Proof that the Source Engine is capable of producing next-generation graphics

DSOGaming writes: "So you though that the next-generation visuals will be powered by either Unreal 3/4 Engine or CryEngine 3? Well, guess again. An artist was tasked by his company to port one of their CGI scenes to Valve’s Source Engine and get ready to drool all over your screen as the end result is astonishing."

[CrimsonEngage]

Now with even more HDR!

[NuclearDuke]

I watched the clip in 360p and it still amazes me. Incredible!

[BrightFalls76]

Hmmmm. It looks like a step up but not even close to the leap that Unreal made in their tech demo.

[Skate-AK]

Typical tech demo. Looks really great but with most tech demos we never see the visual quality that the demo shows implemented into a game with the same graphic fidelity shown.

[Letros]

Blame the 5 year old lunchbox on your TV stand.

[Skate-AK]

Name a source game on PC that looks this good.

[Letros]

You missed the point, we need new consoles to take advantage of the current gen hardware, that's clearly where the market is atm, don't get mad bro.

[john2]

Current generation graphics cards are capable of similar visuals. Even the shadows can be pushed to that level with a high resolution + soft shadows and variable penumbra.

Obviously, this is how games can look nowadays - provided the developers decide to push the graphical boundaries.

[Bigbangbing]

uhm..yeah, no

[JsonHenry]

Looks good. Now make me a game with those visuals? K thx!!

[KentBlake]

It looks good and all, but nowadays it's easy to make furniture and walls. I'd like to see a human being or an existing animal (not a monster) rendered in the scene, because that's what's really difficult to make.

[BattleAxe]

I really like the Source Engine, I only wish I had the time to learn how to use the Source SDK.

[Miacosa]

Sorry not next gen, try again.