Valve's trilogy of episodic single player gaming continues with Episode Two where, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat.

The Black Box PC edition includes Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2, while the Orange Box will ship for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, includes all the content of The Black Box, plus the original Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One.

In an interview with C&VG, Valve's Doug Lombardi confirmed that the next chapter in the episodic FPS series, Half-Life 2: Episode 2 is suffering a further delay and will not get released early 2007, but is now scheduled for release in summer 2007. Assumingly the pushing back has to do with extra time needed to polish the game, considering it comes with Portal and Team Fortress 2.

In an interview with EuroGamer, Valve's Doug Lombardi confirmed earlier rumors that the next chapter in the episodic FPS series, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, will not get released before the year's end as previously announced, but is now scheduled for release in February 2007. The pricing has also changed a bit; Episode 2 will now set you back $19.95, which is still a great value, considering it comes with Portal and Team Fortress 2.

Valve has announced that they are working around the clock to get all of the pieces of Episode Two ready to show at the Leipzig Games Convention. Valve will be not only be showing off Episode Two, but also Team Fortress 2, and Portal. If you're planning on being near Leipzig, Germany in late August, you are invited to drop by their area and take a look.

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Japanese players will be able to sit down and play Valve's FPS Half-Life 2 in the arcades as Taito is currently working on an adaptation titles Half-Life 2: Survivor. Read more for details and screens ...

Valve unveiled Team Fortress 2 and Portal, two new games to be included in its next release, Half-Life 2: Episode Two. In addition, the studio announced its plans to deliver these products, plus enhanced versions of Half-Life 2 and Episode One, in one tremendous package for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Valve's Gabe Newell not only shocked the press at the EA press event earlier today with the TF2 announcement, but also the fact that Half-Life 2 was coming to the X360 and PS3. Expected to be released at the same time as Half-Life 2 Ep2 on PC, the console version will include the original game, as well as the two first episodes, but not Portal or TF2. No footage or further details were given, but Gabe promised there will be more info in the months to come.

Earlier today EA held its Studio Showcase 06 where it presented its lineup for the rest of the year and beyond. Valve's Gabe Newell blew our socks off with the announcement that TF2 will be included as multiplayer portion with Episode 2, and even a full singleplayer game called Portal.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new Half-Life 2: Deathmatch patch adding a player "ready" command, objects no longer hide tripwire slams, it explodes, and scores no longer get updated after the round is over, fixing the case where a player is standing next to a grenade or flaming barrel when the round ends. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Half-Life 2 Episode 2 will feature a new weapon (Strider buster), new locations (missile silos, forrests, minefields), new vehicles, more complex physics puzzles, new gravity gun mode, new multiplayer mode and more open battles with large amount of enemies.

The newest issue of PC Gamer has plenty of new details on the second downloadable episode for Half-Life 2. New weapon (Strider buster), new locations (missile silos, forrests, minefields), new vehicles, more complex physics puzzles, new gravity gun mode, new multiplayer mode and more open battles with large amount of enemies. Unfortunately the article also states that Half-Life 2 : Episode 2 is scheduled for spring 2007, if this is accurate then that means several months delay from its original date.

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a new Half-Life 2: Deathmatch update plugging multiple cheat exploits, weapon binging, respawn invincibility to prevent spawn camping. Read more for details, or just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

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Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a small patch for its just released Half-Life 2: Episode One and Topware's Earth 2160. While the latter merely fixes the game incorrectly prompting for a CD key entry, the HL2: Ep. One part fixes some corrupted closed caption lines and addresses a bug in gameplay stats reporting. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Valve that announced Half-Life 2: Episode One debuted at #1 on retail PC game charts across Europe, including the dominate markets of Germany, UK and France. Episode One, released at retail outlets and via Steam on June 1st, is the first in a trilogy of episodes that will conclude by Christmas of 2007.

You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

Half-Life 2: Episode One launches the H-L 2 in a new, three-part series that leads far beyond City 17. Half-Life 2: Episode One does not require Half-Life 2 to play, and will be available via Steam and at retail stores in North America for just $19.95 on June 1st. Also included in Episode One is a first look at Episode Two, which will ship by year's end.

Half-Life 2: Episode One, the first in series of episodic games from Valve, is now available for pre-purchase and pre-load via Steam. Those who pre-order the game before it is made available on June 1st will save 10% off the $19.95 price.

Valve announced that it is frantically trying to put the finishing touches on Episode One for preloading to begin May 1st. "The past couple of days have been spent with the team adding commentary tracks. Hopefully it will be interesting for people to gain some insight into our development processes. It's pretty hectic around the office, but it is always a lot of fun to be so close to shipping."

You reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces. You can check out the freshly launched Half-Life 2: Ep. One website, or read more for new screens...

You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.

You reprise his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance's battle against the Combine forces.