Steam Update (ATI Levels)

Yesterday, VALVe gave its steam users an update on their progress.

A few months ago, VALVe announced that, after Half-life 2 was released, they would begin to create and release what they called ATI levels. These levels were to show off all the new features and speed of high-end computers and graphics cards.

After reading the announcement, I was a little disappointed that the levels are only for people with high-end computers and mid-end or low-end computer users can’t even download the levels for try. I think my X800 XT PE and 2.8GHz P4 (HT 800MHz FSB) is sufficient, but most out there don’t have anything snazzy, but still want to play games. However, from what I understand, they are short levels with high polygon counts where you walk around or something like that.

Here are some pictures (click to enlarge):

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It may not be screenshots, but I’m imagining that it will be amazing.

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