May 13 2010

Counter Strike Source Update Coming Soon

Valve has announced an “extensive update” for its mulitplayer shooter, Counter-Strike: Source, and is now in limited beta.

“The update includes a host of new features and functionality developed in collaboration with Hidden Path Studios,” explained Valve. “This beta will run for a limited time, and once complete, the update will be deployed to all Counter-Strike: Source owners for free.”

Among that “host of new features and functionality” you’ll find the following:

144 achievements added
New lifetime player stats and summary screens
New match player stats and summary screens
New end of round display with MVP and interesting fact about a player
Updated scoreboard with new icons, visual style, MVP stars, and avatar pictures
New cinematic death camera
New domination and revenge system
Added avatar icons to voice chat, scoreboard, and end of round display
Incorporated many source engine updates


Mar 26 2009

Far Cry 2 on Sale Today

Over at the Steam store Valve has announced that Far Cry 2 is on sale today for $15 — 50% off.
The DLC Fortune Pack is also available at the normal price of $5. The Fortune’s Pack brings more vehicles, weapons, and mulitplayer maps to the game.

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