Half-Life 2 Deathmatch & SDK Released

Steam News announces the release of Half-Life 2 deathmatch along with an updated software development kit for Valve's first-person shooter sequel. Here's the deal:
A Half-Life 2 update has been released via Steam. Please restart Steam to apply the update.

Included in this update:

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
    • New multiplayer game featuring physics simulation system

Half-Life 2/Source SDK
    • Includes game code needed to create Half-Life 2/Source MODs
    • Ability to edit Half-Life 2 maps
    • Maya model exporter
    • 3d Studio Max model exporter source code
    • Sample MOD with vehicles

Source Updates
    • HTTP and non-HTTP map auto downloading functionality
    • Enhanced dedicated server logging capabilities
    • Various tweaks and fixes

*Also: A Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Map Making Contest has been announced. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Two runner up entries will receive a cash prize of $3,000.
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"Disable automatic updating...patch when YOU want."

OH! Please tell me how! I don't see the option.

In fact, I'm writing this as Steam chugs away validating my HL2 files for the gozillionth time. I just wanna play. Why, dear God, has Valve made it so hard for me to *just play*!

(First, I log into Steam, then verify my files every 5th launch, then start the game, then load the 3D menu)

Is it just me or does HL2 take forever to get you into the game? Elapsed time too play (with verify/without verify): 5+min/1:45*

*without skipping the Valve Splash Screen

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