The History of Valve: Outsiders and Innovators PART 1

Today, DJ Peach Cobbler discusses the interesting history of Valve Software. The creators of Portal, Half-Life, the Valve Index, Left 4 Dead...and the steam controller? Where did the creators of Half-Life get their start? How did Half-Life influence the industry, and why is it still talked about today? Will DJ Peach Cobbler get to sleep this week? All that and more, on this week's episode of, "DJ Peach Cobbler Chooses Views Over a Good Night's Sleep"
Sources used:
The Final Hours of Half-Life by Geoff Keighley
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The Final Hours of Half-Life 2 by Geoff Keighley
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Unforeseen Consequences: A Half-Life Documentary by NoClip
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The Cabal: Valve's Design Process For Creating Half-Life by Ken Birdwell
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The Boy who Stole Half-Life 2 by Simon Parkin
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All Your History are Belong to Us: Valve (parts 1-6) by Machinima
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[@diogo763]

Cobbler seems to be taking a page out of Valve’s book, making a great video and never releasing the sequel. Amazing

[@monkeeee]

The dedication is real

[@channel45853]

No, he has to make Part 2 and then not release a Part 3 for a decade.

[@mirceaionescu960]

I'm waiting for part alyx in 20 years in vr

[@DJPeachCobbler]

I look forward to making this comment age poorly... but respect that you called me out on my bullshit. It's been far too long. Thank you

[@monkeeee]

@@DJPeachCobbler it’s ok dude, don’t feel the need to rush a project because of us

[@Krondon-SSR]

holy shit that Cyberpunk 2077 foresight

[@spaghettichin9418]

when i saw that bit i had to quickly checked the upload date cause it was so accurate

[@asdasd-ty9se]

How?, the writing had been on the wall for a while before release

[@peterheves1255]

he is a messiah

[@hugostiglitz491]

Cybershit

[@modestmussorgsky1908]

your use of portal 2's "I AM NOT A MORON!" is perfect

[@DJPeachCobbler]

Thank you, I often run and listen to music while I think of videos. This whole video actually began with me thinking of that intro while listening to that song.

[@just_will8520]

The cyberpunk joke aged way too well

[@ratato5714]

That’s all it is

[@gabemerritt3139]

It's how I imagine cyberpunk being on it's original April release date

[@CrackyCreates]

That is NOT how it went down They had Keanu too

[@alberth8155]

And it still has to this day

[@chulumancokolo6135]

A bit suspicious if you ask me

[@bustinmayo6595]

It's weird because I already know 90% of this stuff, but these videos are always so entertaining, great stuff.

[@josefdinzes9434]

I love how you used Half Life Remixes in the background! I love the original tracks, but remixers have done such a good job making them bangers

[@DJPeachCobbler]

They're really outstanding, I need to keep track of which I'm using and credit them on part 2. It was easier to justify not giving credit when I had almost no subs, but I've grown guilty about it.

[@marreco6347]

@@DJPeachCobbler you should, that intro song is amazing and I'm dying to know what it is 😤

[@AC-hj9tv]

Bangers and mash 😎

[@blacktopstudios1862]

Soooo part 2 is never comming huh

[@annoyingyugoslav2138]

Its amazing how i watched one of your videos and got sucked in for like 5 hours doing nothing but watching more and more of them.

[@jakedill1304]

Funny, I'm runnin out a day later... like whole day. Startin to get that feelin when your runnin low on drugs... So you go through all the couch cushions and check all the spots and start co'olatin whats left over and any scraps you can pool to asses how empty your about to feel and what the eta is...

[@estoor4258]

Getting this video in my reccomended in the middle of the night seems a really bad time for youtube to remind me this channel exists but Its about the company behind half life so there goes my sleep schedule

[@DJPeachCobbler]

I'm sorry, this video screwed up my own sleep schedule, so it's only fitting

[@skparadise3382]

You're welcome for saving you from buying watchdogs legion lmao. You've genuinely become my favorite guy on youtube, i watched all your vids and have been rewatching them while waiting for this video and they are all great and somehow unique from the others like you. I dont exactly know what makes them unique and so great but you most likely do so keep it up. Great work as always.

[@DJPeachCobbler]

Thanks for letting me use your comment, and thanks for inspiring this video (even if that wasn't your intention). I'm glad you like my videos

[@skparadise3382]

@@DJPeachCobbler oh I didn’t know I inspired that video, I thought you were always planning on doing it and I just gave you extra content. I’m honored to hear that.

