For nearly the entire six years since Half-Life hit retail shelves, rumors of a Half-Life movie have been whispered across message boards. Well, for those who haven't already seen (played) it, I want to announce to all the rabid fans that the movie is finally here and it is called... Half-Life 2.

It's as good as any movie you'll see this year.

Half-Life 2 is as cinematic and mind-blowing as any movie I have ever seen. Bleeding-edge graphical techniques and great gameplay help invest you in a rollercoaster of a story you are sure where you got on or are going to get off.

Chilling visuals.

Though a feat of the game's engine, Half Life 2's lip-synching technology, fluid character movement, and voice acting settled for me an age-old debate of the video gaming community - Which is the biggest contributing factor to making a good game great, gameplay or story?

Which is more likely to ensure an epic game, story or gameplay? Half Life 2 answers, "Yes."