Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Announced Release Date? (Now with pictures!)

[TheIronRuler]

Hello escapists!
This is exciting news! I got my email newsletter from GameSpot, and it stated that Half Life 2 Episode 3 has a release date, at 31-12-2012, 2012 Christmas!
Please, those that have any information to help me with this one step forward, I don't know if this was a slip-up and they released it by accident or someone is trying to fuck with me!
http://www.gamespot.com/half-life-2-episode-three/forum/half-life-3-release-date-given-29189309/
(The guy on the forums isn't me, he's just another person that got the same email newsletter)

EDIT: Here is a picture: (Now you can zoom in!)

[http://imgur.com/Zozfl]

 

[CrazyBlaze]

It will suck. Mainly because it is the most anticipated game ever. Also. People should at least wait until an official announcement. Could most likely be a slip up.

 

[Zhukov]

Another day, another HL2Ep3 rumour.

Some things never change.

 

[TheIronRuler]

Another day, another HL2Ep3 rumour.

Some things never change.

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I received it as a part of my newsletter subscription, I'm really hoping this is real!

 

[octafish]

But...but...that link isn't Rick Astley or a malware site...now I don't know what to think...I'll accept that Episode 3 is coming when Gabe Newell personally knocks on my door and confirms to me over a hand shake. Otherwise I'll remain skeptical until it is selling on Steam.

 

[TheIronRuler]

But...but...that link isn't Rick Astley or a malware site...now I don't know what to think...I'll accept that Episode 3 is coming when Gabe Newell personally knocks on my door and confirms to me over a hand shake. Otherwise I'll remain skeptical until it is selling on Steam.

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It already happened.
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That time was a joke.

THIS TIME IT'S THE GAME SPOT PC NEWSLETTER! IT MUST HAVE BEEN A SLIP UP!

 

[Zhukov]

Another day, another HL2Ep3 rumour.

Some things never change.

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I received it as a part of my newsletter subscription, I'm really hoping this is real!

I shall indulge in hope when I click on that New Game button.

Until then, all things related to Ep3 are mere illusions.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Hello escapists!
This is exciting news! I got my email newsletter from GameSpot, and it stated that Half Life 2 Episode 3 has a release date, at 31-12-2012, 2012 Christmas!
Please, those that have any information to help me with this one step forward, I don't know if this was a slip-up and they released it by accident or someone is trying to fuck with me!
http://www.gamespot.com/half-life-2-episode-three/forum/half-life-3-release-date-given-29189309/
(The guy on the forums isn't me, he's just another person that got the same email newsletter)

The very last day of the year? Yeah, tentative is putting it mildly. If a release date is projected for december 31st, 2012, we can expect it i 2015.

 

[TheIronRuler]

Another day, another HL2Ep3 rumour.

Some things never change.

.
I received it as a part of my newsletter subscription, I'm really hoping this is real!

I shall indulge in hope when I click on that New Game button.

Until then, all things related to Ep3 are mere illusions.

Wait for Christmas.
.

Hello escapists!
This is exciting news! I got my email newsletter from GameSpot, and it stated that Half Life 2 Episode 3 has a release date, at 31-12-2012, 2012 Christmas!
Please, those that have any information to help me with this one step forward, I don't know if this was a slip-up and they released it by accident or someone is trying to fuck with me!
http://www.gamespot.com/half-life-2-episode-three/forum/half-life-3-release-date-given-29189309/
(The guy on the forums isn't me, he's just another person that got the same email newsletter)

The very last day of the year? Yeah, tentative is putting it mildly. If a release date is projected for december 31st, 2012, we can expect it i 2015.

I can see why they would have it on Christmas, Y'Know, to maximize profits.

 

[Diablo2000]

Please, for the sake of my heart, do not post rumors about Half Life 2 Episode 3 or Half Life 3 without making sure...

But... Even if it is true, is Valve we are talking about...

 

[ShadowsofHope]

I expect Gabe Newel will get on this within the next day and tell you all he be trollin' yer cribs like a mad dog. Again.

..Because it's fun.

At least, if he wants to remain consistent.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Another day, another HL2Ep3 rumour.

Some things never change.

.
I received it as a part of my newsletter subscription, I'm really hoping this is real!

I shall indulge in hope when I click on that New Game button.

Until then, all things related to Ep3 are mere illusions.

Wait for Christmas.
.

Hello escapists!
This is exciting news! I got my email newsletter from GameSpot, and it stated that Half Life 2 Episode 3 has a release date, at 31-12-2012, 2012 Christmas!
Please, those that have any information to help me with this one step forward, I don't know if this was a slip-up and they released it by accident or someone is trying to fuck with me!
http://www.gamespot.com/half-life-2-episode-three/forum/half-life-3-release-date-given-29189309/
(The guy on the forums isn't me, he's just another person that got the same email newsletter)

The very last day of the year? Yeah, tentative is putting it mildly. If a release date is projected for december 31st, 2012, we can expect it i 2015.

I can see why they would have it on Christmas, Y'Know, to maximize profits.

Except it's after Christmas, and when someone puts 31st of December as a release date, that means it's almost guaranteed to be delayed.

Either that, or Valve is trying to throw us off. Remember how Episode 1 and Two only got publicity maybe a month before they were released? It almost came out of nowhere, suddenly there was stuff about Half Life again, and it was coming next week! I expect Valve to do something like that.

"hey, us, Gabe Newell here, and uh, we know you guys have been waiting a long time, so, uh, it releases next friday."

 

[XMark]

Wait, if it was written as 31/12/12 then it might mean December 12, 2031

 

[TheIronRuler]

Wait, if it was written as 31/12/12 then it might mean December 12, 2031

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Nice one.
I'm really hoping this one wasn't a screw-up.

 

[Rawne1980]

Considering there is literally nothing else about it anywhere then it's balls.

If it had recieved a release date it would be, quite literally, all over the net.

 

[Spoonius]

I'm not religious, but I might just start praying now.

 

[The Artificially Prolonged]

Release day on new year's eve? Yeah I'm skeptical.

 

[DoPo]

The world would have ended by then, so I'd say that's about right.

It had to be said, I'm sorry.