Today is the first in what hopefully will be many "Better Know" articles - a new series on IndustryGamers that provides a more personal look at some of the biggest names in gaming. The "Better Know" name stems in part from Stephen Colbert's hilarious "Better Know a District" segments. We're not dealing with politicians, but we hope these brief Q&As are equally interesting.
Even Gabe Newell isn't immune to being flamed in MOBAs
Sorry, couldn't hear you while you're bowing your head on your knees and delisting non-adult games that your master deemed they didn't like.
Pretty much zero choice for them here. Do you want them to not be able to sell to a huge portion of the market because multiple sources of online payment deny them use?
I understand what you're saying. There are alternatives to Mastercard.
But none of that negates what he did. Sure there's pressure, but he bent the knee.
if someone isn't terminally online on a gaming forum talking out of his ass like you are, you might actually get shit done in real life.
I'm good here boss. I can post a comment and do other things. I' m surprised you haven't figured that out yet.
casually making fun of someone's appearance while you're doing other things. What a class act.
Yes, I'm sure the billionaire white male owner of the company who can close anyone's account really feels threatened.
Next tell me how brave Elon Musk is because he had to deal with someone telling him the Nazi's were actually the bad guys.
Most people in power are narcissists who actually can't deal with this sort of thing like a normal person, let alone many gamers can't deal with it either. Either way, this is just a slice of life look at how even Gabe sucks at games and puts up with people who don't know how to be respectful to others.
That is sad to think you believe most people in power are significantly flawed in some way. In theory, the strongest and most successful of us are to be admired as inspirations rather than perceived as majorly flawed i.e. "narcissistic."
***That is sad to think you believe most people in power are significantly flawed in some way.***
Common psychological tendencies. It's not sad, just science. And note that 'in power' means CEOs and the like, not just politicians.
Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire games.
Big deal. He has to give a deposition i. person wowie. He requested to it remotely because you CAN request this and this is common as F especially with heads from larger companies being involved. Next.
If he can announce Left 4 Dead 3 after going to court, that would make us all happy
"if we could get left 4 dead 3 sometime after Gabe leaves court that would make me SOOOO happy" - Craig, south park.
Valve recently released its 25th anniversary documentary on Half-Life where Gabe Newell emphasized why delaying the game was important.
I am shocked Gabe is still with us. Absolutely expected a widowmaker heart attack to take him out years ago. He never took care of himself. Hope for the rest of us?
Why bring this to anyone’s attention? It’s his life and he could outlive any of us for the matter.
Reminds me of a story where an old lady had two doctors tell here that if she didn’t quit drinking Dr. Pepper it was going to kill here. And she lived to tell the story of how she’s 104 years old and that both doctors had died.
He is very wealthy and has not used that wealth for charity (that I know of) and has used it for excess. Also, he seems obstinate and defiant to the pleading and wishes of his fanbase. So not someone to hold up in super high esteem.
@RhinoGamer88 - who the hell are you to say how he should use his wealth?? You don't know his personal life and what he's done. Not all good deeds are announced out loud to the world. Get off your high-horse. You don't have to be wealthy to give back, so what have you done to help the world?
Do you make a point of letting everybody know you give to charity? I certainly don’t, it would be pretty gross. You have no idea about what Gabe does with his money, like you said.
Your 1 of those people walking on the street with a surveillance camera showing you pass by while someone is getting robbed, just watching and moving along. You need help.
Well it's staying true to its name, bc it's taking half my life to see a proper sequel.
And yet even with multiple delays, nowadays there's no guarantee that a game will being functional.
Lol, that comment about being fired as a towel boy is hilarious
I wonder what his favorite food is