PC Gamer Exclusive Half-Life 2 Review

[Icarus]

The December 2004 issue of PCGamer(US) (subscribers are getting it this week) will contain the World-Exclusive First Review of Half-Life 2. Subscribers are getting it this week but I managed to get a sneak peak, as well as get an image of the cover for you all to take a look at.[br]

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[br]There is also a great feature in it about "12 things you need to know to run Half-Life 2 on your PC". You’ll also get a chance to win a customized Half-Life 2 Super-PC. This is a must have for anyone that calls themselves a Half-Life 2 fan. So if you aren’t already a subscriber already (you should be) rush out and get it as soon as it hits store shelves.</br></br>You can discuss this on the forums in this topic.

 

[TheOriginalEvil]

Cool .

 

[Captain M4d]

Oh my god! It is so close!

 

[joule]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :cheers:

^That describes how I feel!^

 

[mbrithoms]

it makes me sad that some lucky gits have it in their hands

 

[Hazar]

:E

WHeee!! I'm glad I suscribed!

 

[FoxDie]

Are you sure we get it this week? I got my Quake IV issue just a few days ago...

 

[joule]

Are you sure we get it this week? I got my Quake IV issue just a few days ago...

Same here...
Who confirmed that it was arriving this week?

EDIT: Nevermind. I saw the confirmation.

 

[The Mullinator]

Are you sure we get it this week? I got my Quake IV issue just a few days ago...

The earliest you can possibly get it will be this week, however very few people get it that early. I'm not expecting mine until at least 2 weeks from now.

For confirmation see the quote from Dan Morrison (editor of PCG US) over at PlanetHalfLife:

Daniel Morris, Editor-In-Chief of PC Gamer, was kind enough to drop me a line this evening:

Since the cat is apparently out of the bag, I wanted to update you and let you know that PC Gamer has the worldwide exclusive on the first review of Half-Life 2. The U.S. edition (the December issue) should be reaching subscribers beginning this week.

Thanks for dropping in on us, Daniel!

 

[nutcrackr]

I hope nobody scans the review, that would be very bad

 

[The Mullinator]

I hope nobody scans the review, that would be very bad

Yes... Very bad... :cheese:

I don't feel bad about it because I have a subscription and will be getting it anyway.

 

[sHm0zY]

who has a substription and a scanner LOL! jk


add me on aim tho HAHAHAH

 

[razorblade kiss]

WHEN THE **** DOES THIS HIT NEWS STANDS. SOMEONE TELL ME RIGHT NOW!!! **not angry, just really ****ing excited**

 

[Iced_Eagle]

Well it's not just scanning it, but scanning it in high res... oh so bad (but it feels so good!) :angel:

I usually get my copy 2-3 weeks after the first people get it in their hands :monkee:

 

[johnnypoopoopant]

holy smokes imma piss in my pants

 

[joule]

WHEN THE **** DOES THIS HIT NEWS STANDS. SOMEONE TELL ME RIGHT NOW!!! **not angry, just really ****ing excited**

Subscribers are getting it this week...
:bounce:

 

[ShadowFox]

Uhhh.. I have a subscription and a digital camera.

 

[ShadowFox]

Subscribers are getting it this week...
:bounce:

Which means it will probably hit newstands in 2-3 weeks.

 

[arcy]

why is it the "december" issue if it is coming out in september/october? that's like 2-3 months off...

 

[joule]

Which means it will probably hit newstands in 2-3 weeks.

Yeah, probably.

I am so glad I am a subscriber to this magazine. I am going to be waiting next to mailbox everyday this week.

 

[joule]

why is it the "december" issue if it is coming out in september/october? that's like 2-3 months off...

Yeah...magazines usually do that. I don't know why.

 

[The Mullinator]

why is it the "december" issue if it is coming out in september/october? that's like 2-3 months off...

Magazines always release them like that, I got my October issue in August I think.

 

[Icarusintel]

i just got the last issue on sat., damn, it'll be forever, guess if someone's kind enough to scan..... well......

 

[GunFridge]

I sure am glad Im a subscriber. Altough It always seems I'm 2-3 months of mags in One week or so
After reading that, I read the next issue preview at the last page of the current one and heres what it said

......And if we should happen to have yet another barn-burning exclusive announcement...well, Don't be too Shocked.See ya!

Don't worry, I was shocked, but it was a good shock

 

[Prince of China]

holy smokes imma piss in my pants

Don't you mean 'shit your pants', Mr. Poopoopant?


;(

 

[Jadewolf5675]

For some reason, I'm a subscriber and just got the Quake 4 edition (Novermber) about last week, so I assume I'll get this next one late as well

 

[GunFridge]

I think everybody got the November one last week. Or at least I did.

 

[Time2Choose]

http://www.halflife2.net/news/1096338655_PCGcoverDec2004hl2.JPG

 

[ShadowFox]

I think everybody got the November one last week. Or at least I did.

I got mine two weeks ago.. but same general idea.

 

[johnnypoopoopant]

Don't you mean 'shit your pants', Mr. Poopoopant?

lol tru that

 

[Orange]

For some reason, I'm a subscriber and just got the Quake 4 edition (Novermber) about last week, so I assume I'll get this next one late as well

yeah, same thing with me. I believe i got mine mid week. My friend who lives in teh same city got his a week before me. Who knows how this works.

 

[mannyfresh027]

They are probably rushing this issue out so they will have the first review in the world, because so many Euro mags are reviewing the game on October 5.

 

[Homie]

I got to get this magizine when it comes in stores.

When will this Magizine be in stores?

 

[poofyfinger]

*******ing RIGHTS BABY!!!! :bounce:

(has anyone ever seen my excited before?)

 

[Adrien C]

Damn them ! Why them ?!!
But I'll be happy if they have it this week !

I would never sugest any one to scan them and PM me, that would be awfull.

 

[Homie]

When will this Magizine be in book stores?

 

[Asuka]

Wow cool stuff i got the quake 4 issue like 2 weeks ago now im getting a half-life 2 review a week lfrom now SWEET STUFF. PC gamer rocks always has.

 

[SidewinderX]

1) props to icarus for getting us this info

2)Any member posting scans of the article will be banned. period. Telling people to pm you for is the same situation.

 

[Mountain Man]

Any member posting scans of the article will be banned. period. Telling people to pm you for is the same situation.

Spoil sport.

(I kid! I kid! :cheese: )

 

[sublidieminal]

God I love being right. Previous front page post on magazines that are reviewing the game I said you would probably see the Half Life 2 review in December mags. Well take a look at PC Gamer (Main mag I had in mind)