Dang it! Where's the HL2 Benchmark Already!

[ufo_warviper]

I've visited Planet Half-Life a couple dozen times today in anticipation of the HL2 benchmark that is supposed to be released today. I'm going to be really pissed if the Benchmark is delayed too. What do you guys think? Does anyone have any ideas or inisde info Ape or GW, (or anyone else)?

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[UFO_PREDATOR]

<b>Knowns</b>: Half-Life 2 has been delayed from its origional September 30th date to "Holiday Season."

<b>Unknowns</b>: Whether or not the Half-Life 2 benchmarks will be released on the proper date of September 30th.

<b>Speculations</b>: If a delay in the release of the benchmark occurs then is it possible that the delay of the game has some common relationship with the delay of the
benchmark? For example could the delays of both the game and the benchmark be due an odd marketing strategy on the part of valve?

<b>Temporary Conclusion</b>: I too am also curious as to the why the benchmark has not been released yet and would like more input from other posters on the issue.

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[ufo_warviper]

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[coolsquirtle]

hehehehe hides HL2 benchmarks under my pants~~~~

They must have errrmm delayed it

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[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Is that a benchmark in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?


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[ufo_warviper]

According to US Central timezone, Valve Software has one hour left to release the benchmark in order for them to meet the scheduled release date. Do any of y'all know where Valve Software Corporation is located BTW?

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[phsstpok]

<A HREF="http://www.valvesoftware.com/contact.htm" target="_new">Valve's contact information</A>

telephone
425-889-9642

fax
425-827-4843

postal address
PO BOX 1688
BELLEVUE WA 98009




<b>56K, slow and steady does not win the race on internet!</b><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by phsstpok on 10/01/03 00:33 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[ufo_warviper]

Ok thanks phsstpok.

BTW, no benchmark STILL! Anyways, I'm not impressed with how Valve has been handling their fanbase lately. No, they aren't rude or anything like that. They're just unusaal with their communications. They tend to post more in forums and reply to emails rather than making a public announcement.

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AHHH two UFOS!!! I'm confused ><

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[ufo_warviper]

It'll all be ok my simple friend.

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[ufo_warviper]

:tongue: Just kidding of course!

"-_-" - Coolsquirtle

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[ufo_warviper]

Ok, its now 20 minutes PAST midnight where I live, & still NO sign of the HL2 benchie. Valve still has almost 2 hours left to meet the September 30th golad according to U.S. Pacific time. Comeon Valve!!!

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[coolsquirtle]

HL2 SUX

LONG LIVE FFXI ::D

lolz

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[ufo_warviper]

Long live HL2 man! I'veb enn anticipating this benchamark for weeks now.

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