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Source 2 Makes Me Weep

Source 2 Makes Me Weep

Valve’s Source 2 game engine was first used for Dota 2, but most recently powered the stunning Half-Life: Alyx. To celebrate its many capabilities, Corey Laddo put together this amusing tribute video, inspired by the earlier fan clip “Source Makes Me Cry.” More games need High Fidelity 4K Bread.

Dunkey on Half-Life : Alyx

Dunkey on Half-Life : Alyx

(PG-13: Language) If you happen to have a fancy VR rig for your PC, you can tune out the rest of the world with Valve’s latest stress-inducing Half-Life game. But if you’re videogamedunkey, you don’t just play the game, you live the game. And yes, you can wear a headcrab as a hat now.

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DIY HL2 Gravity Gun

DIY HL2 Gravity Gun

Prop builder Odin Makes shows off one of his coolest and complex projects yet, a replica of the famed gravity gun from Half-Life 2. He based his design on a 3D digital model, then printed templates to create plastic and foam parts. More than 15 years after the game’s release, it’s still one of our favorite weapons ever.

Mondo Gordon Freeman Figure

Mondo Gordon Freeman Figure
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An incredible 1/6th scale figure of Half Life 2 protagonist Gordon Freeman, decked out in his iconic armor, with 25 points of articulation and details like removable eyeglasses, a crowbar, pump-action shotgun, a light-up gravity gun, and more. The Mondo exclusive version includes a Headcrab. Drops 11/22/19 at 12pm CT.

Half-Life: Alyx (Reveal Trailer)

Half-Life: Alyx (Reveal Trailer)

While it’s not the Half-Life 3 game we were hoping for, we’re still happy that Valve has revealed a new game in the classic franchise. Half-Life: Alyx is designed to be far more immersive than the prior games as it plays out entirely in virtual reality. Requires a SteamVR compatible headset, and drops March 2020.

Chell vs. Gordon

Chell vs. Gordon

We’ve seen the heroes of Half-Life and Portal work together. This time they go up against each other in a battle to see who gets cake. A silly short film by YouTuber AndrewMFilms.

Half-Life 3: Unannounced

Half-Life 3: Unannounced

Fence Post Productions‘ fan film that pokes fun at the endless wait for the next Half-Life game, as an aging Gordon Freeman is left alone with nothing to do. VALVE, can we just have this game already? You know you’d sell a squillion copies.

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Super Smash Bros. Source!

Super Smash Bros. Source!

YouTuber crazyhalo envisions a variant of Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. that’s filled only with the characters from the VALVE universe – Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, Half-Life, and Portal. We’d buy this game in a heartbeat.

Half-Life: Raise the Bar

Half-Life: Raise the Bar

(NSFW: Language) An ordinary tool becomes the stuff of legends in this tongue-in-cheek origin story of Gordon Freeman’s weapon of choice – the crowbar. The final scene doesn’t match the original, but it’s close enough.

The Gravity Gun (Live-Action)

The Gravity Gun (Live-Action)

While you can now buy your very own Half-Life 2 Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator, we much prefer the version that actually picks stuff up – even if it is just through the magic of special effects from the guys at Corridor Digital.

How Portal Should Have Ended

How Portal Should Have Ended

(NSFW: Language) Chell meets someone who speaks her language and helps her make a lie come true. Fortunately the folks behind HISHE were smart enough to add a few twists to the predictable jokes.

When Gordon Met Chell

When Gordon Met Chell

Valve’s silent protagonists come together to kick some ass in this awesome short film made by Michael Shanks. After all the crap they’ve been through, it’s nice to see the two have some fun.

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Black Mesa

Black Mesa

An incredible fan remake of the 1998 classic, Half-Life, recreated with tremendous detail using the Source engine. But unlike the 2004 port, this one updates all the models, environments and sounds.

Beyond Black Mesa

Beyond Black Mesa

We loved the trailer for this labor-of-love Half-Life fan film, and the just-released 11-minute+ short film shot by 7 friends over 2 years doesn’t disappoint. Incredible work for its $1200 budget.

Beyond Black Mesa (Trailer)

Beyond Black Mesa (Trailer)

Beyond Black Mesa is an indie film inspired by the Half-Life series of video games. If the trailer is any indication, director Brian Curtin and crew made good use of their paltry $1200 budget.

I’m the Freeman (Teaser)

I’m the Freeman (Teaser)

Created by Weta Digital CG animator Marco Spitoni, this teaser gives us a glimpse into his short fan film based on the Half-Life series. No actual Striders were harmed in the making of this film.

VALVE Collectible Toys

VALVE Collectible Toys

Fans of VALVE games, rejoice! They just reached a deal with Gaming Heads to create awesome desktop figures based on the characters from HL2, L4D2, and TF2. First up, Team Fortress 2’s HEAVY.

Trailer: Dino-D-Day

Trailer: Dino-D-Day

Due out 2010 as a full game, Dino-D-Day is available as a prototype Half Life 2 mod; it envisions an alternate WW2 with the Allies fighting Nazis literally armed to the teeth. Thanks, Chris!

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