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For the 25th anniversary of the iconic Half-Life, developer/publisher Valve has released a documentary celebrating the monumental first-person shooter. In addition, the studio has released an update to the original “featuring quality of life fixes, restored content, and new multiplayer maps.”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3HzvFEto The documentary, released via Valve’s official YouTube channel, is over an hour in length and covers the studio’s earliest days, the process of creating Half-Life’s opening levels, and…

The legendary Half-Life is 25 years old and just got a fresh coat of orange paint. Valve has released the 25th anniversary update, which adds a staggering amount of changes and content to Half-Life including more multiplayer maps, modernized visual options, and the once-magazine exclusive Uplink campaign. The update is live now for owners of Half-Life, which likely counts for about 98% of all PC owners. And Valve has made sure nostalgia is set to hit you in the face like an unchecked crowbar right off the bat. The 25th…

is one of the greatest video games of all time and just ahead of its 25th anniversary on Sunday, Valve has released a major update for the first-person shooter. For one thing, the base game now includes Half-Life Uplink. This was , but most of its content doesn't appear in the original game.Uplink was initially available on CDs that came free with magazines (remember those?) and hardware like sound cards. It's also been available on the internet for a while for those who know where to look. But now players can access it…

Valve just released a 25th anniversary update for Half-Life that adds a whole bunch of new content, some welcome quality-of-life upgrades, and even Steam Deck support, according to an announcement on the Half-Life website. Also, you can download the game for free for a limited time.Let’s start with the added content. The game now includes Half-Life Uplink, a “mini-campaign” that was originally available only on CDs from magazines and hardware manufacturers, the company says. There are four new multiplayer maps that Valve…

Iconic British band Embrace is set to mark the 25th anniversary of their debut album ‘The Good Will Out’ with an exciting 13-date UK tour in November. Fans can expect to relive the magic as the band performs their seminal album in its entirety, along with their greatest hits.The upcoming tour comes on the heels of the band’s hugely successful sold-out hometown show at Halifax Piece Hall, where they captivated an enthusiastic crowd of 6,000 fans earlier this month.Released in 1998, ‘The Good Will Out’ swiftly became one of…

The iconic rock band, Goo Goo Dolls, is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping album, ‘Dizzy Up The Girl’, with a special edition vinyl release on 15th September 2023. The limited-run vinyl will be pressed on metallic silver ice vinyl, paying homage to the album’s remarkable journey since its initial release on 22nd September 1998, via Warner Bros. Records.‘Dizzy Up The Girl’ holds a significant place in the band’s history as it propelled them to mainstream success and solidified its position as one…

My battle against autocorrect begins Oxeliz has announced that their space colony builder, Quriocity, will be leaving Early Access on July 25. This completes its growth into a full version that began back in October, 2022. Quriocity places you in the role of a leader of a space colony. Humans have developed faster-than-light travel, and it’s time to put roots down on new planets. More than just advancing and building up your space empire, you need to ensure that your colonists are comfortable this far out from…

Suzuki Hayabusa 25th anniversary edition (Photo: Suzuki)Suzuki celebrates 25 years of the iconic Hayabusa with a special edition model featuring cosmetic updates and the same powerful performanceThe Suzuki Hayabusa, an icon in the world of motorcycles, has been dominating the market for an impressive 25 years.To commemorate this milestone, Suzuki has unveiled the 25th-anniversary edition model that is sure to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. This special edition model will go on sale in the global markets this…

When Stephanie Sanders-Jacob woke up last Thursday, it felt a bit like Christmas: Hasbro had announced a new Furby for the first time in almost seven years.“I have to admit, I cried,” said Sanders-Jacob, who has a collection of about 40. “I’ve already ordered two — one in each color.”It may have been decades since you last thought about Furby, the genderless part-owl, part-hamster-like toy with deadpan human-like eyes that can most accurately be compared to Mogwai from the 1980s movie “Gremlins.” But since it debuted in…

If you were a kid back in the late 90s, you were likely aware of Furbys. Much like Pokémon, Power Rangers, Barbie, etc., they were something of a sensation, and have existed off and on for nearly 30 years now. (And if you didn’t have one, you surely heard about how creepy they are at some point in your life.) With 2023 being the 25th anniversary of the toy line, Hasbro is aiming to bring them back after they were shelved back in 2018.A Transformer Is Headed to the MoonEarlier in the week, Hasbro unveiled a new Furby line…