When I try to play Episode 2, after the logos, the title screen would freeze almost instantly, but I can still hear the audio and move the mouse. I'm playing this on Windows 8, if that makes any difference.

EDIT: Okay, so the title screen works, but when I selesct new game and it loads up, it freezes almost instantly.

Try running it in compatibility mode.

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Makes me want to start it up again. What are your system's specs, aside from the OS being Windows 8?

Edit: Why don't you try using the "check integrity of game cache" for Half-Life 2? It might help.

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What are your system's specs, aside from the OS being Windows 8?

I have Direct X 10, I believe.

Why don't you try using the "check integrity of game cache" for Half-Life 2? It might help.

That was the first thing I did, but no dice, sadly.

4382460 For what OS? Vista? 7?

4382865 either should work

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Well, that sucks. Ep 2 is the single greatest reason for bitching about the lack of Half-Life 3.

I played it on console. I didn't have to deal with this shit.