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Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve, is the 17th inductee into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame, earning the title for 2013. Newell joins Shigeru Miyamoto, Sid Meier, John Carmack, Michael Morhaime, Drs. Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuck, and Tim Sweeney, among others, in the AIAS Hall of Fame.

Newell will also be a keynote speaker for Thursday's conference at the 2013 DICE Summit. Epic Games President Mike Capps will present Newell with the Hall of Fame Award at the 2013 DICE Awards.

"Gabe is a living legend of the video games industry, and his relentless focus on customer experience has made our whole industry a better place," Capps says. "Valve's unconventional success is an inspiration for us all, and I couldn't be more pleased to present Gabe's Hall of Fame award."

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"Gabe is one of the most cherished and respected figures in the industry not only for his technological innovations in advancing many of today's highly successful video games, but also for his unique stance towards leadership and management," said Martin Rae, president, Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. "Gabe's vision for the interactive industry has created lasting effects that have completely reshaped this generation's digital distribution model, paving the way for independent developers and creating an invaluable service for consumers. It is a great honor to have Gabe inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame."

"Gabe is a living legend of the video games industry, and his relentless focus on customer experience has made our whole industry a better place," said Capps. "Valve's unconventional success is an inspiration for us all, and I couldn't be more pleased to present Gabe's Hall of Fame award."

about time

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/valves-gabe-newell-inducted-into-aias-hall-of-fame/#continued

 

[Kickass667]

Great Job!

 

[mik83kuu]

Would be great if his entry was just "Gaben" instead of his full name. Grats though <3

 

[Glass Rebel]

Congratulations but it was overdue, tbh.

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like Ep3

 

[Venfayth]

Congratulations but it was overdue, tbh.

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like Ep3

My exact reaction! Congo rats!

 

[JDSN]

Long overdue, if you ask me.

 

[Interfectum]

 

[MYE]

There is a Hall of Fame for videogame personalities?

 

[Chavelo]

Despicable. His studio hasn't actually created any original IPs in a while... All he does is just steal ideas by bringing in the people that actually created the idea.

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Had to post this before someone who actually meant it did. You're welcome, GAF.

 

[JaseC]

There is a Hall of Fame for videogame personalities?

No, that would just be strange. There's a Hall of Fame for video game industry veterans, though.

 

[Haunted]

There is a Hall of Fame for videogame personalities?

Several, actually. This one is the AIAS version, but their belt isn't recognised by the BAFTA.

 

[Deleted member 102362]

This is such a great image.

As is the image of him finally getting this award.

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While revealing the start of the HL3 ARG while accepting the award.

 

[sTeLioSco]

congrats

 

[zephervack]

Awesome, I want someone to write a book about him some time, still cant believe he came from Microsoft.

 

[Canis lupus]

Gaben deserved it.

 

[Dynamite Ringo Matsuri]

Long overdue, if you ask me.

Definitely. Well deserved for sure

 

[Chavelo]

Awesome, I want someone to write a book about him some time, still cant believe he came from Microsoft.

Because working for an "evil" corporation instantly fills your heart with blackness and warps your mind.

 

[GregLombardi]

Completely and utterly deserved.

 

[spirity]

In 2004 Wolpaw was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Expecting his condition to require a departure from the company, he spoke with managing director Gabe Newell, who surprised him by offering an extended leave with pay. "Your job is to get better," Newell said. "That is your job description at Valve. So go home to your wife and come back when you are better."

Just leaving that here.

Grats Gabe.

 

[vikingvessel]

There is a Hall of Fame for videogame personalities?

I get that the gushing sometimes can make you want to go in the opposite direction, but if we are objectively considering someone for recognition for impact and vision, how could we possibly twist it so that Gabe's inclusion is in any way debatable? It looks like this was a little overdue, if anything.

 

[MYE]

I get that the gushing sometimes can make you want to go in the opposite direction, but if we are objectively considering someone for recognition for impact and vision, how could we possibly twist it so that Gabe's inclusion is in any way debatable? It looks like this was a little overdue, if anything.

Oh no, I have no issues with this. It was an honest question.

 

[demidar]

Gaben is really like Father Christmas, except real and better.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Just leaving that here.

Grats Gabe.

Such a cool story. Congrats Gabe.

 

[Foxtastical]

Awesome, congrats Gabe.

 

[Hari Seldon]

Yeah Gaben is the man. Grats dude!

 

[7Th]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9rrS32ctQk

 

[RoboPlato]

Well deserved. One of the last true innovators left in the increasingly business person dominated industry. One of the few who really believes in video games as a real medium for entertainment and can back up his claim by constantly putting out quality titles as well as finding successful and unobtrusive ways to monetize games to make them profitable.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Image what he could acomplish if he actually released Episode 3.