Source: HL2 Files
Azzkiker from HL2 Files just sent me the following e-mail

Hey HL2 Gamers!

Recently, one of the HL2Files.com members here, alerted me of a pirated warez version of Half-Life 2, apparently released via the Bittorent network. I immediately, forwarded this to Gabe Newell of VALVe Software. [The great man, we should all be thanking for Half-Life 2 ].

A couple of hours later, Gabe replied with the following:

We're running a bit of an experiment. We're keeping track of the accounts that do this and will be shutting them off.

So, as you can see, VALVe Software have released a test "warez" version aimed at catching people out. These people will have their accounts deleted and will be banned from Steam.

Therefore, I strongly suggest that you DO NOT participate in these illegal activities as it would only lead to your own harm.

VALVe Software spent over $40 Million to develop Half-Life 2. Show them you appreciate their work. Buy the game!

As the saying goes: BURN YOU WAREZ MONKEYS!

Source: Steam

We have resolved the issues that caused some to experience delays with Half-Life 2 authentication earlier today. We appreciate your patience and hope everyone enjoys the game.

Source: Half-Life Radio

GameSHOUT Radio will be LIVE Wednesday night broadcasting from their new studio somewhere deep in the heart of Florida. Join your favorite friends of the GameSHOUT Radio staff (and we might just hear from some of our old favorites too), as we delve into the world of Wacky Wednesday. You'll hear some of your favorite old Half-Life tunes written and performed by your very own, SexyJosh! You might hear from old friends, and maybe make some new ones as we invite callers on the air LIVE to discuss your favorite topics...including Your First Impressions of Half-Life 2!!! So join us LIVE at 8PM EST, (1:00AM GMT), this Wednesday night...and hear SO much about HL2 your HEAD WILL EXPLODE!!! BE THERE!

Why the lack of news?...

The answer is simple:
Half-Life 2

Source: Steam

Half-Life 2 is available now for purchase and to play. Those who pre-purchased their copy via Steam may access the game by double-clicking on the Half-Life 2 icon in their Steam Games directory. To purchase your copy via Steam, please visit www.steampowered.com.

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Source: Snow War

One of our team members, Eddi, has put together a small trailer that shows some of the new maps and models to be included in Snow-War 2.0 (final).

http://www.fileplanet.com/dl.aspx?/planethalflife/snowwar/sw2_maps_and_models_preview.mpg

And just incase you missed it, here is a link to the Snow-War 2.0 (final) trailer.

http://www.fileplanet.com/dl.aspx?/planethalflife/snowwar/swtrailer_divx.avi

Things are running smoothly with the development of Snow-War 2.0 (final) and we will be nearing completion very soon. However, we are currently unable to update the site because Gamespy has yet to give us a new working login name and password. We hope this will change very shortly.

Also, If you work for a file hosting site and would like to help us mirror the new Snow-War release when it is finished, please contact me at Cs42886@comcast.net

One final note... If you are a mapper and wish you have your work published in Snow-War 2.0 (final), please contact us either through the forums or in our IRC channel which is located at #snow-war on Gamesurge.

Source: Era of Legends

Era of Legends, an RPG mod on the source engine, is starting a multiple-day media blitz in which we will be releasing a ton of content. For day one, we have released some concept art.

Today's update is three pictures of concept art from Anji, one of our three concept artists. The first is concept of the Brawler Character class, whose grappling and unarmed skills make him a fearsome combatat. The second is of Captain Baron, a major NPC in Adel whom the player characters can recieve quests from. Thirdly, we have our first monster concept: The Ogre!



EOL is still looking to hire new developers, so if you have any talent whatsoever, fire an e-mail to Lanethan at fsdrb4@uaf.edu

Source: Post Apocalypse

The last month we have been adjusting our weapon-skins and -renders.

Here you can see the newest renders with the new skins on them.

Source: Mercury Sky

Mercury-Sky.com the home of todays most innovative and horrifying HalfLife 2 Modification. With a talented and ambitious team of artists we are proud to present you Mercury Sky, the next generation Horror Multiplayer Mod. To check out our concept material and story line visit our site and check out the news. Also we are dying to hear what your input is on our mod, and what your impressions are. Please visit our forums by the Community Link on the site. Also to learn more about Mercury Sky please visit the About section, and read more about the mod. There will be many more updates to come, so site tight and tell your friends!