Half-Life 2 Surges in Popularity Amidst Episode 3's Abandonment
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Valve developers revealed that Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned due to franchise fatigue and the immense pressure to exceed fan expectations. Despite new ideas and mechanics in development, the team felt overwhelmed by the need to deliver a significant conclusion to the series. Valve co-founder Gabe Newell admitted to being personally stumped on how to advance the story meaningfully, contributing to the decision to halt the project.
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- Half-Life 2 is free on Steam – here's why you need to download it today The Shortcut
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