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Black Mesa - Trailer

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Published 1 December, 2008 Duration 1:56

Some games get a following. Some games get a fanatical following. Some games get a following fanatical enough to recode the entire thing for an updated graphics engine and get it released on Steam.

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rodpad #1 4 years ago

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First!
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Moz #2 4 years ago

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hummm, look good and all, but rather have ep3 then this
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Moz #3 4 years ago

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on looking around the site i'm now more interested in this will have to give it a go when realesed
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UncleLou #4 4 years ago

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Wow.
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Ignatius_Cheese #5 4 years ago

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What exactly am I looking at here? Is it a tech demo or a new game/mod based on HL1 with a revamped engine...?
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kangarootoo #6 4 years ago

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The second one I think.
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TriggerHippie #7 4 years ago

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[link url=http://www.blackmesasource.com/
]http://www.blackmesasource.com/
[/link]

Rock Paper Shotgun ftw!
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snale #8 4 years ago

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It's a remake of the original Half-Life in the Source engine. It's essentially HL 1 with better graphics and tweaked gameplay.
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Ignatius_Cheese #9 4 years ago

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Ok, so this is the second remake of HL1 using the Source engine. As pretty as it looks, this is a bit pointless IMO...

Bring on Ep3!

Edit - It would however be a good idea for Valve to grab hold of this and "officially" release it through Steam and various other sources (360 plz!) as they did with Opposing Force and L4D

Edited by Ignatius_Cheese at 01/12/08 @ 11:31
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RESIDENT_nEVILe #10 4 years ago

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Looks great! HURRY UP!
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Moonprince #11 4 years ago

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Not as pointless as your birth however!
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Ignatius_Cheese #12 4 years ago

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@Moonprince - Oh my! You have mortally wounded me. However shall I go on... o_O

Point still stands: how many times can one game be remade before everyone realises that, after Black Mesa, it all goes a wee bit downhill... ;o)
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M83J01P97 #13 4 years ago

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People are aware this has nothing to do with Valve right? They haven't been making this instead of Episode 3... this is just a fan project, a very, very, very ambitious one.
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PearOfAnguish #14 4 years ago

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"Ok, so this is the second remake of HL1 using the Source engine. As pretty as it looks, this is a bit pointless IMO...

Bring on Ep3!"

This is a fan-made mod. You're not missing out on ep 3 because of it.
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DoctorZoidberg #15 4 years ago

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Never really got into Half Life myself. Tried playing Half Life 2, and I'm slowly making progress (keep replaying that ravenhill bit. Was too awesome to just play though that area once).
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Kyle #16 4 years ago

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Ignatius_Cheese, you need to chill out. This is a fan made mod and a fucking amazing one at that. Are you really saying there is something wrong with a group of fans remaking one of the finest shooters in its entirity using an updated graphics engine?
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bodypopper #17 4 years ago

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No one complained about the idea of Tomb Raider Anniversary did they?
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HolyJebus #18 4 years ago

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So will this be free?
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Moonprince #19 4 years ago

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Was only kidding of course, BUT, Whilst it's a remake it does look like they've tarted up many aspects of it so not all the same. I'd also suggest there's a fan base for this so why not.

It's also an awesome way to make a name for yourself when starting out. Better this than some random uni course.
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huxathon #20 4 years ago

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I've been waiting for this for ages.

must admit when HLsource was released I was a bit disappointed that it wasn't like the Black Mesa mod.
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Kiigan #21 4 years ago

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Looks amazing - much better than I expected
Also it has reminded me how much I love the original Half Life.
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Killdare #22 4 years ago

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Yes ... yeess ... oh yeeeeeeeeeeeesssssss!

*Ahem* really quite looking forward to this. Much as I've enjoyed HL2 and appreciate all its technical advances, I've always preferred Half Life, a game that really transformed the way FPSes worked. Every single one of the scenes in the video sent a thrill of recognition and anticipation down my spine. Can't wait.

Edited by Killdare at 02/12/08 @ 09:29
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superjag86 #23 4 years ago

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I would pay for this!
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M83J01P97 #24 4 years ago

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It will be free yes, they wouldn't be allowed to sell it as it's not their intellectual property and they are using the Source engine to build it.
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FogHeart #25 4 years ago

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The game that HL:Source should have been. If Valve charged for that, I can't see why these guys can't charge for a superior version - if they can't legally, the law is an ass.

