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Half-Life 2: Episode One gold, Two dated, Three announced
First of three expansions to Valve's groundbreaking shooter is set for June 1 retail and online launch; sequels due by end of year and in 2007, respectively.
First of three expansions to Valve's groundbreaking shooter is set for June 1 retail and online launch; sequels due by end of year and in 2007, respectively.
NEWS - Posted May 24, 2006 3:04 pm PT
Half-Life 2: Episode Two Q&A - Story, Setting, and TechnologyValve's Erik Johnson fills us in on the highly awaited next installment in the Half-Life 2 saga.
PREVIEW - Posted Apr 23, 2007 3:47 pm PT
Half-Life 2: Episode Two - The Return of Team Fortress 2 and Other Surprises
Valve's Gabe Newell drops some major announcements regarding Episode Two, including Xbox 360 and PS3 support and the return of Team Fortress 2.
Valve's Gabe Newell drops some major announcements regarding Episode Two, including Xbox 360 and PS3 support and the return of Team Fortress 2.
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 13, 2006 3:09 pm PT
GDC 07: Portal Hands-OnValve's quirky student-inspired first-person puzzle game was playable for the first time at a GDC event, and we were first in line to try it.
PREVIEW - Posted Mar 7, 2007 5:59 pm PT
PC Orange Box busted open at retail
Unbundled versions of Valve's award-winning Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Episode Pack for PC available April 9 in NA, April 11 globally for $19.99, $29.99, respectively.
Unbundled versions of Valve's award-winning Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Episode Pack for PC available April 9 in NA, April 11 globally for $19.99, $29.99, respectively.
NEWS - Posted Mar 13, 2008 2:08 pm PT
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box Hands-On - Episode Two and Team Fortress 2We get our first hands-on time with Half-Life 2: Episode Two and the multiplayer action game Team Fortress 2.
PREVIEW - Posted Jun 6, 2007 6:32 pm PT
Halo 3, BioShock top Spike TV noms
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show.
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show.
NEWS - Posted Nov 9, 2007 11:38 am PT
GDC '08: Game devs flock in record numbers
This year's Game Developers Conference breaks attendance records with more than 18,000 people walking through its doors.
This year's Game Developers Conference breaks attendance records with more than 18,000 people walking through its doors.
NEWS - Posted Feb 28, 2008 2:08 pm PT
Team Fortress 2 Impressions - More Fun with the Classes
Valve shows off a new Team Fortress 2 trailer exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the different playable classes.
Valve shows off a new Team Fortress 2 trailer exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the different playable classes.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 23, 2006 2:57 pm PT
BioShock throws D.I.C.E. award nominations
2K's submerged shooter soaks up 12 Interactive Achievement Award nods; Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Orange Box also honored; trophies to be handed out February 7.
2K's submerged shooter soaks up 12 Interactive Achievement Award nods; Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Orange Box also honored; trophies to be handed out February 7.
NEWS - Posted Jan 17, 2008 11:35 am PT
Nintendo Kyoto, Infinity Ward named best devs
Game Developer magazine names Brain Age-maker, Call of Duty-crafter top worldwide studios, Blizzard, EA Canada, and Valve round out top five.
Game Developer magazine names Brain Age-maker, Call of Duty-crafter top worldwide studios, Blizzard, EA Canada, and Valve round out top five.
NEWS - Posted Mar 7, 2008 12:37 pm PT
EA reports record revs, delays Mercenaries 2
[UPDATE] EA reports $1.5B in quarter sales despite $33 million profit slide; Pandemic's shooter pushed back alongside Battlefield: Bad Company.
[UPDATE] EA reports $1.5B in quarter sales despite $33 million profit slide; Pandemic's shooter pushed back alongside Battlefield: Bad Company.
NEWS - Posted Jan 31, 2008 4:51 pm PT
Q&A: Joseph Olin on the art of games
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression.
The D.I.C.E.-thrower and AIAS president is hoping his Into the Pixel exhibit will help settle the debate about games being artistic expression.
NEWS - Posted Aug 10, 2007 5:38 pm PT
Portal BioShocks GDC Awards
Valve's mind-bending puzzler takes home Game of the Year, ties 2K's undersea adventure with three awards; Phantom Hourglass, Crackdown also honored.
Valve's mind-bending puzzler takes home Game of the Year, ties 2K's undersea adventure with three awards; Phantom Hourglass, Crackdown also honored.
NEWS - Posted Feb 20, 2008 8:23 pm PT
Report: Valve eyeing Wii development
Gabe Newell praises Nintendo console, says overlooking it was "an obvious hole in our strategy"; Orange Box on track for PS3, 360, and PC release in October.
Gabe Newell praises Nintendo console, says overlooking it was "an obvious hole in our strategy"; Orange Box on track for PS3, 360, and PC release in October.
NEWS - Posted Aug 29, 2007 9:54 am PT
COD4, Orange Box, BioShock, Rock Band D.I.C.E. up Interactive Achievement Awards
Activision's military shooter takes top prize, but 2K Games' undersea actioner, Valve's compilation, and MTV/Harmonix's rhythm game also get their props.
Activision's military shooter takes top prize, but 2K Games' undersea actioner, Valve's compilation, and MTV/Harmonix's rhythm game also get their props.
NEWS - Posted Feb 7, 2008 10:45 pm PT
Portal's 'Still Alive' gratis for Rock Band
Maniacal yet placid ending credits to Valve's award-winning puzzle game available as free download on XBL tomorrow, PSN after maintenance on April 17.
Maniacal yet placid ending credits to Valve's award-winning puzzle game available as free download on XBL tomorrow, PSN after maintenance on April 17.
NEWS - Posted Mar 31, 2008 4:43 pm PT
GDC '08: Opening the Portal
Developers of Valve's breakout Orange Box hit discuss how to turn an intended tech demo into the talk of the gaming world.
Developers of Valve's breakout Orange Box hit discuss how to turn an intended tech demo into the talk of the gaming world.
NEWS - Posted Feb 23, 2008 9:50 am PT
The Orange Box E3 2007 Preshow Hands-On - Portal
Now we're playing with Portal!
Now we're playing with Portal!
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 11, 2007 9:00 am PT
Half-Life 2: Orange Box opening October 9
Valve will ship its PC, PS3, and 360 shooter compilation in the midst of the crowded fall season.
Valve will ship its PC, PS3, and 360 shooter compilation in the midst of the crowded fall season.
NEWS - Posted Jun 15, 2007 11:16 am PT
