Half-Life 2 is now 20 years old! To celebrate, Valve has released an update for this popular game. This update adds some cool new features. There is developer commentary, Steam Workshop support, and Episodes One and Two are now included. There are also bug fixes and new graphics options.
You can get this game for free on Steam until November 18th at 6 PM GMT. Make sure to grab it before time runs out!
The update has three and a half hours of commentary from the Half-Life 2 team. They share stories about making the game and what happened during the process.
If you want to know more about the game’s development, Valve made a two-hour documentary. You can watch it on YouTube.
The update also improves support for ultrawide monitors and changes some things for modders. Valve did a similar update for Half-Life’s 25th anniversary last year.
Vocabulary List:
- Documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmen.tər.i/ (noun): A film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.
- Commentary /ˈkɒm.ən.tər.i/ (noun): A spoken description or explanation of something often accompanying visual media.
- Features /ˈfiː.tʃərz/ (noun): Distinctive attributes or aspects of something.
- Support /səˈpɔːrt/ (noun/verb): To assist or back up; also refers to the resources and services provided.
- Improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ (verb): To make or become better.
- Graphics /ˈɡræf.ɪks/ (noun): Visual images or designs used in media.
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