Read closerOriginally posted by: skace
Originally posted by: Algere
Here's something to discuss about.
"Q. Will the boxed versions of HL2 require any sort of Steam installations?
Doug Lombardi: During installation the user will be prompted to authenticate the copy and create a Steam account. After that is complete, the single-player and LAN games do not require an Internet connection."
Whats to discuss? Did you think you would be able to play multi without steam?
"After that is complete, the single-player and LAN games do not require an Internet connection."
It also includes SP/offline LAN as well. Meaning you'll still need Steam for non MP play.