[@mrpsyco5884]

"Imagine if Cyberpunk 2077 was leaked yesterday and all CD Projekt Red was a logo" Oh god you dont know how much i hoped this was what had happened.

[@DJPeachCobbler]

DJ Peach Cobbler discord: discord.gg/2BB9Tx7 Special thanks to Zenith Maldren for voicing the fridge: kzbin.info "No Cool Dudes Allowed" the sfm shitpost featured in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2i3oaZmgpKfbJY

[@flavioteron799]

He’s supposed to never make a part 3 not a part 2 lmfao

[@erzatsasjaash6819]

29:42 In software engeneering there is what we call AGILE work methodology. It is basically what you described, yet more complex with taking into account stakeholders and all that administrative gibberish. In any given AGILE system, teams are often at most composed of 9 people. If we take exemple on SCRUM, which is by far the most frequently used AGILE system, it dictates that all team must be autonomous. This is mostly done through daily meetings where everyone can share their though on the current development, and monthly through a retrospective and a review of the work done that month. All that to say, these kind of systems work. They can be a pain in the ass, but they work. Whenever a team is composed of self-thaught modders and whatnot, the development team most likely will struggle to keep pace and crumble into a mess of unworkable puzzle pieces of code and design template. It is only a guess, but I suppose that this is what happened with Valve at the start. Software engeneering error margin grows exponentially with the complexity of the product. AGILE systems are there to constrain some of that eror margin.

[@LucasCunhaRocha]

yeah I think the whole "modders as devs" didn't made that much of a difference, keep in mind that Romero did basically the same thing with Daikatana but he kept development in the traditional way and it all went to hell like we know today.

[@future3805]

holy fuck that cyberpunk 2077 hit the spot just goddam right

[@real_MAYBEMAYNOTBE]

There's no tooth fairy There's no santa and there's no PART 2

[@Walterbgaming]

Did this man just talk about passion and show us Hdoom footage? Yea that's a sub

[@TheGnapkin]

Damn, I was looking forward to part 2....

[@wisherwatch]

man I was a bit depressed today, thanks for entertaining me, you are awesome.

[@gafeleon9032]

I truly admire your dedication to keeping the spirit of valve and not posting the second part for almost a year Edit: more than a year :D Edit2: more than 2 years :)

[@davidcartee2]

It's never getting posted

[@funkyman909]

Wait.. where is part 2? 🤔

[@abdulmasaiev9024]

"And, of course, the silence" - you know there's a joke about the lack of part II in here somewhere

[@hiiipowerbass2337]

I've watched 2/3 of your videos now and man im addicted. PHENOMENAL stuff man. thank you.

[@sinizzl]

I like your content. I cna tell you're putting in quite a bit of effort and it shows.

[@DJPeachCobbler]

Thanks, although I didn't plan this one well. I was still writing it like an argumentative essay, and I ended up making a rambling mess. I corrected it to some extent later, but I think this video still suffers from that. The writing should be better on part 2

[@shaww8721]

0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Titlecard 3:18 - Foundation and Founders of Valve 5:19 - Intro to Half Life 7:34 - Half Life’s Influential Impact 13:39 - The Games Created by Half Life 16:07 - Goddamn Toaster 17:20 - Intro to Half Life 2 18:04 - Source Engine 19:51 - Steam 21:15 - Half Life 2 Delay: the Sequel 24:24 - Half Life 2 Release 27:40 - Valve’s Unique Studio Structure 31:07 - Part 2 Teaser 31:57 - Outro

[@gianlucatixson6621]

23:41 is the best foreshadowing I've seen in quite a while.

[@Nate1994a]

DJ Peach Cobbler can only count to one, Valve can only count to two and Psychostick can only count to four. Can't wait for more history and potently videogame content too.

[@JohnRich-hz9wn]

At this point, Cobler will release Part 2 on VR. Can't wait!!!

[@evanblack20]

What a different world where talented modders got job offers instead of cease and desists.

[@LeoHoulston]

23:40 aged like fine wine.

[@ashishtembhekar4251]

i love how he uses a piano cover for GTA 4's Soviet connection in several videos. Its the reason i Subbed this channel.

[@OnTheFlipSideShow]

Hey man, these videos are awesome, I cannot believe you only have 5k subs. Your content is easily better quality than 90% of most video game focused channels. Keep it up this shit is fantastic.

