Since its 1998 launch, 'Half-Life' and its various add-on packs (including mods such as 'Counter-Strike' – see below for more on those) have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, according to Valve. Developed once again by Valve and published again by Vivendi's ( V: Research, Estimates) Sierra games division, the game will put players back in the familiar shoes of crowbar wielding hero Gordon Freeman, battling aliens from the planet Xen.įor those of you scratching your head and wondering what the big deal is over a video game sequel, here are a few numbers to take into consideration. 'Half-Life 2' is scheduled to hit store shelves Sept.
Later this year, it will finally be answered.Įli and Alyx Vance are two of your key allies. Five years later, the call for that sequel is as loud as ever. Players quickly began clamoring for a sequel, but developer Valve Software responded with silence. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - When it was released in November 1998, 'Half-Life' redefined the action gaming genre by combining fast-paced action and an intelligent, intense story. The sequel could help revive an industry.
The pioneering action game redefined a genre.
