Yes, it would be great if he was lying. I want HL3 or Ep3 or what ever they are going to call it.
If it's Episode 3 I will actually consider killing Gabe Newell. The reason they started doing "Episodes" was to get the games out faster, and not take six years to release it.
But, take a look at how long it has taken and we don't have all three episodes. SIX YEARS, oh shit. Three years since Episode 2. That's ridiculous.
I would be more inclined not to kill Newell, if it was Half-Life 3 they were announcing. A proper full length game with upgrades to Source engine, etcetera. That would be nice.
Anyways, How'd you react to the ending of Ep2? (remember spoiler tags... :P)
I replayed that last mission several times because it was so amazing. Such a huge surprise, incredibly emotional. Flawless storytelling. Loved it.