[@north7500]

"Tie me to a missle and fire me at Tel Aviv, I am ready" is line I qoute far to often

[@DeluxeDuck]

the history of valve is the petscop 2 of peach cobbler

[@Tech-Kaplan-Kali]

That "all your history belongs to us" threw me back into the 11 year old self, that only just discovered that there's other types of gaming videos, than lets plays and fail compilations, and that there is an entire world of gaming, besides the total war franchise... Fuck you! You got me all nostalgic and shit. subscribed.

[@FIRE_BOMB1]

Can’t wait for part 2

[@Herrikias]

The longer we wait, the better it'll be. Sure, after 4 years it'd be a KZbin cinematic event, but if we wait even longer, it could be the single documentary that defines our lives.

[@matthewsartin7265]

Yoooo lemme get uuuuuh, part 2

[@turtles5020]

HES SEEN IT

[@kegcodex]

This man truly learned from Valve after all.. Respect

[@ifipaidmybartabtheu.swould9208]

That comment on cyberpunk aged like fine wine

[@jiotto]

I just found your channel and I adore the outlook you hold on these games, seeing how the perspective of game devving has always had this stagnating mentality just makes me hope that there will be more chances in the future for early and upcoming studios to develop just like Valve did initially and shake big gaming and entertainment mediums down to their core for the betterment of the player. Keep up the great work!

[@DJPeachCobbler]

Valve was in a unique and very enviable position with Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington's wealth behind the studio. I do think it's a really interesting development strategy, and I'd say the results speak for themselves, but it's a big risk. I think it only works with the right people, and actually led, in many ways, to their nearly non-existent output this decade. But, that'll be in the next video. I'm glad you enjoy my channel, and hope you like Part 2

[@oko_]

AND in 2023 Dj peach cobbler finally released history of....NO COBBLER WATCHED IT HE SAID IT WASN'T FUN

[@Nick-A1]

I see we're taking the bethesda approach to releasing a sequel, its been 3 years Cobbler, only 2 years left.

[@RayVa0]

redditor,lol

[@RandomPerson-mt1oy]

lol

[@StrawberryShmello]

lol

[@aniruddhadas1011]

lol

[@irresponsibletaco5096]

lol

[@therenoman945]

lol

[@abyss9316]

Holy shitballs that is some growth man love the content

[@entropii]

23:43 lol

[@shaww8721]

would love to see part 2

[@jlee7811]

Holy shit man, this time last year you were excited about the prospect of 2000 subscribers. Keep kicking ass. And btw loved the CIA video. Have you read Legacy of Ashes?

[@victormufasa]

This video is absolutely fantastic but it doesnt hold a candle against Part 2. Sorry to gush about a different video in this one's comment section but i had to get castrated to remove what was left after my balls blew off watching Part 2. I would go as far as to say it was nothing short of a masterpiece. The absolute expertise cobbler has weaving the rest of valves history together with homosexualality and for some reason Doom Eternal was nothing short of a miracle. If i was a MakeAWish child i would tell them that's enough pull the plug. I salute you DJ Peach Cobbler, your wit and cunning knows no bounds.

[@jonathonwickathon3163]

The cyberpunk mention at ~24:00 aged so well

[@Skyz0n]

Cobbler, i deseperetly need the name of the music used in this intro, cannot process to watch to the end with it stuck in my mind, and if you manage to answer Darude Sandstorm like a 2015 meme i assure you that i will drown in my tears

[@Vomer0]

I keep rewatching these videos mostly because I find the cobbler skits funny. **all you do is cook bread again**

[@patchieseec]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane... I enjoyed this video a ton.

[@SteezyMPeezy]

“I want to break 2 thousand subscribers by the end of the year” ... lol well you did it man. Congrats.. currently at 72K

[@kianmacleod379]

Lol the cyberpunk joke aged perfectly

[@purplepotato2612]

"In next episode I will discuss the rise of steam, valves problem with episodics, the amazing portal games, and of course, the silence." You don't have to emulate valves silence to get us hyped for the next video btw

[@squidge7436]

Cobbler: "I want to hit 2000 subs before the end of the year." Well I'm new here so I don't know if you made that goal, but 9 months later you are at +170k subs. Congrats you seem to deserve them.

[@zethes66]

Are you still working on part 2? This is my favorite of your content.

[@saftywolf8678]

2:05 My roommates are singing Cotteneye Joe now because of you lmfao

[@49mozzer]

It's funny how he's talking about how FPS games changed after HL1 but now it seems we're going back to that stage with games like Dusk an Prodeus.

[@lonearachnid6591]

Nope that’s just the retro shooter area, not really affecting ALL games

[@SgtFCFox]

Congrats on 200k!

