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10 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries In The Half-Life Franchise
From unforeseen consequences to Gordon Freeman's fate, Half-Life has several mysteries that have intrigued fans for almost 30 years.
Half-Life: Gordon Freeman’s Crowbar Is Gaming's Greatest Melee Weapon
Valve's Half-Life: Alyx, doesn't feature series protagonist Gordon Freeman's crowbar, a weapon that has become synonymous with the character.
What It's Like To Play Half-Life In 2023
Valve made the 1998 revolutionary first-person shooter Half-Life free for a limited time, and it still holds up today in the ways that matter most.
10 Best DLCs That Feature A New Protagonist
Popular games like Resident Evil and Batman: Arkham City utilize new protagonists during their DLCs, allowing players to play as fresh characters.
10 Unfinished Video Game Franchises That Are Still Worth Playing
Not every video game series gets to properly end its story, but a canceled sequel and lack of closure doesn't mean that games should be ignored.
Half-Life 2 Gets a Ray-Traced Remaster
A remaster of Half-Life 2 made with Nvidia's official modding tools gives the game a next-gen update with ray tracing and texture upgrades in 4K.
10 Games That Benefitted From A Long Development Cycle
Some video games have had development cycles that are much longer than those of the competition - and benefited greatly from the increased time.
10 Games That Fans Didn't Expect To Be Connected
From Ape Escape and Metal Gear Solid to Dragon Age & Mass Effect, multiple games proved more interconnected than players expected.
10 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries In Video Games
From random aliens and UFOs to missing backstories, video games like Team Fortress 2 and GTA V have left many players scratching their heads.
10 Games You Need Mouse & Keyboard For Instead Of A Controller
Iconic games like The Sims and Left 4 Dead are better played with the mouse and keyboard – opening a whole new world of gameplay.
10 Controversial Games Even Franchise Fans Can't Love
Even though their franchises had loyal fans, divisive games like Fallout 76 and Battlefield 2042 rapidly turned players away.
10 Escort Quests That Are Actually Fun
Escort quests can detract from gaming experiences, but games like Bioshock Infinite and God of War offer remedies.
10 Most Influential Video Games From The '90s
The '90s saw giant leaps forward in gaming, with titles like Metal Gear Solid, Pokémon, and many more introduced to the world.
10 Worst Final Boss Fights, Ranked
From Arkham Asylum's Titan Joker to Assassin's Creed II's Rodrigo Borgia, some final video game boss fights are just downright awful.
10 Video Game Series With The Most Wasted Potential
Unfortunately, some great video games miss the mark and waste their potential, like Half-Life and Marvel's Avengers.
10 Video Game Sequels That Saved Their Franchise
Video game sequels like Assassin's Creed Origins, Doom (2016), and Fire Emblem Awakening were just what these franchises needed to be revitalized.
Half-Life: Alyx's No VR Mod Exposes the Genre's Fundamental Problem
Including a non-VR mode may detract from developers' intended experience, but it's ultimately a better solution than outright ignoring invested fans.
10 Best Video Game Narratives
An excellent gaming narrative isn't always essential to the player's experience, but it can provide an emotional, rewarding experience.
Half-Life 2's Most Controversial Twist Is Perfect for the Next Tetris-Style Gaming Movie
With the Tetris movie getting popular reviews, it’s possible similar game dev films will be made. One that deserves it is the story of Half-Life 2.
10 Disappointing Video Game Stories That End Too Abruptly
Video games like Prey and Halo 2 ended way too soon to satisfy players.