Release Date
While Quarter 2 was given previously, late Summer, 2002 seems to be the current planned release date. August 14, 2002 is given at both EBworld.com and Amazon.com.
Steam
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero will be sent to your normal computer and electronics stores, but those with broadband will be able to download the game using Valve's Steam. It will put more money in the developer's pocket and will actually take less time to install than a CD-ROM. On top of all that, it's instant--no going to a store, no waiting for a pre-order to arrive. Instant. The cons are that internet downtime means you simply can't play your game and narrowband users are simply out of luck (and will have to get the CD-ROM version). Hopefully a .PDF manual or somesuch will be sent with the game over Steam.
Myths
This is not Counter-Strike 2. It's not a sequel, more of a retail extension. It will not contain a suicide belt, a blow dart, or a yogurt cannon. The original "weapons" were a joke (read: stupid ideas) and were cut when Valve and Gearbox took the project into their hands.
The multiplayer will not be exclusive to people who purchase the game. Indeed, Condition Zero will use the same CS we all play. Eventually, Valve and Co. will add updates to CS to feature most (if not all) CZ weapons and what-not.
