The Latest Breaking News from Gabe Newell

Gabe Newell ponders the future in new Half-Life 2 documentary: 'I think that Half-Life represents a tool we have and promises made to customers'

Newell wants Valve to "capitalize on innovation and opportunities to build game experiences that haven't been involved previously."

PC Gamer · Nov 16, 2024

The most promising Disco Elysium successor studio says workers must unite to topple Valve's 'digital fiefdom' of Steam

So comrades, come rally.

PC Gamer · Oct 28, 2024

Steam now confirms you're buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks

Recently passed U.S. law has finally forced Valve's hand on its approach to digital ownership rights on Steam.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 15, 2024

"You mad bro?": Lawsuit emails reveal Valve's internal response to Epic CEO's "you assholes" rant about Steam revenue cuts

The newly uncovered interactions date back to 2018

GamesRadar · Mar 14, 2024

Tim Sweeney emailed Gabe Newell calling Valve 'you assholes' over Steam policies, to which Valve's COO replied internally 'you mad bro?'

Newell remained magisterially above the fray.

PC Gamer · Mar 14, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink has stuck a device in someone's brain and he's already talking up its theoretical uses: 'Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist'

Transhumanism can wait. For now, Neuralink's first human patient is "recovering well".

PC Gamer · Jan 30, 2024

Absurdly rare Team Fortress 2 hat called 'The Crone's Dome' sells for a record-setting $18,000 worth of keys because 'it's one of a kind and will not ever be unboxed again'

The Crone's Dome is a one-of-a-kind hat, and one player was willing to pay through the nose for it.

PC Gamer · Jan 19, 2024

Valve lures thousands of Dota cheaters into bans with fake Christmas presents as it declares 'this year is gonna be a bloodbath'

Call it the smurfs' Christmas special.

PC Gamer · Dec 15, 2023

Court rules Gabe Newell must appear in person to testify in Steam anti-trust lawsuit

Newell had requested a remote deposition in the Wolfire v. Valve case because of concerns about contracting Covid-19.

PC Gamer · Nov 24, 2023

Left 4 Dead writer says he ended up leading the project by accident: "No one ever told me I'm running it!"

Chet Faliszek never signed up to head up production on the original Left 4 Dead

GamesRadar · Nov 22, 2023