
Additionally, they will add a new deathmatch map while they sort through the submissions for the map contest. In related news, Valve will be releasing another CS: Source map called cs_compound, and introducing the crowbar, Stunstick, and Slam to HL2 deathmatch. It also features a new commentary system with comments from Viktor. As far as release dates are concerned, Valve says, "Over the next month or so." In the meantime, they've release a quartet of concept sketches to whet our appetite, which you can check out here. This game is included in the following packages.


As of right now, only a limited number of high-end video cards support this feature. Well, Valve is not only adding it to the Source engine, but showcasing it in a new level called "The Lost Coast." Interestingly, we're hearing the Steam will detect your hardware specifications to determine if your computer is capable of supporting HDR, but it will be free of charge. Many of you have probably already witnessed an early technology demo that featured this tech, yet it didn't make it into the final game.

Today, Valve software announced several neat new things coming down the Half-Life 2 pipeline, the neatest of which is the inclusion of High Dynamic Range lighting, or HDR, an effect that gives light a very realistic glow.
