[Jan 23, 2001] - Valve's Yahn Bernier Chat on Planet Fortress
Planetfortress.com has posted a transcript of a chat with Yahn Bernier. Yahn covers a wide array of topics, including Half-Life's netcode and Valve's relations with the mod community. The edited chat log is divided into part one (posted on 1/21) and part two (1/22).
[June 14, 2000] - 3D Game Force Talks TF2 with Yahn Brenner
Yahn Bernier, Senior Software Engineer at Valve speaks with Grant Maher-Hughes about the game's design.
[June 13, 2000] - New Team Fortress 2 Preview On ActionTrip
Uros "2Lions" Jojic digs deep and uncovers the directions, personalities, and inspirations shaping Team Fortress 2.
[June 9, 2000] - Half-Life Update 1.1 Released
The long-awaited Half-Life 1.1.0.0. Update was released today, adding updated versions of popular Half-Life modifications (MODs), new networking code, and Team Fortress 1.5 (and update of Team Fortress classic) to the original Half-Life.
"The Half-Life Internet 'viewership' already exceeds many TV shows in size," says Gabe Newell, managing director of Valve, L.L.C. "The new games, MODs, tools, and networking systems will continue the Half-Life community's growth, and assist the MOD makers as they develop their next generation games."
Worldcraft 3.3 and the Half-Life SDK 2.0, updated versions of software that allows users to create their own Half-Life mods, were also released to the development community today.
[June 2, 2000] - Valve's Robin Walker on Planet Fortress
Robin Walker gives Planet Fortress "resident spy" NextWish an impromptu interview after a "chance" meeting on IRC. Read the transcript, covering topics such as the new Team Fortress 1.5, Team Fortress 2, and the Half-Life SDK on Planetfortress.com.
[December 20, 1999] - New Team Fortress 2 Screenshots
Planet Fortress, a top independent Team Fortress news and community site, posted a dozen Team Fortress 2 screenshots this week. The shots include several never before seen images from Valve's upcoming multiplayer title due in 2000.
[October 25, 1999] - Current, Upcoming Titles are "Future of Teamplay"
Gamepro identified a long list of Sierra titles in their "Future of Teamplay" feature Monday, identifying Team Fortress Classic, Tribes, Tribes 2, SWAT 3, and Team Fortress 2 as games that are pushing the limits of the first-person shooter genre. Catch the rest the article, including comments from Valve founder Gabe Newell on PC Gamepro.
[October 20, 1999] - TF2 Preview
There is a new preview of Team Fortress 2 on Daily Radar. Head on over to their site to check out this article to learn more about TF2's voice communication system and various gameplay modes.
[October 13, 1999] - Ask Valve A Question
Do you have a TF2 related question that you've just been dying to have answered? Well here's your chance. The team over at Half-Life Express are assembling a list of questions that will get answered by members of the TF2 team. The best part about this is that the questions will be made up by you, the TF fans!! So hurry on over to Half-Life Express and send them your question.
[August 5, 1999] - PC Accelerator Previews TF ™ 2
In their August issue, PC Accelerator raves about Team Fortress ™ 2 saying, "It'll make Quake III and Unreal Tournament its bitches." We're not going to publicly support these claims, but check out the latest issue of PC Accelerator and judge for yourself.
[July 26, 1999] - New Team Fortress ™ 2 Shots
Because we care so much about you, the Team Fortress ™ 2 fan, we've posted two all-new screenshots in the Media section. So start your week out right by checking out the latest in Team Fortress ™ 2 splendor.
[June 8, 1999] - TF ™ 2 Wins E3.Net Awards
The winners of the prestigious E3.Net Game Critic's Awards, given by 32 editors of North America's leading game publications, have been announced. Team Fortress ™ 2 has been named "Best Action Game" and "Best Online Multiplayer Game". Check out the E3.Net awards page for all the details.
[June 1, 1999] - Gamespot TV Does Team Fortress ™ 2
Team Fortress ™ 2 has been featured on the Gamespot TV section of the ZDNET website. To get some juicy details on TF ™ 2, check out the preview article.
[May 25, 1999] - Team Fortress ™ 2 Nominated For E3 Awards
The nominations are in for this year's E3 awards. Team Fortress ™ 2 has been nominated in four categories, including Game of Show, Best PC Game, Best Action Game and Best Online Multiplayer Game.
