Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory finally gets support for Shader Model 2.0 - ATI fans can now rejoice with image quality that is likely to be more comparable with what is possible on NVIDIA hardware in this title.

Recent rumours suggested that Microsoft were about to release an updated version of Shader Model 3.0. Microsoft confirmed that they have no plans to update DirectX 9.0c with an extension for the rumoured Shader Model 3.0a.

New information suggests that ATI will release its MVP architecture at Computex, ahead of its next-generation R520 GPU, which is expected to support Shader Model 3.0. Could this also mean more delays for Half-Life 2's Lost Coast level?