Half-Life 2 console pack blushes orange
Why call it Half-Life 2: Episode Two when it just has so much more to offer? The latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly confirms that the upcoming PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions of Half-Life 2 have been renamed to Half-Life 2: Orange. No, really.Valve has come up with an entire world of alien life forms, postmodern physics and government conspiracies and the best title they could come up with is a color? We guess it's better than Half-Life 2: Head Crab-tacular Edition.
HL2:O includes the original Half-Life 2, Episodes One and Two, Team Fortress, and Portal. We think you can make a better title, so let's hear your suggestions.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
CV @ Jan 12th 2007 8:14PM
It's already a perfect title. Nothing rhymes with orange, so it comes across as a unique game.
Josh @ Jan 12th 2007 8:14PM
Half-Life 2: WhateverWeCallItPeopleWillBuyItSoTheNameDoesNotMatter
Silver R. Wolfe @ Jan 12th 2007 8:16PM
Half-Life 2: Apple
Mike @ Jan 12th 2007 8:16PM
HL2: It takes us 6 years to make a new game we suck.
HL2: TF2 will be ready when its done edition.
Coop @ Jan 12th 2007 8:17PM
The only reason I can think of is because of Agent Orange, Valve has forced scientific names onto all of their Half-Life games; which makes "Orange" even more confusing.
AoE @ Jan 12th 2007 8:23PM
if they really want to move copies, they should put it in a white box and call it iHalfLife2
itsbrandon @ Jan 12th 2007 8:27PM
Half-Life 2: Pear
Half-Life 2: Grapefruit
Half-Life 2: Fruity
boo @ Jan 12th 2007 8:30PM
if this retails for 59 bucks it'll be an incredible deal
vadermaggot @ Jan 12th 2007 8:32PM
I think it should be called: Half-Life 2 Gordon finally gets a piece o' that ass
Xian! @ Jan 12th 2007 8:33PM
The Sony Blu-Ray advertisement on the right inspires me to comment.
"Half-Life 1 of 2 Reasons to Buy a PS3."
or
"Half-Life 2: $650 Edition."
I'm sure I could go on, but it's already starting to feel like I'm picking on a kid with cerebral palsy. :(
icelandman @ Jan 12th 2007 8:39PM
'Half-Life 2:OMFGWTFBBQ!!!1110one1' For Xbox 360.
~PEACE
mgs0lid @ Jan 12th 2007 8:46PM
HL2:O now including counterstrike source! :)
Nojj @ Jan 12th 2007 8:47PM
Score! I can't wait for this to be released for 360
copa @ Jan 12th 2007 8:48PM
HL2: Alyx's Extreme Beach Volleyball
chumba1 @ Jan 12th 2007 8:50PM
Half-Life 2: Resident Evil 4
OTAM @ Jan 12th 2007 8:51PM
Team Fortress 2...it's so close I can feel it.
I can't wait,I want it so bad.
Silver R. Wolfe @ Jan 12th 2007 8:54PM
Half-Life 2: Big Red One
Lawtowns Finest @ Jan 12th 2007 8:55PM
Half Life 2: Again.
Gilgamesh @ Jan 12th 2007 8:58PM
Clearly it's named after Mr. Orange from Reservoir Dogs.
the kenster @ Jan 12th 2007 9:01PM
half life 2: electric bugaloo
Thryon @ Jan 12th 2007 9:08PM
Half Life 2: Good thing we got this out before Halo 3 Edition.
ZaxCG2 @ Jan 12th 2007 9:10PM
Half Life 2: Extreme Citrus Compilation
Half Life 2: Vitamin C Edition
Seriously, what do you really call it? It can't be named a complete pack- they left out Episode 3!
Hm, how bout Half Life 2: 5 games in 1! Super funtime deal!
Elrando @ Jan 12th 2007 9:13PM
Half Life 2 : Big Crate 'O fun edition.
Or possibly Half Life: Complete (of course they'd have to include the source edition of the original for that.
BobLoblaw @ Jan 12th 2007 9:14PM
Half-Life: We Want More Of Your Money For Another Rehash
Hannibal @ Jan 12th 2007 9:14PM
Half Life 2: Fuck Yeah!
or
Half Life 2: Lambda
Tom @ Jan 12th 2007 9:17PM
1/4th-Life 2
kftgr @ Jan 12th 2007 9:17PM
Easy: use the symbol for half-life
HL2: Lamda
Can't wait for the tri-lam edition!
Drew @ Jan 12th 2007 9:25PM
Half Life 2: Burnt Siena
kingpinj @ Jan 12th 2007 9:28PM
Half Life 2: Black Mesa Tram Ride Revisited
Padriac @ Jan 12th 2007 9:33PM
Half Life 2: Because the 360 doesn't have enough shooters edition
Jeff @ Jan 12th 2007 9:35PM
@24: How the hell is this a rehash?
