A Virtual Summer Barbeque

Well, here's a cg barbeque, anyway...Done in Maya, as always. And actually, it's now time to cook up a few hotdogs on a real BBQ...

A couple HL2 screenshots

This is the Combine, the savage alien race you fight against in the game.

Here's an in-game shot of Alyx...the facial animation is really good...

Half-life 2: Game of the year (2004) and always!

I have decided to put up some more stuff on Half-life 2. It's THE Game, man!...and even though it has been out for more than a year, nothing has come close to touching it.

Here are three box art variations for the original game release. There was a collector's edition box that featured all three styles together (which I purchased... haha).


This is the Gordon Freeman version - he's the iconic character you play as in the game.



This is the Alyx Vance cover - she is one of the main characters who works together with you throughout the game.


This is the G-man style - this guy is a mysterious figure who apparently hires you for reasons withheld.

Half-life 2 Episode 1

In November 2004, the most amazing game I have ever played, Half-life 2, was released worldwide. It was the sequel to 1998's best-selling game, Half-life. Two weeks ago, the first expansion for Half-life 2 came out. Called Episode 1, it is the first of three "episodes". It continues the HL2 story, picking up right where it abruptly ended. Episode 1 brings more team-based gameplay to the table, as you fight alongside the character, Alyx for most of the journey. You end up growing attached to the characters in the game, as the voice acting is super...not to mention the excellent facial and character animation. Anyway, Episode 1 was really awesome. The only problem is the game ends far too soon. Can't wait till Episode 2 is released this November!

Man, I would love to get one of these!...or maybe two!


Nvidia has released an updated videocard again - the 7950GX2. This is a dual gpu card that is comprised of two cores. It's basically two 7900 GTX cards bolted together, although with slightly slower clock speeds. However, it can be conbined in an SLI setup...that would be Quad SLI. Nvidia is not supporting SLI for this card yet in the DIY geek sector; only computer companies like Dell, for instance. However, support will eventually follow...they won't ignore the enthusiasts who build their own systems!:D