Few gaming companies have had as much influence as Valve. From revolutionizing PC gaming to shaping the rise of esports and defining entire genres, their impact is undeniable. But what makes Valve so unique? How has their relationship with the gaming community fueled their success? And why do they seem so reluctant to release sequels to some of their most beloved franchises? In this episode, we explore the history of Valve and the philosophy behind their game-changing innovations.
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Foundation of Valve
Half-Life
Team Fortress
Counter-Strike
Portal
Dota
Left 4 Dead
Developers of mods
Steam
Conclusion
The episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: GameSpot Trailers, Code.org, Valve, The Chalkeaters, TheCranberriesTV
Author: Rival Abdrakhmanov
Cover: Katya Pavlova
Jingle: Ildar Fattakhov
