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Valve (Ep. 19)

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The Founding of Valve: Innovation and Modding

This chapter explores the origins of Valve, founded in 1996 by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, and the pivotal moments that shaped its development. It discusses how the game's design philosophy of Half-Life revolutionized the first-person shooter genre and the significant role of modding communities in creating iconic franchises like Counter-Strike and Portal. Additionally, it highlights the strategic development of Steam, which transformed Valve into a major player in game distribution.

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