This week’s tech and gaming news is packed! Sony’s acquisition of FromSoftware’s parent company, a Half-Life 2 anniversary documentary hinting at a potential Half-Life 3, STALKER 2’s performance issues, and the latest on AMD Ryzen and Intel’s CPU strategies are all discussed, along with reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34-inch monitor.
Project Borealis: Prologue, a fan-made Half-Life 3 experience, is now available on Steam. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, this prologue offers a glimpse into Gordon Freeman’s journey and the next chapter of the Half-Life saga. While the prologue is short, clocking in at around 10-15 minutes, it’s a promising start and a testament to the passionate fan community dedicated to keeping the Half-Life universe alive.
Rumors of two new Half-Life games, one for PC and one for VR, are gaining traction. These games could be a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, possibly even featuring a cooperative mode where players take on the roles of Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance. This news follows rumors of Valve’s upcoming Deckard VR headset, potentially setting the stage for a next-gen Half-Life experience.
