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gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Surges in Popularity Amidst Episode 3's Abandonment

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.

gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Release and Record Player Count

Valve is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 by offering free copies of the game and its expansions for a limited time on Steam. A new documentary reveals insights into the game's development and why Episode Three was never released, with Gabe Newell citing a lack of innovation as the reason. Additionally, a minor update has been released, improving graphics and gamepad controls. NVIDIA is also marking the occasion with a themed GPU giveaway.

gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20 Years with Free Update and Exclusive Content

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, revealed in a documentary that Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was never developed because he was "stumped" on how it would advance the series meaningfully. Despite ideas like an "Ice Gun" and "blob" enemies, Newell and his team couldn't justify the game's development, citing creative blocks and the company's focus on other projects like the Source 2 engine and Half-Life: Alyx. This admission coincides with a 20th-anniversary update for Half-Life 2, further dimming hopes for a sequel.

business2 years ago

Valve CEO Gabe Newell Faces In-Person Deposition in Antitrust Lawsuit

Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition for the antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games, despite his request for a remote deposition due to COVID-19 concerns. The court deemed his evidence of being at particular risk of serious illness as insubstantial. The deposition, which aims to assess Newell's credibility, will require all participants to wear masks, with Newell removing his mask when answering questions. The lawsuit alleges that Valve's dominant position in the PC games market through Steam increases game prices due to its 30% commission on each sale.

legal2 years ago

Gabe Newell's In-Person Deposition Ordered in Valve v. Wolfire Games Lawsuit

Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition for the antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games. Newell had requested a remote deposition due to COVID concerns, but the court deemed his evidence of being at particular risk of serious illness as insubstantial. The deposition will require all participants to wear masks, with Newell being instructed to remove his mask when answering questions. Wolfire Games filed the lawsuit against Valve in April 2021, alleging anti-competitive practices on Steam. The initial claim was dismissed in November 2021, but Wolfire Games filed another complaint in May 2022.

gaming2 years ago

Gabe Newell on the Importance of Fun Over Realism in Game Development

Valve's Gabe Newell emphasized the importance of game delays in a 25th anniversary documentary about the making of Half-Life. He stated that while delays may be temporary, releasing a subpar game is permanent. Newell's words echo the sentiment of Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, who famously said, "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." Valve also released an update for Half-Life, including new multiplayer maps and updated graphics settings.

gaming2 years ago

Gabe Newell's Perspective on Game Delays: "Late is Temporary, Suck is Permanent"

In a new documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Half-Life series, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell discussed the importance of delaying a game rather than rushing its release. He stated that while a game may be late for a little while, a rushed release can result in a subpar product. Newell's sentiment echoes a similar quote attributed to Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto.