Half-Life 2. The game’s focus on a linear narrative from the perspective of Gordon Freeman made the experience feel like the universe revolved around you, even though you barely made a dent in a dystopian world.

The game’s success became a cultural phenomenon over the years but left a bittersweet feeling in the hearts of millions as they awaited the arrival of a much-needed sequel. Fortunately, the time has finally come when gamers can dust off their Gravity Guns, and start braving a realm of anticipation, rumors, and a possible announcement from Valve soon enough.

If the rumors are true, Half-Life 3 is in the works, and that’s good news… right?...

More information about Half-Life 3 continues to surface, thanks to the excellent work of the number one insider dedicated to everything related to Valve, Tyler McVicker. A few days ago, Tyler McVicker released a video that provided detailed information about the studio’s ongoing work on a project related to this story.

In this new video, he reveals that they are not just working on one project, but various projects connected to this franchise. New sightings of the Hlx code have fueled speculation. Should the fans really begin to get hyped?

Is Half-Life 3 Truly in Development?

Fans continue to regard the saga featuring Gordon Freeman, one of the most iconic characters in video games, as one of the most important. That’s why fans have been eagerly awaiting a third installment to conclude the story told in the first titles.

Despite the release of Alyx in VR, which revolutionized virtual reality forever,...

For nearly two decades at this point, fans of the legendary Half Life franchise have been clamoring for a continuation of the story with Half Life 3. Valve’s silence on the issue, mixed with the series’ iconic status, has turned the much-requested sequel into one of the most enduring and popular memes in the gaming landscape.

Over the years, fans have tried to scrape as much evidence as possible they can find about the next entry, even keeping an eye on the company’s trademarks. Sadly, players found nothing, and the game remained elusive. However, speculation around Half Life 3 has reignited as new rumors have surfaced online confirming the title’s existence.

Half Life 3 Details Revealed By Reputable Content Creator

Gabe Follower, one of the most content creators when it comes to Valve games, has now claimed that Half Life 3 is pretty much real. The creator spent over three years...

Half-Life 2's impact on gaming cannot be overstated, setting a new standard for modern games with its revolutionary physics technology. Valve's recent "test" branch update for Half-Life 2 hints at a possible celebration for the game's upcoming 20th Anniversary. Despite the ongoing rumors and speculation, the elusive Half-Life 3 remains a distant dream for fans as they eagerly anticipate its potential release.

Valve may be gearing up to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Half-Life 2 if a recent update is to be believed. Half-Life 2's impact on the industry can't be understated as the game's use of physics was so ahead of anything else at the time that it largely set the standard for most modern games, making the technology a staple of video game design. While the elusive third installment is still nowhere in sight, fans of the franchise may soon have a good reason to return to the sequel that changed everything.

After many years, new rumors and supposed leaks always seem to resurface regarding one of the most ambitious and eagerly awaited projects by all gamers. Recently, Half Life 3 has received new details stemming from data mining leaks and even a confirmation from someone who supposedly worked on the project.

New code names such as Hlx and White Sands have emerged, both of which are allegedly related to this universe created by Valve. YouTuber Tyler McVicker’s excellent work brought all of this to light. He has probably shared the most significant update in terms of information about these games in a long time.

Steam Might Finally Receive Half Life 3 According to New Leaks

It’s been a busy few weeks for Valve’s long-buried and supposedly dead grand project, which fans have been asking about for over 15 years. Recent days have seen the leakage of various details regarding the potential...

For years, there have been rumors that Valve has been working hard on a version of Half Life to wrap up the events of the last title. This is one of the most important franchises in video game history, and it always has fans ready to dive into new theories.

Following a week brimming with revelations about this rumored project, it appears the studio may be continuing to work on it, or at the very least, on an expansion of this universe. New information from a YouTube video and a datamine suggests that the studio is actively working on a new game in this franchise.

Could Valve Currently Be Working On Half Life 3?

