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Gabe Newell Shares Insights on Success Beyond Passion

In a recent interview, Valve CEO Gabe Newell discusses the complexities of success and the risks of blindly following passions, advising a more personalized approach.

FPS

Team Fortress 2 Experiences Renewed Success Thanks to Recent Summer Update

Valve's recent update for Team Fortress 2 has spurred a resurgence in player activity and rankings.

Gaming Industry

The Surprising Path of Gabe Newell: From Aspiring Doctor to Tech Mogul

An exploration of Gabe Newell's unexpected journey into the world of programming and gaming under the influence of Microsoft.

Gaming Industry

Gabe Newell Discusses Luck in His Success as a Billionaire

Gabe Newell shares insights on his journey as a billionaire, attributing much of his success to luck and the influence of great collaborators.

Gaming Industry

Gabe Newell Reflects on Founding Valve, Inspired by Doom's Impact

Gabe Newell discusses the founding of Valve and the influence of Doom in shaping the gaming industry.

Gaming Industry

Gabe Newell Recalls His First Gaming Experience

Gabe Newell shares fond memories of his early days with video games and reflects on his career path.

Gaming

Garry's Mod Now Includes Most of Counter-Strike: Source and Half-Life 2 Content Without Required Purchases

The latest update for Garry's Mod allows players to access a variety of assets from Counter-Strike: Source and Half-Life 2 without needing to own these games.

AI

Gabe Newell Discusses AI's Impact as a Major Technology Shift

Gabe Newell likens the arrival of AI to the computing and internet revolutions, suggesting it will provide significant advantages to those who embrace it.

Gaming News

Gabe Newell Shares His Daily Routine Insights

Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell divulges his daily life in a rare interview, discussing activities and his approach to work.

AI

Valve's Steam Labs Reports a Surge in Generative AI Games

An industry veteran reveals that nearly 20% of all games released in 2025 incorporate generative AI technology.

Platforms

Valve Acknowledges Pressure from Credit Card Companies to Ban Adult Games on Steam

Valve has confirmed that it has removed several adult games from Steam due to pressure from credit card processors.

Gaming Industry

Gabe Newell's Daily Life: From Work to Scuba Diving

Gabe Newell shares insights into his daily routine, revealing that he enjoys his work at Valve and also spends time scuba diving.

Gaming

Steam Modder Deletes 20-Year Account with Anti-Valve Manifesto

A modder known for Special K criticizes Valve and deletes their Steam account after two decades of issues.

Gaming Industry

Valve Removes Controversial Mod Following South Korean Government Pressure

A mod from Mount and Blade: Warband that glorified South Korea's military dictatorship was taken down by Valve at the request of the South Korean government.

Gaming Industry

Valve's Stellar Profit per Employee Outshines Tech Giants

A recent analysis reveals that Valve's Steam platform yields an impressive profit of $3.5 million per employee, surpassing that of major corporations like Apple and Facebook.

Gaming

Half-Life 2 Surprises Players with an Update Coming July 2025

Valve delivers an unexpected update for Half-Life 2, addressing minor bugs over two decades post its launch.

Hardware

SteamOS Outperforms Windows in Gaming Performance Tests: A Detailed Analysis

Recent tests reveal that SteamOS is achieving superior performance in gaming compared to Windows, sparking interest in its potential as a standalone desktop OS.