Computer Gaming World info

Iced_Eagle · #1 27-08-2005, 03:53 AM

Just got the October issue of CGW.

I'm currently reading this and will post all new info I find (their cover story is everything about VALVe.... Aftermath, lost coast, DoD:S, etc etc... even Sin Episodes )

I'll keep posting though as I read more!

But it says that the Lost Coast should be available by the time you read it (which would probably mean like less than 2 weeks until we get it!), and they also said the same about Day of Defeat: Source with Aftermath to follow soon thereafter!

Okay I'll keep reading...

*Edit* Lost Coast features a director mode. Basically there will be little cues around that you can walk up to, click, and then one of the VALVe guys will talk about development of the level and such, and give comments. But however, it will give a few spoilers as to what's coming up in the level, so it's best to play with director's mode off the first time through, unless you would rather have a few things ruined a head of time.

*Edit2* Lost Coast isn't just a tech demo... It shows you how headcrabs took over Raven Holm!!!!

Oh, and in Aftermath there is new AI for working with allies and collaborative action.

*Edit3* When asked if Hydra's will return, Marc Laidlaw smiles and says

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Mossman came from Half-Life -- she was a character we couldn't pull off until Half-Life 2. So I'd say that none of our ideas, if we're attached to them, ever necessarily go away.

*Edit4* They are planning on a new episode for Half-Life 2 every 3 months, and then a seasonal box set for retail.

Oh, and they are also rearchitecturing Steam, and we are actually running two versions of it now. Steam 2 and Steam 3, alongside each other... Though we don't even know it.

Gabe feels the need to fight World of Warcraft, with the gamers helping to make the experience better. He thinks that Microsoft's new OS Vista won't solve problems, and X360 is a pain because they told them "You can't rely on the hard drive" (it's an optional feature).

#2 27-08-2005, 04:55 AM

Awesome, thanx for the info

New episode of HL every 3 months? Not too bad of a deal. Actually I think this may be Valve's way of putting the things into the game they had to take out for various reasons (hydra, icebreaker, etc.) Next few months looking good for gaming indeed

#3 27-08-2005, 05:08 AM

The future seems bright! Woot.

Iced_Eagle · #4 27-08-2005, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AzzMan

Awesome, thanx for the info

New episode of HL every 3 months? Not too bad of a deal. Actually I think this may be Valve's way of putting the things into the game they had to take out for various reasons (hydra, icebreaker, etc.) Next few months looking good for gaming indeed

Yup

They make a really good analogy to the film industry. Basically as of right now pretty much every game company is doing the equivalent of a blockbuster movie. However, as we know today, that isn't all there is on TV! VALVe is saying that they are now getting into the equivalent of TV Shows in gaming, which is awesome!

They said that they also get to try new technology much faster and test it out publically before waiting to get it into the next full-blown project (they did say Half-Life 3)... For example they said it was better to release HDR now, so they could fix any problems, then wait months/years from now to release it into their next big project (whereas by then, almost every game should have HDR)

Teta_Bonita · #5 27-08-2005, 05:13 AM

sweet, this is awsome news! thanks!

BrimStone04 · #6 27-08-2005, 08:04 AM

best damn news ive heard in a while, got me smiling again!!!!

Boogymanx · #7 27-08-2005, 08:10 AM

What Brim said!

liPillON · #8 27-08-2005, 09:31 AM

october issue?!? in (late) august?!?

*Samon Fish* · #9 27-08-2005, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Iced_Eagle

They are planning on a new episode for Half-Life 2 every 3 months, and then a seasonal box set for retail.

Thats awesome

Naudian · #10 27-08-2005, 09:43 AM

It's also craaaaayzeh...

I'm too tired to get all excited right now. But still very cool news

MrWhite · #11 27-08-2005, 10:42 AM

I believe, good sir, I have just soiled my pants.

Yes, yes I have.

Oh dear...

J_Tweedy · #12 27-08-2005, 10:50 AM

good news bro- every 3 months? judging by the time its taken since they announced aftermath that doesn't seem likely, but oh well, we'll see i guess.

*Chris_D* · #13 27-08-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by b3ll4L!

october issue?!? in (late) august?!?

It'll actually be released early September but as he's a subscriber he's got it early.

hool10 · #14 27-08-2005, 04:37 PM

If possible can we have some scans? Pleeeeez.

*Ennui* · #15 27-08-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hool10300

If possible can we have some scans? Pleeeeez.

Take it to a PM, mate. Screens will be removed by moderators as soon as we see them.

After reading what you've told us, Iced_Eagle, I'm so proud of Valve Software. They're like a champion for quality and I love their commitment to the massive community and to their products being the finest games they could possibly make.