One of the most recent major revelations and leaks supposedly came from a team that was working on Half Life 3, involving an actress who listed this project on her resume.

Valve is working on a title under...

Half-Life 3 rumors resurface after a Valve leak, hinting at the potential development of the long-anticipated game. Voice actor Natasha Chandel is involved in Project White Sands at Valve; speculation points to Half-Life 3. Valve's recent game releases suggest a return to game development, sparking hope for Half-Life 3's eventual release.

Half-Life 3, the never-made game that can't be forgotten, is back on everyone's radar after a leak suggested that Valve is officially developing the project. Having become one of the longest-running memes on the internet, the Half-Life fandom is unable to shake rumors that Gordon Freeman and his crowbar are on the verge of a major comeback given that whisperings of a third installment have swirled since the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 2 in 2007. There's still little in the way of confirmation, but the most recent leak is the closest thing to an official update in some years.

Per a Reddit post by KekanKok,...

Valve is one of the most reputed video game companies in the industry. Having been in the industry for over 25 years, the company is known not only for cult video game series like Half-Life but also for revolutionizing the digital PC software marketplace with Steam.

Fans have asked the video company for Half-Life 3 for a long time. But to no avail. Now, it seems the company is all set to expand its horizons by releasing a 6v6 hero-shooter similar to Overwatch.

Valve’s 6v6 Hero Shooter, Deadlock’s Screenshots Leaked on Social Media No Half-Life 3, seemingly no problem.

Valve is a studio that makes headlines even when it doesn’t develop games for numerous reasons. Deadlock is allegedly an upcoming title being developed by the studio, and news about the game started doing the rounds on X and other social media platforms.

Independent video game reporter Tyler McVicker, creator of News Network,...

Valve has released a significant 25th anniversary update for Half-Life, renewing multiplayer support, adding new maps, and restoring nostalgic content. The update also fixes a long-standing animation bug in a specific scene, showcasing Valve's dedication to improving the game even after 25 years. The attention to detail and ongoing updates highlight the lasting impact and appeal of Half-Life, making it a great time for both old and new players to experience the game.

The pivotal first-person shooter Half-Life is still breaking barriers today. Half-Life was first released for PC on November 19, 1998. It was followed up by a direct sequel, 2006's Half-Life 2, and then, after a decade and a half of rumored revivals and canceled projects, 2020's VR prequel Half-Life: Alyx. Half-Life was notable at the time of release for its realistic world, fluid movement, and unique methods of video game storytelling. By using scripted events instead of cutscenes to move the plot along,...

The festive season will be full of goodies for gamers as The Witcher 3 (Next Gen) and Marvel’s Midnight Suns are set to come out in December. How addictive the games are will remain to be seen, but fans will be hoping they match up to the offerings that are already available in the populated gaming field.

Over the years, fans have found themselves stuck in toxic relationships with some video games. That’s because these games are quite frustrating to play, Despite that, gamers still find themselves going back again and again. So what are some of the addictive but rage-inducing games, according to Reddit?

Jump King

In Jump KIng, players are required to climb a high, vertical tower in the game by making calculated jumps. Fireluigi thinks the game fits the "rage-inducing" classification “because the progress can be lost in an instant.”

The Redditor isn’t the only...

The first trailer for HBO's "The Last of Us" series was released today as a self-indulgent celebration of "The Last of Us Day," which commemorates the day the in-universe Cordyceps fungal infection took over the world. Grim? Maybe, but for fans of the game, there's plenty of exciting surprises and details in the trailer to savor on until the show releases next year.

A large cast of famous actors are portraying the game's many characters, from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey playing Joel and Ellie all the way to Nick Offerman as Bill. But one actress has a striking resemblance to her character in the original game, and that's because she is the character in the original game.

Merle Dandrige, the original mo-capped voice actress who portrayed Marlene in "The Last of Us" games is returning to reprise her role in the live-action series. While this was announced a while ago,...

