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    Computer Games Are Too Addictive

    article about scientific research being done about game addiction Coincidentally, an article has been posted on NEW SCIENTIST (on the 16th of November) about scientific research being done about video games addiction. http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8327&feedId=online-news_rss20...
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    What happened to HL2 Done Quick?

    What happened to HL2 Done Quick Group? I've tried to reach their site several times now, but they seem to have vanished from the internet. Somebody enlighten me please... If they are still out there, be so kind to post their URL. Thanks
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    Which mods do you want?

    I'm all about 1 player mods. I am looking forward to play Black Mesa: Source... Yeah.
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    Half-life 2 soundtrack

    Read this thread. All answers are in there. In detail. http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53779&page=4
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    You Must Try This!

    satch919, how did you learn about the Disclosure Project?
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    Soundtrack Track List

    I am glad it helped. You are most welcome, fellow forum visitor.
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    Half-Life 2 beaten in 2 hours 14 minutes

    I have watched it from beginning to end and I can say that as far as I can tell the guy did NOT cheat. He did play it on normal and he did use Grav jumping and Nade jumping skills as well as shortcuts, but that is not cheating in my book. I enjoyed it. The guy is VERY skillfull. Worth the...
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Addendum Comments from MODS and Valve employees would be greatly appreciated... ...if humanly possible feel free to post your opnions..
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Again, thanks for the replies so far. Keep 'em coming. Interesting comments, people. Now, see if you can address the the following questions directly: -What makes a game realistic? How would you define realistic? -What makes a game violent? How would you define violent? Are Doom...
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    I.M.O. Gran Turismo 4 comes pretty damn close to the real thing if one has the right equipment to run it...
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Keeping the soul alive.
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Could you provide a reference / bibliography?
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Thanks for the replies so far. corkscru I am still reading yours...
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Thanks for that.
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    Is Half-Life 2 realistic (research thread)?

    Is Half-Life 2 realistic? Soon, my brother (a psychology student at a certain European University) will be writing his thesis on violence and realism in video games. We are going to discuss these aspects with several people (Half-Life 2 will be one of the objects of discussion). He has...
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