Half-Life 3 Logo Appears on Mystery Website

[Vigormortis]

ohmygodohmygodohmygod

Could it be? Could it really be? Could we really be getting Half Life 3/Episode 3? Finally, after all this time.

Maybe, maybe not.

Must... remain... calm...

Please don't let this be a hoax. Oh god please don't let this be a hoax.

Roll that turtle-neck back up (both of them) and cool your jets Starsky, it almost certainly is I'm afraid.

OT: This whole thing is too sporadic for Valve, and unimaginative. A fucking T-Shirt with a HL3 logo, and a website? If the other stuff is the beginnings of an ARG, these two certainly aren't part of it.

My thoughts exactly. If Valve is starting a new ARG, it's more likely the first clue is the hidden easter eggs in the new TF2 map CP_Foundry. There are two hidden rooms reachable only by noclipping, and only existing on one side of an otherwise symmetrical map. One's hidden behind a door labeled "Top Secret" and is guarded by a soldier. Inside there is a sequence of numbers printed on the wall. "1961" with "13 22 13" directly below. And, above those numbers is the number "12" hidden behind a steel cross-beam near the ceiling.

This other stuff so far, aside from "maybe" the shirt seems a bit too pedestrian and sloppy on Valve's part.

 

[The Urban Moose]

"FW26HL3719" Well, let's see.

FW26: I don't know...

HL3: Half-Life 3!

719: July 19th, a possible release date.

Eh, who knows.

 

[Kopikatsu]

ohmygodohmygodohmygod

Could it be? Could it really be? Could we really be getting Half Life 3/Episode 3? Finally, after all this time.

Maybe, maybe not.

Must... remain... calm...

Please don't let this be a hoax. Oh god please don't let this be a hoax.

Hey, Irridium. Wanna know something magical?

Go on a VALVe server in TF2, open the developer console, then type in 'Status'. Read through what comes up. There's a name near the top...

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

Redirect to Orangebox site? It's fake.

 

[Kopikatsu]

ohmygodohmygodohmygod

Could it be? Could it really be? Could we really be getting Half Life 3/Episode 3? Finally, after all this time.

Maybe, maybe not.

Must... remain... calm...

Please don't let this be a hoax. Oh god please don't let this be a hoax.

Roll that turtle-neck back up (both of them) and cool your jets Starsky, it almost certainly is I'm afraid.

OT: This whole thing is too sporadic for Valve, and unimaginative. A fucking T-Shirt with a HL3 logo, and a website? If the other stuff is the beginnings of an ARG, these two certainly aren't part of it.

My thoughts exactly. If Valve is starting a new ARG, it's more likely the first clue is the hidden easter eggs in the new TF2 map CP_Foundry. There are two hidden rooms reachable only by noclipping, and only existing on one side of an otherwise symmetrical map. One's hidden behind a door labeled "Top Secret" and is guarded by a soldier. Inside there is a sequence of numbers printed on the wall. "1961" with "13 22 13" directly below. And, above those numbers is the number "12" hidden behind a steel cross-beam near the ceiling.

This other stuff so far, aside from "maybe" the shirt seems a bit too pedestrian and sloppy on Valve's part.

That's for something TF2-y. The pictures inside are of a Robot Heavy, Robot Demoman, looking through a gasmask and I don't know what the fourth is.

Anyway, since Robin Walker said that Meet the Pyro is going to be from Pyro's perspective, the secret thing on cp_Foundry is probably for Raid Mode and/or Meet the Pyro.

 

[Pinkamena]

My God.
Perhaps this is the beginning of the most epic Valve ARG ever.

 

[Kopikatsu]

ohmygodohmygodohmygod

Could it be? Could it really be? Could we really be getting Half Life 3/Episode 3? Finally, after all this time.

Maybe, maybe not.

Must... remain... calm...

Please don't let this be a hoax. Oh god please don't let this be a hoax.

Hey, Irridium. Wanna know something magical?

Go on a VALVe server in TF2, open the developer console, then type in 'Status'. Read through what comes up. There's a name near the top...

EXPLAIN. I'm too lazy to boot up TF2 D:

And bored of all these fake/barely meaningful announcements...

There is a line of text for the server status that can be made whatever the server admin wants.

VALVe servers have no server admin; and the server status is listed as 'Gordon'.

 

[Moonlight Butterfly]

I always thought Portal and Portal 2 where the sequels to Half Life 2. Since it was basically where they where sending Freeman next. I assumed they where setting the scene for him to arrive there but didn't expect Portal to be so successful so they ran with it.

There's enough references to HL in those games.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

I always thought Portal and Portal 2 where the sequels to Half Life 2. Since it was basically where they where sending Freeman next. I assumed they where setting the scene for him to arrive there but didn't expect Portal to be so successful so they ran with it.

There's enough references to HL in those games.

They are set in the same universe as Half Life, but we don't know if it's the same time or even anywhere near City 17 or Black Mesa. Half Life 3 probably will be set in the place the Borealis is, probably including the journey there. I don't think Valve will use Aperture Science as a setting in another game so soon after Portal 2, there really isn't much reason for Gordon and Alyx to go there, since the Borealis is somewhere else.

