HL2 preload

[MJCfromCT]

For all of you preloading the game, a new part of the preload was released on steam today. :)

[PacNW CE]

Anyone else tired of the preloads with no release date? Clearly, if the data is being preloaded, how come they can't figure out when they will release it to the public? I get that VU may be holding them up, but I doubt that VU is spot checking these pre loads and approving them in bunches.

[MJCfromCT]

Perhaps they are preloading things that they know will not change between now and the release date. Its clear from the Source beta that there are a few bugs that need to be worked out. I guess it'll get released when it gets released. :)

[PacNW CE]

I am sure it will be a deal such as "Download on Steam today, or wait 2 weeks for it to get to your retailer."

If this ends up being the case, watch their server crash repeatedly making a initial mockery of the Steam system. I have always felt the internet is fantastic for small passive upgrades, but sucks royally at delivering content to the masses in a timely fassion.

[MJCfromCT]

I wouldn't be suprised if steam grinds to a halt when HL2 drops...especially if the scenario like you mentioned unfolds...hopefully i'll only have to download a few hundred megs of stuff though, seeing as i've already preloaded a gig or so of source engine files, etc.