The first Steam Decks have been delivered!

[@SomewhatAwesomeGames]

That first guy was fighting the urge to hug him.

[@Brixster]

Yup I saw that, how incredibly wholesome

[@percivaldotburgers]

I don't think I could have held back

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@Argonisgema]

"hopefully people won't get mad that i'm signing them" Oh that's so precious he's like nice grandpa we always want.

[@samsulpt4242]

I won't mad

[@feinky8489]

What? mad? The value of that desk instantly went sky-high. Won't sell it if I had one tho

[@rjrmonkey]

The only downside I can think of is that I'd have to consider getting a different case, in order to keep the one with his signature in good condition.

[@kjc420]

he either increase the value tenfold or made it a heirloom. or you know, maybe both.

[@MohammadDhorat]

Anthony from LTT and GabeN give me the same vibes.

[@TheFuzzyOcelot]

I love how he always just drops his personal email, and tells people to have fun. It's his catchphrase at this point, and its a wholesome one at that.

[@kevinbissinger]

I'm embarrassed to admit i thought he was just saying gay ben for the longest time

[@WayStedYou]

His work email

[@s0nnyburnett]

@@kevinbissinger that was the whole joke

[@lm9029]

"So whats with the camera crew?" -and my favorite class is the spy."

[@cupcakemcsparklebutt9051]

Agreed

[@beuwm]

"I work at Valve" - literally Valve

[@dermond]

John Valve himself

[@monty6338]

​@@dermond lmao

[@ytivarg5371]

@@dermond Tim Valve even

[@IsaacCastillo2000]

he's Valve

[@fortniteismid3402]

Gabe has the Steve Wozniak humble energy and I love it so much.

[@zred3879]

“Hopefully people don’t get mad I’m signing them” If Gabe hand delivered me a Steam Deck signed by him, that thing would never leave my sight for the rest of my life

[@Tokiko]

He says that because of.. TF2 fans.

[@Malinanaani]

@@Tokiko did something happen with tf2 fans?

[@moRULEZ18981]

"Wow thank you Gabe! But you uh... Put your signature on... the Deck's screen... there..."

[@-Teague-]

@@moRULEZ18981 "it's fine, just use the bottom of the B in _Gabe_ as a crosshair!" "Gabe Hollow Knight doesn't have a crosshair." "I know I'm sorry I couldn't help it"

[@GenericPhantom1]

@@Tokiko Team Fortress 2 enjoyer: Plays TF2 for the fun of it, plays only on Community servers, is a really nice guy, goes Medic when there is no medic on the team TF2 Fan: Constantly complains about bots instead of going to community servers, always complains about Phlog, w+m1, is just really annoying, never goes medic but constantly complains about there not being a medic.

[@Rhodochrone]

I love how he always sticks to "I work at Valve". He seems like a really principled guy.

[@ffab101p121]

I like to think lady the lady that took it off gabe. The one that ordered it, is having a jump Street moment of oh shit.

[@samsamsamuelsamsamsamtheio8445]

I will happily ignore all these links

[@arir43]

Remove the “at”. He works Valve.

[@samsamsamuelsamsamsamtheio8445]

@@arir43 Rather, he IS Valve

[@Xploshi]

He’s literally Santa

[@PoIiwag]

yes

[@TheeDeadCreator]

liTeRaLly

[@JosephMendoza1054]

He's Santa but it's not Christmas

[@imagoofygooberrock423]

Yea,Theres finally a santa.

[@ashers1930]

Yep

[@FourDozenEggs]

Gabe is the cool grandad of gaming.

[@SAFIS448]

True

[@rubentelur]

Except if you ask him about his days during ww2 and the vietnam war (aka hl3 and tf2)

[@christbenitez8797]

He's your multi billion wizard that make great games.

[@Specoups]

He's the Santa of gaming.

[@theoriginaldrdust]

@@rubentelurhe saved cave johnson from choking on a hotdog in the 'nam too didn't he

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Gabe! You signed a Half Life 2 poster for me years ago. It’s one of the most special things any one and any company has ever done… I had written you a letter of thanks for Steam, I was a Sophomore college student, it was awesome. This is awesome too. Thanks for being awesome and good as a company.

[@pioneer1131]

please ignore the bot above me. this is so awesome! i WISH i got to meet gabe in person, he seems like such a cool dude edit: holy SHIT thats a lot of likes thank u

[@uraniumgamervods2877]

@did a thing bruh

[@duckyatsea]

@did a thing Shut up, spammer.

