Gabe Newell on why Valve doesn’t churn out Half-Life sequels

By: Eddie Makuch Valve cofounder Gabe Newell has explained why the popular Seattle studio does not churn out Half-Life sequel after Half-Life sequel, even though it could have been successful doing so. “When we started out, we were a single-player video game company that could have been really successful just doing Half-Life sequel after Half-Life sequel,” Newell told The Washington Post in a new interview. … Continue reading Gabe Newell on why Valve doesn’t churn out Half-Life sequels

Dota 2’s The International 2013 returns to Seattle

By: Martin Gaston Valve has announced the third annual The International championship for Dota 2. 2013’s event returns to Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, with 15 teams of five from across the world competing for the title. The five-day tournament begins on August 7. The first team to be invited by Valve is last year’s champions Invictus Gaming, with 12 more teams to be announced over the coming … Continue reading Dota 2’s The International 2013 returns to Seattle

PAX Australia confirmed for Melbourne

By: Laura Parker The previously-announced Penny Arcade Expo Australia will be coming to Melbourne in 2013 and 2014 with the support of the Victorian government. The news was announced today by Victorian Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher andPenny Arcade president Robert Khoo. Next year’s PAX Australia will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 19-21 July. The Victorian government will be … Continue reading PAX Australia confirmed for Melbourne