Extensive CS: Source update in beta

Valve has announced that an "extensive update" to Counter-Strike: Source is now in beta testing.

Developed in collaboration with Hidden Path Studios, the update was made available for sign-ups yesterday but all the slots were quickly snapped up.

New features include 144 new achievements, new match and lifetime player stats, updated scoreboards and end-of-round displays, a cinematic death camera, a domination and revenge system and "many Source engine updates".

Server admins can find instructions on how to deploy it on Valve's site and there are more details on the update there too.

The beta is set to run for a limited time and then it will be rolled out to everyone.