Meh, it doesn't really matter to me anyways since the Orange Box is so cheap at my game store. They seemed to have dropped the price on the English version of the game (was at 30$, now at 20$), and kept the French version at a high price (30$). Besides, I can get Team Fortress 2 which is the best multiplayer experience this gen so far in my opinion! ^^
I believe last time I've played Episode One and Two was a year ago though. o_O
*EDIT: I just re-read your post, and don't get me wrong, I support any company that I think should get my money. I didn't have a job last year (last summer mostly), and there has been so many releases as well (I bought a 360 with Mass Effect, Halo 3 and Gears of War, a huge amount was wasted there)! Valve is definitely up there, I just didn't get the chance to buy it or find the reason to before (since I've ''played'' it before).
Random game thought :
Why is Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 getting so much hate? We finally get a real game and they're not even satisfied... I'm starting to hate the gaming community so f****** much...







