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HL2. April 2004. Stolen code. Anonymous leaker making threats.

This is what it has come down to. Here is a link and quote on what the "Anonymous Leaker" says he/she is going to do.



http://www.megagames.com/news/html/pc/h-l2thiefspeaks.shtml

Who knows if this is true. But I cannot sit here and truthfully say that I will not download it if given the oppertunity, I think very few people would have that much will power. Im am being honest here, but I dont know enough to even find the download links when/if they come up Im a NooB

How do yall feel about this?

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I can honestly say I wouldn't d/l it. This is a game I actually want to purchase, and I don't really have an interest in seeing an unofficial copy, just like I have no interest in d/ling those early versions of the Matrix, Star Wars, or LotR that pop up on the internet.

But that's just me.

I agree that it is wrong to d/l it. I just dont think I could keep myself from d/ling if the oppertunity came. Its kinda like Xmas. When I was younger I always went on a hunt to find the xmas presents before my parents wrapped them up. Even though I know what I was getting becuase I asked for it I wanted to know now and not Dec 25th.

FYI, if I do find a link to download it I will NOT be sharing any infomation on these forums. No links, no screen shots, nothing.

But... I seriously doubt I will find any links if that ass of a hacker puts it up. Also, the more I think about it, the more I dont want to play a leaked version, now Doom 3 is a diffrent story

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You may not post things here on the forums, but I'd really appreciate an email about things. I will eventually be purchasing HL2, but it will be a while even after it is released due to monetary constraints. Even if I had the "leaked" version, I'd still buy the game.

Can you also paste that article here? I can't view it, since it is websensed.

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Description
There seem to be many twists and bends in the continuing H-L 2 saga. While Valve claim that only one third of the code was stolen, even after the release of a, barely, playable Half-Life 2 beta version, rumours are starting to spread that a pre-Gold release of the game and its full source code may be released tomorrow. According to HalfLife2.net forums and to a variety of H-L 2 fan sites the thief has spoken and this is what he said about the beta and Valve's response:

To everyone saying this is no Beta: I'd like to point out that THIS is what you wanted Valve to release on 9/30/03, theres no such thing as a much better release in Valves network!
I suggested to Valve to stop lying to their customers about how much was stolen. However, they disregarded my statement and called me a liar. Now they will see how much I have been lying when I release the Pre-Gold and all 100 per cent of the sourcecode. Actions speak louder then words.

Anonymous Leaker

The authenticity of this Anonymous Leaker cannot, of course, be verified until tomorrow and even then, only if the threats materialize.

If this is the real leak and he does carry out his threat then tomorrow could be the day that the final nail is hammered into Valve's and H-L 2's, already pounded, coffin.

Gamers can only hope that he is not for real or that he thinks about the reprecussions of his actions and does not carry out his threat.

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