Valve, in a typical teasing of 
Half-Life 2 fans, has hinted that it may be readying to show off 
Half-Life 2: Episode 3 (
Manchester United: 0 - Ed) by the end of the year. 
Doug Lombardi, in a chat with 
Kikizo, confirmed that although the development process for 
Episode 3 will be longer than the gap between 
Episode 1 and 
Episode 2, the first looks may be ready by the end of the year. 
"
The next time you play as Gordon will be longer than the distance between Half-Life 2 to Episode 1, and Episode 1 to Episode 2," said Lombardi in a voice that made a thousand eager 
HL2 fans cry out in anguish. 
The good news however quickly followed, with Lombardi mentioning that they may be set to announce or show 'something' at the end of the year. 
The 
Half-Life Episodes were originally meant to be released with short, regular gaps between them. Unfortunately, Valve has spent so long expanding and refining the games that the releases have each been massively delayed and staggered - though the quality at least is top-notch. 
Are you eager to see what happens to Gordon Freeman and Alyx in 
Episode 3, or do you already have an idea about what may lay in store? Let us hear your speculation in 
the forums.
    
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