Half-Life 2's patch adds an incredible commentary
Plus, Pokémon TCG Pocket is a treat!
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The 20th-anniversary update to Half-Life 2 turns the game into a masterclass in game design. The Besties talk about the in-game commentary along with the new feature-length documentary. No surprise: Valve nailed it again. Plus, Griffin and Frush opine on Pokémon TCG Pocket!
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Games discussed:
Half-Life 2, Pokémon TCG Pocket, UFO 50, Dragon Quest 3 2D-HD Remake, Metaphor Refantazio
Movies and TV discussed:
Agatha All Along, Second Sight’s UK Blair Witch 4K restoration
Documentaries discussed:
Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Documentary
What you need to play UFO 50 on a retro handheld:
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For anyone who enjoys the new Half-Life 2 commentary, Valve also has full commentaries for Half- Life 2: Lost Coast, Half-Life 2 Episodes 1 and 2, Portal, Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, Team Fortress 2, and Half-Life: Alyx. They are very enlightening about the work that goes into the games.