Hl2 Validation?

[Fallen-Angel]

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Some Gamers have HL2 Already
It appears from numerous forum posts and an article at GameSpot that some gamers have been given the opportunity to buy HL2 before it is expected to hit store shelves. But unlike most other games that have been leaked, these gamers are unable to play because of Valve's authentication method through Steam.

But a question that is arising is: will HL2 be released earlier than the slated release date? Well in a previous interview, Valve shed some light on this issue stating that if the game was leaked, they would release it eariler. Will this hold true? Only time will tell.

GameSpot have also posted two new images showcasing the contents of the HL2 box.


does this mean that on my upstairs computer without the internet i will be able to install hl2 and validate it from another cpu or what
help
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[Krelm]

I think its the wrong way to go using online authentication. Ok, for the masses, this wont be a problem, but there will be people without an internet connection getting kicked up the arse by this.

Then there's any glitches and set backs of this method. For instance, your shiny new copy of HL2 arrives, you fire it up and go to activate. But what if they were having some server issues, and it wouldnt work? Still Happy?

Ok, so thats unlikely, but i dont care who you are, anyone and everyone has unforeseen problems.

And all this to delay w4r3z0r copys, which will most likely be cracked a week or two after release anyway, it isnt hard to get around server verficication, just look at XP :re:

Its pointless and its gonna hurt many gamers. Not everyone has the internet.