Half-Life 2 Previews

The NDA referenced earlier has expired, and the first web-based Half-Life 2 previews have begun appearing. There are now previews of Half-Life 2 in (alphabetically): Computer and Video Games, GameSpot, GameSpy, PC.IGN.Com, and Shacknews, . Each article is based on seeing a some proof of concept demonstrations, offering their individual impressions and a shared pool of screenshots, which are also posted here locally. There are also plentiful developer quotes scattered throughout, offering the first details about gameplay in the shooter sequel. Here's a bit from the GameSpot article, as we're impressed by how the NDA seems to have been crafted to fit the big dog's daily publishing schedule. They refute some rumors and shed light on the game's true target platform:
In case you were wondering, the game is also being built, first and foremost, for the PC. Leading up to the official announcement from Valve that Half-Life 2 would be publicly displayed for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in May 2003, rumors spread far and wide about what the game would and wouldn't be. One of the more popular rumors was that, much like how Bungie Software moved development of its outstanding first-person shooter, Halo, from the PC to the Xbox, so would Valve switch to focusing on console development. Newell laughed this off--no, Half-Life 2 will be a PC game. At first. Newell did confirm that an Xbox version, at least, will follow suit, though there's no hard release date for it yet. At any rate, Newell emphasized that the success of the original Half-Life can be attributed in no small part to the game's huge, worldwide following of PC owners. Valve would have to be downright foolish to abandon its huge installed base when making Half-Life 2.
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Re: well i'm done
May 15, 2003, 11:27
Re: well i'm done May 15, 2003, 11:27
May 15, 2003, 11:27
 
Guys. No point in 'arguing' with Xombie! He is a savant in his own mind. His opinions are undisputed fact! 8)

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Re: well i'm done
May 14, 2003, 09:51
Re: well i'm done May 14, 2003, 09:51
May 14, 2003, 09:51
 
Check post 114. Nite boss.
What's your point? I said I didn't bring up the subject, not that I didn't comment about it.
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Re: well i'm done
May 14, 2003, 00:56
Re: well i'm done May 14, 2003, 00:56
May 14, 2003, 00:56
 
Check post 114. Nite boss.

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Re: well i'm done
May 14, 2003, 00:55
Re: well i'm done May 14, 2003, 00:55
May 14, 2003, 00:55
 
no you didn't bring it up but you DID comment on it.
Never said I didn't.
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well i'm done
May 14, 2003, 00:41
well i'm done May 14, 2003, 00:41
May 14, 2003, 00:41
 
no you didn't bring it up but you DID comment on it. Check post 105 fewl.

I'm done with this post too. GG all.

-Cleaver

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Re: Followers!!! The lot of you!
May 14, 2003, 00:22
Re: Followers!!! The lot of you! May 14, 2003, 00:22
May 14, 2003, 00:22
 
wtf are you talking about... the running feature is even integrated into the leaked alpha fool
The leaked alpha that was made before the article came out.

Also, why is it you find it necessary to bitch about Doom 3 on every forum on this site?
I didn't bring up Doom 3.


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Re: Followers!!! The lot of you!
May 13, 2003, 17:24
Re: Followers!!! The lot of you! May 13, 2003, 17:24
May 13, 2003, 17:24
 
-They're not allowing the player to run --wtf are you talking about... the running feature is even integrated into the leaked alpha fool..

Also, why is it you find it necessary to bitch about Doom 3 on every forum on this site? Get a life already boss.

-Cleaver

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cool, cat... cool...
May 12, 2003, 17:11
cool, cat... cool... May 12, 2003, 17:11
May 12, 2003, 17:11
 
Have you guys checked out the design of the high-tech stuff in the screenshots (like the walker and shocktroops)?? Very smooth looking stuff, almost M. Shirow-esque... maybe even Aeon Flux-like. Just the aesthetics of everything has a slightly disturbing feel to it... which is a good sign from an artistic point of view...

Maybe Valve can pull another rabbit out of that hat just yet... although the competition is alot stiffer these days...

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Re: Yay for HL2!
May 12, 2003, 15:47
Re: Yay for HL2! May 12, 2003, 15:47
May 12, 2003, 15:47
 
If I had to choose only one game between D3 and HL2. I'd pick HL2. (No contest.) And when the D3 powered HL3 comes out around the same time as D4, I will still pick HL. Gameplay beats eye candy no question.

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Re: correction XIII
May 12, 2003, 07:10
Re: correction XIII May 12, 2003, 07:10
May 12, 2003, 07:10
 
Newell laughed this off--no, Half-Life 2 will be a PC game. At first.

Nuff said.

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correction XIII
May 12, 2003, 03:46
correction XIII May 12, 2003, 03:46
May 12, 2003, 03:46
 
is this gonna be console first ?

108.
 
X
May 12, 2003, 03:40
X May 12, 2003, 03:40
May 12, 2003, 03:40
 
by the way... when does X come out?

what are your thoughts on it?

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Re: Halo
May 12, 2003, 01:57
Re: Halo May 12, 2003, 01:57
May 12, 2003, 01:57
 
to bad your just a pc fan boy, your missing out on a timeless game. Just like System Shock 2 is still a great game today, halo will stand the same. You should be glad you have the chance to play it.
Halo is being ported to PC, and no, it does not compare to SS2. In any way.
And it's "you're".
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Re: Halo
May 12, 2003, 01:34
Re: Halo May 12, 2003, 01:34
May 12, 2003, 01:34
 
to bad your just a pc fan boy, your missing out on a timeless game. Just like System Shock 2 is still a great game today, halo will stand the same. You should be glad you have the chance to play it.

