Ed Gein.
Use google.
Edit: The original was based more loosely on the story of Ed Gein, but I read somewhere that they used the story a bit more here, but it isn't about Ed Gein. As the tagline says "Inspired by a true story."
Ed Gein has had his influence in a lot of movies like...
More malicious viruses in the source code and faked betas and people will steer clear. :)
Think of it as the way some record labels put faked mp3 files of upcoming hot albums and let them spread.
Hmm. That's pretty funny, but I think Gabe himself wouldn't call HL2 his life's work. But anyways.
Just registered peeps should watch their mou... fingers. Seems like every time their first posts comprise of insults or forum policing, and it's very stupid if you ask me.
EDIT: The above...
I have a VIC-20. Will it runnah teh gameh?!?!?1+ OLOLOLOLOL!!!!
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Edit: Ok I sympathize with your situation, but the game will be out in a jiffy (at least I hope), so just hold on.