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Gabe Newell is the co-founder and managing director of the computer game game development company, [[Wikipedia:Valve|Valve]] | Gabe Newell is the co-founder and managing director of the computer game game development company, [[Wikipedia:Valve Software|Valve Software]]. Newell is considered to be the public face of the company and a main reason for the success of Half-Life, although during production on [[Wikipedia:Half-Life 2|Half-Life 2]], he spent several months focusing on the [[Wikipedia:Steam|Steam]] project. | ||
Newell, a "Microsoft millionaire" after working 13 years for the company, founded Valve in 1996 with [[Wikipedia:Mike Harrington|Mike Harrington]], another former Microsoft employee. He and Harrington used their money to fund Valve through the development of [[Wikipedia:Half Life|Half Life]]. | Newell, a "Microsoft millionaire" after working 13 years for the company, founded Valve in 1996 with [[Wikipedia:Mike Harrington|Mike Harrington]], another former Microsoft employee. He and Harrington used their money to fund Valve through the development of [[Wikipedia:Half Life|Half Life]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 6 July 2005
Gabe Newell is the co-founder and managing director of the computer game game development company, Valve Software. Newell is considered to be the public face of the company and a main reason for the success of Half-Life, although during production on Half-Life 2, he spent several months focusing on the Steam project.
Newell, a "Microsoft millionaire" after working 13 years for the company, founded Valve in 1996 with Mike Harrington, another former Microsoft employee. He and Harrington used their money to fund Valve through the development of Half Life.
As part of his role in public relations, Gabe Newell has become well known for being responsive and helpful when emailed about Valve's projects.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Gabe Newell.