Confirmation: EA Will Publish Aftermath

*Chris_D* · #1 22-07-2005, 12:11 AM

Originally toted as a Steam-only title, I recently confirmed with Valve's Doug Lombardi that the EA deal will bring Aftermath to the stores. If you remember from the original online reports of the title, it was suggested that a boxed form wouldn't be available.

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Chris_D: Does this mean that EA will bring Aftermath to the stores?

Doug: Yes.

Stay tuned for more information on Aftermath.

6Three · #2 22-07-2005, 12:14 AM

You're good.

#3 22-07-2005, 12:16 AM

I thought EA were only going to be Publishing XBox titles from Valve, or is Aftermath on XBox aswell and that's what they're talking about?

ricera10 · #4 22-07-2005, 12:17 AM

At least they'll spread the message of Half-Life 2 and its future expansion to ignorant masses...

I wonder if they'll make a Deluxe Edition?

Computer5k · #5 22-07-2005, 12:24 AM

AS long as I don't have to look at the EA logo every time I start the game, I'll be ok with that :3

6Three · #6 22-07-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Computer5k

AS long as I don't have to look at the EA logo every time I start the game, I'll be ok with that :3

No logos.

*Chris_D* · #7 22-07-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PHxHav0c

I thought EA were only going to be Publishing XBox titles from Valve, or is Aftermath on XBox aswell and that's what they're talking about?

EA are Valve's publishers for ALL retail titles including consoles and PC. The only thing not affected is sales of Steam... at the moment.

French Ninja · #8 22-07-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ricera10

At least they'll spread the message of Half-Life 2 and its future expansion to ignorant masses...

You really sure that the HL community needs to add people from the "ignorant masses"? I know several communities which did such that and had serious consequences.

#9 22-07-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by French Ninja

You really sure that the HL community needs to add people from the "ignorant masses"? I know several communities which did such that and had serious consequences.

There is no need for more noobs. Just look at GTA:SA forums.

Pesmerga · #10 22-07-2005, 12:47 AM

Good news for me!

6Three · #11 22-07-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopar33l

There is no need for more noobs. Just look at GTA:SA forums.

Or anything including the word "Halo".

TheMastahC · #12 22-07-2005, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SixThree

Or anything including the word "Halo".

I love you.

#13 22-07-2005, 01:22 AM

Well, im certainly going to buy from Steam, the lesser evil in this case.

Operator · #14 22-07-2005, 01:32 AM

=( Sad face from me, why does EA have in infect all that was once good and pure?

*Chris_D* · #15 22-07-2005, 01:34 AM

EA are purely distributing the game, they won't have any say in its development. They will not be able to ruin Half-Life 2.