Microsoft is NOT Buying Valve, Gabe Newell Confirms to Fan

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Recently, a rumor broke out that Microsoft is looking to expand its portfolio of studios and franchises by acquiring some major game companies. EA was the name that was floated as being the likeliest possibility, but Valve was one of the other names that came up in the rumors.

At least that part of those rumors was false, however- none other than Gabe Newell, head of Valve, has confirmed so. Responding to a fan via email (which is something that he is known to do quite a bit), Newell said that he is “not aware” of Valve being bought out by Microsoft. So, that ends that.

Valve fans can therefore rest easy- the company is in no danger of going corporate any time soon. Of course, this also means that said fans’ wait for Valve to actually put out a meaningful game continues. Half Life 3 will never happen.

Posted: Feb 03, 2018 12:34 am
Related Forum: PC Gaming Forum

Source: https://gamingbolt.com/microsoft-is-not-buying-valve-gabe-newell-confirms-to-fan

Comments

SilkyPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

Biwwy All I knew was Microsoft was buying EA.

This is a surprise for me.

But no. Microsoft ruins stuff they buy or tend too.

Ruin EA?
Don't even think that's possible considering the current state of EA and their games.

CraigPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

As if that would happen anyway. They'd kill it.

MikePosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

There not buying ea or valve what they gonna buy

RuiPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

Biwwy All I knew was Microsoft was buying EA.

This is a surprise for me.

But no. Microsoft ruins stuff they buy or tend too.

You obviously have no idea what you're talking about...

hootPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

All I knew was Microsoft was buying EA.

This is a surprise for me.

But no. Microsoft ruins stuff they buy or tend too.

TTGPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

Valve doesn't need the money, I could only imagine how broken it would be if Microsoft bought it. Example: Xbox Play Anywhere, it's cool but has little to no games...

ZydrinPosted: Sat. Feb 03, 2018

I never heard this rumor. Even if I did I would've told you this would never happen. Gabe Newell would never sell Valve. It's a massive company and there is no reason to sell.

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