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Gabe Newell Tried to Set Kojima Up With SpaceX, Email Reveals
news24 days ago

Gabe Newell Tried to Set Kojima Up With SpaceX, Email Reveals

An email from 2018 surfaced in the Musk v. Altman trial shows Gabe Newell offering to introduce Hideo Kojima to Elon Musk for a SpaceX tour, highlighting Kojima’s interest in AI and space; Musk replied it would be great to meet Kojima and see the rocket factory, but it isn’t clear if the tour happened. Kojima has long wished to go to space, and the piece also notes Musk’s historical OpenAI involvement and a reference to neuromodulation work.

Newell Pitched Kojima for SpaceX/OpenAI Meet, Emails Reveal in Musk v. Altman Case
technology27 days ago

Newell Pitched Kojima for SpaceX/OpenAI Meet, Emails Reveal in Musk v. Altman Case

Public court records from the Musk v. Altman lawsuit show Valve founder Gabe Newell saying he’d introduce Hideo Kojima to people at OpenAI and to Elon Musk, in a bid to arrange a SpaceX tour for Kojima; Musk agreed to send Kojima’s email and welcomed the idea of a SpaceX visit, highlighting Kojima’s space ambitions and early ties to OpenAI.

Half-Life 2 Surges in Popularity Amidst Episode 3's Abandonment
gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Surges in Popularity Amidst Episode 3's Abandonment

Valve developers revealed that Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned due to franchise fatigue and the immense pressure to exceed fan expectations. Despite new ideas and mechanics in development, the team felt overwhelmed by the need to deliver a significant conclusion to the series. Valve co-founder Gabe Newell admitted to being personally stumped on how to advance the story meaningfully, contributing to the decision to halt the project.

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Release and Record Player Count
gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Release and Record Player Count

Valve is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 by offering free copies of the game and its expansions for a limited time on Steam. A new documentary reveals insights into the game's development and why Episode Three was never released, with Gabe Newell citing a lack of innovation as the reason. Additionally, a minor update has been released, improving graphics and gamepad controls. NVIDIA is also marking the occasion with a themed GPU giveaway.

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20 Years with Free Update and Exclusive Content
gaming1 year ago

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20 Years with Free Update and Exclusive Content

Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, revealed in a documentary that Half-Life 2: Episode 3 was never developed because he was "stumped" on how it would advance the series meaningfully. Despite ideas like an "Ice Gun" and "blob" enemies, Newell and his team couldn't justify the game's development, citing creative blocks and the company's focus on other projects like the Source 2 engine and Half-Life: Alyx. This admission coincides with a 20th-anniversary update for Half-Life 2, further dimming hopes for a sequel.

Valve CEO Gabe Newell Faces In-Person Deposition in Antitrust Lawsuit
business2 years ago

Valve CEO Gabe Newell Faces In-Person Deposition in Antitrust Lawsuit

Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition for the antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games, despite his request for a remote deposition due to COVID-19 concerns. The court deemed his evidence of being at particular risk of serious illness as insubstantial. The deposition, which aims to assess Newell's credibility, will require all participants to wear masks, with Newell removing his mask when answering questions. The lawsuit alleges that Valve's dominant position in the PC games market through Steam increases game prices due to its 30% commission on each sale.

Gabe Newell's In-Person Deposition Ordered in Valve v. Wolfire Games Lawsuit
legal2 years ago

Gabe Newell's In-Person Deposition Ordered in Valve v. Wolfire Games Lawsuit

Valve CEO Gabe Newell has been ordered to attend an in-person deposition for the antitrust lawsuit filed by Wolfire Games. Newell had requested a remote deposition due to COVID concerns, but the court deemed his evidence of being at particular risk of serious illness as insubstantial. The deposition will require all participants to wear masks, with Newell being instructed to remove his mask when answering questions. Wolfire Games filed the lawsuit against Valve in April 2021, alleging anti-competitive practices on Steam. The initial claim was dismissed in November 2021, but Wolfire Games filed another complaint in May 2022.