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    HL2, unannounced yet gone gold

    Well, even though it's unannounced it looks as if it's gone gold

    HALF-LIFE 2™ HAS GONE GOLD

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 16, 2004) - Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Half-Life 2, the highly anticipated next installment in the best-selling and beloved franchise, has gone gold and will be released December 6th in North America, and December 20th in Europe.

    “Half-Life 2 offers an unprecedented gameplay experience,” said Michael Rouling, EVP, Vivendi Universal Games. “It features the most advanced AI ever seen in a game, combined with state of the art graphics and sound.”.

    Developed by Valve, Half-Life 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the best selling Half-Life title, named “Best PC Game Ever” by PC Gamer. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.

    The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people he cares about are counting on him.

    Half-Life 2 carries a suggested retail prices of $54.95 and has been rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB with descriptors for blood and intense violence. For additional information please go to www.half-life2.com.

    About Valve
    Founded in 1996, Valve creates entertainment software titles, including Half-Life®, Counter-StrikeTM, and Team Fortress®. Valve's portfolio accounts for over 12 million retail units sold worldwide, and over 88% of the online action market. More information about Valve is available through the company's Web site at www.valvesoftware.com.

    About Vivendi Universal Games
    Headquartered in Los Angeles, VU Games is a leading global developer, publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. Its development studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment, Sierra Entertainment, Fox Interactive and Massive Entertainment. VU Games’ library of over 700 titles features multi-million unit selling properties such as Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo from Blizzard Entertainment; Crash Bandicoot, Spyro The Dragon, Empire Earth, Ground Control, Tribes and Leisure Suit Larry.
    It should be announced nearer the time but VUG have accepted the RC and the pinata was broken which technically means it HAS gone gold.

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    Will we have to wait till the 20th for get it via steam still?
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    To preload it - no. Unlock it - yes. It wont be unlocked via steam until it is available for purchase in shops by all I've read about valve/vug's agreements.

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    Basically, if you have it pre-loaded then the minute it is released you get to play it as long as you've purchased it

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    December 20th, **** THAT

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    Just imagine if the game is a let-down, there'll be mass riots in the streets!

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    kezzer, where is your source for this info? Please back it up with proof.

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    I would assume that you will be able to get it off Steam when it gets released in the USA.

    Looks like ill be waiting for my preorder to arrive on the 20th.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hwAnalyst
    kezzer, where is your source for this info? Please back it up with proof.
    What more proof do you need? That was an official posting from a statement which VUG made. Do you want gabe to come and knock on your door and tell you?

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    Sorry but i dont get why they would make a statement if it was currently under wraps? So I'm asking you where you read the statement as I'd like to take a look myself. ok?

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    December 20th? Later than I expected, but just in time for all that new Xmas hardware

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    Well all the retailers seem to think 1st / 2nd of november which would be interesting to see

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    Surely it would be the 6th to unlock it over steam?

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    We'll see when the date comes and goes

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    think kezzer is right if u download and install steam, plus game/s there is a little * on the half life 2 text. The * says something about the be made avaliable on HL2 release date. So as i understand where ever u r in the world IF u purchased and installed from steam u can play on the FIRST release date.

    Dec 20th i hope not Nov 20th at a push come on valve/VUG
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    Well, it's november the 16th

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