A month on from the release of Half-Life: Alyx, it looks like the anticipated launch of modding tools, or Workshop Tools, for the game is nearing. SteamDB, a site that unofficially interfaces with Steam to track new listings in its database, has uncovered a Half-Life: Alyx – Workshop Tools listing. There’s not much more to […]
'Half-Life: Alyx' Was Among the Best Selling Steam Games Released in March – Road to VR
The Entire VR Industry in One Little Email The Daily Roundup is our comprehensive coverage of the VR industry wrapped up into one daily email, delivered directly to your inbox. Email Address Valve today announced the top 20 best selling games on Steam released in March. And coming as little surprise to anyone, Half-Life: Alyx […]
Half-Life: Alyx Complete Weapons Guide
Half-Life: Alyx has made a huge splash since it came out a few weeks ago. Valve has crafted a game that is a significant leap forward for VR games, thanks in part to its in-house Valve Index VR system. The gun selection for the game is limited, but there are still some unique upgrades available for […]
Half-Life: Alyx – Complete Beginner’s Guide
Apparently fans even hurt their feelings saying they “don’t make games anymore.” With Half-Life: Alyx hot off the presses, though, Valve has shown that they do indeed remember how to make video games, and superb ones at that. Before diving back into the world of Half-Life, make sure you are up to speed on what […]
Half-Life: Alyx Update Improves Support for Left-handed Players
The Entire VR Industry in One Little Email The Daily Roundup is our comprehensive coverage of the VR industry wrapped up into one daily email, delivered directly to your inbox. Email Address The latest Half-Life: Alyx patch, Update 1.2, brings a handful of adjustments and fixes, as well as improved support for left-handed players. When you start […]
Half-Life: Alyx: The Most Important Upgrade Is Also The Most Expensive
Half-Life: Alyx has a simple upgrade system that allows Alyx to upgrade each of her three weapons in four different ways, provided she’s found enough resin to make the enhancements. The upgrades range from 15 resin all the way up to 40 based on how powerful the upgrade is. Resin is hidden carefully around the […]
Half-Life: Alyx Accessibility Options – Motion Sickness Reduction And More
Half-Life: Alyx is a full-length Half-Life game built exclusively for virtual reality. While it works with most of the mainstream VR headsets available, it requires a VR-ready PC to run. These are already more barriers than your average game has–VR can be expensive, it can require a dedicated space to play in, and it can […]
18 Half-Life: Alyx Easter Eggs, Details, And References You Might Have Missed
Half-Life: Alyx is set between the first Half-Life and Half-Life 2. In the grand scheme of the Half-Life universe, spanning two major games, two episodes, and the Portal series, a lot has happened before Half-Life: Alyx’s adventure takes place and a lot happens after. You’d expect the latest installation of a game that hasn’t seen […]
Half-Life: Alyx includes a playable piano for relaxation
Half-Life: Alyx is out now, and critics are raving about its tense gameplay and excellent virtual reality controls. But AAA shooters — especially VR games — can’t just be one-note affairs. Players need some down time, and that’s likely why Valve has added an interactive musical instrument to the game. The playable piano even allows […]
Half-Life: Alyx review: A great game burdened by astronomical expectations
It’s hard to know how to review a game like Half-Life: Alyx. So much is expected of it. For Half-Life fans it’s the culmination of a decade-plus wait, not quite the sequel people want but at least a sign of life from a series long-dormant. Fans of virtual reality likewise pinned their hopes on Alyx […]