Half Life 2 release in the UK today?

PC_Arcade

Is it ??

According to Play and Amazon it's available for immediate shipping which would lead me to believe it's out.

paul-scream22 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 12:59 pm **Post subject:**

Sure is, been out since Friday 12th.

Most Game stores in the UK did midnight openings for it.

Been playing on my bro's new crystal xbox with it all weekend :mrgreen:

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:05 pm **Post subject:**

Paul, stop lying.

HALF LIFE 2, you plum not HALO 2

:roll:

paul-scream22 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:07 pm **Post subject:**

PC_Arcade wrote:

Paul, stop lying.

HALF LIFE 2, you plum not HALO 2

:roll:

That'll teach me to post quickly and not read topics properly.

Just all halo 2'd up at the mo

It's an honest mistake though, no need for the plum remark though

You twat

doh!!!!!!

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:43 pm **Post subject:**

lol, you plum :lol:

Yes, apparantly stores have been giving it out before they were supposed to. Official release is tomorrow.

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:46 pm **Post subject:**

I might see if I can find one of those stores that's giving it out early and buy the bloody thing :-o

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:47 pm **Post subject:**

I already have a copy...

locked on my pc :matrix:

Damn steam, ah well I got a free official copy which is what counts

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:49 pm **Post subject:**

Fuck steam, If I'm going to actually BUY a game, I want the box :lol:

BTW, the other source engine game Vampire The Masquerade : Bloodlines has been released

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:52 pm **Post subject:**

lol, steam isn't actually that bad. Used to be terrible, but I quite like it. Only problem is having to download on new machines and b/w aint exactly cheap.

But I like auto-updates which it does, and it also lists all the mods and what not you might be interested in.

I was going to buy a boxed copy, but I don't think I will to be honest. Maybe download a pirate version too.

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:53 pm **Post subject:**

oh and thx for the other source engine game, that engine is the best thing since the Quake II engine for FPS.

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:28 pm **Post subject:**

Is it possible to back up the Steam version of HL2, I.E if I format my HD can I re-install the game from a backup DVD, if so how?

You can

I found the answer.

drpoopypantz · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:56 am **Post subject:**

How are they going to pirate this game if you have to authenticate every copy via the Steam servers?
It would seem rather difficult, like trying to hack the product activation on XP Home.

I don't know. I don't think I'll get a pirated copy of this. I mean, how much is it for a real copy? 60 bucks?
And I know it'll be worth it. Gamespot gave it a 9.2 out of 10.

John_Doe · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:00 am **Post subject:**

They'll find a way. They always do. Hurry up will'ya!

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:06 am **Post subject:**

I'm buying this too (over steam in the end!)
As for the piracy thing, they'll do what they've already done with CS:Source which is to run a fake Steam server on the PC while you install / run the game

IIRC Emporio are releasing the cracked version late today / tomorrow, they've repeatedly said they'll let valve actually release the game first before they release the cracked version. It'll be interesting to see if they give them a day @ retail too

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:18 am **Post subject:**

Spud, as you probably have this unlocked now, I want a review with no spoilers please before I decide to part with my $59.95

d0c · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:09 pm **Post subject:**

PC_Arcade wrote:

IIRC Emporio are releasing the cracked version late today / tomorrow, they've repeatedly said they'll let valve actually release the game first before they release the cracked version. It'll be interesting to see if they give them a day @ retail too

so there are nice pirates out there to

hl2 i know is a good game, so that one i am gonna buy and we all know it will get the support like old hl did.... and i am also getting an pirated version for backup purpose..... hopefully we the guys here at hhah can let the emule rest for a couple of days and play togheter, that would be awsome .. :beerchug:

tweye · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:15 pm **Post subject:**

i'm afraid we'll have to wait for a pirated version, cause the game has to be so cool that the uber-crackers are playing with it right now instead of cracking it.
:mrgreen:

spudthedestroyer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:29 pm **Post subject:**

PC_Arcade wrote:

Spud, as you probably have this unlocked now, I want a review with no spoilers please before I decide to part with my $59.95

Irony of ironies, my pc won't boot since yesterday. Hopefully it will be booted when I get home this after, but I'm not holding my breath:
http://www.fileheaven.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40449

I can live wihtout HL2 for whatever, I mean I waited this long, but its a mare since I have a lot of coursework I have to do.

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:35 pm **Post subject:**

:-o That sucks.

Out of interest, have you looked at your voltages in the BIOS to see how they look, when I had the problem with my PSU, the I/O voltage was significantly under expected but the PC gave me no warnings at all.

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:37 pm **Post subject:**

also found this :

Quote:

if you have a "freeze problem" its most likley a hardware conflict.

you need to turn off ACPI Computer mode and set to Standart PC mode and all drivers new.

In WinXP :

Control Panel->System->Device Manager->Computer-> Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC

Update the driver to Standard PC (this disable the ACPI)

Double-click 'Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) PC'
Open 'driver' tab
Select 'update driver'
Select 'Install from a specified location'
Select 'Don't search, I will choose the driver to install'
Select 'Standard PC'

Reboot and let WinXP reinstall all the drivers for the hardware

that it ....

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