Highly doubtful it would be a SteamOS exclusive. The OS is free and they won't be making money off Steam Machines (unless they do bring out their own, and then they wont be making much if they want it to compete with consoles), so there is no benefit for them to do this. Now a Steam + SteamOS exclusive on the other hand would make Steam Machines a more attractive prospect to console gamers and get them into the Steam ecosystem where Valve will get their hooks into them and make piles of money!Mr.K. said:
Valve Trademarks Half-Life 3 in Europe
- Thread starter Andy Chalk
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I am not letting myself feel an ounce of excitement or happiness at this news. The only HL3 news that would get me hyped would be an official announcement from valve. None of this guessing bullocks, no more freakin ARGs, just Gabe Newell on my computer screen, holding up a disc and saying "Half Life 3 is coming".
I'm past being excited anytime I read HL related news. It never turns out to be true, and until I hear something from Valve, I'll hold my squees.SupahGamuh said:
Also, I wanted to post a reply video to yours, but I can't find it. I have horrible luck finding any particular Simpsons clip on Youtube - but it's the one where Barney is trying to stay sober because he's the designated driver. Music starts playing and Barney starts screaming, "NOT TONIGHT! NOT TONIGHT!" as Duffman busts into Moe's. So... yeah, picture that here.
I'm convinced Valve just likes trolling the fans by this point. Instead of actually just telling us anything, they'd rather let us imagine if the Schrodinger's Game that is Episode 3 actually does or does not exist.
The elders talk of a unknown form stirring in the Void of Unknowing yet again. They have seen such stirrings before, but they say that this may be a greater sign; a sign that the holy Third Interlude is drawing closer to the surface. By how much they cannot say.
The elders have predicted before, but their words brought forth nothing. Their last premonitions have instead heralded the coming of Machines of Vapor, meant to distribute the holiness of the Golden Faucet into more convenient locations. We have yet to know of their fruitfulness.
But perhaps this time things will be different. Shall we be given the bounty of the Golden Faucet and the meaty god at its helm? Is the arrival of the Third Interlude close at hand?
The elders watch with interest...
The elders have predicted before, but their words brought forth nothing. Their last premonitions have instead heralded the coming of Machines of Vapor, meant to distribute the holiness of the Golden Faucet into more convenient locations. We have yet to know of their fruitfulness.
But perhaps this time things will be different. Shall we be given the bounty of the Golden Faucet and the meaty god at its helm? Is the arrival of the Third Interlude close at hand?
The elders watch with interest...
I question how many "unfinished, slapped together mess"'s you've played if you consider Half Life 2 an example of one. Because I know that I'd be far more prone to think of Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit as one, or Knights of the Old Republic 2. You know, games where things just start falling apart in the last few sections.Sgt. Sykes said:
Half Life 2 ends on a cliffhanger. There's a difference.
Why would they even bother? Just to ensure they can shut down any fan-projects or whatever that might infringe upon the name?
I mean, sure, perhaps they plan to release it as a SteamBox launch title, but I doubt it. So I'm guessing this is more about enforcing exclusivity to the name than actually doing anything with it.
I mean, sure, perhaps they plan to release it as a SteamBox launch title, but I doubt it. So I'm guessing this is more about enforcing exclusivity to the name than actually doing anything with it.
Well the way they work here is that when you trademark it you have to within a pretty short amount of time prove that you're actually doing it... So within half a year we are either gonna see an announcement or they will loose it.Sgt. Sykes said:
This is why I have yet to play Half Life 2, because I hear it ends on a cliff hanger and I would be annoyed at the wait for this, so once it's announced, if ever, I will then play the previous one.
And the hype bandwagon is taking off.
I am legitimately interested on whether or not this will turn into the greatest thing ever.
I am legitimately interested on whether or not this will turn into the greatest thing ever.
yeh im thinking this is just more trolling. Im really hoping its not. But at this point i dont think anyone is holding any hope.
BUT if it were to be true and it does come out. Im play HALF-LIFE 1, HALF-LIFE:OPPOSING FORCE, HALF-LIFE: BLUE SHIFT. HALF-LIFE 2, HALF-LIFE 2:EPISODE 1 & 2 then........... lol maybe half-life 3 ?
BUT if it were to be true and it does come out. Im play HALF-LIFE 1, HALF-LIFE:OPPOSING FORCE, HALF-LIFE: BLUE SHIFT. HALF-LIFE 2, HALF-LIFE 2:EPISODE 1 & 2 then........... lol maybe half-life 3 ?
Say it with me now:
Duke Nukem Forever.
Ten years, huh? That pretty well qualifies as a game that will never come and will be a crappy disappointment if it does.
Duke Nukem Forever.
Ten years, huh? That pretty well qualifies as a game that will never come and will be a crappy disappointment if it does.
The 2 games aren't even remotely similar in development.templar1138a said:
Duke Nukem was announced 14 years before it was released, and even had screenshots, gameplay footage and teaser trailers back then.
To this day, Half Life 3 has not been announced. It's existence before this Trademark story was pure speculation by the community.
I'm calling trolling on this one. Seems like the thing Valve would do honestly. Yeah, I know it would cost them money, but don't you think Gabe would consider it money well spent?