Half-Life 2 still set for 2004 release

[Munro]

There have been a lot of rumours and assumptions produced at other sites (or should we say tabloids?) about Half-Life 2 being delayed until 2005. This isn’t the case at all; people are simply getting confused by a hypothetical comment from Gabe Newell.

The comment was a reply to a question about Valve’s reasons for the delay back in September 2003. It’s purely hypothetical and there’s no reason to think Valve will be delaying the game until 2005 or putting $20 million more into it.

The game will be released this year so sit back, relax and keep checking Halflife2.net for real information about Half-Life 2. There isn’t long to wait now.

This is Gabe Newell’s quote from an interview with Polygon magazine:

"We've already spent millions into this project, and we're willing to spend as much as we need to make this the best first person experience ever. If that means delaying the game to 2005, we'll do it without any hesitation. If it means sinking another $20 million into the project, we can do it. Rest assured, if we delay the game, it'll be only to blow your socks off even more when it finally releases."

[sharp]

Yeah, nice for clearing this up

I still remember Douge telling they try to release the game in the summer 2004.

Hopefully this mite stop the kiddies spamming the forums..

They are probably keeping an eye on Id Software right now to avoid a badly timed release, and Id are likely doing the same thing.

Also, as Valve have allied themselves with ATI already, they are most likely timing/optimizing for ATI's next generation of GPUs.

hmmm i read somewere that in 3 months ATI were going to be launching some sort of catalyst drivers that all the other companies would want to copy.? and it was very big news.. Apparentley..

Sorry off topic but just thought i would mention that.

What do valve and Gabe have to say to the people who upgraded their computers in time for the "omfg it's definitely coming out september 2003 y0!!11¬" release date..

[XJR]

Dies with relife

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by Smittins

What do valve and Gabe have to say to the people who upgraded their computers in time for the "omfg it's definitely coming out september 2003 y0!!11¬" release date..

Probably: "Well, that was kind of a dumb thing for you people to do, now..."

[Pi Mu Rho]

Yeah, no-one forced you to do it.

[Mr Bond]

Originally Posted by Munro

There have been a lot of rumours and assumptions produced at other sites (or should we say tabloids?) about Half-Life 2 being delayed until 2005

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The game will be released this year so sit back, relax and keep checking Halflife2.net for real information about Half-Life 2. There isn’t long to wait now.

While the statement was obviously hypothetical and many sites seem to have misinterpreted the whole thing, it's almost equally misleading to be confirming a rock solid 2004 release. There's no reason to think HL 2 is delayed but by the same token a 2004 release isn't guaranteed by any means.

This is especially true in the light of the vague "Summer 2004" estimate - not to mention Gabe has just made clear that Valve is quite willing to delay the game again if needed.

Wow thanks man

Hey, I don't really care when it comes out, just as long as I can afford it and that my PC can run it. Yeah, I'm lying. I want it now god damn it!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Striker]

LMAO!!!!! now that was funny lol... dont we all want it now?

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by Mr Bond

While the statement was obviously hypothetical and many sites seem to have misinterpreted the whole thing, it's almost equally misleading to be confirming a rock solid 2004 release. There's no reason to think HL 2 is delayed but by the same token a 2004 release isn't guaranteed by any means.

This is especially true in the light of the vague "Summer 2004" estimate - not to mention Gabe has just made clear that Valve is quite willing to delay the game again if needed.

Gabe said a few days ago that it's definately coming out this year...

[[daniom]]

wow. im amaze to hear that they allready used millions of bucks to the project HL2..