The TF2 community reacted to this much like the Spy in header image, and began to scrutinise the email in detail to work-out whether this was a fake, or someone impersonating Pinkerton.

"To respect that, we're asking TF2 mod makers continue to respect that ... Valve's own continuing interest in one of its ...

Valve has officially released the full client and server code for its seminal first-person shooter Team Fortress 2 online. Fans of the game are encouraged to “change, extend or rewrite” Team Fortress ...