They're releasing one of the most popular games and its many award winning "sequels" all together in one bunch at the same time some of the sequels are being released on PC...for the first time.
By definition the fact that this game is released with brand new content simultaneously with its release on other platforms makes it the furthest thing possible from a rehash.
Its not even a compilation.
Anyhoo i'd vote for Half Life 2: Uber Pack
Because not like i'm a HL fanboy (promise) but i'd happily play all of these on my 360. I cant wait. And like somebody said if this retails for a reasonable price (even like 15 pounds more than usual) it'll be a must buy.
Note: GIEF PORTAL KK THX
meh.. @ Jan 12th 2007 9:40PM
Half-Life 2: Full Life Edition
Half-Life 2: Expensive Shit Edition
Half-Life 2: Conspiracy of the Pear-Crabs
Half-Life 2: PC Ripoff Edition
Half-Life 2: [Insert Somewhat-Appealing Title Here]
Half-Life 2: Where's Gordon Edition
Half-Life 2: Freeman, Die Hard
Half-Life 2: Steam-y Edition
meh.. @ Jan 12th 2007 9:48PM
ooh! Got more!
Half-Life 2: Even More Crabs!?!?!
Half-Life 2: Extreme Condition
Half-Life 2: Hello Kitty Edition
Half-Life 2: Expired Milk Edition
Half-Life 2: I Ran Out Of Ideas Edition
Half-Life 2: WHERE'S MY MOUSE AND KEYBOARD!?!?! Edition
Half-Life 2: Microtransaction Edition
Half-Life 2: Madden Edition
Half-Life 2: Sixaxis Edition
Half-Life 2: Still-No-Rumble Edition
In all seriousness, this is a good one----v
"Half-Life 2: Next-Generation Edition"
and/or
"Half-Life 2: Platinum Edition"
DeezNuts420 @ Jan 12th 2007 9:50PM
Half-Life 2: Uber Hype Machine
BklynKid @ Jan 12th 2007 9:56PM
I really couldn't care less what it is called when it comes out. It's Half-Life!
Wickedneoq @ Jan 12th 2007 9:58PM
Half-Life 2: Boiling Point, also known as "Do you like salt with your Head Crab?"
Mark @ Jan 12th 2007 10:04PM
Maybe, just maybe, they called it HL2: Orange because of the Gordan's goddamn suit is mostly orange. Just maybe.
MidnightPlatinum @ Jan 12th 2007 10:23PM
Well, my serious suggestions would be
Half-Life 2: Realizing Freedom
or
Half-Life 2: Living Episodes
Nathaniel @ Jan 12th 2007 10:25PM
"Half-Life 2: Attack the Headcrabs in their Weak Points for Massive Damage! Edition"
a robot @ Jan 12th 2007 10:55PM
Half-Life 2: Inferior Controls Edition
AlkalineProdigy @ Jan 12th 2007 10:59PM
Half Life 2 decimation pack
propanol @ Jan 12th 2007 11:03PM
Half-Life 2: The Most Overrated Game of All Time For You To Buy Again! (P.S: we can't even do HDR lighting without halving the frame rate. D.S.)
Azerael @ Jan 12th 2007 11:09PM
They could just call it Half Life 2 and put the other games logos underneath the title in smaller text...
It would look less stupid.
They better make a collectors edition. I don't want to have this money any longer than I have to.
Anton @ Jan 12th 2007 11:16PM
Half Life 2: The Wedding
hello @ Jan 12th 2007 11:22PM
i like the name.
Kuuma @ Jan 12th 2007 11:25PM
I don't think you can argue with anything Valve does.
Shibathedog @ Jan 12th 2007 11:25PM
i actually kinda like the name, it is kinda weird but somehow it fits, and no one complained about the name Katamari Demacy...
Dave @ Jan 12th 2007 11:29PM
Half-Life 2 2
Nomer @ Jan 12th 2007 11:48PM
Half Life 2 - Misty Buff
Tucker @ Jan 12th 2007 11:50PM
How about "Half-Life 2: What's with all the random hating edition"
For fuck's sake, they're packaging what retailed as a $50 game, with two $20 each expansions, with two original games. I mean, as always kids: if you don't want to buy it, don't. But at what will debut at (presumably) the "standard" (vomit) $59.99 price tag, that's a hell of a deal no matter how you slice it. I don't see where fanboyism or some sort of crazy feelings against the franchise even enter the picture. Maybe you're satisfied with paying for incomplete or short games at the same price point, but I say cheers to Valve for actually trying to make a package worth buying.
But then again, I'm sure you can still find some way to bitch about this.