I don't mind when they make games shorter, but put more into every minute of gameplay. Portal was easy, but it's still a great game. - I think they could have easily cut 1h of gameplay from HL Episode 2... and the final mission... that was a misstep. I was just glad I got it over with at that point.

Also: new update for l4d: survival mode. Zombis keep rushing in indefinitely and you have to defend.