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Valve. To power up the community

Valve. To power up the community

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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.


00:00 Hi there!

01:04 Foundation of Valve

05:54 Half-Life

18:56 Team Fortress

21:04 Counter-Strike

23:05 Portal

26:47 Dota

28:58 Left 4 Dead

31:33 Developers of mods

32:13 Steam

36:00 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

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