: We're talking about Half-Life 1. Basically, this discussion takes place in
: 1998; Halo is irrelevant because it's not even announced yet.
: And it would probably be a coincidence, if there weren't lots of other
: Marathon similarities and references.
: - Wall-mounted recharge panels.
: - Assault rifle/grenade launcher combination.
: - Being betrayed by MADDs/Marines.
: - Fighting alongside friendly security officers, who carry pistols and all
: have the same name.
: - Getting whisked away by G-Man/Durandal at the end to do his bidding.
: - Marathon 2 takes place 17 years later; Half-Life 2 takes place in City 17.
Yeah, I always thought the recharge panels and the security guards all being named Barney were most likely tips of the hat to M-thon.
