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on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalf-Life 2: Episode One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside a special 20-page feature dedicated to Valve and its games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking cover features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlyx Vance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e holding a pistol, with the distinctive yellow robotic Dog character behind her. 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