Graphical upgrades?

[Yatta]

Because I lack the time to skim through various available resources, I'm asking the question directly via these forums: Does anyone know if HL2: Episode One will feature any graphical upgrades? I'm sure HDR is in, but anything else? Any official news about this?

 

[Asuka]

Better Bumpmaps
HDR
Hero Lighting
Better Textures
Higher Resolutions. 2560 x 1600
New effects.

Im sure there are some im missing.

"On a technical note, Episode One incorporates high-dynamic range lighting, the lighting technology that makes light seem warmer and more lifelike. That's another advantage of episodic content, according to Valve, since the company can gradually introduce new technologies in each episode. Episode One also does another interesting thing with lighting, something called hero lighting. Basically, in Half-Life 2, everything was lit by the same source. However, to emphasize the heroic nature of Alyx in Episode One, she's basically illuminated in a bank of lights that make her stand out even more. It's an incredibly subtle effect, but it works."

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/halflife2aftermath/news.html?sid=6151983

 

[Yatta]

Thank you, my loving hydralisk.