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“If you look at the requirements for just one piece, like art, from one generation of games to the next, it will change radically. You need people who are adaptable because the thing that makes you the best in the world in one generation of games is going to be totally useless in the next.”

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Gabe Newell is an accomplished entrepreneur and manager, born on November 3, 1962. He is the co-founder and president of the renowned game company Valve, known for his profound impact on the gaming industry and innovative business models. more

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