And in recent news, Valve announced the "Orange Box" yesterday, on the 18th.
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What really interests me is the fact that they've decided to include HL2 and Ep. 1 in the Orange Box. A resounding "What the FUCK?" echoed among gamers, not content with buying one of the best FPS games for a second time. However, Valve calmed their nerves, informing them of a miraculous "Gift system" that allows those who own HL2 and/or Episode 1 to gift either/both of the games digitally to friends who have yet to own either of them. Personally, I think that's kickass, but one can't help but think Valve's doing it for cash and nothing more. Not that "Allow newcomers to enjoy the full Half-Life saga" bullshit.
Also, pre-ordering grants access to the Beta of TF2. And you save 5 bucks. But of course, it's only 5 bucks, and we've already sat through about 2 years of GOD-AWFUL DELAYS, what's a few more weeks?
Be ready for an epic ton of concentrated badass awesome, coming October 10th, available via Steam, or from fine retailers in a physical form for the PC, HALOBOX360, and PS3.