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Half-Life 2: Episode One

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page. 

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/May 31, 2016 by Brianboulton (talk) 19:54, 15 May 2016 (UTC)



Half-Life 2: Episode One is a first-person shooter video game, the first in a series of episodes that serve as the sequel for the 2004 Half-Life 2. It was developed by Valve Corporation (offices pictured) and released on June 1, 2006. Originally called Half-Life 2: Aftermath, the game was later renamed to Episode One after Valve became confident in using an episodic structure for the game. Similar to Half-Life 2, Episode One also uses the Source game engine. The game debuted new lighting and animation technologies, as well as AI sidekick enhancements. The game's events take place immediately after those in Half-Life 2, in and around war-torn City 17. Episode One follows scientist Gordon Freeman and his companion Alyx Vance as they fight in humanity's continuing struggle against the alien race known as the Combine. When the story begins, Gordon wakes up outside the enemy's base of operations, the Citadel, after being left unconscious from the concluding events of Half-Life 2. During the course of the game, Gordon travels with Alyx as they attempt to evacuate the city. As the game comes to an end, Gordon and Alyx are caught in a major accident, and their fates are revealed in the sequel, Episode Two.
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 * Promoted: October 31, 2008
 * Reasons for nomination: Available in 27 wiki languages. This is the ten year anniversary of subject of this article being released.
 * Support as nominator. Gary  ( talk  ·  scripts )  18:19, 20 April 2016 (UTC)
 * Comment: 1 June is the 90th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth. In view of her iconic status I'd be inclined to give this priority on date relevance. Brianboulton (talk) 10:42, 2 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Weak Oppose per Brianboulton. 153 Wikipedia language versions for Monroe versus 28 for the video game. A possible compromise would be to run this article on May 31 or June 2. SST flyer 10:57, 9 May 2016 (UTC)
 * That'd be fine. I'd be glad to see this run within a few days of the anniversary date. Gary  ( talk  ·  scripts )  16:30, 9 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Gary. I'll run it on 31st May and leave 1 June for Marilyn. Brianboulton (talk) 15:05, 11 May 2016 (UTC)