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Gabe Logan Newell, also known as GabeN, is an American video game developer and businessman. He is the co-founder, president, and majority owner of Valve Corporation. Valve is known for creating iconic game franchises such as Half-Life, Portal, and Counter-Strike. Newell is a significant figure in the video game industry.

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Career Timeline

1996C$1M

Founds Valve Corporation

Co-founds Valve, marking the beginning of his influential career.

1998A▲▲$50M+$49M

Half-Life Release

Valve releases Half-Life, achieving critical and commercial success.

2003A$200M+$150M

Steam Launch

Launches Steam, revolutionizing digital game distribution.

2007A$500M+$300M

Orange Box Success

Releases the Orange Box, featuring Half-Life 2 and Portal.

2010S$1.5B+$1B

Steam Dominance Grows

Steam becomes the dominant digital platform for PC gaming.

2020S$3B+$1.5B

Half-Life: Alyx Release

Valve returns to Half-Life with a VR title, innovating again.

2026S$4.1B+$1.1B

Gaming Industry Icon

Remains a major force, shaping the future of video games and digital distribution.

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Last updated: February 24, 2026