GS touches on HL2

[mknlb50]

"Returning to the actual release date, I think the more likely explanation is that the secrecy and controversy is manufactured. Let's face it--you are going to buy Half-Life 2. No matter what happens, Valve and Vivendi know they aren't going to alienate fans. In fact, Vivendi is no stranger to loyal fans who patiently wait out release dates. Warcraft III sold lots and lots of copies despite delays. Their main goal now is to attract customers who aren't quite sure about the game. What's a great form of marketing? Why, word of mouth. Look at any forum. Half-Life 2 is like every other topic. These people unwittingly become free marketing tools for Vivendi. By not announcing a definitive release date, threads everywhere ask questions and draw in readers. It sounds like a sure plan to me. I guess I'll have to join the ranks and post more threads about how Gabe said this and Gabe said that. "

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[Gordon'sFreeman]

Yeah i read that, I dont want it to be true ;(
Otherwise VAVLe people wont respect valve as much, for saying Sep 30th since May then all of a sudden go "No your not getting sh*t till November." and they go off and play HL2 till then lol!

I rekon we should shut down all HL2 forums, that'll make them think muahah (j/k)

 

[MistaB]

Pray to Gabe... err i mean god

 

[|\/|oDdiC(_)$]

im praying to both!

 

[kelisis]

Actually, I'm fine if it is delayed. Because I want to finish building my new computer, so I can have the best possible experience when I pop in the HL2 disk.

 

[knybbis]

RAWR!

 

[Lobster]

well we will get the benchmark at least :O

 

[mknlb50]

Originally posted by Gordon'sFreeman
Yeah i read that, I dont want it to be true ;(
Otherwise VAVLe people wont respect valve as much, for saying Sep 30th since May then all of a sudden go "No your not getting sh*t till November." and they go off and play HL2 till then lol!

I rekon we should shut down all HL2 forums, that'll make them think muahah (j/k)

well atleast we'll have hl2 benchmark to play with :cheers:
not to mention halo 16player multiplayer (bg, w00t w00t!!)
:cheers:

 

[Gordon'sFreeman]

O yeah cool
:cheers:
if HL2 is delayed ill get me Halo, good thinking

 

[MistaB]

balh... Ive played the hell out of the original... no point in buying it for pc

 

[mknlb50]

Originally posted by MistaB
balh... Ive played the hell out of the original... no point in buying it for pc

dude so did i. im gettin halo just for the multiplayer. not to mention MODS *custom models, maps* new maps, new weapons, hint hint! :cheers:

 

[hahe]

I really really want it to come out the 30th. But if it doesn't I won't be that mad. I'll have Halo and Max Payne 2 to play.

 

[mknlb50]

Originally posted by hahe
I really really want it to come out the 30th. But if it doesn't I won't be that mad. I'll have Halo and Max Payne 2 to play.

oo ya i forgot about max payne2, when is that coming out??