The Source engine is a 3D game engine developed by Valve Corporation. Its unique features include a large degree of modularity and flexibility, an artist-driven, shader-based renderer, accurate lip sync and facial expression technology, and a powerful, efficient and completely network-enabled physics system.

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 Valve's GDC presentations available
Game

Valve's GDC presentations available

Feb 29, 2008 Source 7 comments

Four of the presentations given by Valve at the Game Developers Conference are now available from their publications page.

"We’re spending a tremendous amount of time on tools"
Game

"We’re spending a tremendous amount of time on tools"

Apr 8, 2011 Source 18 comments

Gabe Newell: "We’re spending more time on tools development now than anything else."

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E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy

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Jul 14, 2010 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy 23 comments

Our hackers have intercepted several strange files containing some pictures and videos. According to our cyber tracking, these documents emanate from...

2012 IGF Announces Main Competition Finalists
Game

2012 IGF Announces Main Competition Finalists

Jan 12, 2012 GDC 2012 6 comments

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) juries have announced their Main Competition finalists for the 14th annual presentation of its awards, celebrating...

Alien Swarm SDK is free to all
Alien Swarm

Alien Swarm SDK is free to all

Jul 19, 2010 Alien Swarm 45 comments

A new UDK! Valve have launched their new SDK without access restrictions, allowing TC Source mods to become totally free – no purchase necessary.

Alpha Game-play, New Site, and more!
Contagion

Alpha Game-play, New Site, and more!

Dec 19, 2011 Contagion 16 comments

We're releasing a new Alpha Game-play video, revealing our new site re-design, and it's finally time for the first wave of Contagion play-testers.

An Idea, but no education.
Game

An Idea, but no education.

Feb 26, 2013 Source 6 comments

I have an idea for a multiplayer game based around the premise of The Thing, the problem is, I don't program or anything of the sort. So I decided to...

Another Workflow Preview
Contagion

Another Workflow Preview

Sep 3, 2010 Contagion 3 comments

We end the week with another devblog post and video tutorial series.

April 21 Launch & pre-purchase on Steam
Zeno Clash

April 21 Launch & pre-purchase on Steam

Mar 19, 2009 Zeno Clash 35 comments

Zeno Clash is just around the corner! The official release date has been set to April 21. A special promotion is running for those who wish to pre-purchase...

Blade Symphony Developers Show and Tell
Blade Symphony

Blade Symphony Developers Show and Tell

Sep 1, 2012 Blade Symphony 3 comments

This week we've got a video of our weekly meeting in which Blade Symphony developers show off what we've been working on and what we're working on next.

Blade Symphony is now available for pre-order!
Blade Symphony

Blade Symphony is now available for pre-order!

Feb 24, 2013 Blade Symphony 21 comments

We’re proud to announce today that you can pre-order Blade Symphony from our website and start playing today. We’re really proud to show you what the...

Blender 2.5 SMD Tools
Game

Blender 2.5 SMD Tools

Aug 8, 2010 Source 5 comments

Blender is getting one hell of an upgrade, and the new version will have support for Source's SMD format from day one.

Bloodlines Revival Mod Teaser
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

Bloodlines Revival Mod Teaser

May 19, 2010 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 14 comments

This is a showcase of the maps I've finished for the Bloodlines Revival mod, which is a conversion of the old Vampires: The Masquerade Bloodlines game...

Brown Sugar (Warning: this video may create an addiction)
E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy

Brown Sugar (Warning: this video may create an addiction)

Feb 9, 2011 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy 35 comments

At the request of the security department of our corporation, we've ordered an efficiency test from Angel Corp's WEAPONS ENGINEERING AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION...

Challenge: Portal
Garry’s Mod 10

Challenge: Portal

Feb 24, 2008 Garry’s Mod 10 0 comments

The Portal Pictures Challenge! is what now lies before you. So get busy in the Portal maps and create something original.

Clearing up confusions about Valve's engines.
Game

Clearing up confusions about Valve's engines.