[@shaunreich]

Years ago, when I was young I wrote him an email asking a question about a half life design decision and he responded and that really made my day. Don't have anything signed though haha. But he just seems like such a genuine dude I'd love to meet him one day and chat with him. I bet he's an awesome dad. Just a good hearted nerd

[@Claym1x]

@did a thing Commit talkn't

[@corbinpog]

Imagine coming home to hear, "Honey, some guy named Gabe Newell came and delivered your Steam Deck"

[@agijens15]

oof

[@joliecide]

Hubby's all like "faaaaaaaaaack"

[@edh1010]

This happen to someone on steamdeck subreddit; he went out with friends when it was delivered to him

[@sg5668]

@@edh1010 Yeah, I read one like that too. If it's the same one it was the one where his wife said he was out skiing.

[@Jordan-im9jr]

I would probably pass out

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

"I work at Valve" Understatement of the century lol

[@thermalegoogle]

Or, according to some naysayers, overstatement ?

[@AxxLAfriku]

One thing! Just one thing! Please tell IT to me: WHY tf do I have so many fans even though no KZbinr is unprettier than I am? WORLDWIDE!!!! WHY??? Tell me, dear cris

[@weenies1975]

@@AxxLAfriku ???

[@Bear-Seek-Seek-Lest]

@@weenies1975 In a Nutshell, this guy goes around videos and tries to be clever in begging for views.

[@weenies1975]

@@Bear-Seek-Seek-Lest I just looked at his channel, Jesus Christ what a sad life to live lmao

[@WeDidIt.]

Imagine just opening the door and the CEO of Valve is just standing there holding your Steam Deck and says: "Hi, i am Gabe Newell! And this is your steam deck. Bye!"

[@GumSkyloard]

"Sure James, Gabe Newell *definitely* hand delivered your deck.. hah." "B-but it's true, I swear to Gaben, Matt."

[@scatteringsparks]

My brain would explode.

[@the_undead]

​@@GumSkyloardonly for valve to post to this video on their official KZbin channel and The person making the claims in the video

[@superNova5837]

I’m getting cave Johnson vibes from this for some reason

[@vyktorzhuravlev8304]

I would hug him :)) But I’m Russian, and I don’t know what others would do :)))

[@stetchkov7503]

The humbleness really comes out when he says that he “works at Valve”, not that he is the fucking CEO.

[@Maxiow]

I think the same, it's like as if he's saying he's part of something bigger, which he is as a matter of a fact.

[@S7ARBOY]

well that's always been Valves entire attitude at their company. Gabe himself said that he considers every employee on the same level as him, and everyone is welcome to have input on any project, no matter who they are. honestly a brilliant way to run a company.

[@Helperbot-2000]

@@S7ARBOY something shown very well in the game credits, its an alphabetical list of the names, everyone is equal and a part of what created the game!

[@GoodlyData86596]

@@S7ARBOY I just wished it WORKED like that (coughing *FURIOUSLY* at the “senior” employees who gaslight the non senior employees into working on what the “senior” employees want instead of what the regular employees want [aka what the fans want] via the threat of them losing their job at valve)

[@WiseWik]

@@GoodlyData86596 you work(ed) there?

[@lnordin4854]

"hopefully people wont get mad that I'm signing them" he's so humble lol

[@possum_dude2123]

@BIGASS-2 ⤵️🔞 stupid bots first attacking Valve's games now attacking their YT.

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@MaxAveris]

Gabe is one of the last surviving genuine OGs of the video game industry, he himself is an actual gamer at heart and knows his audience. We need more people like Gabe in the video game industry

[@igor_pavlovich]

but what are we gonna get is more Bobby Kotick type, sadly...

[@jordanhannah3912]

Agreed

[@jafarsadagghe5059]

Saturu iwata was like this sometimes but ever since he died Nintendo became one of the most ignorant companies ever

[@1LERS1]

Gabe is our generous god, you just can't have another one.

[@veritaz2199]

He still literally the best. Have u seen the comparison between back4blood the real modern games vs chad l4d back in early 2000

[@mpach00]

1:50 i can imagine the guy arriving home and the girl telling him "hey some old guy gave you this box" and then he immediately regrets doing whatever he was doing

[@ElliottsCreations]

"I think he said his name was Gabe Newell? Old friend of yours?"

[@CoreyLaddo]

Gabe has to be the most wholesome lad in the industry, what a legend

[@ExtraPrivatable]

Terror

[@cobalt_ink6114]

Ikr

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@Crow_Rising]

Gaben's transformation into Santa Claus is coming along smoothly. Now he even delivers gifts! He's going to have to work on his calendar though, it's a few months late.

