"Raise the bar"

[SkylineGT-R34]

When can I find it ?? is it a book ? magazine ? what is it ?

 

[Shady]

Yes - included in the Gold version. A large book covering the history of half-life/valve. There is a lot of great info in there from what I've heard. They tell about all the stuff they left out of HL2 and why. Wonder if you can buy it somewhere else...

 

[SkylineGT-R34]

Yea, since I got my game via steam with ATI voucher (bronze), I didnt get the book, and Im also curious if it can be purchased for a decent price ... I'll try ebay, they have everything.

 

[eLGee]

Yes - included in the Gold version. A large book covering the history of half-life/valve. There is a lot of great info in there from what I've heard. They tell about all the stuff they left out of HL2 and why. Wonder if you can buy it somewhere else...

The Guide is included in the Steam Gold, "Raising the bar" can only be purchased separately.

 

[Ownzed]

What he said. ^

 

[Asuka]

Yes - included in the Gold version. A large book covering the history of half-life/valve. There is a lot of great info in there from what I've heard. They tell about all the stuff they left out of HL2 and why. Wonder if you can buy it somewhere else...

Only the Stratigy Guide comes with gold. Rasing the Bar you buy 288 pages coffie table sized book hardcover.

 

[Alau]

Seems pretty expensive on Amazon.ca (40 CDN or something like that). Is that really the price for that book?

 

[CyberPitz]

I wanna buy it around here, but still looking for someone to have it

 

[kornalius]

Amazon.ca doesn't have it yet and both .ca and amazon.com (which shows availability) says paperback??? Isn't the book hard-cover?

I cancelled my order at Amazon.ca and ordered from Amazon.com for (23$ USD).

EB here in Canada wants 49.99$ + Taxes CAD for the book.

 

[FISKER_Q]

game.net has it, but it's delayed until 23rd due to supply issues. So it might not last long.

 

[craig]

game.net has it, but it's delayed until 23rd due to supply issues. So it might not last long.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your recent preorder for Half Life 2: Raising the Bar Strategy Guide.

It is with regret that I have to inform you that your order has been slightly delayed. We will have the stock ready to despatch your order for delivery on Tuesday 23rd November (shipping method dependant). This delay is due to unavoidable supply issues from the Manufacturer.

Thank you for using the GAME Preorder Service.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department on 0870 7502743.

Kind Regards

Andrew Halford

Web Order Supervisor

GAME Digital

GAME Stores Group Ltd

[email protected]

I'm just glad I pre-ordered when it was listed at £12.99 (it's now at £19.99). Hurry up though Game!

Also, does anyone know when the Mod Makers Guide is ever going to see the light of day?

 

[Asuka]

Ya only 50,000 copys being made. Also its hardcover with a paper rap.

 

[craig]

Ya only 50,000 copys being made. Also its hardcover with a paper rap.

It's limited to 50,000 copies?

 

[wilka91]

only 50,000?

 

[Asuka]

Yes. Only 50,000 better reserve your copys asap. I know i did.

 

[FISKER_Q]

only 50,000?

I think there's confusion about the number of copies.

Some say that the 50000 copies are only limited to hardcover. And that a paperback will be less limited.

 

[Asuka]

Cliffe said it will be hardcover only. Well when i made the thread about it. + its been confirmed many times. I believe the books with also come with a printed # of your copy.

 

[wilka91]

I dunno if I did the right thing, but I just ordered it from Amazon.com whereas I live in France ... which means I could have ordered it from Amazon UK since the UK is MUCH closer to me than the US, but they're uncertain of the book's availability!

$32.07 with shipping fees!

 

[chimpmunk]

i bought it at EB games.

 

[wilka91]

Has it come out yet?

 

[FISKER_Q]

Cliffe said it will be hardcover only. Well when i made the thread about it. + its been confirmed many times. I believe the books with also come with a printed # of your copy.

I swear if the number 31337, 42, 1337, 666 or combos of it come up i'll be happy

 

[kornalius]

I saw a pre-order at EB Games. Big ass book, but 49.99$ CAD + taxes is a little expensive.

Why does Amazon.ca sells it for 34.00$ CAD? Maybe there is a paperback copy and they are not all hard-cover? Amazon.com has it for 23$ USD.

I am confused now!

 

[Ozmodiar]

My local Borders bookstore said they wouldn't have it until next week, but the EB Games across the street from Borders had 3+ copies of it. Check out the EB Games store locator and contact your local EB Games to ask if they have the hardcover HL2 artbook.

 

[redrain85]

There is no paperback version of the book. The book you get from Amazon.ca will be hardcover. Ordering from Amazon.com makes no sense because you'll end up paying more than if you ordered it from Amazon.ca. Also, I noticed Amazon.ca increased the price by $3 from the time I ordered it.