Mar 12, 2011 18 comments

Clearing up misconceptions about what GoldSRC and Source are based upon, etc.

Contagion - 2012 End of Year Recap (Video)
Contagion

Contagion - 2012 End of Year Recap (Video)

Dec 17, 2012 Contagion 6 comments

Our first Source Filmmaker video reviews our development of Contagion this year as well as some of the events we attended. Also this weeks "Contagion...

Contagion - Happy Thanksgiving Media, Comic, and Giveaway!
Contagion

Contagion - Happy Thanksgiving Media, Comic, and Giveaway!

Nov 18, 2012 Contagion 13 comments

Some of us will be too busy to celebrate Thanksgiving or have no reason to. But it is still a time for sharing so while a bit early here is our gifts...

Contagion - In the Motion Capture Studio (Video)
Contagion

Contagion - In the Motion Capture Studio (Video)

Dec 19, 2012 Contagion 2 comments

After our 2012 Contagion Recap Source Filmmaker Video we had requests for more information on our Motion Capture sessions so here is a quick run-down...

Contagion - In-Game Alpha Footage
Contagion

Contagion - In-Game Alpha Footage

Aug 26, 2011 Contagion 48 comments

Contagion is finally revealing our In-Game Alpha Footage!

Contagion - IOTY Phase One is only the beginning
Contagion

Contagion - IOTY Phase One is only the beginning

Dec 1, 2011 Contagion 6 comments

It's that time of year again and we're looking forward to revealing quite a bit more of our game and what better excuse to share our ridiculous amount...

Contagion - Modular Zombie Head Sculpt
Contagion

Contagion - Modular Zombie Head Sculpt

Mar 30, 2012 Contagion 11 comments

Josh Lennen shows off some of the modular head setup for Contagion and through a timelapse video gives viewers a look at the process.

Contagion - New Eugene & Much More!
Contagion

Contagion - New Eugene & Much More!

Jul 29, 2011 Contagion 2 comments

We finally reveal our new Eugene character model as well as a new weapon, new site, and discuss recruiting testers as well as a tease in regards to showing...

Contagion - New Marcus & More
Contagion

Contagion - New Marcus & More

Jun 10, 2011 Contagion 15 comments

We're excited to reveal our new Marcus model as well as one of our latest assets to be placed in-game.

Contagion - Playtester news and more!
Contagion

Contagion - Playtester news and more!

Dec 16, 2011 Contagion 5 comments

We've got interesting news for those excited about playtesting Contagion as well as what is in store for 2011!

Contagion - Police Chief Nick
Contagion

Contagion - Police Chief Nick

Mar 11, 2011 Contagion 4 comments

We're excited to show off renders of our newest character for Contagion the Police Chief Nick as well as a preview video of the sculpt work done to create...

Contagion - Promo Art Video 2, New Wallpapers, and more!
Contagion

Contagion - Promo Art Video 2, New Wallpapers, and more!

Feb 7, 2013 Contagion 3 comments

We've got another promotional art piece done by Joseph "SickJoe" Arthur for Contagion, a bit on our webcomic chapter 2 finale, and more on our plans and...

Contagion - Promo Art Video, Wallpapers, and more!
Contagion

Contagion - Promo Art Video, Wallpapers, and more!

Dec 2, 2012 Contagion 2 comments

This week we share with you Joseph "SickJoe" Arthur's live stream recordings of a Contagion promotional piece he painted. We also go into more detail...

Contagion - Revealing a bit more for this years IOTY
Contagion

Contagion - Revealing a bit more for this years IOTY

Dec 13, 2010 Contagion 26 comments

It's no secret that one of the Original founders of Zombie Panic: Source has been developing an Indie title with a new team, however we're looking to...

Contagion - Sneak Peak New Trailer, Media, and More!
Contagion

Contagion - Sneak Peak New Trailer, Media, and More!

Dec 9, 2012 Contagion 8 comments

So much going on right now but we're excited to give the fans a sneak peak at our Source Filmmaker trailer currently in development and heavily involved...

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