Apocalyptic events like nuclear wars and zombie outbreaks always seem to result in exhilarating games with unforgettable stories. From Ellie and Joel’s journey in The Last of Us to Gordon Freeman’s struggles in Half-Life 2, there have been some powerful narratives told in the most inhospitable video game worlds.

Related: The 15 Greatest Video Game Narratives, Ranked

The best among these stories are from fun games with memorable characters, well-written dialogue, and unbelievably detailed lore. These video games can make players laugh and cry, completely immersing them in the brilliant narratives and all of their twist and turns from start to finish.

Popular streamer Ninja has pitched a Ninja-themed skin for Fall Guys, the party game phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm since it launched earlier this year. Ninja pitched the skin as part of a contest being held by Mediatonic, the game’s developer, to benefit UK charity Special Effect. At one point, Ninja was in the lead to win the contest with a bid of a $200,000 donation before being outbid by G2 Esports.

Ninja revealed the skin on Twitter:

I raise the bid to $200,000 in support of the charity @SpecialEffect this bad boy would look pretty clean too https://t.co/W7wCkcoHip pic.twitter.com/X2xsj8DLSP

— Ninja (@Ninja) August 18, 2020

The skin was actually designed by Twitter user @Astroioxy, who has now received a hell of a signal boost from the streamer.

The contest is also open to game studios and other brands looking to...

This article is part of our History of PC Gaming series. Read all of the articles here.

When famed PC game studio Valve set out to work on the first Half-Life in 1996, the team that would change the first-person shooter genre forever was mostly made up of amateur modders who’d cut their teeth on the Quake engine. The studio itself was self-funded by former Microsoft Windows designers Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, a gamble that as you know paid off tremendously.

Many stories have already been written about Valve’s ascension from indie PC developer to the Aaa juggernaut that created Steam. Noclip’s documentary about how the Half-Life games influenced so many other developers, early esports pros, modders, and fans is a particularly thrilling chronicle of Valve’s story.

But one part of Half-Life‘s history that is sometimes overlooked is the role played by the performers who...

The holy grail of video games may actually be more than just a myth after all.

Having become something of a meme synonymous with vaporware over the last several years, Half-Life 3 has frequently been hinted at by developer Valve, though now, more than a decade on from Half-Life 2: Episode Two‘s release, it appears the series creator would rather do absolutely anything other than attempt to provide a worthwhile sequel to a game often considered to be one of the best ever made.

Last year, it seemed as if fan fortunes had finally changed, following rumours that a new Half-Life title was to be imminently announced. The hearsay turned out to be completely true, of course, though in place of a threequel, Valve announced spinoff Vr experience, Half-Life: Alyx. Starring Gordon Freeman’s trusted friend and ally Alyx Vance, the first-person shooter serves as a prequel to the main franchise and,...

This Half-Life article contains spoilers.

It seemed like this day would never come. A new Half-Life game has been released by Valve, 13 years after the last installment, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, ended on a grim cliffhanger, with no sign that the story would ever be completed.

Half-Life: Alyx isn’t exactly the sequel you were waiting for, but it’s nonetheless a fascinating look into what will likely be the future of the franchise. The Vr game is set after the first Half-Life but five years before the events of Half-Life 2. Fan-favorite Alyx Vance has already joined the fight against the Combine invaders in City 17, and when her father, the scientist Eli Vance, is captured by the enemy, the young hero springs into action and sets out on a mission to rescue him.

But as the story unfolds, all roads lead to a much bigger mystery that has huge implications...

With Half-Life: Alyx out this month, fans are getting the first installment in the series since 2007. But the new Vr title from Valve isn’t the Half-Life 2: Episode 3 that fans have been asking for since the studio went quiet on the series more than a decade ago. Alyx is an interquel set between the first Half-Life and Half-Life 2 that tells the story of what the titular hero was up to before Gordon Freeman arrived in City 17. While you may be disappointed that this isn’t exactly Half-Life 3, Valve developers Chris Remo and Robin Walker have told IGN that, hopefully, Alyx will lead to more Half-Life games in the near future.