[April 8, 1999] - USA Today Gives TFC Perfect Score
We hope everyone is enjoying Team Fortress ™ Classic. The folks at USA Today sure were. In a recent review, the national newspaper gave TF ™ C a perfect 4 out of 4 score saying, "Coupled with brilliant level design, sound effects and gameplay, Classic rocks." Also, if you need some help setting up and playing TF ™ C check out the TFC Game Guide on Modcentral.
[March 18, 1999] - Team Fortress ™ Classic Site Launched
The release of Team Fortress ™ Classic is just around the corner. To get the latest scoop on this free mod for Half-Life check out the all-new Team Fortress ™ Classic Website. The new site is home to all the latest TF ™ C news, updates, and screenshots.
[March 16, 1999] - TF ™ 2 Models You Won't Believe
Valve has announced that Team Fortress ™ 2 will use Intel's Multiresolution Mesh Technology (MRM). The MRM technology will allow Valve to create a "scaleable" game with highly detailed, realistic looking models that automatically adjust performance to the gamer's PC. Check out the official release to learn more about this exciting technology and what it will bring to Team Fortress ™ 2.
[March 16, 1999] - Talkspot Interview Archive
Talkspot has posted the archived Valve interview from March 13th. They are also running the archive in their programming between 2pm- 4pm (PST) during this week (on Channel Z). Don't forget that there's another interview this coming Saturday. See the story below for details.
[March 12, 1999] - Chat With Valve on Talkspot
Here's your chance to probe the minds of Valve. Several members of the team that created the Game of the Year will be featured on Talkspot's Bootdisk show on Saturday, March 13th and 20th from 2 - 4 P.M. (PST) Artists and designers will be online to answer questions and reveal the secrets of Half-Life. The group will also reveal the latest info on the forthcoming release of Team Fortress ™ Classic for Half-Life and Valve's next full product, Team Fortress ™ 2!
[March 11, 1999] - More Team Fortress ™ 2 Previews
Computer Games Online and Gamespot UK have both posted previews of Team Fortress ™ 2. Both articles discuss the history, concept, and talent behind this highly anticipated sequel.
[March 8, 1999] - Team Fortress ™ Classic Previewed
The much-anticipated release of Team Fortress ™ Classic for Half-Life is just around the corner. Recently the folks from Valve paid some magazines a visit with TFC in hand. Read what the mags had to say about the free mod for Half-Life at IGN PC, CNET Gamecenter, and Gamespot.
[January 28, 1999] - A New Glimpse at Team Fortress ™ 2
IGN PC has posted a new Team Fortress ™ 2 preview.
[January 19, 1999] - Team Fortress ™ Classic Q&A
The folks over at PlanetFortress have posted a Q&A with Valve's Robin Walker. Check out the interview to get more details about the highly anticipated Half-Life mod, Team Fortress ™ Classic.
[January 15, 1999] - Team Fortress ™ Classic to be released for Half-Life
In a recent press release Sierra and Valve announced the development fo Team Fortress ™ Classic for Half-Life. Team Fortress ™ Classic is a port of the original Team Fortress ™, an extremely popular multiplayer mod that features unparalled team play. Valve's Robin Walker said, "Team Fortress ™ Classic players can now enjoy Half-Life's superior graphics and audio, ease of use, and advanced animation technology while we focus on making Team Fortress ™ 2 the best multiplayer game possible." Team Fortress ™ Classic will be available as a free download in the coming weeks.
[December 21, 1998] - Team Fortress 2 in PC Gamer
Recently the folks over at PC Gamer spent some time at Valve checking out the progress on Team Fortress ™ 2. Pick up the January 1999 issue of PC Gamer to read the whole story.
[December 18, 1998] - Gamecenter Previews Team Fortress ™ 2
There are some hot new screenshots ripe for the viewing on CNET Gamecenter. Check out the shots and the extensive preview of what is destined to be the game that changes the world of online gaming.
[December 18, 1998] - I Want My TF ™ II
Well folks, Team Fortress ™ 2 will be here shortly and community sites are popping up all over the web. Clans are starting to form, Tournaments are being planned, and information pages are being posted. If you haven't checked out the sites yet, be sure to visit our links section or visit PlanetFortress.com for more information.