News Tagged: gabe newell

Oh c'mon, you know he deserves it. The very mention of that name inspires loyalty. You don't know who it is? Shame on you. Anyway, we're talking, naturally, about Valve co-founder and president Gabe Newell who, rightfully so, is about to join the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame - in 2013, to be exact...

Valve's Game Newell talked to Games For Change in NYC, announcing that their recent release, Portal 2, has sold 3 million copies since its launch during April 2011. No platforms were mentioned, although it seems more than likely he was referring to sales across all major platforms - that means PC, Mac, Xbox 360 and PS3...

I'm sure some people will bitch about some of the information given and opinions stated, but Gabe Newell gave one hell of an interview to Develop recently. I have to mention the people bitching to show why this is a controversy, otherwise those who cannot be bothered to read will bitch about why I called it a controversy...

Oh man, here we go again. Join us as we hop on the Valve bandwagon of hope. Hope? What I mean is hope for a new Half-Life game, what else would I be referring to? Anyway, Valve's Gabe Newell -- who evidently loves to talk a lot lately -- uncovered that the well-known development studio plans at least three "big surprises" over the next 12 months (Thanks, CVG)...

Wow, this Half-Life 3 rumor madness is slowly starting to get out of hand. Here's what I think. If it turns out Valve has been working secretly on Half-life 3, I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised. When Half-life 2 made its debut at an E3 many years back, I remember we asked Gabe Newell if they've been working on it for a long time...