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Gabe Newell explains why PC games still matter

CVG - Gabe Newell's explained why PC games still matter in today's ever console-obsessed world.

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DeleteThisxx5355d ago

This shouldn't need an explanation. As someone who recently entered the realm of PC gaming I must say, I am not disappointed. It's nice having the option to play some of these PC exclusive games or even multiplatform games that have mods which enhance the experience.

I'm still primarily a console gamer and I don't think that will ever change but this isn't to say my Steam library (and physical copies of PC games) won't continue to grow. I've had nothing short of a great experience with PC gaming and I'm sure it will stay that way.

ATi_Elite5355d ago

cause the PC allows for complete freedom of creativity. Anyone can create a Indie game on the PC and have a chance at changing the world.

Just look at Minecraft, Farmville, Portal, and Castle Wolfenstein and how the devs had the freedom to create what they wanted!!

DeleteThisxx5355d ago

I love Minecraft XD Thought I would hate it but I'm glad I gave it a chance:)

pctrollv45355d ago

this is to you john carmack...gabe ftw baby

Eiffel5355d ago

Yet both of them are friends, and in which case Gabe and Mike approached Carmack to use his Quake III engine for Half-Life. We can thank Carmack for that.

MiamiACR695355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

Times change Eiffel, so do people. See the PC release of RAGE for answers.

Eiffel5355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

Times indeed change. ID Software isn't the small house of developers who have full control over the quality of their product, like so many years ago. This goes for many developers, on top of which RAGE was an experiment in it's regard with the new engine, obviously there was a flaw, and no doubt it will be corrected. Also I'll note that Carmack wasn't the only one behind the new engines design, previous ID Tech engines have been his full control, not ID Tech 5.

kma2k5355d ago

i love how things like this go in cycles just two weeks ago n4g stories were proclamming how pc will be the dominant system of choice in two years & concels will be a thing of the past. Lets be honest hard core pc gamers have little to no interst in concles & most hard core consles have little to no interest in pc. Lets just all agree to disagree!

caboose325355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

Yea, their will always be console players, and their will always be PC gamers. I honestly don't think either will die out ANY time soon, as their will always be a fan base.

Saryk5355d ago

PCs and consoles will be gone in 10 years. Miniaturization will be the new thing.You will be able to play any AAA game today on a watch, that can hook up to your big screen or glasses.

MiamiACR695355d ago

Your sanity medication ran out, I must have swallowed them all before I read your comment and disagreed, because you're an idiot.

Saryk5352d ago

Three things
1. Moore's Law
2. Aigo F029
3. Vuzix iWear Wrap 920

Before commenting on things you don't know, I would research the subject, imbecile.

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Gabe Newell says "people talk s*** at me in chat," but "that's really about their enthusiasm"

Even Gabe Newell isn't immune to being flamed in MOBAs

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thorstein267d ago

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.

Christopher266d ago

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?

thorstein266d ago

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.

Alos88266d ago

Man he's really lost a ton of weight, good on him.

anast266d ago

The guy is a videogame slumlord. Looks like is on Ozempic.

Michiel1989266d ago

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.

anast265d ago

I'm good here boss. I can post a comment and do other things. I' m surprised you haven't figured that out yet.

Michiel1989265d ago

casually making fun of someone's appearance while you're doing other things. What a class act.

tarot10266d ago (Edited 266d ago )

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.

Christopher265d ago

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.

AuraAbjure265d ago (Edited 265d ago )

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."

Christopher265d ago

***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.

Thefeif265d ago (Edited 265d ago )

Looks like Michael Douglas now...weird

Edit Kurt Russell

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Gabe Newell ordered to make in-person deposition for Valve v. Wolfire Games lawsuit

Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire games.

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RhinoGamer88921d ago

Gabe must leave the billionaire's castle?!

Gamingsince1981921d ago

It costs a lot to air lift him out the roof.

mkis007921d ago

I dont think hes nearly big enough for that joke.

mastershredder921d ago

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.

Fist4achin921d ago

Antitrust. 3 Ts. HL3 confirmed.

mkis007921d ago

Ah the first one in years as i said a few days ago. Thanks for breaking the streak.

TheColbertinator921d ago

If he can announce Left 4 Dead 3 after going to court, that would make us all happy

MrBaskerville921d ago

Maybe he'll announce it in court

cammers1995921d ago

"if we could get left 4 dead 3 sometime after Gabe leaves court that would make me SOOOO happy" - Craig, south park.

anast921d ago

This dude needs a leopard print robe and some platinum chains.

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Valve President Gabe Newell Emphasizes On Half-Life’s Delay

Valve recently released its 25th anniversary documentary on Half-Life where Gabe Newell emphasized why delaying the game was important.

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RhinoGamer88930d ago

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?

Jin_Sakai930d ago (Edited 930d ago )

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.

RhinoGamer88930d ago

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.

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Fist4achin930d ago

Was Dr Pepper one of their names?!

specialguest930d ago (Edited 930d ago )

@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?

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Si-Fly930d ago

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.

shadowknight203930d ago

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.

OtterX930d ago

Well it's staying true to its name, bc it's taking half my life to see a proper sequel.

Yui_Suzumiya929d ago

I'm gonna have to write that one down, lol

Godmars290930d ago

And yet even with multiple delays, nowadays there's no guarantee that a game will being functional.

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