New EP1 Article - SPOILERS

[Black Mesa corp]

I couldn't find another link/thread to it anywhere else, so unless I qualify for 'poor search' skills, here is a new article by gamesinformer. New screenies aswell?

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200605/N06.0526.1422.35562.htm

[Hypnosos]

Nice find. It was posted yesterday on gameinformer, and I didn't see it here yesterday.

[Inflame007]

if you dont want to be super spoiled(actually it just proovs some things), then dont look.

[Zephos]

Check part 3 of the interview, how the zombine "kamikazes" is shown.

[wildchild730]

Holyshit omfg awesome!!!
http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/rdonlyres/F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D/9263/ep1_citadel_030058.jpg

EDIT: also somewhere it said there is some motion blur ;)

[knut]

The Stalker's laser thingy looks real nice. Hell, so does the Gravity Gun. Mmmmmmm.

Very good.

[wildchild730]

What? I see nothing about the stalker :(

Oh.. now I do ^^ Its in the rollerball picture no?

[wildchild730]

Check part 3 of the interview, how the zombine "kamikazes" is shown.
Where does it say that?

[Loke]

Very VERY nice! Thanks Black Mesa corp for the heads-up.

And what the hell? -> http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=31

[knut]

Darksabre: Where? I don't see anything about them on Page 3. :(

http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

This... 'suit', looks sorta like the Assasin's suit from the old pictures. But the next picture in the gallery looks like the Adviser, but in this white suit kinda thing. Whatever they are, it looks fuppin' cool.

[bigburpco]

LOL at "I thought this jerk was dead!"

[Zephos]

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Media/Media.htm?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}

Should be right near the end of Part 3.

[wildchild730]

Very VERY nice! Thanks Black Mesa corp for the heads-up.

And what the hell? -> http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=31
No, I think you mean what the hell at this
http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

[knut]

Darksabre: Ahhh, the interviews. I thought you meant the pictures. Downloading now!

[wildchild730]

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Media/Media.htm?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}

Should be right near the end of Part 3.
Oh, you mean the VIDEO, yeah, im just started downloading part one

BTW, I double post too much

[Loke]

No, I think you mean what the hell at this
http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

Interesting... just look at that.

[Zephos]

Darksabre: Ahhh, the interviews. I thought you meant the pictures. Downloading now!

Hehe, yeah sorry. I didn't check out the other parts...'fraid it would spoil it too much.

[wildchild730]

Hehe, yeah sorry. I didn't check out the other parts...'fraid it would spoil it too much.
the pics didnt spoil much at all, neither did the writing, just pretty much saying what valve has done to the engine and.. whatnot

[Zephos]

I know that, I was talking about the gameplay footage in the aforementioned video clips -_-

[wildchild730]

I see..

[knut]

The Zombines look AWESOME.

[wildchild730]

omgomgomgomg!! HL2EP1!!

[PimpinPenguin]

Is it me but does the Zombine run like a monkey still looks cool. Now i definaltly can't wait

[kinggi]

The videos seemed to spoil a few things, so i just minimized my video player and listened to the interview. Game is looking great though, better than i expected after some less than steller previews.
I liked the ash falling in the city though.

[Samon]

****ing awesome. People - Breen.

Breen. Wallace Breen is alive, screw ye all - I was right.

BREEN!

[Asuka]

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I seriously was about to have a stroke reading this...

TFC2 WOO!>!!!

[knut]

Is it me but does the Zombine run like a monkey still looks cool. Now i definaltly can't wait

Hah, yeah. I thought that. It looked goddamn cool. I can't wait to empty an SMG clip into one of those things.

I loved the way it yanked the grenade from its belt and held it above its head like it was a prized possesion.

EDIT: Its a shame I won't actually get to play this game for quite awhile. My Steam is buggered.

[Samon]

http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=7

How'd Eli get out to Kleiner?

[knut]

[POSSIBLE SPOILERS(?) BELOW]









From what I made out from those pictures, I reckon that part - you, Alyx and Dog in the ruins at the monitor - was after you escaped from the Citadel. Theres a picture in that area of the gallery of you and Alyx sitting in that car thing and you see Dog out of one of the windows. My theory is you meet Dog after you crash* this vehical.

I say you crash the car thing because I think of the scene of Dog pulling the rubble away and Alyx saying ''we've found him!'' The rubble and background from that scene looks like the kind of area seen in the pictures of Alyx talking to ELi through the monitor thing.

Meh, who knows. That ruins area doesn't look much like the inside of a part of the Citadel, and theres building ruins on the horizion. Just thinkin' aloud.

EDIT: I've sort've gone of track there. I guess what I was trying to make out was that you may of escaped the Citadel at that point, and thats not going to take a whole 5 minutes, so there will of been a time space that Eli and Kliener could of met up. But how is beyond me.


[/POSSIBLE SPOILERS(?)]

EDIT2: Good point, Rossell.

[Rossell]

I think its best we put spoiler tags on this thread don't you think people?

[Samon]

Bleeding, that scene is the beginning of the game. Dog and Alyx find you in the rubble (after the Vorts rescue you) and Dog sets up the monitor. You see Eli and Kleiner - who actually have an argument. Alyx decides they need to re-infiltrate the Citadel and try and stop the meltdown. Within the crumbling halls you meet Breen, again, and the Advisor - which has gotten to Earth. Something happens.

