Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As a game developer, I've always been fascinated with Valve's approach to game design. It's why I've always thoroughly enjoyed the unique insights that their developer commentary system adds to their games. Here are the first 34 minutes of Half-life 2 commentary in Half-life 2's new 20th Anniversary update!
Get Half-life 2 here: store.steampowered.com/app/220/HalfLife_2
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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction - Gabe Newell
01:16 Physics Objects - David Sawyer
01:59 Train Station - Charlie Brown
02:34 Metro Cop Shoving Citizens - Josh Weier
03:15 Sweeping Vortigaunt - Laura Dubek
03:54 Citizens - Bill Van Buren
04:36 Natural Storytelling - Bill Van Buren
05:39 Early Tech Planning - Ken Birdwell
06:41 Creating A Sense of Immersion - Bill Van Buren
07:14 Characters - Marc Laidlaw
08:16 Blocking Tutorials 1 - Adrian Finol
08:59 Blocking Tutorials 2 - Robin Walker
09:58 Blocking Tutorials 3 - Eric Smith
11:08 Fall Damage - Kerry Davis
11:50 Pick Up That Can - Charlie Brown
12:47 Playtesting - John Morello
13:24 Promises to the Player - Danika Rogers
14:06 The Citadel - Eric Kirchmer
14:55 Exploration - David Sawyer
15:15 Cables & Ropes - Mike Dussault
16:13 Playtesting Anecdote 1 - Matt Boone
17:27 Strider - Doug Wood
17:58 Early Game Exploration - David Speyrer
18:54 Closed Captions - Yahn Bernier
20:00 Physics Simulation - Jay Stelly
20:59 Crate Baby - Scott Dalton
21:46 Physics Simulation 2 - Jeff Lane
22:46 Playground - Brian Jacobsen
23:44 Materials & Shaders - Gary McTaggart
24:47 Cubemaps - Chriss Green
25:28 Field Of View - Kerry Davis
26:23 Reference Maps - Randy Lundeen
27:41 Missing Material - Jay Stelly
28:16 The Raid - David Sawyer
28:53 The Raid 2 - Jay Stelly
29:48 Health & No HUD - Dave Riller
30:41 Playtesting Anecdote 2 - Jacob Jungels
31:59 Alyx - Dhabih Eng
32:40 NPCs on Elevators - Jay Stelly
33:51 Interactive Storytelling - Erik Johnson
As a game developer, I've always been fascinated with Valve's approach to game design. It's why I've always thoroughly enjoyed the unique insights that their developer commentary system adds to their games. Here are the first 34 minutes of Half-life 2 commentary in Half-life 2's new 20th Anniversary update!
Get Half-life 2 here: store.steampowered.com/app/220/HalfLife_2
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer
❯ youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction - Gabe Newell
01:16 Physics Objects - David Sawyer
01:59 Train Station - Charlie Brown
02:34 Metro Cop Shoving Citizens - Josh Weier
03:15 Sweeping Vortigaunt - Laura Dubek
03:54 Citizens - Bill Van Buren
04:36 Natural Storytelling - Bill Van Buren
05:39 Early Tech Planning - Ken Birdwell
06:41 Creating A Sense of Immersion - Bill Van Buren
07:14 Characters - Marc Laidlaw
08:16 Blocking Tutorials 1 - Adrian Finol
08:59 Blocking Tutorials 2 - Robin Walker
09:58 Blocking Tutorials 3 - Eric Smith
11:08 Fall Damage - Kerry Davis
11:50 Pick Up That Can - Charlie Brown
12:47 Playtesting - John Morello
13:24 Promises to the Player - Danika Rogers
14:06 The Citadel - Eric Kirchmer
14:55 Exploration - David Sawyer
15:15 Cables & Ropes - Mike Dussault
16:13 Playtesting Anecdote 1 - Matt Boone
17:27 Strider - Doug Wood
17:58 Early Game Exploration - David Speyrer
18:54 Closed Captions - Yahn Bernier
20:00 Physics Simulation - Jay Stelly
20:59 Crate Baby - Scott Dalton
21:46 Physics Simulation 2 - Jeff Lane
22:46 Playground - Brian Jacobsen
23:44 Materials & Shaders - Gary McTaggart
24:47 Cubemaps - Chriss Green
25:28 Field Of View - Kerry Davis
26:23 Reference Maps - Randy Lundeen
27:41 Missing Material - Jay Stelly
28:16 The Raid - David Sawyer
28:53 The Raid 2 - Jay Stelly
29:48 Health & No HUD - Dave Riller
30:41 Playtesting Anecdote 2 - Jacob Jungels
31:59 Alyx - Dhabih Eng
32:40 NPCs on Elevators - Jay Stelly
33:51 Interactive Storytelling - Erik Johnson
