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Half-Life 2 just got a special 20th anniversary update with a new documentary, commentary, and more

Half-Life 2 is officially 20 years old this weekend, and to mark the occasion Valve has released a special anniversary …

Valve's seminal shooter sequel, which charts the continuing adventures of bespectacled scientist Gordon Freeman and his deeply erotic love affair with a prising tool, released into the world on 16th November, 2004. But now, 20 years on, Valve is in a celebratory mood, and - much as it did when the original Half-Life reached the big two-five last year- has released a special anniversary update introducing bonus material, previously separate bits of DLC, and a whole range of tweaks. It's also added new graphics settings meaning players can now choose between the original launch day blood and fire effects or those introduced in Half-Life 2's later episodes; it's updated gamepad controls and aim assistance, and it's also possible to play with only the highest detail models in High Quality mode.

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