[@kolelokaram8541]

You gotta excuse him for being a little late. He runs by Valve-time.

[@Linkale_]

@@kolelokaram8541 yeah exactly

[@greenlamp9219]

it would be nice if one of the gifts he delivers is a new game starting with 3

[@troy1516]

Or hes very early

[@Verpal]

@@greenlamp9219 Fairly certain in this will result in a WW3, if valve start doing such unimaginable horror.

[@fragzz]

this guy is an actual fucking legend, the CEO of the company hand delivering their new product and telling them to email him and give him feedback. phenomenal.

[@s0nnyburnett]

just happened to have a professional camera and audio recording dude nearby

[@CharmedReally7]

@@s0nnyburnett do you expect them to have cheap ones..?

[@xicario129]

@@s0nnyburnett i saw in reddit that someone took a photo of Gaben approaching from the door camera

[@arellum]

Unlike DoorDash's upper level employees

[@TheHiralis]

Nah he isn't a legend. He is a slave driver

[@laislCH]

I'm wondering how are these people so calm. If Gabe delivered my Deck, I'd be so freaking happy and gave him a hug, bro's responsible for so many happy moments of my childhood

[@appropriate-channelname3049]

Honestly they are probably just in shock. Cause it’s Gabe and a whole camera crew behind him at their door.

[@teyton90]

No it's because it's staged. How do you people not see this?

[@alivesurvive471]

@@teyton90 you believe it's staged* I believe it's not staged, real reactions are like this. You are not freaking out like in a stage environment to gain most emotions out of the viewer. Think of it.

[@Baixst]

@@alivesurvive471 You really believe all those people are always wearing masks when opening the door? It is staged.

[@maxbossman1]

@@alivesurvive471 This is two months old I know but its to a point staged. Notice how EVERYONE has a mask when they opened the door? I know pandemic and all but what the chances that every single person they went to had a mask handy at their front door?

[@theblinkstykrab3106]

2:05 I love how he doesn't even feel the need to state that he's the CEO at valve, but rather a simple "I work at Valve". Gabe is a very humble guy

[@CatsMeow_]

Gaben does indeed work at Valve

[@ty_teynium]

He is so working the hell outta Valve!

[@alexamderhamiltom5238]

also lisa su when she interviewed in f1 event, she simply told that she working at AMD and AMD is one of the sponsors.

[@wehttam_1]

Be even humbler if he updated tf2

[@winkertune]

given how valve is structured, gaben doesnt really tell people 'do this and do that', he's not really a 'boss'. it makes sense for him to say that he just works there because saying hes CEO doesnt line up with his philosophy on how he runs valve

[@dragonriderabens9761]

"Hi, I'm Gabe Newell, I work at Valve" THAT HAS TO BE THE BIGGEST AND MOST HUMBLE UNDERSTATEMENT I HAVE EVER HEARD!! And I'm here for it

[@Pikminiman]

He's always introduced himself thusly, just as he will forever sign off with his email address.

[@garr_inc]

- Harriet Jones, prime minister. - Yes, we know who you are.

[@drumboarder1]

I mean, he's essentially their PR guy at this point

[@TheRetroGamerBay]

@@garr_inc ok I laughed too hard at that

[@HoLDoN4Sec]

thats because unlike most CEO's in this industry that only serve as the face at the company and don't really do shit. Gabe ACTUALLY WORKS in his company lol

[@Vailskibum]

Gabe Newell, a living meme and an absolute legend

[@slickcalf985]

inb4 the obligatory "oMg WhAt ArE yOu DoInG hErE" comments

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

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[@stitch1318]

"I work at Valve" bro so humble he OWNS Valve

[@makurei6888]

Now I know what "painful" price cuts mean. Even the CEO himself need to do the delivery. It's like a family run pizza place!

[@_DT_]

lol

[@Cheesepuff8]

Except that the old dad of the company has moved to New Zealand

[@DigitalContentNetwork]

Quite strange, right ?

[@thihan7116]

lol

[@youtubestuff683]

@Lotus everyone ignore this bot

[@AtariKafa]

Long live Gabe :)

[@puffin_000]

Reis seni burada görmeyi hiç beklemiyordum :D? Sende SteamDeck sipariş ettin mi?