“Hopefully everyone likes the game, and they want more of it,” Walker said, suggesting that a positive reaction from fans will mean that Valve can make more Half-Life games and sooner than the last one. “I hope we...

It’s been 12 years since the last Half-Life game was released in 2007, and just when fans of the iconic franchise seemed to have lost all hope that Valve would ever continue the series, the company took to Twitter to announce a new installment. Half-Life: Alyx has been revealed as the studio’s “flagship” virtual reality game.

The title is an interquel set between the events of the first Half-Life and Half-Life 2, following Alyx’s life before Gordon Freeman arrived in City 17. Alyx is on a mission to save her father, the scientist Eli Vance, who’s been kidnapped by the evil Combine.

The game will feature a new weapon inspired by the series’ Gravity Gun called “Grabbity Gloves,” which allows you to pull items in the environment towards you. You’ll also have a handy pistol for dispatching Combine soldiers and headcrab zombies. Judging from the gameplay footage thus far,...

Matthew Byrd Feb 12, 2020

Half-Life is one of the most important games of all-time, but you may not know about all the ways that it changed things.

This article is part of our History of PC Gaming series.

When released in 1998, Half-Life was so ahead of its time that it actually rarely gets credit for all of the innovations it introduced to the shooter genre and gaming as a whole. Things like scripted story sequences that play out without cutscenes have long been associated with Half-Life, but there's more to Valve's PC shooter than just its game-changing approach to storytelling. From grenade throwing to mods, Half-Life changed how you play video games in ways that you may not even realize.

In terms of impact on PC gaming, Half-Life stands as one of the most important titles ever released. Valve's PC shooter is not only one of the titles that defined...

After the official unveiling and debut trailer for Half-Life: Alyx made the rounds, gamers from all over began wondering if famed developer Valve was working on any other passion projects. After the release of The Orange Box back in 2007, the Seattle-based studio was propelled into the spotlight as fans anxiously awaited followups to Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Portal. The latter eventually got a critically acclaimed sequel in 2011, and while we might never see a proper conclusion to Gordon Freeman’s fight against the Combine, Half-Life Alyx is poised to set a new standard for Aaa virtual reality games.

Unfortunately, fans of Left 4 Dead have been, well, left for dead. Aside from a Japanese-exclusive arcade game, there’s been no proper entry in the series for over a decade. However, rumors surrounding Left 4 Dead 3 began to surface in 2019, and the last few days have seen a handful of new reports...

John Saavedra Nov 21, 2019

Half-Life is finally back, but not the way you expected. Here's everything you need to know about the Valve Vr game, Half-Life: Alyx!

It's been 12 years since the last Half-Life game was released in 2007, and just when fans of the iconic franchise seemed to have lost all hope that Valve would ever continue the series, the company took to Twitter to announce a new installment. Half-Life: Alyx has been revealed as the studio's "flagship" virtual reality game.

The title is a prequel set beween the events of the first Half-Life and Half-Life 2, following Alyx's life before Gordon Freeman arrived in City 17. Alyx is on a mission to save her father, the scientist Eli Vance, who's been kidnapped by the evil Combine.

The game will feature a new weapon inspired by the series' Gravity Gun called "Grabbity Gloves" which allow you to pull items in the environment towards you.

Half-Life developer Valve could be on course to revive its iconic creation in the near future, it seems.

The series, which casts players as silent protagonist Gordon Freeman, has long been championed by fans and critics alike for being one of the most influential games of its generation. Released way back in 2004 to instant acclaim, Half-Life 2 has since been ported – most notably bundled with the original Portal in The Orange Box – to various platforms accompanied by Dlc expansions. The last of those, Episode Two, released in 2007 to a similar reception but since then…well, you undoubtedly know the story by now.