 

[Freaky Lou]

EXPLAIN. I'm too lazy to boot up TF2 D:

And bored of all these fake/barely meaningful announcements...

The name at the top is "Gordon".

 

[Beryl77]

I always thought Portal and Portal 2 where the sequels to Half Life 2. Since it was basically where they where sending Freeman next. I assumed they where setting the scene for him to arrive there but didn't expect Portal to be so successful so they ran with it.

There's enough references to HL in those games.

They are set in the same universe as Half Life, but we don't know if it's the same time or even anywhere near City 17 or Black Mesa. Half Life 3 probably will be set in the place the Borealis is, probably including the journey there. I don't think Valve will use Aperture Science as a setting in another game so soon after Portal 2, there really isn't much reason for Gordon and Alyx to go there, since the Borealis is somewhere else.

Portal 1 and 2 are set somewhere in America (Ohio?), City 17 is a fictional city somewhere in eastern europe and Gordon and Alyx are headed north, so we won't see the Enrichment Center in Half-Life.
Besides, they're trying to separate the two games. That's why Portal 2 is set a few hundred years in the future.

 

[Moonlight Butterfly]

I always thought Portal and Portal 2 where the sequels to Half Life 2. Since it was basically where they where sending Freeman next. I assumed they where setting the scene for him to arrive there but didn't expect Portal to be so successful so they ran with it.

There's enough references to HL in those games.

They are set in the same universe as Half Life, but we don't know if it's the same time or even anywhere near City 17 or Black Mesa. Half Life 3 probably will be set in the place the Borealis is, probably including the journey there. I don't think Valve will use Aperture Science as a setting in another game so soon after Portal 2, there really isn't much reason for Gordon and Alyx to go there, since the Borealis is somewhere else.

I just think they intended to make episode 3 or Half Life 3 but decided to stick with Portal which, originally, was to set the scene for the Borealis adventure.

So therefore they have given us Half Life sequels but no one thinks of them as that. Rather than everyone being confused as to why it's taking ages for HL3.

Even if they don't go to the enrichment center which seems likely from what you have said. I think Portal should still be considered as part of the series.

 

[Riobux]

An Aperature Science background? Things are going to go insane if this is legit.

 

[shaboinkin]

I'm betting money they are going to release the game on December 22nd, 2012...you know, if for some reason the world does just so happen to end on the 21st.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

I always thought Portal and Portal 2 where the sequels to Half Life 2. Since it was basically where they where sending Freeman next. I assumed they where setting the scene for him to arrive there but didn't expect Portal to be so successful so they ran with it.

There's enough references to HL in those games.

They are set in the same universe as Half Life, but we don't know if it's the same time or even anywhere near City 17 or Black Mesa. Half Life 3 probably will be set in the place the Borealis is, probably including the journey there. I don't think Valve will use Aperture Science as a setting in another game so soon after Portal 2, there really isn't much reason for Gordon and Alyx to go there, since the Borealis is somewhere else.

I just think they intended to make episode 3 or Half Life 3 but decided to stick with Portal which, originally, was to set the scene for the Borealis adventure.

So therefore they have given us Half Life sequels but no one thinks of them as that. Rather than everyone being confused as to why it's taking ages for HL3.

Even if they don't go to the enrichment center which seems likely from what you have said. I think Portal should still be considered as part of the series.

The Portal games definetly aren't direct sequels to Half Life 2: Episode 2. They are spin offs. They are self contained stories, the only thing they have relating to Half Life is Aperture's rivalry with Black Mesa. They may be spiritual sequels, but they were probably never intended as a sequel to Half Life. They aren't in the same series because they don't share a name, but they are still in the same universe. Everyone already knows that they are related quite closely to Half Life.

 

[XDravond]

Well, so? I already have the possibility of booking my ex so I'm not surprised
http://www.webhallen.com/spel/pc/108558-half_life_3 (Swedish site)
They do also have some other interesting titles like "mirrors edge 2"..
I kinda doubt you can trust the release dates whatsoever... "Price, picture, product description and release dates are preliminary and may change"... :-D
And yes they are (mostly) serious, well maybe not about the release date but still...


I believe though that Valve feels somewhat like "We drawn out this a bit to much maybe it soon time to release this game which we just been polishing for the past 5 years..." But Hey it's Valve time anyhow i.e. when the stars align and the blue moon rise we might see a real glimpse of Half-life (ep?)3--..

Good news anyhow, lets start forcing our body parts unto Valve so they understand how much we love them...

 

[Knight Templar]

It doesn't look like VALVe's work, but part of me doesn't care.

 

[Angus565]

...Must...contain...fanboyish joy!!!

 

[AetherWolf]

Do I suspect it's fake? Yes.
Am I sitting on the edge of my seat and trying to hide my excitement despite this? Yep.

Spoiler

 

[omicron1]

My personal theory: This is real.

My personal other theory: Valve are working with the Black Mesa Source team to put together a combined five-part Superbox of the half-life series - sort of a continuation of the Orange Box theme. All with upgraded graphics to match the new Source features, of course... Half-Life 2 and the Episodes getting updated/renovated textures, models, and shaders.