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Alex's point is an important one. I occasionally jump to Reddit to find out what's going on with the community, perhaps to discuss some wild theories about the G-Man after a long day of bunny-hopping through the waterways of Half-Life 2, but the subs are drowned in memes. So, I go to Twitter, where it's near-impossible to find any structured form of discussion. The only spot to find community content in a neat package was LambdaGeneration, but even then it was curated by fans - what was being lost in that process? LambdaGeneration’s new social media platform addresses all of these issues.

Portal can be used for either peripheral. Since Portal is a first-person game, the intuitive decision would be a keyboard and mouse. However, since the game doesn't place players under a time limit and lets them complete it at a relaxing pace, a controller isn't a bad option eit

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It’s thanks to Quake Champions that fans of this iconic franchise can rejoice in the hit shooter’s return to the gaming scene. After all, before Quake Champions ’ 2017 release, the last installment in the franchise was Quake 4 in 2005. With this in mind, Quake Champions marks not just a return to form to the arena shooter, but the introduction of additional elements that make it just as exciting an experience for modern f

Both Half-Life and Half-Life 2 play better with a keyboard and mouse. While the controller is more comfortable, a mouse can have different DPI settings and extra buttons. A mouse can pinpoint locations easier, making it the best match for Half-L

In this game, players will only be able to select one class - "Unclothed." This will basically be the Deprived class from Dark Souls , just with more sex appeal - if such a thing is even possible! Throughout the game, players will scavenge for new clothing as a member of Hanzo Academy, in a brutal quest to put on something both comfy and not in violation of every dress code known to man. But standing in the way are the girls of the Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy, ready to end your whole career with one swing of a sword. And be warned - your hard-earned clothing is completely breakable. Once it busts, you'll have to talk to some weirdo with a hammer if you want to stitch it back together again. Or buy a sewing

In turn, players can become the likes of Bloodhound (Recon Legend) who can detect enemies at a distance. Likewise, they can become the stealthy Wraith (Offensive Legend) who can teleport around the battlefield. Alongside each Legend are an assortment of weapons with different types and capabilities, which ensures a new experience in every mat

"The Half-Life community is one of the most creative and talented gaming communities out there," the founder of LambdaGeneration - who simply goes by "Alex" online - tells me. "Some of the stuff we cover just blows my mind. Whether it’s a group of people spending almost two decades recreating the original game in a modern engine or someone spending three months on a fan film, I am always taken aback by the sheer dedication people have for the series."

However, there are times when the added benefit of a mouse and keyboard is simply unmatched, no matter how relaxing it might be to use a controller instead. Here are some great examples of PC games that simply work way better with a mouse and keybo

Half-Life fans are a dedicated bunch. Even in the absence of content from Valve , the series has thrived with mods, community content, and unofficial games such as Lambda Wars and Black Mesa. Half-Life: Alyx didn’t fully reignite the torch, but it helped to keep the flame fans have managed to carry all these years flickering. There were community forums of like-minded individuals sharing each other’s work, news websites specifically catering to Valve fans after Episode 3 faded into obscurity, and then there was LambdaGeneration.

Developer Valve Corporation's video games are highly optimized for the keyboard and mouse setup. With many of their games being PC exclusives, it's no wonder why using a keyboard, and a mouse is intuitive for Team Fortress Counter-Strike 2 Dlc. The game offers controller support, yet the keyboard and mouse duo is easier to

This month I'm looking forward to Mario Kart 7 . It's just one of those games that you can pickup and play whenever you want, and I plan on playing it throughout December and well into the new year. Since some folks are talking about what they're excited for next year, I'd have to say Halo 4 and Bioshock: Infinite are on the top of my l

With the release of this week's Senran Kagura: Peach Ball , Marvelous' stalwart franchise has crossed over into the world of pinball. This is far from the first time the brawler has switched genres, though. From rhythmic cooking to cutthroat water gun fights, the upstanding young women of Hanzo National Academy are truly Jills of All Tra

While a gamepad provides an ideal level of comfort, a keyboard and mouse offer superior performance. Particular genres are better suited for a mouse because of its DPI (dots per square inch). This gives better precision for first-person shooters or any other game that has to target in an isometric v