Half-Life 3, or lack thereof, has become a running joke in recent years, with fans of the Fps often chastising Valve for its seeming unwillingness to either confirm or deny the existence of a sequel. As for how the short history lesson above relates to today’s news – it’s...

Matthew Byrd Dec 6, 2019

From grand strategy to mythical adventures, here are the PC games you need to play in 2020.

The PC has been a staple of the video game industry for decades. Consoles come and go, talk of new generations pop-up every handful of years, and companies continue to try to get in on the nostalgic classic console scene, but the one constant that remains is that you’ll never be able to experience the best gaming has to offer unless you have a PC.

That isn’t going to change in 2020. As we prepare to say goodbye to one generation of consoles and hello to two new console releases, the PC remains a source for some of the most innovative and essential gaming experiences.

So far, the PC games of 2020 include trips through the woods, cyberpunk free-running, and supervillain simulators. If you can’t find a PC game releasing...

Matthew Byrd May 21, 2019

World War Z studio Saber Interactive once pitched a Half-Life 2 remake to Valve.

In a surprising revelation, Saber Interactive, developers of World War Z, revealed that they asked Valve for permission to develop a Half-Life 2 remake. 

"After we did Halo Anniversary and Halo 2 Anniversary, as part of the Master Chief Collection, I reached out to Gabe Newell personally, because I knew him from a past life, and I said I want to remake Half-Life 2," said Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch in an interview with Game Watcher. "That's all I want to do. I won't charge you anything for it. I'll do it for rev-share and doesn't even need to be a big rev-share. I just really want to do because I love that game so much."

As you've probably guessed, Newell declined that proposal. According to Karh, Newell said that Valve will lead the development of a...

Directors Guild of America President Thomas Schlamme today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2017. “Directors are driving the push to more distinctive television, eye-catching commercials and powerful documentaries,” said Schlamme in an official statement. “From 30-second spots to multi-hour mini-series, the nominees across these nine categories are leading that charge. We are proud to honor the tremendous range of excellence found in the projects nominated today.”

Big names like Reed Morano, Amy Sherman-Palladino, the Duffer brothers, Niki Caro, Jean-Marc Vallee, and Barry Levinson picked up nods from the guild, along with a number of noms for series like “Game of Thrones” and “Master of None.”

Read More:Golden Globes 2018 Full Winners List: ‘Three Billboards,’ ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Big Little Lies,’ and More Take Top Honors

The winners will be announced at the 70th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Presumably, this is the end of an era. In the wee hours of the morning former Valve employee and Half-Life writer Marc Laidlaw published a story on GitHub which appears to be a full summary of the story planned for Half Life 3 if it were to ever be made. The story (which can be read by clicking the hyperlink prior to this) is penned by main man Gordon Freeman and chronicles the events of the game following Episode 2 of the series. 

As with all things related to Half-Life, the internet is going berzerk, with the main reason why being that many believe this is an indicator that Half Life 3 will never happen. If it is, chances are there are a ton of Valve employees currently pissed off at Marc Laidlaw as he might very well have spoiled the story they've been developing for years now. 

There's also a possibility that...

Matthew Byrd Nov 15, 2019

Former Valve writer Marc Laidlaw reveals what the Half-Life 3 story might have been about if it'd ever seen the light of day.

In 2017, former Valve writer Marc Laidlaw broke the internet when he updated his blog with a mysterious letter that appeared to contain the plot summary for his version of Half-Life 3. The post immediately caught the attention of a legion of Half-Life fans who deciphered the false names and hidden messages used in the original post and determined that it revealed plot details about the Half-Life sequel that never arrived. A translation of the text that inserts all the proper character, location, and occurrence names into the summary can be found here.

Fans have matched certain plot elements detailed in the summary to previously "leaked" concept art for an unreleased Half-Life game. Mentions of an arctic fortress and a downed helicopter in the summary have...

