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    Half-Life 3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jaug1337, Aug 17, 2012.

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    Proof? A legitimate link would be nice...
     
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    It will probably be a Nintendo DS only title or something stupid like that. Kick us PC gamers in the shin and shoot us with a squirt gun...
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 17, 2012
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    From the Looks of it... it's more like:
    Status - ///
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    Anyway, they must have started working on it by now...
    next gen consoles?
     
    doombug90, Aug 17, 2012
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    The disclaimer at the bottom claimed it was an attempt to spoof steam users.
     
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    next gen consoles.
    I got a feeling that it's similar to CryEngine 3.

    Where it runs amazing on both console and PC, if Xbox 720 is coming out next year then it would make a great cross-platform title especially with the extra horsepower.
     
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    Bum bum bum bum... I hate waiting especially with all this tension :D
     
    jaug1337, Aug 17, 2012
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    Eagerly awaiting this release.. :D
     
    Prasad, Aug 17, 2012
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    This is impossible.
    Value has never made a game past 2.
     
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    Of course hl3 is coming. They would be insane not to continue the story. Question is when. My money is on when they feel there is a significant enough jump in hw power to make a big impact.
     
    hfm, Aug 18, 2012
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    = 2 years from now... :(
     
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    :rolleyes2: probably lol
     
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    Looks more like Portal 3 than HL3. Saw the postmortem of Portal 2 video and they mentioned a few concepts that they would like to use in 'future games'.
     
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    Oh you have a point, just saw it :eek:
     
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    I'm sure that they will make a Half Life 3. The ending of Half Life Episode 2 is really open, - it would be really strange if they don't finish it. On the other hand; The story is really complex and therefore it is hard to find a proper ending. Maybe they don't dare to make the ending of the story because of the pressure of the community?
     
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    I think I read some where that HL3 is taking so long because it'll use a new source engine. But wasn't the point of "Episodes" was that there would be more frequent releases?
     
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    The problem is they kept adding new features to the Source engine which delayed the "episodes". Why not just leave the Source engine "as-is" and release new levels/content. It was just silly.
     
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    The thing is, that a new engine IS required. I mean really? The Source engine is dying.. it might look good if polished here and there but reaching CryTek level is impossible.

    If Half-Life 3 wants to deliver the goods, it requires the story, I would assume they've done that already, but to make it better than it already is one would have to create new visuals, these visuals require a new engine.. they just do.
    - We've reached the point of equilibrium with the Source Engine now, so Source Engine 2.. where are you??? :D
     
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    I'm ok with a new Source engine for a full new game, but for episodes, the major enhancements/improvements weren't really necessary.
     
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    I am assuming that you won't be seeing Half-Life 3 as a "new game" :p we'll see, I'm insane anxious
     
    jaug1337, Aug 18, 2012
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    I do see it as a new game. Just don't expect any more episodes, obviously.
     
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    Oh yes I agree, slight misunderstanding.
     
    jaug1337, Aug 19, 2012
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