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Episode Synopsis
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 Valve05:54 Half-Life18:56 Team Fortress21:04 Counter-Strike23:05 Portal26:47 Dota28:58 Left 4 Dead31:33 Developers of mods32:13 Steam36:00 ConclusionThe episode used quotes from the videos from YouTube channels: GameSpot Trailers, Code.org, Valve, The Chalkeaters, TheCranberriesTVAuthor: Rival AbdrakhmanovCover: Katya PavlovaJingle: Ildar Fattakhov
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