Matthew Byrd Jul 19, 2017

Former Half-Life writer Marc Laidlaw wanted Episode 3 to open up the door for someone else's sequels...

Former Half-Life writer Marc Laidlaw wants you to know that at one point he did intend to write another Half-Life game that would have allowed him to gracefully step away from the series.

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"I had ideas for Episode 3," said Laidlaw in an interview with Arcade Attack. "They were all supposed to take the series to a point where I could step away from it and leave it to the next generation. I had hoped for a reset between HL2 and HL3 that was as dramatic as the shift between HL1 and HL2. I honestly don’t know if anyone else shared this goal, but it seemed important to me to give ultimate freedom to whoever inherited the series, with my own personal set of loose ends tied up to my satisfaction.

Hollywood is still working very hard to try and make the first truly great video game movie. Sadly, 2016 wasn't able to deliver one despite having a few promising titles in the pipeline, such as Warcraft and Assassin's Creed. For quite some time, movies based on the games Portal and Half-Life have been in development, both of which could be that first great video game movie. It has been a while since we've had any kind of an update, but Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, which is the game company behind the titles, has promised that the movies are still coming.

Gabe Newell recently took part in a Reddit Ama and was asked about the status of both the Half-Life and Portal movies. He really couldn't say much, but he did confirm that both movies are on the way by simply answering "Yep.They're coming." It may not be the most enthusiastic or informative answer,...

Time is not kind to interactive entertainment, but Half-Life 2 has aged remarkably well. Even twelve years after the release of Valve’s magnum opus, there’s something ceremonial about feeding the disc into your tray. From the opening menu to the famous iconography splashed across the jet-black screen with the unmistakable lambda symbol front and centre, it’s hard not to catch your breath as the G-Man appears, coaxing you into action. Like all classic games, books and films, there’s a sense of occasion as you boot this classic title to life. The passing of time only confirms what a frightening achievement it it is, and just how badly we need Half-Life 3.

And so it begins. You’re Gordon Freeman, scientist and hero of the first game, put into stasis by the mysterious G-Man and freed from captivity twenty years later. Your destination? The crumbling eastern bloc stronghold of...

Back in 2013 J.J. Abrams announced that he was developing feature film adaptations of the video game franchise's Portal and Half-Life. Bad Robot and Valve are teaming up to make these films happen, but there’s been no information on the projects since that announcement at the D.I.C.E. Conference that year. If you were excited by that news, you’ll be happy to hear that the films are actually still in development! While talking to IGN, Abrams was asked about the projects and he told them:

“Not yet, but they’re in development. And we’ve got writers, and we’re working on both those stories. But nothing that would be an exciting update.”

It’s exciting enough to know that they aren’t dead and that Abrams is still in the process of bringing these stories to life. We don’t know who is helping develop these projects,...

It's been a long while since we've heard anything about the video game adaptations Portal and Half-Life. Neither movie has a release date, but according to producer J.J. Abrams, both movies are still happening. Though how far off into the future they may be has not been determined. The projects are set up as a joint venture between J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and Valve, the company behind the two games.

J.J. Abrams has been out promoting his latest project 10 Cloverfield Lane, which he also produces. He caught up with IGN, who asked about the two video game movies. While the Star Wars: The Force Awakens director didn't have a very detailed update, he did have this to say.

"They're in development. And we've got writers, and we're working on both those stories. But nothing that would be an exciting update."

Portal and Half-Life movies were first hinted at during the Dice 2013 conference.

If there’s one thing I respect about the Half-life franchise, is that each new addition isn’t simply a cash in. Rather than just cutting, pasting, and selling the same old thing, Valve Corporation tries to innovate with each new entry, even if it’s the same classic formula.

Rather than release a Half-life 3, Valve decided to give episodic format to the continuation of Dr. Gordon Freeman’s adventure.

The game literally picks up right at the end of the sequel’s events. And since Half-life 2: Episode One only came out about a year-and-a-half after the sequel, it retains much of Half-life 2‘s mechanics, from the Source Engine to the weapons and enemies.

