half-life

When Gordon Met Chell, A Post-Apocalyptic Love Story (I Hope)

This is a poster for a short film that’s due out later this week. I’d hope it’s not a romantic comedy, but then, with a name like that you can never be too sure.


Black Mesa Developers ‘Made Some Changes To Enhance’ Half-Life

After years of waiting the fan made remake of Half-Life, Black Mesa, was released and most people seem pretty satisfied with the results. Interestingly, the team made some calculated changes in the game — partly to bring Half-Life up to scratch, but also in an attempt to surprise players.


Gordon Freeman Comes To Life In This Great Half-Life Short Film

Headcrabs, crowbars and HEV suits all make appearances in this great fanmade Half-Life short, directed by Ian James Duncan and shot for $US3,000 at a cottage in Hollywood, according to the folks who made it.


A Startling, Alternate Ending For Black Mesa

When does something stop being “fan-made” and start being real? Considering the fact that the excellent Half-Life tribute Black Mesa was itself made by fans of the original game, this amazing alternate ending, created and uploaded by Machinima filmmaker TomahawxX, feels perhaps a touch more real than your average fan-made video.


Black Mesa: The Kotaku Review

Fan-made Black Mesa is a remake of Valve’s classic 1998 shooter Half-Life. It’s been in development for around eight years, which is poignant, since it’s been around that long since I’ve played the original.


Black Mesa Scientists Have A Meta-Conversation About Black Mesa: Source

Black Mesa: Source, the long-in-development mod/remake of the original Half-Life, is now available to play. For free.


You Can Play Black Mesa Right Now

The mega-ambitious, long-in-development Half-Life remake/tribute Black Mesa is finished, and you can downlaod it from Gamefront right now and give it a whirl.


Black Mesa Is Actually Finished, Guys

Believe it or not – and I’d forgive you for not believing it, given the mod’s torturous history – but this is reportedly a shot of notorious Half-Life remake Black Mesa. Like, its gold master disc. Meaning the thing is actually done.


If You’re Going To Dress Up Like A Black Mesa Employee, This Is How You Do It

Seen at PAX Prime in Seattle this weekend: this Black Mesa cosplayer, complete with lab coat and (hilarious) recruitment manuals.


Yep, Looks Like Valve’s Still Making Hardware

A recent job listing on Valve’s website confirms what the Half-Life developer has been discussing for the past few months: it’s making hardware.


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