Looks like some stores are breaking their NDA's and are selling Half-Life 2 earlier than the Official released date of 16th of November! But it still can't be played as it still needs to be unlocked at the moment.

Here's an email one lucky reader got from Electronics Boutique!

"Hi, Mr. ******, this is **** from Electronics Boutique, I'm just calling to let you know your pre-order for Half-Life 2 for PC in ready for pickup, today, Thursday. If you can't make it in today we'll hold it for you."



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