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[–] [email protected] 83 points 5 months ago (2 children)

“Valve would rather disintegrate than sell out” I think that was their answer to rumours of an EA acquisition of Valve, and it seems to stay true to this day

[–] [email protected] 27 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Bandcamp used to be like that, ultimately it is a fundamentally empty promise, someday sooner than you think it will happen to valve. Enjoy it while it lasts but lets keep a keen eye on the future.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It'll probably happen when GabeN dies or retires.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Hopefully long down the road, it’s just especially after Bandcamp it’s fresh in my mind that this is never a guarantee.

[–] Maalus 5 points 5 months ago

He did lose a lot of weight recently. Technically it could be to stay healthy and live longer, or due to an illness.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Tim Schafer on why he sold out: "What if I had... a lot of money".
Where's Double Fine now?