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93 articles tagged as half-life

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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Team Fortress 2 lives on!

We all thought that TF2 had gone the way of Duke Forever. With the arrival of Half-Life 2 Episode 2, however, will also come this class-based FPS!

July 17, 2006 | 10:49

Valve developing for Xbox 360

The head honcho at Valve Software has confirmed that there will be upcoming delights for owners of the next-gen console. Or those that just like to, y'know, follow these things.

April 26, 2006 | 22:58

The original Half-Life trailer online

Remember 1996? When Half-Life was but an exclusive preview in some print magazine? Relive the glory days of anticipation with the original covermounted Half-Life trailer.

March 24, 2006 | 17:26

De_Dust creator chronicles genesis

Ever wondered how one of the most popular maps in the world came into existence? Its creator has dished the dirt on how it came to be, including his inspiration.

January 3, 2006 | 19:35

de_nuke first CS map to get HDR treatment

Er, as title really. Oh, and also a new map for Day of Defeat coming soon. And Warren Spector developing in Source. It's Steam-tastic!

November 24, 2005 | 16:06

Valve update the Steam interface

Half Life fans get further updates to the Steam client. Included - a new interface, and integration with the Valve store.

October 13, 2005 | 08:38

ATI R520 (X1800) benchmarks emerge

Hardware Analysis has got the first benchmarks of ATI's next generation card.

September 16, 2005 | 21:53

Half Life 2 on Xbox screens

The first official screens of Half Life 2 on the Xbox have emerged. We take a quick look at what appear to be the obvious differences from the PC version, as we gear up for a week of exclusive Half Life 2 new content!

September 12, 2005 | 12:39

Gabe Newell talks dual core

The creator of Half Life 2 has been talking about how difficult it is to write software that uses multi-core technology, as seen in next-gen processors.

August 9, 2005 | 09:51

Day of Defeat: Source spied

Day of Defeat is being given a digital facelift with new models, textures, improved lighting and updated levels. We have two new screenshots, and news of Half-Life 2: Lost Coast.

July 25, 2005 | 05:15

Incredible Half-Life 2 scenes rendered

Take one part 3DStudio, one part in-game models, one-part clever lighting, sprinkle on some clever compositing and then enjoy some of the finest images ever created.

May 11, 2005 | 09:58

Half-Life 2 Evaluation

The most eagerly awaited game over the past two years is here - we evaluate the real-world performance over the current high-end and mainstream AGP video cards.

December 1, 2004 | 00:00

Blackmesa II Part 2

This is the Official Half-Life 2 demo PC, as commissioned by Valve Software to sit in their demo room at HQ in Seattle

November 10, 2004 | 00:00

Blackmesa II Part 1

This is the Official Half-Life 2 demo PC, as commissioned by Valve Software to sit in their demo room at HQ in Seattle

November 8, 2004 | 00:00

Blackmesa HL²

Half Life 2 is one of the most anticipated games thus far in the 21st century, but we still await its unveiling. Bit-tech forum member and ace modder Piloux brings you a taste of things to come with his stunning Blackmesa HL² case mod.

May 25, 2004 | 18:10