Rumors are that Half-Life 2 will be released around the 4th end of 2003. Also it is expected that it will make it's debut apperance at E3 this year. A few features for Half-Life 2 are:

- Half-Life 2 will be shown at this year's E3
- the game uses the Quake III engine
- the sequel will be "darker" than the first game
- Gordon Freeman is the main character
- Half-Life 2 will be released this November

More info is supposed to be released over the next few days. I eagerly anticipate further information.

Courtesy of a Deutsch site that was a pain in the ass to read.