[@ElGrandeBora]

Oha sinan abi

[@cryspoeth4760]

sinan abiiiiiiii, nasılsın abim

[@tezcanaslan2877]

Amin

[@qasmokes]

Sinan abi vay be

[@werock2785]

3:12 The three people there didnt order a Steam Deck. According to an article, they recognized Gabe delivering a Deck to their neighbor and yelled "Hi Gabe!" at which point Gabe asked how many people were in the house and gave them all a free Deck! Gabe is the chilliest CEO XD

[@etherdeef4303]

And he didnt even put that explanation in, that man is a modernday jesus

[@ikmashane9042]

Yeah guy did a reddit post,some were sketched out by his story and now it is proven true!

[@kotykd6212]

@@etherdeef4303 I don't think you know who Jesus is, he is modern day, no human can ever live up to Jesus. Don't take the words you say for granted.

[@markotaylor9894]

Chill kd, not all of us take Christianity seriously

[@etherdeef4303]

@@kotykd6212 now im not a religious man myself, but you gotta admit, if god could have, make or be a second son, it would be gaben.

[@Bungas777]

First dude saw Gabe as if he were a mystical being

[@CounterNerd]

The only CEO in the world that would be okay with a video being publicly shared that included awkward moments with him in them. Kudos to him for not taking himself too seriously. I don't think he's BS-ing when he says that he manages to keep himself grounded through reading e-mails and listening to what people want.

[@tehbest]

I'd like to agree but Elon Musk is almost always awkward in every interview and video he is in

[@Magy21453]

@@tehbest don't compare m*sk to anyone else

[@snass1952]

@@Magy21453 why the fuck did you filter the word musk

[@inactive9948]

@@tehbest musk is sociopathic asf and does it to appease to reddit lol

[@ahmed4363]

@@inactive9948 yeah I know. By why censor the word musk lol

[@comma1737]

I'm honestly surprised no one offered him a drink or anything. I'm going to be bummed if I see signed decks on eBay.

[@Generic--User]

I feel like there are gonna be fake ones for sure

[@siedenburg1]

Don't forget, there is still such a thing named global pandemic, look at the first guy and how he seems like he wants to hug Gabe. Also it's cut material, perhaps some offered him something.

[@joelcannan7686]

...They've more than likely cut footage, but I agree as a generalised statement the world is a bit less hospitable overall

[@asterfield02]

You wont want to offer someone a drink in covid world and you're both wearing masks.

[@griggorirasputin6555]

I mean, if some guy is willing to pay 25 grand for it then selling it is the optimal move.

[@Razear]

"Hopefully people won't get mad that I'm signing them." Hahaha, Gabe is so grounded and chill. I would probably faint from being star struck had that been me.

[@Marhyem]

Even people who dont like him would not be mad probably, signature makes it atleast more unique.

[@insu_na]

@@Marhyem and for the price a signed case would fetch they could probably buy an entirely new steamdeck... I'd keep it tho :D

[@jayvillar]

I would be mad that I can't buy two, because that one would be framed for the rest of its silicon life.

[@lastlast2078]

You know it's legit because none of them over-reacted.

[@janirobe]

yeah wow, it's like nothing on KZbin is real if this video is actually real

[@andrewl1396]

they didnt need masks on@@janirobe

[@ronaldiplodicus]

Gabe sounds more emotional then the people receiving them. True commitment I love it you seem so nice.

[@Arhey]

To be honest I am not sure what I would say in this situation. But i love how Gabe uses this opportunity to get closer to the customers. And here I honestly believe, that he is actually happy to hear feedback from those people about the product.

[@geraldysjunk]

So nice that he’s willing to let TF2 die!

[@bibabutzemann5661]

i would ask him if i can pet his belly.

[@toasterkolin9951]

@@bibabutzemann5661 😳

[@kotak1693]

Gamers are the most awkward people to surprise

[@Pixelcraftian]

_”Hi, I’m Gabe Newell, I’m just wondering around your neighbourhood.”_ A surprise to see Gabe doing this but that just makes this 10 times more awesome lmao

[@tylerstanford2275]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@sirbirbton]

Wondering, huh?

[@BeatInMySkull]

@@sirbirbton The "um, actually *fixes glasses*" energy is strong with this one

[@muf3ex663]

Friendly neighbourhood Gabe

[@VesperAegis]

@@sirbirbton Yes wondering. He was looking for inspiration for Half-Life 3!

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

Man Gabe has been working at valve for years now, he deserves a promotion

[@maannybeatss]

He’s already the CEO.

