Archives for March 2007

• Please note that these are publication date on this site, NOT the actual release date of the maps and mods

I don’t spend as long playing games as I used to, partly because my eyes get tired (Yes I have the correct glasses!) and partly because I get a little bored. Gone are the days of whole afternoons and evening passing in running and shooting. But what about you?

How long do your normal SP gaming sessions last?

About The game starts at a remote area of the black mesa facility where scientists have been experimenting with headcrabs. The miltary have set up blockades at the entrances to make sure nobody gets in or out. Reader Recommendations2 recommendations, average score: 1.5 (out of 5), standard deviation: 0.25

About I have no idea what this map is about, so basically it’s a “load it and play it” situation. If anybody can give me a basic premise and description then I will add it here and I can replace this rubbish I am typing! Reader RecommendationsCurrently there are no recommendations

Author’s Note “There is a storyline not consider original game Half-Life 2 and addon Half-Life 2: Episode One. Gordon Freeman it appears in a building of which should find a way out. On a way various opponents as groups of combines and zombie will come across.” Features Animated Background Menu HDR Support Autosaves Basic Details [...]

Author’s Note “After successfully leading the Uprising against the Combine forces and obliterating the Citadel single-handedly, you have been chosen to be teleported into a strategic missile silo and infiltrate into the base. Reader RecommendationsCurrently there are no recommendations

Author’s Notes “Do the screenshots look familiar? They will do if you’re a gamer over a certain age. I’ve converted the entire first level of Wolfenstein 3D to Half-Life 2, with some texture modifications to “de-Nazify” the environment to make it publishable.” Reader RecommendationsCurrently there are no recommendations

In 2003 a leaked beta version of HL2 was released onto the internet. It contained elements that were not seen in the final version. Also, the book “Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar“ contained many idea, models, weapons etc. that were not seen in the final released version. Perhaps some of these ideas may make it into other episodes or storylines but only Valve know, unless…

Would you pay for a Half-Life 2 Bonus Content Pack from Valve?

About A single player mod featuring 5 – 10 maps, a new hand skin,a gray colored HUD and new models. If anybody can tell me more about it I will add it to this page. I would also like some new screenshots – thanks! Reader Recommendations2 recommendations, average score: 4 (out of 5), standard deviation: [...]

About It’s a comical adventure about a Russian scientist – Ravil Unisovich, who unwittingly unleashes a plague of monsters after an unsuccessful experiment. The story takes place between 1986 – 2007 with lots of new locations to visit and new characters to meet. Basic Details Title: Ispitatel 4 File Name: hl1-sp-ispitatel-4.7z Original File Name: ispitatel4_classic_english.rar [...]

Author’s Note “This single player story is set in the ruins of an “ancient South American civilization” (a mix of some of them to be precise). The story is quite simple. Scientists have detected a strong energy signal coming from those ruins and have established themselves there to investigate. Unfortunately they are not alone, and [...]

About A re-creation of the author’s school, including sewers, underground areas and secret Combine labs. Geez, I wish my school had been as cool as this one sounds. Enjoy! Reader Recommendations1 recommendation, average score: 5 (out of 5), standard deviation: 0

There’s little doubt that Black Mesa is the best known SP mod under development. I think we all agree that SP development for FPS games is a little flat at the moment. In a recent discussion about why the HL1 modding scene was more vibrant than HL2, it was suggested that the textures, enemies and weapons allowed HL1 developers more possibilities and scope.

Author’s Note A short but sweet single player experience for Half Life 2. Since this is the first part of a longer map, the ending may seem abrupt.” Reader RecommendationsCurrently there are no recommendations

I have just finished watching an episode of Stargate Atlantis entitled The Game. It will be unavoidable for me to discuss this episode without spoiling the plot for you, so if you haven’t already seen it and would like to watch it without my biased opinion I suggest you stop reading now!

Introduction As many of you know I plan to start making my own maps soon and feel that the resources available are not as good as they should be. I have discussed it many times before and won’t bore you again today. However I do want to talk about Hammer.

The mod community is probably the biggest difference between PC and console games, for me anyway. As the mod community has grown in size so has the quality of mods being produced and released. This is, no doubt, in part due to the fact that the games themselves have improved in all areas, most noticeably in graphics.