Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers. Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts. Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player's actions.

The next-gen console version comes packed with bonuses in addition to the genre-expanding original Half-Life 2 game. Half-Life 2: Episode One and Episode Two add-on levels are also on the disc, as are the stunningly complex puzzle game Portal and the online phenomenon Team Fortress 2.

The Orange Box Review - October 9, 2007
Five great games. One box. Hot damn!

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Portal: Final Hands-on - October 3, 2007
Valve invites gamers to warp time and space.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two Hands-on - September 21, 2007
Welcome back, Mr. Freeman.

Team Fortress 2 Hands-on - September 5, 2007
What was old is new again.

GC 2007: Orange Box Update - August 23, 2007
Five games, three platforms, less than two months away.

E3 2007: Orange Box Update - July 11, 2007
We take another peek inside.

Orange Box: Stepping Through the Portal - May 24, 2007
Valve takes us through the Looking Glass.

Team Fortress 2: Xbox 360 Hands-On - May 24, 2007
We take the console version of TF2 out for a spin.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two Hands-On - May 22, 2007
We face Gordon Freeman's tough new enemy and (barely) live to tell about it.

Team Fortress 2 Hands-On - April 13, 2007
It may look like a cartoon, but it still has dismemberment.

GDC 2007: Portal Hands-On - March 7, 2007
I jumped through what and landed where?

X06: Portal Impressions - September 28, 2006
The new wunderkinds at Valve talk about their amazing class project and show off the best-looking version of Half-Life 2 yet.

GC 2006: New Half-Life 2 Trailer Dissected - UK, August 24, 2006
Stunning Episode 2 footage hints at new levels, enemies and battles to come.

GC 2006: Portal Turns Our World Upside-Down - UK, August 24, 2006
Valve unleashes more details on the brain-busting mini-game guaranteed to make heads spin.

GC 2006: Team Fortress 2's Explosive New Teaser - UK, August 24, 2006
New trailer reveals character classes in more depth.

Team Fortress 2 Teaser Impressions - July 14, 2006
Valve's class-based shooter arises from the dead with a wholly unique look and style.

Half-Life 2: Portal - July 14, 2006
Valve's innovative surprise game could just be the shizzle we've been waiting for.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two Update - July 13, 2006
Valve gives us a quick but awesome new glimpse at its upcoming Half-Life 2 extension.

Three Red Lights: Episode 10 - September 26, 2007
It's about time someone talked up Halo 3.

Xbox 360 Games of Fall 2007 - September 21, 2007
The biggest holiday season in gaming history is upon us. Here are your options.

Insider: Behind Closed Doors: EA Studio Showcase - September 6, 2007
We've combed through a myriad of games to bring you the best of the very best of the coming year and beyond.

Three Red Lights Podcast: Episode 6 - August 15, 2007
The top five games coming soon to a store near you.

Most Anticipated Xbox 360 Games of 2007 Revisited - July 27, 2007
Find out what games have laid claim to our wish list.

Insider: Best in Show: EA3 - June 20, 2007
EA showed us their fall lineup, we tell you what to care about.

Blog Topic of the Week: Episodic Content - June 8, 2007
Are these installments worth sticking with?

Half-Life 2: Opening Up the Orange Box - May 25, 2007
Video Preview, hands-on, and in-depth features on the best deal of the year.

Team Fortress 2: Class Warfare - May 23, 2007
In-depth with Valve's fast-paced online shooter.

Half-Life 2: Building The Orange Box - May 21, 2007
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell reveals the origins of Half-Life as we take a peek inside the highly-anticipated Orange Box.

Team Fortress 2 Interview - April 10, 2007
What the hell has been going on?

Most Anticipated Games of 2007 - January 22, 2007
In a year filled with promise and heavy hitters, which games rank the highest?

Games: Game Scoop! Podcast, Episode 22 - January 18, 2007
Guitar Hero has a new developer, and industry vets have some choice words for the PS3.

Xbox 360: The One Year Retrospective - November 22, 2006
How has Microsoft's early bird console performed? Where have we come in one year's time? IGN takes a look back.

X06: The Barcelona Top Five - October 4, 2006
We pick the best of X06.

GC 2006: Half-Life 2 Head Honcho Speaks - UK, August 24, 2006
Valve's MD Gabe Newell talks Episode 2, Team Fortress and why creating episodic games has given them the freedom to do as they please.

The Portal Interview - July 27, 2006
IGN speaks with Valve in an exclusive interview to bring you the coolest revelation of the summer. Full details, new information, and surprises.

EA Studio Showcase: Behind Closed Doors - July 14, 2006
Everything you need to know about every 360 title at the show.

Orange Box Gold - September 27, 2007
Gordon Freeman's latest adventure is complete.

Half-Life 2: Orange Box Release Date Set - June 15, 2007
Find out when Valve's all-encompassing package will hit stores.

Games: The Big E3 List: 2007 Edition - June 1, 2007
Gaming's biggest show may be transformed, but it still has software!

Valve Considering Alyx Spin-Off? - May 22, 2007
Gabe Newell hints at future stories starring Alyx, Dog.

GDC 2007: Sneak Peek - March 5, 2007
Instead of J Allard this year, Microsoft's games will speak for themselves. What will be shown?

Half-Life 2 Bundle Delayed Again - February 7, 2007
EA quietly pushes Valve's big bundle into the fall.

Half-Life 2 Orange Box Contents - January 16, 2007
What's inside the box?

Half-Life 2 Slips Through Portal - November 10, 2006
Valve has sealed itself inside Team Fortress and you'll have to wait a bit longer to play all three games.

X360 Finds the Source - October 16, 2006
Developers for Microsoft's console have a new weapon at their disposal.

X06: Xbox 360 Movies Galore - October 3, 2006
Dozens of new movies rom the Barcelona showfloor.

X06: Live Microsoft News Conference Report - September 27, 2006
Microsoft hits Europe with news on Marvel's MMO, Gears of War, new XBLA and more.

TGS 2006: Microsoft Displays TGS, Demos on Marketplace - September 20, 2006
Microsoft jumps on media bandwagon with playable and video demos, plus highlights from TGS.

GC 2006: Valve Strikes a Nerve - August 25, 2006
Half-life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress show big in Germany.

GC 2006: Half-Life 2: Ep. Two Targets Q1 2007 - August 24, 2006
Looks like we won't be getting Gordon Freeman's next adventure in our stockings this year.

Half-Life 2 Confirmed for PS3, X360 - July 13, 2006
Valve's acclaimed shooter comes to the next gen -- with some tasty extras.

Half-Life 2 on X360? - May 26, 2006
Retailers report Valve is bringing the PC and Xbox game to Xbox 360.

Games: EA's Massive Leipzig Lineup - August 23, 2007
Top titles to be shown at this year's Games Convention.

Games: Source for Xbox 360 Available Now - October 16, 2006
Leading Engine Technology for Microsoft's Next Generation Console