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Half Life 2 Thief Is “Very Sorry”

You may remember this little incident that happened in 2003. A hacker by the name Axel Gembe got a hold of the PC game everybody wanted their hands on, Half Life 2. By hacking into Valve’s main frame he stole the game’s source code, which eventually led to the source code being available online. This led to a long delay for Valve’s hit sequel and probation for the young hacker (a fate that would of been dramatically worse if Valve had their way and flew him to America.)

ATiElite4812d ago

This was an event that brought the PC community together because everyone helped out in tracking this bastard down (then sending him death threats, viruses, and stealing his ID).

Valve has been grateful to the PC community ever since. This ASS CLOWN almost F up the greatest game ever.

ct034812d ago

The alpha version wasn't really playable, if anything it was a droplet of juice to whet your appetite. There were a few rough pieces of levels, but none of the enemy AI was properly implemented and it all had little to do with the final game.

The only "level" that was really playable was an awesome physics sandbox room with a pool in the middle. It's not in the final game, and you could use the gravity gun to interact with mattresses, watch them float etc.

giantchicken4812d ago

Wow. Way to bring it up after everyone forgot, hacker guy.

Nightshadow4812d ago

Too little too late. Geohot belongs in the same category as this douche.

ChrisW4812d ago

Not 100%. This retard also created a worm for DOS attacks. IMO, this'll put him at least 1 level below GeoHotz in the depths of hell.

ATiElite4812d ago

No I would donate money to GEo Hot WAYYYYYY before I would PISS on Alex even if he was on fire.

Sure Geo Hot popped the PS3's security Cherry but Alex STOLE the SOURCE CODE and HL2.

Alex is the true definition of Pirate and scum of the earth.

TXIDarkAvenger4812d ago

Is this some fail attempt to gain popularity over Geohot? Meh rather hear this guy than Geohot unless he died or went to jail.

lepolohuevo4812d ago

Listen, this guy was far worse and more dangerous than Geohot, make your little research.

TXIDarkAvenger4812d ago

Yeah, be sorry out of nowhere. I mean all the way back in 2003 and now in 2011 say sorry? Meh better late than never...

yewles14812d ago

NOW??????????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??????

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Chard2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis2d ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast2d ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake1d 20h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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thorstein44d ago

.... from the 2000s (mostly).

shinoff218344d ago

I can't fk with this list. They missed on alot of games probably before the writers times. Also I know people loved some portal but I was never a fan.

Cacabunga44d ago

Tomb Raider 1
Driver 1
Abe’s Odyssey
FF6
King of Fighters 94
Mortal Kombat OG
LINK 2 the past
Street Fighter 2
Resident Evil 1

Inverno44d ago

Infinite but not the first two games? Witcher 3 but not the first two games?? GTA V but not literally any of the games before it??? Portal 2 but not the first? Also if you're going to play Shadow of The Colossus play the remaster and not the remake. Can't say I disagree with the list but my man it's all over the place.

Name Last Name44d ago

I mean some sequels are objectively better and you don’t need to play the whole series.

Inverno44d ago

But most of these games have a story to follow, sure you can catch up with a YouTube vid but where's the fun in that?

LucasRuinedChildhood44d ago (Edited 44d ago )

A list like this isn't telling you not to play the previous games if you want to. It's just giving you legendary games to play.

But tbh, you don't always have to force yourself to play every entry in a franchise to get to the better ones.

- The vast majority of Witcher 3 players never played the first 2 and had a great time. The first 2 games aren't in the same league.
- The GTA games are self-contained with the odd fun reference. You can easily jump into any of them.
- The Shadow Of The Colossus remake looks and controls better than the original (plus it has a 60fps option while the remaster is just 30fps). New players will enjoy it more.
- Portal 2 is a lot better than Portal 1 and takes the concept much further gameplay-wise. Storywise, Portal 1 is fairly light too. Not that you shouldn't play it but realistically ... you'd love Portal 2 whether you play it or not (at lot of Portal 2 players have never played 1).

Bioshock 1 is the only one I agree with you on simply because it's one the best games of all time and arguably better than Infinite. No other setting like Rapture.

Looking at the list, I'd recommend playing Uncharted 1 before 2 but no doubt, 2 is the legendary one you have to play.

Inverno44d ago

I get it, but that's just my opinion on his opinion. I just think that before you play a sequel you should still play what came before it. Maybe it's just me but i find it fascinating playing through the first game in a series and seeing how it has evolved through its sequels. Like I said I don't disagree with the list, other than SoTC which I strongly believe the remaster of the original should be played above the remake.

AuraAbjure44d ago

Awesome list! Hot take on Fear (and it's hard af expansion Persaus Mandate!) Bioshock Infinite is stellar, so is the Witcher 3 and you nailed it by having Ocarina of Time. So many fantastic games! Gotta play 'em all! Next one on my list is Prey after I beat Dead Space 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction.

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