Black Mesa News

Things are off to a quick start at Crowbar Collective in 2025! Here is what we've been up to:

[h2]Second Wind Podcast/Plays Black Mesa 🎮[/h2]
Tune in to see our friends at Second Wind play some Black Mesa! Crowbar Collective Lead, Adam Engels, will be joining Yahtzee, JM8, and Mikee as they play through a few of their favorite levels.

🔴LIVE on Friday, Jan 25, 2025 @ 1pm EST
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[h2]ICYMI: Black Mesa x Black Mesa 👀[/h2]
If you haven't seen our latest YouTube video, Crowbar Collective took a trip to the REAL Black Mesa facility! Be sure to check out what they're doing at Black Mesa, and if it has anything to do with Half-Life...

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Be sure to leave us feedback, if you'd like to see more IRL Crowbar Collective videos! ❤

[h2]Rogue Point: Dev Briefing #2 📝[/h2]
Our second Dev Briefing has been posted. As we continue to inform you on what's up and coming, we dig into the game's economy, the "Trooper" SMG, and the "Dead Drop" system.

[h3]See the Dev Briefing #2 here: [/h3]https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1843840/view/529835367727104759

[h3]Wishlist Rogue Point here:[/h3] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1843840/Rogue_Point/

[h2]We can't wait to share more soon![/h2]

Need a last minute holiday gift for a friend, or that special gamer in your life? Black Mesa is here to the rescue!

Black Mesa NOW for 75% OFF during the Steam Winter Sale⛄

Get it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/

The re-imagining of Gordon Freeman’s iconic journey through the chaos of the Black Mesa Research Facility... Now at a fraction of the price!

Get Black Mesa NOW for 75% OFF during the Steam Autumn Sale🍁

Get it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/

We're excited to share the news that HECU Collective have released Focal Point, the next chapter in their Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod!

Along with a bunch of fixes and feature updates, players will be excited to finally visit Xen through the eyes of Barney Calhoun. HECU Collective says this chapter is now their LARGEST yet!

[h2]ICYMI, here's their epic trailer for Focal Point:[/h2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdtIAzJdChQ

[h2]You can download the FREE mod on:[/h2]

Steam Workshop
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2424633574

Or you can learn more about their updates, and download it on ModDB:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/black-mesa-blue-shift-remake/news/chapter-5-focal-point-release


[h2]You can support HECU Collective's efforts here:[/h2]
https://www.patreon.com/Hecu_collective


[h2]Don't own Black Mesa? Get it at 75% off!:[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/


[h3]Now get going, Calhoun![/h3]