This is the official video game thread.
I'll start by saying "Half Life 2: Episode 1" was kind of disappointing.
Mostly for the fact that it took me 2 1/2 hours to beat.
I remember when it first came out on PC, and it cost $49.99 (usually a "full" game will cost $59.99-$69.99 if it's on PC)...I would have been MEGA-pissed if I had bought that back then and played through 2 1/2 hours and get a cliffhanger ending.
Anyways, I'm onto "Episode 2" now and it seems much better. The graphics especially are greatly improved.