Half Life 2 Set for November

Half Life 2 Set for November
One of the most anticipated computer games of the year, Half-Life 2, is seeing the light of day in November.

The game is due to go on sale worldwide on 16 November, its publisher Vivendi has announced.

As well as appearing in the shops, the title will also be available to download over the internet direct from the game's makers, Valve.

Half-Life 2 is the follow-up to one of the most lauded games ever and its release has been repeatedly delayed.

Since its 1998 launch, Half-Life and its various add-on packs, such as Counter-Strike, have sold more than eight million copies worldwide, according to Valve.

The first-person shooter won several awards for its intelligent characters, plot and challenging puzzles.

Its sequel has been eagerly awaited by fans.

Early reviews of the game have been promising, with PC Gamer magazine giving it a rating of 98%.

"It's true that long-awaited video games sometimes struggle to live up to the hype and anticipation surrounding them," said Matt Pierce, publisher of PC Gamer.

"However, for the vast majority of PC gamers, Half-Life 2 will likely deliver exactly what they've been hoping for, with its incredibly rich single-player experience, and Counter-Strike: Source multi-player element".

Half-Life 2 was originally supposed to appear in September 2003 but has faced se