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[Ekinflog]

If you download hl2 via steam. will you get it before the retail version? If not then I'll just buy it retail...

 

[evil^milk]

according to different sources, you'll be able to play once hl2 hits the shelves via steam version

 

[switch]

It will likely be a worldwide release with retail and steam going at the same time, however nothing has been confirmed recently i think.

 

[neva]

Ive heard that if you preloaded you will be able to play the game afew days (one day ?) before it hits the shelves. I dont think that really is confirmed..

 

[PedroTheLion]

There will probably be a few hours difference, but i've seen multiple sources saying that they will both be released on the same day.

 

[Platinum]

there have been like 230278307 posts ilke this ...... oh well :cheers: :cheers:

 

[johnnypoopoopant]

i think the game would be unlocked the day the game hits shelves

 

[AgentXen]

Basicly, The game will be released at a certain date worldwide. lets say Oct 1st. At exactly 12am the game will be released on steam. Now it depends on were you live, and what kind of stores are available to you,that will be the decideing factor, on weather you get the game before retail. Most stores usualy dont carry games at their time of release. Here in Houston its usualy about a 4 day delay. So if your in my situation than yes, Steam will get you the game before retail stores.
And even if a store were to carrie the game at the point of release, i doubt they will be opend at 12am. So steam will most likely allow you to play the game the second its available.

 

[evil^milk]

check #18

http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1298&page=2

 

[Wookiez]

You think with the preload some L337 hacker would have just put it all together and is playing already? thats if the preloading is done wit

 

[Epsi]

It's heavily encrypted. There's no maps, or code. I'd guess not.