Gratuitous Indulgences

Contrary to rumors implying that the reason Half-Life Episode 3 is taking so long is because it’s undergoing a secret and lengthy conversion into what will eventually end up becoming Half-Life 3, I believe there are deeper reasons behind its delay.

The truth is Gordon Freeman these days has become so ensconced in his own hubris, even the mirrors crack out of disgust whenever he tries to look at a reflection of himself. Freeman’s absolutely lost sight of the initial person...