[@themetalmario77]

@@maannybeatssthen he needs to be CEO+1

[@Muknomp]

​@@themetalmario77+2 and +4.

[@RinRin72769]

​@@themetalmario77No, CEO+3

[@What-nk3oq]

@@RinRin727693 Doesn’t Exist

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

I love how ppl are either utterly stunned or just completely confused by Gabe showing up with cameras to deliver the deck. Great initiative

[@cgd07]

Ikr lmao

[@latinaparfait]

pretty sure its staged, lets be real here who is wearing a mask inside there own home.

[@Choooobo]

@@latinaparfait me always when delivery comes: 'ding dong'

[@latinaparfait]

@@Choooobo that's extremely pathetic if so ngl

[@lizardlegend42]

@@latinaparfait ? It's literally just common curtosy dude.

[@Twisteris]

Imagine not being at home when Gabe delivers you Steam Deck..

[@B4-Panda]

that guy must be mad

[@ChristophSchneider329]

That guy posted his story on Reddit, it’s a good read. Also how his wife couldn’t have cared less.

[@Xatzimi]

@@ChristophSchneider329 How is it that basically everyone in this video posted to Reddit? Do you just have to be a Redditor to live near Seattle?

[@Biouke]

@@justcows7772 lol no, we don't need "true gamer" badges, and certainly not from reddit. Grow up please.

[@joos3D]

@@Biouke it’s not gatekeeping, it’s just that pretty much every game has a huge Subreddit so gamers gather there

[@mrbeeman9459]

i gotta love how some people dont even realize who is when he delivers it. They just kindly accept the deck and think nothing of the bearded man in front of them

[@lukasg4807]

This gabe newell also looks completely different from the one in all the memes.

[@blacktemplar2377]

Fr tho what if he knocked on some chavs door and was in his boxers. With a ciggie in his mouth.

[@666slateran666]

@@lukasg4807 imagine ordering a steam deck and not even knowing who Gabe Newell was, blew my mind honestly that girl had no clue who he was.

[@nicu]

Right .. that's why all of them respond at the door wearing masks

[@kodenamekrak]

@@666slateran666 not everyone is a megafan of valve/steam, some people just see a product and click buy

[@alixcozmo]

Imagine looking out your window and then you see Gabe Newell walking around outside

[@doslover]

Props for including all the reactions, from stunned silence to 'Why aren't you leaving?' Gabe seems like the type of guy who actually would like to hear what you think, as opposed to just saying it to sound good.

[@heatherperkins9737]

It’s funny that some people are just non-plussed. “What’s with the camera crew?” I love how Gabe is truly excited about the launch and interested in what consumers think when they play it.

[@MsZsc]

the guy that lived with her is gonna be miffed he missed gabe newell delivering to their door

[@ryantheanimator1156]

That woman obviously had no idea who Gabe was and thought he was just some delivery guy, lol.

[@shazainq]

The lady had no idea who he was. Her boyfriend talked about this in a post on reddit.

[@ezvrn]

@@shazainq If you'd be so kind, can I have the marinara sauce?

[@onionface5835]

Nonplussed means, surprized and bewildered. For some reason some Americans use it when they mean unperturbed or indifferent. Don't know why it bothers me so much, same when people say " I could care less" when they mean " I couldn't care less" or "I ain't done nothing" when they mean "I ain't done anything" ... I'll go back to my cave now..

[@henrijayy]

"I'm Gabe Newell, I work at Valve." Largest understatement I've ever heard

[@ChristophSchneider329]

“Oh ok”

[@usernameluis305]

Yeah if he would had mentioned that he actually owns valve and was worth millions/billions of dollars, suddenly the women customers that bought the deck and barely even knew who he was would be like "oooh you work at valve and make a lot of money 😍😍😍 sugar zaddy yaaas"

[@-Teague-]

@@usernameluis305 you're so edgy lol. Have you ever actually spoken to a woman that isn't your mother or a waitress?

[@spammus1]

@@usernameluis305 Go back to reddit my guy. Or better yet get out of your basement every once in a while

[@anonymoususer638]

@@usernameluis305 gamer final evolution

[@marcusangelomunoz756]

This man, for being such a revolutionary person, seems so human. It's like he doesn't know the change he's made for the entire world, it's like he's just a random indie developer with a small community, he's so with his community its so wholesome I love Valve.