You get out and aid in the evacuation.

[bigburpco]

Ugh, gotta sleep. Have to watch it tommorow.

[wildchild730]

Why sleep when there is only 5 days to go?

[knut]

Bleeding, that scene is the beginning of the game. Dog and Alyx find you in the rubble (after the Vorts rescue you) and Dog sets up the monitor. You see Eli and Kleiner - who actually have an argument. Alyx decides they need to re-infiltrate the Citadel and try and stop the meltdown. Within the crumbling halls you meet Breen, again, and the Advisor - which has gotten to Earth. Something happens.

You get out and aid in the evacuation.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh. See, I thought you started at the top or towards the top of the Citadel, and the fact that there are the ruins of buildings in the background to that scene made me think you have succesfully reached ground level. I had no idea on the whole re-infiltrating it part.

Cool! :D

[Samon]

Yeah, Kleiner poses the idea of going back inside to stabilize the core. Obviously, given the Citadels ultimate fate, they don't succeed. :p

But who cares? Breen is alive.

[UltimaApocalypse]

Those Kleiner lines were awesome, too.

[Greatgat]

I've always wanted to do this.

*head explodes*

[Tamer17]

What did he say about if we are going to see TF2 someday? I didn't get it , though I think he said "absolutely".

[Loke]

He didn't say anything besides that we'll definitely see it. Question is when?

[GTGear]

Darksabre: Where? I don't see anything about them on Page 3. :(

http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

This... 'suit', looks sorta like the Assasin's suit from the old pictures. But the next picture in the gallery looks like the Adviser, but in this white suit kinda thing. Whatever they are, it looks fuppin' cool.

I'm guessing they have to wear those white suits to survive in our atmosphere? but maybe I'mw rong.

[Zeus]

Damn, I had to stop reading...it was too spoilerish. Damnit this is my limit, no more spoiler threads until I get and complete both EP1 and Hitman Blood Money!!

[curtis13]

okay what do i need to view these videos it wont open it just says windows media player cant open this file??

[CrazyJeepDriver]

MMM...Screenies....

Cant wait for this!

[curtis13]

can someone tell me what i need for these videos please, or just a different link

[hot564231]

Very VERY nice! Thanks Black Mesa corp for the heads-up.

And what the hell? -> http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=31

Loke that is a recording of the convo that the advisor had with breen, so there maybe a gordon model ingame :o

[Greatgat]

Wait... that pic does look like it could be a recording because of the angle. Very astute, but where did you get the info/proof?

[Mr. COWmaster]

Ah, I see. So Black Holes are in the center of tootsie pops. It all makes sense now!

[Loke]

Nice find, hot. But damn, I want Breen alive.

By the way, this picture... look through the glass... is it just me or doesn't it look like the Combine Advisor in there? http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

[hot564231]

Nice find, hot. But damn, I want Breen alive.

By the way, this picture... look through the glass... is it just me or doesn't it look like the Combine Advisor in there? http://www.gameinformer.com/Templates/News/ScreenShotsViewer.aspx?CS_pid={F7B446FE-1FBF-4177-BA0A-2932588AA76D}&mediaId=33

Yep thts him or another one of his race, who knows

Wait... that pic does look like it could be a recording because of the angle. Very astute, but where did you get the info/proof?


i took a around in the first GCF for Ep1, i put things to together in my head, getting an idea of the plot at hand, but it doesn't spoil the story or nothing, just's makes me wanting to play it even more, it like a sugar rush, you just GOT TO HAVE IT!!!!!11 *breaks for a sec*

sorry got a little head of my self :O

i'd wait and buy it at retail unless this end's up like SiN: Ep1 and comes out a week later for the UK :x

Ah, I see. So Black Holes are in the center of tootsie pops. It all makes sense now!

My god you're right!!! and cat's make pancakes on tuesday as well! i never knew that :O

[wildchild730]

My god you're right!!! and cat's make pancakes on tuesday as well! i never knew that :O
I helped your cat

[Asuka]

I listened to the interview but didnt watch any of the ingame footage. How about that TFC 2 news.. :P

[hot564231]

I helped your cat

so you're the cat rapest! ;( poor kittie's bum has never been the same

but back on topic, WE WANT EP1!!!!1!

[wildchild730]

so you're the cat rapest! ;(
Yes.

[GTGear]

I find it odd the Combine Advisor is just laying in that suit like that in the open..could it be he's in a stasis after being transported into the Citadel, and he isn't awake yet? Cause in a later screenshot, you see the Combine Advisor in the suit on screen with Alyx watching.

[UltimaApocalypse]

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Notice the Blue Light reflecting off G-Man from the last part of the video? In the Aftermath GCF, there is a model for a Blue Vortiagunt. Perhaps that's what it is.

[99.vikram]

Or *gasp* maybe it's just for effect??

The blue vortigaunts...I had forgotten about them.

[wildchild730]

Blue = ownage!

[DEATH eVADER]

One of the elements that many gamers were upset about was load times between sections. Taking into consideration the variance between everyone’s PCs, Valve has reworked things after looking at the data they received from the hardware surveys they conduct. By automatically defragmenting files that the game uses, it has allowed for a 7 times performance increase in load times.

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition!!