Half-life: Alyx

Shacknews Best Comeback of 2020 - Half-Life franchise

2020 saw the return of many franchises, but none of them were as meaningful as Valve's release of Valve's Half-Life: Alyx.

Shacknews Best Graphics of 2020 - Half-Life: Alyx

From bottles of booze to hallways that feel lived in to the bottoms of crates, Half-Life: Alyx is a visual treat, and exhibits the best graphics of 2020.

Shacknews Best VR Game of 2020 - Half-Life: Alyx

Can there even be an argument as to why any other game besides Half-Life: Alyx would deserve Best VR Game in 2020? There is no other real choice.

Half-Life: Alyx gets in-game developer commentary in free update

The spectacular Half-Life: Alyx has received a free update that adds optional developer commentary throughout the game, and we spoke with Valve's Jason Mitchell about it.

The best VR games of 2020

Looking for good reasons to set a room up, strap on the old headset, and explore some varied virtual worlds? Then our guide to VR gaming greatness in 2020 should help.

Watch the full Half-Life: Alyx run from Summer Games Done Quick 2020

Of the many memorable runs at Summer Games Done Quick 2020 Online so far, the Half-Life: Alyx run must be seen to be believed.

Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: One more shot at Half-Life: Alyx

The Steam Summer Sale is over, but you still have one last chance to pick up Half-Life Alyx at a discount.

Canceled Half-Life 3 could have been a combat-focused, procedurally-generated adventure

There are many things Half-Life 3 could have been, and we find ourselves grateful that this particular iteration didn't stick.

Half-Life: Alyx Silent Hill PT mod aims to recreate our worst nightmares in VR

We can't wait to turn around and trigger a particular moment in PT in which our souls will exit our bodies and pants will be soiled in the virtual reality confines of a Half-Life: Alyx mod.