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A Timeline of Valve’s History

Fig. 2-2 Method to move your desk

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1996

1997

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Valve is formed in Kirkland, WA, by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington.

Gabe promises that if HL becomes the #1- selling game, the company will take everyone on vacation.

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After internal review, HL deemed not good enough to ship. HL team returns to the drawing board and essentially starts over.

Formation papers are signed on the same day as Gabe’s wedding.

Quake engine license is acquired from id Software.

Production commences on the game soon to be known as Half-Life (HL) .

Prospero permanently shelved.

Production commences on Valve’s second game, Prospero .

step 1. Unplug cords from wall step 2. Move your desk step 3. Plug cords back into wall step 4. Get back to work

Valve recruits and hires two game teams, including the first international employee from the UK.

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