Captured: Half-Life 2 code thieves

Details are still murky about this, but it seems that they've caught the culprits who stole the Half-Life 2 code, possibly delaying the release of the game.

In a brief, cryptic statement Thursday, [Value Software's CEO Gabe Newell] announced that "arrests have been made in several countries" related to the Half-Life theft. He didn't spell out who was nabbed, or who did the arresting. But he indicated that the game's fans were the ones responsible for breaking the case.

Maybe we'll find out if we can REALLY get to play Half-Life 2 this year.