Valve & Vivendi Universal Settle Distribution Dispute

The settlement provides for a complete severing of the publisher/developer link. Under VU Games is required to cease distribution of Valve’s games - up to and including Half-Life 2, and Valve properties developed by other companies, such as Counter-Strike Condition Zero - on August 31st.

Sources: GameIndustry.biz | Gamasutra | ign.com | Gamespot | ars technica | Yahoo! Games | Wikipedia | Mega Games | Valve Press Release

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