Half-Life is a science fiction first-person shooter computer game series which consists of two full games and five expansions, as well as a number of demos featuring exclusive content. A first-person shooter ( FPS) is an action Video game from the Shooter game The initial development of Maze War A personal computer Game (also known as a computer game or simply PC game) is a Video game played on a Personal computer, rather The series has been ongoing since 1998. Most of the games and expansions in the series have been developed by Valve Software and published by Sierra Studios, although some of the expansions were produced by Gearbox Software. Valve Corporation is an American video game development company based in Bellevue Washington, USA that was founded in 1996, and made famous Sierra Entertainment Inc is a Worldwide American Video game developer and publisher founded in 1979 by Ken and Roberta Gearbox Software LLC is an American video game development company based in Plano Texas. Electronic Arts also took over distribution of the games in the series from Sierra from 2005 onwards. The series was initially released for the PC, but console ports of most installments have also been released.
The protagonist of Half-Life is Gordon Freeman, an employee of the Black Mesa Research Facility. Dr Gordon Freeman is the silent Protagonist of the ''Half-Life'' series of First-person shooter Video games developed by Valve Software Some of the expansions feature other controllable characters.
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Half-Life 1 era
Half-Life
Half-Life
- Half-Life is the first game in the series and follows Gordon Freeman, after he and his team accidentally open a dimensional portal that allows aliens to teleport into the Black Mesa facility. Half-Life is a Science fiction First-person shooter computer game developed by Valve Software and the company's debut product Gordon travels throughout Black Mesa attempting to remedy the situation. Half-Life was released on 19 November 1998. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
Uplink
- Half-Life: Uplink was the official demo to Half-Life (although an OEM demo version entitled Half-Life: Day One was released earlier), featuring a small level cut during Half-Life development. An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM is typically a company that uses a component made by a second company in its own product or sells the product of the second company Half-Life is a Science fiction First-person shooter computer game developed by Valve Software and the company's debut product It involves sending a signal to allow access to the Lambda complex. Uplink was released on 12 February 1999. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
Opposing Force
- Half-Life: Opposing Force is the first expansion pack for Half-Life, following the role of the "enemy", U. Half-Life Opposing Force is an Expansion pack for the popular First-person shooter Half-Life, developed by Gearbox Software An expansion pack, expansion set, or supplement is an addition to an existing Role-playing game, Tabletop game or Video game. S. Marine Corporal Adrian Shephard. Corporal Adrian Shepard is the silent Player character and Protagonist in Half-Life Opposing Force, the first Expansion pack, by Shephard is assigned to a cover-up operation at the Black Mesa facility, and has to fight previously unseen aliens. Opposing Force was released on 31 October 1999 and produced by Gearbox Studios. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
Blue Shift
- Half-Life: Blue Shift is the second expansion pack, this time featuring Black Mesa security guard Barney Calhoun, who is attempting to escape the alien invasion. Half-Life Blue Shift (a play on the physical phenomenon of the same name) is the second but stand-alone Expansion pack for the First-person Barney Calhoun is a fictional character in the Half-Life series of First-person shooter computer games by Valve Software. Blue Shift was released on 12 June 2001. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
Decay
- Half-Life: Decay is the third and final expansion for Half-Life, only accessible in the PlayStation 2 port of Half-Life. Half-Life Decay is an Add-on included in the PlayStation 2 port of the First-person shooter computer game Half-Life It stars Gordon Freeman's colleagues Dr. Gina Cross and Dr. Colette Green. Unlike previous releases, Decay can be played in co-op mode. Cooperative gameplay (often abbreviated as co-op) primarily refers to a feature in Video games that allows players to work together as teammates with the absence of It was released on October 29, 2001, as part of the PlayStation 2 version of Half-Life, and is currently being ported to PC by fans.
Half-Life 2 era
Half-Life 2
- Half-Life 2 is the sequel to Half-Life set in and around City 17, in the near future. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Half-Life Decay is an Add-on included in the PlayStation 2 port of the First-person shooter computer game Half-Life Half-Life 2 is a Science fiction First-person shooter computer game and the sequel to the highly acclaimed Half-Life It was released on 16 November 2004. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Half-Life: Source
- Half-Life: Source is a port of the original Half-Life to the Source engine. Half-Life is a Science fiction First-person shooter computer game developed by Valve Software and the company's debut product The Source engine is a 3D game engine developed by Valve Corporation. It was also released on November 16, 2004 as part of some editions of Half-Life 2.
Lost Coast
- Half-Life 2: Lost Coast is a technology demo to test high dynamic range rendering. Half-Life 2 Lost Coast is an additional level for Valve Software 's 2004 First-person shooter Computer game Half-Life 2 High dynamic range rendering ( HDRR or HDR Rendering) also known as high dynamic range lighting, is the rendering of 3D Computer This was originally to be part of the Highway 17 chapter of Half-Life 2, but was dropped. It was released on 27 October 2005. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Episode One
- Half-Life 2: Episode One is the first of a series of sequels to Half-Life 2, set around City 17 after the events of the original game. Half-Life 2 Episode One is the first in a trilogy of episodes serving as the sequel for the 2004 First-person shooter game Half-Life It was released on 1 June 2006. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Episode Two
- Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second sequel, and acts as a follow-up to Episode One. Half-Life 2 Episode Two is the second installment in Valve Corporation 's series of episodes for the First person shooter Computer game It was released on October 10, 2007, bundled with the games Portal and Team Fortress 2 as well as Half-Life 2 and Episode One in a package known as The Orange Box. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Portal is a Single-player first-person action / puzzle Video game developed by Valve Corporation. Half-Life 2 is a Science fiction First-person shooter computer game and the sequel to the highly acclaimed Half-Life Half-Life 2 Episode One is the first in a trilogy of episodes serving as the sequel for the 2004 First-person shooter game Half-Life The Orange Box is a Video game compilation for Microsoft Windows, the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3.
Portal
- Portal is included in the Orange Box with Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Portal is a Single-player first-person action / puzzle Video game developed by Valve Corporation. The Orange Box is a Video game compilation for Microsoft Windows, the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3. A new single-player game, it is set in the Half-Life universe. The player controls a female test subject named Chell as she moves through the Aperture Science Laboratories completing various tests with a device that allows her to create linked portals in physical space. Portal is a Single-player first-person action / puzzle Video game developed by Valve Corporation.
Episode Three
- Half-Life 2: Episode Three will be the third sequel, and will act as a follow-up to Episode Two. Half-Life 2 Episode Three will be the third and final installment in a series of episodic expansions of Half-Life 2, developed by Valve Corporation There are currently no details revealed about the game.
Portal 2
- Valve's acclaimed puzzle-action hybrid Portal will be given a sequel, Portal 2. Portal is a Single-player first-person action / puzzle Video game developed by Valve Corporation. There are currently no details revealed about the game.
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