The story so far... *spoilers*

[w00ties]

Originally Posted by Xyoxvietsterx

I hope they have levels in Xen again in either Episode 3 or HL3.

Even if it's just a brief visit. It'd be great! I wonder if they'll upgrade the Source engine or even make a new engine for any other Half-Life games after Episode 3.

Source is Valve's engine though. While HL3 wont have the same developers, Im sure they wont want to dump the Source engine for the HL series. I think source if pretty solid in terms of gameplay, I cant put my finger on what it is, but its clean and new looking engine while still feeling like the original half life gameplay - its great. They pulled it off so well.

At most Id say they will upgrade the source engine quite a bit for HL3. I wouldnt look forward to them scrapping it, especially since now they're starting to use it for other games to get the name going.

As for HL3, I dont think there'll be much chance at seeing Xen again. Its just the gateway to the univerise (supposedly a trainstation for universal travel), but with the rebels strong efforts to close portals to other worlds I dont think Gordon will be too hyped to use one.

After all, they just got the rocket launched to close the portal over (what was) City17...I dont really see any way they're going to have an opportunity to use one. Or why they would want to use them, since they know it was these portals that caused the whole mess on earth.

One possibility could be the G-Man teleporting you there, but even then theres no reason for you to be there really. I cant imagine any purpose for another trip to Xen.

I hope HL3 finishes Breen and answers a few more questions on the G-Man.

[angrysasquatch]

Wait.. HL3 isn't gonna be made by Valve? Why the hell not? It's their flagship program.

[w00ties]

Originally Posted by angrysasquatch

Wait.. HL3 isn't gonna be made by Valve? Why the hell not? It's their flagship program.

They want to move on, but they dont want to let their fans down - so they'll let HL3 be developed by another team. They're taking on a completely new project from a different angle, and which angle is currently being decided by fans.

I think they can do without developing another one though. I wish they did develop HL3, but they have enough titles and projects under their belt to do what they want.

[Kal]

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