Computer
and Video Games' Half-Life 2 Preview has been posted, this is the online
version of the print preview that appeared in a recent issue
PC Zone UK
magazine. The article is based on getting to check out the game first-hand,
offering impressions, screenshots, developer quotes, and more, all spanning no
fewer than 11 pages of text. Here's a bit of breathless anticipation: "Clearly
Half-Life 2 is reaching completion, and is currently in a stage of extensive
play testing. The deep-set rings under the eyes of Valve's talented team testify
to that. With Gabe's introduction to HL2's development background done, it was
time for him to return to work, leaving me in the hugely capable hands of Doug.
As he started loading up the game, I caught myself gripping my chair, knuckles
drained of colour and sweat beads marking the leather covering of the arm rests..."