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Half-Life 2: Episode 3 doesn't exist because Left 4 Dead does
New Half-Life 2 documentary shows off never-before-seen footage of Episode 3.

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Half-Life 2 just got a special 20th anniversary update with a new documentary, commentary, and more
Game free for next few days.

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Counter-Strike 2 patch brings back fan-favourite Train map
A big overhaul brings modern visuals, gameplay changes and rain.



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Disgruntled Team Fortress 2 players bind 340,000 signatures into a book and hand-deliver it to Valve
As fans seek end to bot problem.


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Skibidi Toilet, made using Half-Life 2 assets, reportedly in talks for Michael Bay movie
"I'll cut my c**k off" if it's actually made," Garry's Mod creator says.

Feature
Pride Week 2024 | Autism, queerness, and unmasked gaming - a personal reflection
Learning to play the neuroqueer way.

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Team Fortress 2 aimbots are being quietly banned by Valve
"Accounts dedicated to the disruption of TF2 have been deactivated."




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Half-Life 2 actor Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87
"It's about the humanity of the people that he stood for."


Review
Counter-Strike 2 review - despite everything, it's still you
A shiny new rebuild of a core that has appealed for 20+ years.

Blog
Digital Foundry | As esports streams improve, live stage shows are evolving too
Lessons from ESL's IEM Katowice Counter-Strike 2 tournament.


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Valve likely earned over $1bn in Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes last year
400 million cases unboxed.

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Portal 64 developer asks fans to not be mad at Valve
"The project was probably doomed to be taken down from the beginning."



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Valve's festive treat for "thousands" more DOTA 2 cheaters is a lump of coal and a permanent ban
"This year is gonna be a bloodbath."

Feature
Digital Foundry | The Orange Box modded to run at 4K 60fps on Xbox Series X is the best way to play on consoles
A final flourish for a gaming classic - but there's a catch.