Half-Life 2
Each new PC I buy or build is better, faster, and more powerful than the last. A new PC is usually a time for trying out the hottest new games to see how amazing they look on your new rig. And I do that, of course. But I also end up downloading Half-Life 2 pretty soon after setting up a new PC. Why? A few reasons.
For one thing, it’s become my test game. I’ve played it so much across so many platforms that I can quickly tell if my monitor is fully setup if, my mouse is working well, etc. Another reason I install it soon after buying a PC is that I love the game and still, to this day, download new mods for it and create little maps in Source. Nothing great. But having it there, installed and ready to go, is a comfort thing. Like having Chrome or Photoshop installed, Half-Life 2 is always there for me. A click away and ready to help me set up my next PC, like an old friend who has my back. Zack Zwiezen, Staff Writer