I wonder if you get to go to the other world (name escapes me). And battle Nihilanth.
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Lemming81 #26 4 years ago

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"Every single one of the scenes in the video scent a thrill of recognition and anticipation down my spine."

Smell-o-vision?

"I wonder if you get to go to the other world (name escapes me). And battle Nihilanth. "

Xen, and yes, because that's what happened in HL1. This IS HL1. With some tarting up. They've said they are probably going to revamp Xen alot more heavily though, as it was the most criticised part of the original game just being platform hopping and everything.
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Shrike #27 4 years ago

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Not only is that completely awesome, but it's one of the best directed trailers for any game (professional or otherwise) I can think of.
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James173 #28 4 years ago

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I'd hit that
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ArcMonkey #29 4 years ago

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Killdare+1

To think it was made by fans...
most anticipated remake since TR:Anniversary, and very well deserved. I payed for anniversary and would pay for this one. The gameplay and storytelling in HL1 are not only ahead of its own time, but also miles better than what we get today.
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Eraysor #30 4 years ago

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Epic win.
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UncleLou #31 4 years ago

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Ok, so this is the second remake of HL1 using the Source engine. As pretty as it looks, this is a bit pointless IMO...

Half-Life: Source isn't a remake - it's just the original game running in the Source engine, but not graphically improved (bar the nicer water).

The Black Mesa project is on a completely different level.
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Trafford #32 4 years ago

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I would pay for this ,I think.

Paid 0.98$ for HL on steam last week end.
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booner #33 4 years ago

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want
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booner #34 4 years ago

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want
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Cyclone #35 4 years ago

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Looks very impressive. I suppose it has been in production since 2004 but still. Should keep us entertained until Episode 3 is finally released.
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JediMasterMalik #36 4 years ago

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UberWant!
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Xeopuppy #37 4 years ago

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Half Life 1 redone, Awesome
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-Hex- #38 4 years ago

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Wow... Amazing dedication from these guys
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bushwod #39 4 years ago

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I think they've done a fantastic job on this, and as I only ever got half way through HL1 (the shame) I'd get this.
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bushwod #40 4 years ago

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P.S. Their website is currently down, probably due to demand.
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Ignatius_Cheese #41 4 years ago

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Apologies for my earlier comments. Clearly missed the point of this completely. Have now read up on it and am impressed with the effort made so far.
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Alba.Avis #42 4 years ago

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..will have to try this..as soon as possible..but what's with HL 2 Episode Three?...are we to wait forever?
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Salaman #43 4 years ago

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I would love to have a loooong weekend to replay HL + HL2 + Ep1 + EP2 all in one go.
It'd have to be this instead of the original HL though.
Looks great. I don't think I'd manage to play through HL1 in original release though.
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mukki #44 4 years ago

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nice idea

the remake thingi yes yes
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RedPanda #45 4 years ago

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Killdare #46 4 years ago

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RedPanda +1

Also, am I the only person who really quite enjoyed Xen? It genuinely felt weird and alien. My biggest problem with HL2 is that it feels like ... well, like a lot of other FPSes, with the honorable exception of the Minerva Metastasis mod which somehow felt much more like the "real" Half Life.
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symmetry #47 4 years ago

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Fucking awesome. Heard about this so long ago!

And echoing a lot of other people here, I would definitely pay for this - and if I could get it for the 360 - even better.
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RicTheNinja #48 4 years ago

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about bloody time. they've only been making this for about 3 years lol
loots amazing
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grogson #49 4 years ago

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brings back memories,

can't wait.
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hiddenranbir #50 4 years ago

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While they can't charge you. You are free to donate to the makers for all their hard work.
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samadriel #51 4 years ago

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No you aren't, there are too many ethical/legal issues for donations; see here (google cache): http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:qry...
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hiddenranbir #52 4 years ago

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Do what Kael asks. Donate to charity!
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djed #53 4 years ago

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This looks pretty good. If you're a member of the "WE LOVE FRAME TEARING ASSOCIATION", that is.. bURN!
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