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Newell allegedly blasted Valve counsel in Steam porn debate, signaling policy tensions

Gabe Newell allegedly yelled at Valve’s general counsel during a debate over porn on Steam, a claim tied to Bloomberg’s look at Valve amid Wolfire Games’ antitrust suit. The piece also covers Valve’s historical stance to allow non-illegal content, the influence of payment processors on NSFW listings, and Newell’s 2023 testimony denying a monopoly while stressing customer choice; if the suit succeeds, Valve could face substantial compensation.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#antitrust #gabe-newell #steam

business2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via IGN|

#antitrust-lawsuit #business #deposition

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#antitrust-lawsuit #gabe-newell #in-person-deposition