CSNation has posted a Counter-Strike: Source Q&A, asking Jess Cliffe of Valve Software about the Half-Life 2 engine port of the gaming classic. Among other things, Cliffe confirms that Counter-Strike: Source is the only multiplayer game shipping with Half-Life 2.

CS-Nation: What changes have been made to the maps ported to CS: Source? Jess Cliffe of Valve Software: The texture resolution for maps has quadrupled. We can now also add a 3D skybox so maps can look as though they span miles. This serves to make levels less like an arena and more like a realistic location. In addition, designers have the flexibility to specify whether a prop is static, physics, or client side debris. We can also take advantage of features such as normal mapping and specularity in order to give textures extra depth and reflectivity.