Having an entire sea-going scientific vessel suddenly appear out of nowhere is not an everyday occurrence. One can only stay indoors and hope it goes away for so long. When it happens in what passes for Dr Magnusson's front lawn, after having unwelcome visitors only a short time ago, it's a little hard to ignore, and it's practically his duty as ( Read more... )

Dr Magnusson stands in the corridor next to one of the many metal hatch-like doors throughout the base waiting for Gordon to catch up. As he punches in the keypad combination to open it he explains to Gordon, "Freeman, Striders are coming. A single one of those damn things could shoot down our rocket. We don't dare launch until all Striders are ( Read more... )