How much entertainment you get out of Episode One really depends on how much you loved Half-life 2. If you’re like me, then you’re going to have a blast playing this game, since it...

Half-life 2 is one of the greatest games of all time.

I wish I could leave it at that and let everyone who’s lived under a rock check it out, but I realize rock dwellers might need more persuasion.

In some ways, Half-life 2 is like a James Cameron sequel. It’s much more action oriented than its predecessor, yet still has all of the heart and brains of the original. The only difference is that Half-life 2 is undeniably better than Half-life.

Rather than taking place in another research facility gone haywire, Half-life 2 has the G-Man sending Gordon Freeman approximately twenty years in the future into an Orwellian dystopia, where otherworldly aliens have conquered Earth and set up a genocidal regime.

As I’ve mentioned before, there’s a heavy emphasis on action this time around. That’s not to say there aren’t any puzzles, most of which require some...

A great game series is like pizza: as long as they don’t completely mess things up, any serving is a good one, even if it’s not the best.

Valve (with Gearbox) decided to create one more Half-life expansion before developing the legendary sequel. Unlike the previous iterations, Half-life: Blue Shift doesn’t have you playing as a badass physicist or a tough-as-nails marine. This time you’re put into the shoes of an everyday security officer who should’ve called in sick.

Just like the past two games, Blue Shift features a silent protagonist having to deal with everything hitting the fan. There are some changes, such as the fact that you have armor that has to be replenished by finding other pieces of security armor scattered about. But for the most part, the changes are minor.

After playing Half-life: Opposing Force, Blue Shift feels like a step back.

It might be hard to believe considering all of the cash-grab DLCs out there with no real substance, but expansion packs and additional content used to be something to look forward to in video games. Either they added improvements and content to an already-great game (Diablo II: Lord Of Destruction) or they were standalone adventures that could be enjoyed on their own. Half-life: Opposing Force is the latter.

As the title suggests, Opposing Force puts you in the opposing marine’s boots. This time you’re Corporal Adrian Shepherd, whose duty goes from completing a classified mission to fighting for survival, as everything hits the fan.

You might have also figured out from the premise that this game has more emphasis on action (though that’s not to say there aren’t puzzles scattered about).

Fortunately, there have been plenty of big improvements on Half-life‘s combat mechanics in this expansion,...

What do you get when you combine Stephen King’s The Mist, Aliens, and Lovecraftian horror? Half-life, of course.

We’re going to go through a Half-life Marathon. Every official computer Half-life game is going to be hypothesized, analyzed, and thoroughly tested. So let’s start with the game that started it all: Half-life.

For those of you who were either too young or never got around to playing it, Half-life is pretty simple to understand from a distance. You play as Gordon, a young physicist working for research facility Black Mesa. An experiment goes horribly wrong, opening a rift to an alien world and sending terrifying monsters into Black Mesa. Now Gordon Freeman must fight his way through aliens, marines, and a hazardous facility as he finds a way to stop the world of Xen from intruding on Earth in a puzzle-fps game.

That’s all there is to it.

With Valve throwing its hat into the virtual reality ring with Vive, the company talks about the possibility of a Vr Half-Life...

The status of Half-Life 2: Episode Three is one of the big mysteries in modern gaming. Where is it? What state is it in? Why, nearly eight years after it was originally scheduled for release, has nothing been seen of it?

True to form, Valve remains tight-lipped. Instead, the company's been showing off its Vive Vr Headset - a joint venture with Htc to create a rival to Oculus Rift and Sony Morpheus. This naturally begs the question: does this mean we might get a virtual reality-based Half-Life in the near future?

Kotaku recently asked Valve programmer Jeep Barnett exactly this, and his response was quite exciting: the studio's been experimenting with some of Half-Life's characters and locations with its Vr tech, just to "see how it fits":

"So yeah,...