Half-Life 2 Expansion Info
by Steve Gibson, Feb 22, 2005 11:22am PSTSome of the first bits of info on the upcoming Half-Life 2 expansion pack have made their way out. Via PCGamer UK edition we get this blurb. Thanks to Gonnas for getting us more accurate information:
The quote from PCG UK is as follows: "Of course we're interested in telling more about the universe we have created and therefore we will continue making sequels to the game. At the moment we're working on a game where you play as Alyx and her well-known robot dog - Dog... I can't tell more at the moment." The quote is attributed to Doug Lombardi, and it should be noted now that everything else in the article is COMPLETE CONJECTURE. It falls under a category of the magazine called "Eyewitness Conjecture", and cover things that websites are now reported on. The "Alyx Gun" is mentioned based on code that can be found in the Source SDK, and is thought to be a "likely" feature of any expansion, and the author of the article thinks it is unlikely that Dog will be playable. These things aren't FACT though, they're just guessing from a games writer. Either way, I commend all parties involved for their stellar journalism and accurate reporting.UPDATE: A quick quote from Valve's Doug Lombardi states:
'Despite the rumors, Valve has not announced any plans for an HL2 expansion'Thanks Computergames.ro
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/me throws more money at Valve
how about polish up CS:S, get vac2 out the door and take care of the hardcore online gamers that MADE valve what it is today....
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what the fuck are these rumor mill web sites saying, then some other site gets kudos for re-quoting Doug? is this rehashed speculation yet again?
what's official and what's not?
needs more official shacknews clarification and re-packaging for readability. as is, at first glance, this makes no sense. :(
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Everyone thinks it would be cool to play her because she left such an impression on the player in HL2, which is precisely why we shouldn't be allowed to play her. What made her feel so developed was that she was a NPC. She had a history, a personality, motives, etc.
As Gordon the player is a blank slate. The player's personality becomes Gordon's personality. The same thin in OpFor as Shepard. Valve would be far better off developing an expansion with Gordon or a new one featuring Shepard (where is he? OpFor: Best. Expansion Pack. Ever. Please continue.) Don't spoil theconcept gamers have of Alyx by forcing them into her role.
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"Of course we're interested in telling more about the universe we have created and therefore we will continue making sequels to the game. At the moment we're working on a game where you play as Alyx and her well-known robot dog - Dog... I can't tell more at the moment."
The quote is attributed to Doug Lombardi, and it should be noted now that everything else in the article is COMPLETE CONJECTURE. It falls under a category of the magazine called "Eyewitness Conjecture", and cover things that websites are now reported on.
The "Alyx Gun" is mentioned based on code that can be found in the Source SDK, and is thought to be a "likely" feature of any expansion, and the author of the article thinks it is unlikely that Dog will be playable. These things aren't FACT though, they're just guessing from a games writer.
Someone might want to add some of this information to the news post, because as it is it's very misleading. You've got Shacknews thanking Evil Avatar, Evil Avatar thanking Gamer's Hell, Gamer's Hell thanking some German games site, and the German games site is getting their information from an article clearly labelled as guess-work in a UK magazine.
Either way, I commend all parties involved for their stellar journalism and accurate reporting.
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'Despite the rumors, Valve has not announced any plans for an HL2 expansion'"
Whoa. What a suprise.
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as Alyx, you sickos
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