Since most people already got what they wanted in the sale, I'm getting this peaceful feeling from the boards; like the calm before the storm whereby tomorrow Gabe Newell announces Half Life Three. I would go as far to predict that it could be a prequel to the whole franchise. What led to the G-man? Why does he care about Gordon? At least this is what I think Valve will do because in a mere progression of the story, well, could that meet people's expecations?
Horses!