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Re: Followers!!! The lot of you!
May 12, 2003, 01:06
Re: Followers!!! The lot of you! May 12, 2003, 01:06
May 12, 2003, 01:06
 
Again Xombie, you are basing your conclusion on rumors
No, I'm basing on the fact that they haven't named a single innovative or creative thing they are doing with the game, except the lighting.

If you can prove me wrong, paste me some proof, but i'm sure you're again just talking out of a hatred for Id
It's in the PC gamer article from last year. Remember? The one with the big "DOOM 3" cover on it?
-They aren't working heavily on the AI
-They're not allowing the player to run

GG valve, the only reason i even bought Hl initially was due to promises of TF2
Why would you buy a game only for a mod or expansion that wasn't even gold yet? That's hardly their fault.
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Re: Followers!!! The lot of you!
May 12, 2003, 00:55
Re: Followers!!! The lot of you! May 12, 2003, 00:55
May 12, 2003, 00:55
 
Reply to post 83:

Please don't pretend that there is anything revolutionary about Doom 3 beyond the engine.

Again Xombie, you are basing your conclusion on rumors, and i have been following doom3's progress very closely, and i have not seen id make 1 statement claiming any of this...

"id has admitted that they are doing only bare-bones design tecniques for Doom 3. They're using the classic survival-horror style: poor AI, dark rooms, slow pace, etc."

If you can prove me wrong, paste me some proof, but i'm sure you're again just talking out of a hatred for Id. I am at no means defending Id, in fact, i don't defend any company. Personally... (which btw you should state in your posts before you make an opinion), i think Valve is a one-hit wonder company (+expans off the same game), and will not be able to duplicate their success with Hl2. I lost a lot of my confidence in them when they announced Tf2 for quake2, then hl, then it's own game, then finally abandonware. GG valve, the only reason i even bought Hl initially was due to promises of TF2.





83. Re: Followers!!! The lot of you! May 9, 12:52 Xombie

For years now, all that has been posted is, "Valve Sucks".

I don't remember saying anything about Valve before the announcement of HL2. I remember most people simply believing that Valve wasn't actually doing anything but feeding off the profits from HL1 and its addons/mods/etc, which it seems is exactly what Valve wanted people to think.


Oh & the hype! D3 is going to be a kick ass game. It will be different from HL2, but in ways much better.

id has admitted that they are doing only bare-bones design tecniques for Doom 3. They're using the classic survival-horror style: poor AI, dark rooms, slow pace, etc. Please don't pretend that there is anything revolutionary about Doom 3 beyond the engine.

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Re: 3 big shooters slug it out?
May 11, 2003, 04:30
Re: 3 big shooters slug it out? May 11, 2003, 04:30
May 11, 2003, 04:30
 
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Of course it did. You replayed the same f*cking room over and over in single game.

I actually did. I beat it on every single difficulty then I beat in coop on every difficulty and I still don't get enough of xbconnect Halo The game reminds me of mass amount of Mobs as in DOOM I guess thats what I like. Well I don't like the stupid car, its like its damn wheels are made up of butter. I still love the Pin the Plasma Grenede and watch em run or suicide into you :).. and the Chief Looks COol, got to love that suite.

Also helps that my friend works for Bungie so I get to see stuff most people don't

I find Steam Very Intrusive its a system hog, it runs awfull, its slow, eats memory like no tomorow, and it doesn't works goot 40% of the time and I am guaranteeing it you will see stupid patches get released through that crap.

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2003 does look good for gaming
May 11, 2003, 03:59
2003 does look good for gaming May 11, 2003, 03:59
May 11, 2003, 03:59
 
It has been awhile since I was excited about pc gaming. People act like Half life 1 is dated now. I think it has stood the test of time very well. I recently replayed it and it was just as good as I remember it. I am replaying system shock 2 and I'm having blast. Ya the graphics now are more hi res, shiny and polished but there is not a game out right now (for PC) that comes close in emersiveness. That is what realy counts!!!! I have been a big ID fan over the years. I loved Q3A when the test came out. I have to say that in the end Q3A was a big disapointment for me. There was nothng inovtive about it except for the graphics. As much as they tried to ballance the weapons it turned into space map rail gun hell. I never felt so ripped off by an expansion pack in my life as the one for Q3A. There have been a few games recently that entertained me but nothing very memorable. Elite Force, Return to Castle Wolfenstien come to mind. Two big games I payed full price for recently, but had that been there done that feeling... UT2003 and Warcraft 3. I am having more fun playing my game cube right now. I hope 2003 will be as cool as the hype.

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Re: Early days
May 11, 2003, 03:48
Re: Early days May 11, 2003, 03:48
May 11, 2003, 03:48
 
Well, (computer) gaming is still quite young when compared to others forms of entertainment such as books, movies, music, sports, etc.

Steam, if not necesarrily in this form, is the future of game distribution. In place of purchasing a game at the local retail store, you will download it from your computer. You can do an online (or just Blue's News) search for in-depth details or get a very slim description at the main site:

http://www.steampowered.com/

Going to hit EB tomor...er...later today; not sure what I wil pick up,
Ray

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Early days
May 11, 2003, 03:18
Early days May 11, 2003, 03:18
May 11, 2003, 03:18
 
I always chuckle when people talk about how we're still "In the early days of gaming."

Peeps, I know it's hard to fathom, but I've been playing games since 1978. That means that there have been games for TWENTY FIVE years now. Can we please stop calling it "the early days of gaming"?

Also, I'm not too sure on what this whole Steam thingy is (Apart from when you boil water and the fog thingy does ouchies). Can someone enlighten me? Much appreciated.

Creston

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