Latest Half-Life 3 News

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  Rumor: ‘Half-Life 3′ to be Open-World w/ RPG Elements, Releasing After 2013

  The newest ‘Half-Life 3′ rumor could be the most intriguing yet: open-world gameplay? RPG elements? Is Valve’s long-awaited shooter primed to dramatically overhaul the series?

  by Brian Sipple | Sep 20, 201221 Comments

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  Half-Life 3 Listed as Gamescom Reveal

  The official Gamescom website lists ‘Half-Life 3′ under its expected announcements but organizers claim the unlikely listing is just a mistake… And it likely is.

  by Rob Keyes | Aug 14, 201212 Comments

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  id Software Wants to Borrow Valve’s ‘Half-Life 3′ Marketing Approach

  id Software says that after showing off ‘Rage’ far too soon, he’d like to see the developer employ Valve’s approach of not showing off games until they’re almost done.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 9, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Half-Life’ Gordon Freeman Action Figure Revealed

  Any ‘Half-Life’ fans who think a miniature version of their favorite Freeman is just what they need are now in luck. Although, the official action figure isn’t exactly…perfect.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jul 2, 20124 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Half-Life 3, Diablo 3, Dawnguard & The Walking Dead

  This week, our writers give their opinions on ‘Diablo 3′ disappointment, ‘The Walking Dead’ delays, ‘Half-Life 3′ patients, Dawnguard vampires and lack of creativity in LEGO games. Join us, and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 30, 20125 Comments

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  Valve Mods: Leaked ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ Concept Art is ‘Legit’

  Despite many claims to the contrary, some of Valve’s volunteer moderators have confirmed that yesterday’s ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ concept art is real.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 29, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ Concept Art Leaked

  Valve may be keeping quiet on ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3,’ but newly uncovered concept art shows the new character designs, costumes and even locations the next game may take place.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 27, 20122 Comments

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  No Half-Life 3 at E3 2012, CS:GO & Dota 2 Instead

  Not surprisingly, Gabe Newell and the rest of Valve remain tight-lipped about Half-Life 3, so what can we expect to see at E3 2012? Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2 & a Steam update.

  by Kyle Matthews | May 2, 20125 Comments

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  Valve & IGN Tease ‘Half-Life 3′ News

  It seems like ‘Half-LIfe 3′ is being hinted at by IGN and Steam on Twitter. Could the illusive sequel finally be on its way to being revealed this year?

  by John Jacques | May 1, 201218 Comments

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  Gabe Newell on the ‘Half-Life 3′ Hold-up

  In a recent interview, Valve’s head honcho Gabe Newell talked about the development of the most requested sequel in video gaming, ‘Half-Life 3′ – or was it ‘Ricochet 2′?

  by Jacob Siegal | Apr 23, 201221 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 7th

  In the April 1st – April 7th roundup, we talk about the Valve-Linux relationship, Robert Bowling’s latest tweets, Japanese gaming, sci-fi shooters, hangover cures, and more. Don’t spend your weekend uninformed – click ahead!

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 7, 20122 Comments

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  Valve Denies Next-Gen Steam Console Rumors

  Last week’s rumor of a Valve next-gen gaming console fueled more speculation on the ‘Half-Life’ developer’s future. According to Valve though, the rumors were derived from another, non-console-related project.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 8, 20125 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Valve Developing Next-Gen Console

  It might be a bit of a stretch, but Valve is rumored to be working on a next-gen console that would carry no licensing fee and support a breadth of digital distributors.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 3, 201258 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 24th

  In the February 17th-24th wrap-up, we discuss Remedy’s ‘Alan Wake’ PC financial success, Tim Schafer’s view on closed platforms, a possible Valve console and much, much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 24, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Half-Life’ Fan Group Plans Online Event To Gain Valve’s Attention

  The Half-Life Steam group formed a few weeks ago continues growing larger in an effort to encourage Valve to communicate with the community about Half-Life 3.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 31, 20121 Comment

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  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Contains Half-Life Easter Eggs

  Files extracted from the ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ beta client reference other Valve games and tease more Half-Life to the chagrin of impatient fans.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 18, 20126 Comments

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  Fans Rally To Demand ‘Half-Life 3′ Update From Valve

  In ‘A Call for Communication’ rally on Steam, fans express their frustration in waiting for word from Valve as the future of the Half-Life series.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 17, 201212 Comments

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  Gabe Newell Personally Teases (or Trolls) ‘Half-Life 3′ Fans [Updated]

  Another ‘Half-Life 3′ tease has surfaced on the Internet, but this one involves a menacing photo featuring Gabe Newell himself? What could this mean for the long awaited game?

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 14, 201210 Comments

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  All ‘Half-Life 3′ Rumors Denied By Valve Employee

  With a new ‘Half-Life 3′ leak occurring on a weekly basis, Valve’s Chet Faliszek has come forward to claim that the most recent rumors are completely false.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 28, 201112 Comments

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  Is Gabe Newell Teasing ‘Half-Life 3′ Announcement For E3 2012? [UPDATED]

  Gabe Newell teases a major video announcement involving a ’3′ at E3 2012. Could it be the long-awaited Half-Life 3?

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 13, 201123 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Half-Life 3 Steam Achievements Spotted

  A mysterious screenshot reveals what may be part of the Half-Life 3 achievement list on Steam. Is it fake or can we expect and announcement soon?

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 8, 201116 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Vita Memory Cards, 3DS, Skyrim Bugs, Wii U Prices & Half-Life 3

  This week the Game Rant crew discusses the Vita’s memory card pricing, the sudden success of the 3DS, the latest Skyrim patch, possible Wii U price points and Half-Life 3. Join in and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 3, 201114 Comments

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  Valve Employee Caught Sporting ‘Half-Life 3′ Attire

  A valve employee was allegedly spotted at a gaming event sporting a Half-Life 3 T-shirt. What does it mean?

