Half-Life 3 Logo Appears on Mystery Website
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I mean, this is just not happening like this, if it WAS gonna release, they would boasting it big time.
I mean, this is just not happening like this, if it WAS gonna release, they would boasting it big time.
That's kind of what I'm saying. That valve released Portal saying 'And this is what Aperture is like good luck with that when you get to the Borealis lol!' Then Portal took off and they thought they would put their resrouces into a sequel rather than make HL EP3.ToastiestZombie said:
That's kind of my theory of why they are taking so long.
How about you just summon me when the game is announced? I am begging to feel like HLF will be like DNF if we have to wait any longer, also, how can it possibly innovate now?
That's actually a valid theory. Part of the reason Portal was so heavily tied to the Half-Life canon is because the whole concept was experimental. They had no idea how it'd be received so they decided to ease the introduction by linking it to one of their franchises.xXxJessicaxXx said:
When Portal, as you put it, "took off", they knew they had to do a sequel. However, they were sort of roped into having to once again tie it into the Half-Life universe. Though those ties were extraordinarily loose in Portal 2 to the point of almost non-existence. Still, I don't see Portal taking the place of a true Half-Life sequel. A side franchise, yes, but not a replacement. After all, Gabe Newell has said numerous times that they've often wanted to explore other parts of the Half-Life universe outside of Gordons tale. Portal seems to be their first foray into that concept.
I think there's another reason for the delay. Virtually every game Valve releases is not only a confined titled, but also an experiment of sorts. Whether it be showcasing a new game-play mechanic, new engine tech, story telling method, or new service idea. This is why their games are so often viewed as revolutionary or inventive. All of the titles released since Half-Life 2 and Episode 2 have been showcases for some new idea. Portal, Team Fortress, and Left 4 Dead. All brought something new to the table. I think the same thing is planned with Half-Life 3. (and lets face it, it's not likely to be Episode 3 as they've admitted to abandoning the episodic structure in favor of "Games as a service")
But, I don't think it's just going to be some new game-play mechanic. (something Newell promised would be something we've never seen before. not sure I believe him, but one can hope) I also believe that Half-Life 3 will be a showcase for a new engine. Source 2, if you will. As much as Source has impressed over the years and as much improvement Valve has made to it so far, I don't see it lasting too much longer without a severe overhaul. As such, if Valve were to bring out a new engine, the game series they'd want to showcase it with would almost undoubtedly be Half-Life.
This is, of course, all conjecture. So I could easily be way off the mark. Still, I wouldn't say it's far-fetched, so who knows? In any case, all of this new "evidence" that's come to light lately has me excited. Whether it's fake or not.
People are so starved for information about the next Half-Life that they're resorting to making up their own teasers. I saw a, (most likely fake,) e-mail that hinted some announcement at the next E3. Then the t-shirt. Now this.
Gabe, Valve, you're going to have to say something soon - anything, doesn't matter if it's true or not. Even if it's a darkened picture of a crowbar on a black background with the words "coming eventually" written at the bottom in orange.
Gabe, Valve, you're going to have to say something soon - anything, doesn't matter if it's true or not. Even if it's a darkened picture of a crowbar on a black background with the words "coming eventually" written at the bottom in orange.
Yeah not a replacement but something that is taking time and resources away from them concentrating on the next Half Life.Vigormortis said:
I bet it's in development now they have finished Portal 2. I wouldn't be surprised if it's announced next year or the year after.
I know the co creator of Portal is now making a different game Quantum Conundrum (which looks awesome btw) So I have a feeling that they are now concentrating on a different product ie Half Life 3.
Of note, provided it's true:
http://www.xg247.co.uk/news/12/black-aperture-hides-logo-within-a-logo/
Jibberish or not, this whole thing is the thing most resembling an official announcement yet and with Ep 2 four years behind us it would be about damn time. But it might still take a while, Portal 2 was first sort-of-confirmed early as 2008.
But this and VALVe's confirmation that they will reveal "something with a 3 in it" at E3 next year is still a whole lot better than nothing.
http://www.xg247.co.uk/news/12/black-aperture-hides-logo-within-a-logo/
Jibberish or not, this whole thing is the thing most resembling an official announcement yet and with Ep 2 four years behind us it would be about damn time. But it might still take a while, Portal 2 was first sort-of-confirmed early as 2008.
But this and VALVe's confirmation that they will reveal "something with a 3 in it" at E3 next year is still a whole lot better than nothing.
Let's see. Valve has stated that they don't really want to ramp up the HL/Portal connection beyond Easter eggs. This logo doesn't match the one on the Half-Life 3 shirt from last month.
The website is registered to some random dude with no connection to Valve.
And all that aside, it's just a really stupid way to announce a game (a logo on a random website with a link to 4-year-old game package? REALLY GUYS?) Everything about this reeks of mediocre hoax. No way this is real.
The website is registered to some random dude with no connection to Valve.
And all that aside, it's just a really stupid way to announce a game (a logo on a random website with a link to 4-year-old game package? REALLY GUYS?) Everything about this reeks of mediocre hoax. No way this is real.
anybody seen this? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150534538160605&set=a.410845525604.206586.42214640604&type=1&theater
No idea how official it may be, but it's a mighty coincidence for the aperture science fb page to have a picture of an ocean liner similar to the borealis referencing the third annual something.
No idea how official it may be, but it's a mighty coincidence for the aperture science fb page to have a picture of an ocean liner similar to the borealis referencing the third annual something.