[@downidog]

Damn, still no part 2, well fuck

[@zacharia1446]

That cyberpunk reference hurts hearing it now

[@bjornelliott3580]

Love the godzilla final wars intro with the years ticking by. Classic 🙏

[@ForeveraBoss117]

Dude for real so glad your channel has grown so much, you've put me on so many games I had on the backburner and opened my eyes to how awful ubisoft has become

[@mtszkrk]

Waiting for second part of this video, is like waiting for half-life 3

[@velles6095]

Hey just wanted to congratulate you on the increasing number of subs, I've been practically binge-watching your vids and every time I go into youtube your sub count rises, must be an insane moment for you and I'm so happy you're getting so much well-deserved recognition ;3

[@Guitar-Dog]

He's just popped up for me.. I'm watching through them all

[@RandySlim76]

Hey Gabe could you please let DJ Peach Cobbler make a sequel to this video already.

[@parchedpigeon9950]

Hey so I was listening to your video and hearing the moment about your father watching your videos made me happy. That your father enjoys what you enjoy doing.

[@beardannyboy]

Wow, huh. You really just never did another part en? You madman

[@TheBauwssss]

Brother, i thoroughly enjoyed this creation of yours and I eagerly await the second part of this masterpiss of yours! ❤️❤️👍 thanks for all the hard work man 😊

[@tiodosalgado5860]

was rewatching some of your videos today, just realized part 2 of this one never got out (if my memory doesnt fail me).

[@that_1_viewer239]

I love how last of us music is just on while talking about a good video game story :)

[@dallaszzz]

i love these videos and hope you keep making them cuz they are better then most of the more popular stuff also H doom nice

[@iamtenurial]

Make part 2

[@UnknownSeaCreature]

Really nice video... Although I cant seem to find the part two :( Shame really since you got a nice hook cast out keeping the audience engaged for the next gag and piece of information

[@maxemore]

I got chills down my spine when he mentioned cyberpunk being shit ... months before the release

[@vasilisv8218]

in hindsight, unless i'm missing some facts, too bad that cyberpunk 2077 wasn't leaked to the public before it's release *gives a whirl to the cup labelled "dedicated gamer tears" and takes a sip*

[@allmensland2106]

“I wanna break 2k subscribers before the end of the year” >actually gets 200k subs 2 months early, like a chad

[@CloseingStraw97]

Oh boy can't wait till the second part!

[@grod5998]

1 month later and 23:45 is true to some extent :((((((

[@bruno-why]

hey, just stopping by to ask about part 2. Did you went to buy some milk and also never came back?

[@jeremyelbertson4427]

Wait wait wait. Is that crowbar quote by game real? Cause I just choked on smoke hearing that because I laughed so hard and I want that pain to be worth it

[@cyruswebb1260]

U deserve so many more subscribers

[@sunsinger970]

Half-Life taut the industry a lesson most developers have forgotten.

[@barelbarthis5109]

Your videos are a good rewatch

[@drakegunter9081]

Man u were pretty prophetic with all the cyberpunk jokes... scary.

[@devnautica]

Two years and no part two? :(

[@bulatgaynullin677]

I am wholeheartedly waiting for the next part

[@groyperdiego6549]

I like left 4 dead when francis say merry Christmas

[@peconi47]

gotta love the hdoom gameplay

[@flachzange1614]

Wow, the cyperpunk joke was more like a prediction

[@bigiron9334]

The best character in half life, is the black mesa facility. Thats what makes half life so compelling to this very day.

[@Kalenth]

Why do I keep finding videos on my 27th watch NOT liked? I’m liking all of these friggin videos! Get your SHIT together KZbin.

[@Trained_Duck]

Love the All Your Games reference

[@darksoulsandnaps4239]

Yeah new video!

[@DJPeachCobbler]

Damn, you're fast

[@darksoulsandnaps4239]

@@DJPeachCobbler I’m fast when a new video from one of my favorite KZbinrs drops. I was looking for something to watch while I eat anyways.

[@MakkiFL]

The toaster and fridge bit reminded me of Archer, amazing 👍

[@nuxc924]

yeah Cobbler, It's been two years. ready to come back to this topic?

[@atoxicperson6794]

The HDoom part really surprised me

[@traemaze8905]

I love the internet historian influences in this history of valve. Some big brain flexing behind this script.

[@pomberorajy]

I saw the script for part 2 in the 250k Q&A Cooking video. I hope I get to see that before society collapses, uwu.