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 2, 20117 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Half-Life: Origins’ Live Action Short

  A wonderful short film by Infectious Designer breathes new life into the opening sequence of ‘Half-Life’. Check out the aptly titled ‘Half-Life: Origins’ now.

  by Trung Bui | Nov 29, 20113 Comments

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  Police Join in on ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ Protest

  A duo of die-hard ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ fans protesting outside the Valve offices were surprised to find the police officer reporting to the scene was a ‘Team Fortress 2′ fan.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 27, 20117 Comments

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  Is Gabe Newell Teasing ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ Release Window?

  Valve managing director, Gabe Newell, responds to a Redditor’s question about Half-Life 2: Episode 3′s release window… in a haiku.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 22, 201118 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3′ Weapon Details Leaked

  A beta tester for ‘DOTA 2′ hacked the game’s client and dug up potential ‘Half-Life 3′ information regarding weapons. Read on for the details.

  by Trung Bui | Sep 20, 20119 Comments

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  GLaDOS’ Husband Teases Valve’s ‘New Game’ on Twitter

  John Lowrie, voice actor and real-life husband of GLaDOS (Ellen McLain), recently tweeted that his wife was headed into Valve’s studio for work on a ‘new game.’

  by Ben Kendrick | Aug 2, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Half-Life 3′ Rumors Debunked by Valve’s Doug Lombardi

  Certain rumors concerning the development of ‘Half-Life 3′ have now been disproven – by Valve’s own Doug Lombardi. Check out the full report.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 16, 201118 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Duke Nukem Forever, Modern Warfare 3 & Minecraft

  In Game Ranter Banter, the team discusses Duke’s abandoned sidekick, the ‘Modern Warfare 3′ leak, THQ’s big claim, Valve’s disappointing teases, and the new ‘Minecraft’ sky dimension.

  by Jacob Siegal | May 21, 20114 Comments

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  No Valve Appointments at E3 2011

  Valve has confirmed that they will not be at E3 2011 so they’re not taking appointments, but could they make a surprise appearance during one of the press conferences?

  by Rob Keyes | May 19, 20113 Comments

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  Valve Done With ‘Episodes,’ Moving Straight to Half-Life 3?

  Gabe Newell reveals that Valve is done with episode content and is moving towards faster and more consistent updates for their future titles.

  by Rob Keyes | May 10, 20118 Comments

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  Valve Clarifies Single Player Statement, ‘Half-Life 3′ Still in the Cards

  Valve’s Gabe Newell has clarified his comments about single player saying that the company isn’t doing away with the element only improving it through social interactivity.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 9, 20112 Comments

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  ‘Portal 2′ Writer Discusses Ending, ‘Half-Life’ Connections

  Spoiler Alert: Valve’s Erik Wolpaw has spoken at length about the ending of ‘Portal 2,’ and how the climax is tied to the developer’s other franchise, ‘Half-Life.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 27, 201110 Comments

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  Valve Could Be Done With Single-Player Only Games

  With the rise of popularity in Valve’s multiplayer titles, most recently Portal 2, it seems as though they’ve decided to no longer focus on single-player only games.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 25, 20119 Comments

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  Valve’s ‘Portal 2′ ARG Hints at Half-Life 3/Episode 3

  It has been a long time since ‘Half-Life 2′ first came out. Is Valve finally gearing up for a ‘Half-Life 2: Episode 3/Half-Life 3′ announcement? Read more to find out.

  by J.C. Reeves | Apr 16, 201122 Comments

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  5 Imminent Video Game Sequel Announcements

  In an awfully crowded year of video game sequels, we look at five major unannounced franchise titles that should become official soon.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 6, 20119 Comments

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  GR Pick [Video]: Half-Life: Portal To Black Mesa

  While there’s been no news of ‘Half-Life 3,’ a trailer has released for a Half-Life and Portal parody film. It’ll have to do.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Apr 5, 20111 Comment

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  Valve Says They Are Not Done with ‘Half-Life’ Hero Gordon Freeman

  Valve’s PR Head Doug Lombardi confirms that the developer is not done with the adventures of Gordon Freeman. Will the next ‘Half-Life’ be revealed at E3?

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 30, 20117 Comments

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  Portal 2: Interview With Valve Writer Erik Wolpaw

  We recently met with Valve writer, Erik Wolpaw, to ask him about the new characters of ‘Portal 2′ and whether the sequel will have any connection to a future ‘Half-Life’ title.

  by Jason Weissman | Mar 24, 20115 Comments

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  E3 Rumor: Valve To Show Half-Life 3?

  While they may have dropped their press conference, there are rumors that Valve’s big surprise will be the unveiling of Half-Life 3…

  by Ryan Blanchard | Jun 9, 20109 Comments

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  Valve Cancels E3 Event and Instead Promises a “Surprise”

  One of the events I was really looking forward to attending at E3 this year was Valve’s Portal 2 presentation at the Regal Theater. Unfortunately,…

  by Jason Weissman | Jun 2, 20104 Comments

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  No Voice For Freeman In Half-Life 3

  Throughout the Half-Life series, we have come to know three things about Gordon Freeman: He is a physicist. Because he is a physicist, he has…

  by Evan Jacobs | Apr 5, 201022 Comments

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  The Video Game Protagonist

  One of the most important things for me in a video game isn’t how good it looks, how great the story is, or even if…

  by Trung Bui | Jan 21, 20109 Comments