Update: The CS demo is shown at the end of the HL2 demo reel @ E3. GameSpot has a separate file available while FilePlanet has the HL2 demo reel which I assume includes the CS Source demo.
Later tonight, you'll all be treated to a spectacular video of Counter-Strike running on the Half-Life 2 engine (called Source). The Counter-Strike Source port doesn't have an official name, but for the sake of clarity we'll call it Counter-Strike Source until a better name comes along.
The short demo of CS Source begins with a nice view of an updated Aztec. Below us we see a fantastic looking muddy swamp surrounded by updated geometry. As we move in for some action, we see a group of CTs defending the bridge area. Terrorists in the water rush over and a battle erupts between the two teams. Yes, all of this can be done in the version of CS we play right now. And that's why it's all so amazing.
Just imagine Counter-Strike with the 2004 graphics and physics it deserves. That's what the CS Source video will show you guys later tonight. I wish I could show all you guys the video right now. When I saw it, I was astounded. Some the graphical effects--like when bullets hit water--are downright cinematic. Death animations are a thing of the past, with full rag-doll physics in effect. All the models are brand spanking new and are definitely up to snuff.
A few months ago I had seen a very early version of the port. Erik Johnson had then told me that--at the time--the port would be bare-bones. A minor upgrade just to give the game some better lighting. That direction has totally changed. Valve is committed to upgrading Counter-Strike with 21st century technology.
An interesting tidbit: though the player actions were all planned and coordinated using a conference call, the demo/video is an actual round of CS Source; the demo is recorded and played using HL2's standard demo code.
Along with the short CS Source demo, various HL2 sequences are being shown at E3. What I saw was very impressive and shows a lot more gameplay/story elements from HL2 than what we saw at the last E3.
Ok, I guess this post kinda sucks. You guys just want to see the videos, right? Well, keep your eyes peeled to our partner site FileShack for the videos to show up later tonight.
Later tonight, you'll all be treated to a spectacular video of Counter-Strike running on the Half-Life 2 engine (called Source). The Counter-Strike Source port doesn't have an official name, but for the sake of clarity we'll call it Counter-Strike Source until a better name comes along.
The short demo of CS Source begins with a nice view of an updated Aztec. Below us we see a fantastic looking muddy swamp surrounded by updated geometry. As we move in for some action, we see a group of CTs defending the bridge area. Terrorists in the water rush over and a battle erupts between the two teams. Yes, all of this can be done in the version of CS we play right now. And that's why it's all so amazing.
Just imagine Counter-Strike with the 2004 graphics and physics it deserves. That's what the CS Source video will show you guys later tonight. I wish I could show all you guys the video right now. When I saw it, I was astounded. Some the graphical effects--like when bullets hit water--are downright cinematic. Death animations are a thing of the past, with full rag-doll physics in effect. All the models are brand spanking new and are definitely up to snuff.
A few months ago I had seen a very early version of the port. Erik Johnson had then told me that--at the time--the port would be bare-bones. A minor upgrade just to give the game some better lighting. That direction has totally changed. Valve is committed to upgrading Counter-Strike with 21st century technology.
An interesting tidbit: though the player actions were all planned and coordinated using a conference call, the demo/video is an actual round of CS Source; the demo is recorded and played using HL2's standard demo code.
Along with the short CS Source demo, various HL2 sequences are being shown at E3. What I saw was very impressive and shows a lot more gameplay/story elements from HL2 than what we saw at the last E3.
Ok, I guess this post kinda sucks. You guys just want to see the videos, right? Well, keep your eyes peeled to our partner site FileShack for the videos to show up later tonight.
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