Half-Life 3 reportedly playable end-to-end, possibly launching this year

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Rumor mill: Rumors surrounding Half-Life 3 have circulated for well over a decade, becoming an industry-wide joke. However, solid information has recently made the mythical sequel to Valve's famous first-person shooter franchise seem more real than ever. A new report from a prominent leaker has outlined technical details about the game and Valve's future hardware ambitions. A lengthy video AMA from well-known Valve leaker Tyler McVicker has revealed new details about the development progress of the next Half-Life game and the company's upcoming hardware. Much of the information is speculation and based on educated guesses informed by confidential sources, so readers should take the claims with a large grain of salt. Data mining of recent patches to Valve's games has uncovered references to "HLX," which many believe is a codename for Half-Life 3. McVicker claims that recent builds are pla ... Read full article.