Now here is an interesting idea. Sockman111 and his team is currently demaking Half-Life 2 in Half Life’s GoldSource Engine. While there have been other such attempts in the past, this one may actually see the light of day. And if it does not, players will at least be able to get a taste of it as Sockman111 has released a demo of it. Continue reading Modders are demaking Half Life 2 in Half-Life’s GoldSource Engine, demo is now available for download
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Here is what a next-gen version of Half-Life 2 could have looked like back in 2005
Back in 2005, Electronic Arts’ artist Alistair McNally created a concept screenshot in order to showcase to both EA and Valve what Half-Life 2 could have looked liked as a next-gen title. Alistair’s goal was to keep the original design and construction rules, while also update its visual quality. Continue reading Here is what a next-gen version of Half-Life 2 could have looked like back in 2005
Half Life 2: Episode Four – First Screenshots Revealed From This Cancelled Title
ValveTime has unearthed some screenshots from the fourth Episode of Half Life 2 that has been cancelled (yes yes, it was actually a fourth episode under development). This episode was in development by Arkane Studios in collaboration with Valve, and these new screenshots come to us via the personal portfolio of Robert Wilinski, a Senior Environment Artist at Arkane Studios between 2007 and 2008. Enjoy! Continue reading Half Life 2: Episode Four – First Screenshots Revealed From This Cancelled Title
Half Life 2’s City 17 Apartment In Unreal Engine 4 Will Be Available For Download, New Screenshots Released
Back in August, Polycount’s member ‘PogoP’ shared a set of screenshots from his Half Life 2’s City 17 Apartment map that was being created in Unreal Engine 4. And today, PogoP revealed that he will release his finished map to the public. Not only that, but PogoP hopes to implement Oculus Rift support. Continue reading Half Life 2’s City 17 Apartment In Unreal Engine 4 Will Be Available For Download, New Screenshots Released
Half-Life 2’s Apartment 17 Recreated In Unreal Engine 4
3D artist Liam Tart has been experimenting with Unreal Engine 4 and decided to recreate Half-Life 2’s Apartment 17 in Epic’s engine. Liam Tart had previously worked on Alien: Isolation, and this recreation is most probably a way to show his artistic abilities (for portfolio purposes). Continue reading Half-Life 2’s Apartment 17 Recreated In Unreal Engine 4
Transmissions: Element 120 – Half-Life 2 SP Mod That Was in Development for Two Years, Now Available
Modder ‘shokunin000’ has been working on a single-player mod for Half-Life 2 in the past two years. This modder recently released this mod, and you can find a download link below (as well as a trailer that will give you an idea of what to expect from it). Continue reading Transmissions: Element 120 – Half-Life 2 SP Mod That Was in Development for Two Years, Now Available
Half-Life 2: Update – Total Graphical Overhaul Mod – Now Available
Filip Victor has released a graphical overhaul mod for Half Life 2, called Half Life 2: Update. Half Life 2: Update is described as a completely free and extensive community-developed update for Half-Life 2 featuring beautiful lighting, countless bug fixes, and a brand new Community Commentary Mode. Continue reading Half-Life 2: Update – Total Graphical Overhaul Mod – Now Available
Retro Time – Fan Creates NES Boxarts For Modern Games
Reddit’s member ‘PRW9264’ has shared an amazing collection of custom retro (NES) boxarts for most modern-day games. Therefore, below you can enjoy the fantastic NES boxarts of Dark Souls, Half Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Portal 2, Assassin’s Creed, Watch_Dogs, God of War, Super Smash Bros, Skyrim and Guitar Hero. The look spectacular and to be honest, we’d love to see such retro versions of the aforementioned games. And since something like that will never happen, enjoy the boxarts! Continue reading Retro Time – Fan Creates NES Boxarts For Modern Games
Half Life 2 FakeFactory’s Cinematic Mod 2013 – First Screenshots Revealed
Juergen Vierheilig has released the first screenshots from the 2013 version of his amazing – and perhaps the best – graphical mod for Half Life 2. According to Juergen, the download link for the beta version of his Cinematic Mod 2013 will be made available soon. Until then, though, enjoy the screenshots and stay tuned for more! Continue reading Half Life 2 FakeFactory’s Cinematic Mod 2013 – First Screenshots Revealed
Half Life 2 Fan-Made Remake – Unreal Engine 3 Versus Unreal Engine 4 Comparison
A couple of days ago, Polycount’s member ‘Logithx’ posted three screenshots of his fan-made version of Half Life in Unreal Engine 3. While those shots looked great, the modder claimed that he’d be moving his project to Unreal Engine 4 and today we’ve got the first comparison between these two versions. Continue reading Half Life 2 Fan-Made Remake – Unreal Engine 3 Versus Unreal Engine 4 Comparison