The release of Half-Life: Alyx stands to be a landmark event for two reasons. First and most obviously, it’s a new Half-Life game after 13 years of eerie radio silence. Second, it’s a prime example of gaming culture eating its own tail, since now players are breaking games before they’re even out.
Source: Kotaku – Player Climbs To The Top Of The Citadel In The Half-Life: Alyx Promo Area