Half-Life 2 Deathmatch & SDK Released Today (12/1)

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Steam News announces the release of Half-Life 2 deathmatch along with an updated software development kit for Valve's first-person shooter sequel. Here's the deal:

A Half-Life 2 update has been released via Steam. Please restart Steam to apply the update.

Included in this update:

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
• New multiplayer game featuring physics simulation system

Half-Life 2/Source SDK
• Includes game code needed to create Half-Life 2/Source MODs
• Ability to edit Half-Life 2 maps
• Maya model exporter
• 3d Studio Max model exporter source code
• Sample MOD with vehicles

Source Updates
• HTTP and non-HTTP map auto downloading functionality
• Enhanced dedicated server logging capabilities
• Various tweaks and fixes

*Also: A Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Map Making Contest has been announced. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Two runner up entries will receive a cash prize of $3,000.



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