[@CanoCapo]

I think he is just aware that it could be anyone who had the right vision and the right team, like the one Theroie that if you let an ape write infinite at one point its possible we will write down how the univerese was created, just by smashing the buttons randomly. (cheaply explained, hope you understand) and just wants to do stuff he likes, a truly good guy

[@mirage809]

I love that GabeN just says "I work at Valve." Instead of something like: "I am the CEO of Valve" or "I own Valve". Super humble of him. Also super cool that he went and delivered some Decks himself. What a total boss!

[@jacksea3814]

Even if it's just for PR, the fact that he'd say it for PR is still better than many.

[@S7ARBOY]

@@jacksea3814 it isn't just for PR. that's always been Valves ideal for as long as I can remember. he doesn't consider himself as the CEO. he considers all his employees on the same level as him. anyone with any job at Valve can give ideas or opinions on any project.

[@BeatInMySkull]

It's equally humble and tongue-and-cheek funny. Just like, "You probably already know who I am, but I never want to make about me."

[@NitroCheng]

@@S7ARBOY I remembered it is like "flat" management that mentioned in Wiki. Awesome company.

[@ZRZK2127]

Yep, if something stuck with me from my Valve gaming days is that their organization is fully horizontal. Love Gabe

[@nicoarrigoni3898]

Gabe has to be one of the most humble and down to earth humans. He could say “I own Valve” but instead goes “I work at Valve” as his employees were just as important as him.

[@o0nick]

he probably is humble, but also he knows its being recorded. so yea.. this video is made for publicity after all

[@JamaiiQ]

He could've said: I AM VALVE

[@blockyvids2]

@@JamaiiQ *Palpatine voice* I am the Valve.

[@teteeheeted]

@@o0nickI don’t know, he’s pretty consistently like this, like he’s been for *years* I don’t think it’s a facade, everybody has some form of a mask, but I don’t think his personality on camera is too much of a farce

[@spythere]

@@o0nick But still, he makes a good job at publicity, especially comparing to other AAA game studios nowadays.

[@malphusmclerius9455]

I just imagine half these people going “well shit now I have to buy another deck” because now it’s a collectible

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

😶

[@cylex966]

@@ЯрославДанилов-ф5ь russian civilians arent the one doing it -_-

[@BM.8888]

@@ЯрославДанилов-ф5ь ya dont worry. as soon as steam is blocked in Russia Putin will surrender and stop the conflict -_-

[@ricardohoang8452]

@@ЯрославДанилов-ф5ь Bruh

[@crimblr]

*business is boomin’*

[@pejsh726]

These people were not aware what an honor it is to meet Gabe in person...

[@baconburgerboy1583]

Everytime Gaben says Deck, I can't help but imagine that he's just giving people his old bulk rare yugioh cards that are in rows of 40-60 card decks from back in the day.

[@WhatsMatcha]

@did a thing quiet, youre gonna get your channel deleted

[@Chezeborger]

@@WhatsMatchaalready happened😂

[@IsolationStreams]

For all the pitfalls Valve suffers with, Gaben still remains the greatest CEO in the industry. I emailed him a while ago when I ordered the Index and it arrived with a broken tether, he got back to me and asked for my shipping info so they could send another free of charge. Absolute G.

[@boogie3718]

Just hoping they make the the next model a bit sturdier ;) Heheh, jokes aside Gabe is absolutely chad

[@reevesjustin]

Absolute G. Newell

[@strohhuttv8848]

What is a tether? When I Google it I only see crypto currency...

[@nemernemer]

@@strohhuttv8848 The cable connecting the headset to your machine, "tethering" you

[@strohhuttv8848]

@@nemernemer Ohhhh okay thanks for the information.

[@mrmr_zoomie]

“Hopefully people won’t be mad I’m signing them.” This. God damn. Legend.

[@myxaa1976]

made my heart melt

[@VesperAegis]

Right. "No, please take it back, I don't want this to be worth a few extra thousand."

[@VesperAegis]

ok maybe a few extra hundred.

[@LycanWitch]

i would be pissed! that mine isn't signed... -_-

[@growtoups]

i would literally be having a heart attack if it was me x)

[@chatisthishandlewrizz]

The first guy was fighting the urge to ask about hl3

[@thatguynexus5935]

Imagine if one of them asks about half life 3, or tf2 updates, he'd just walk away with your steam deck without saying a word.

[@Sethilliano]

have fun with no steam deck!

[@hydros1ty]

I'd ask for source 2 for csgo and Gabe would personally slap the fuck out of me, take the deck back, and the proceed to ban my steam account.

[@lvbboi9]

Guess what

[@domworl8234]

they can't because it is scripted

[@marcynarcy]

xd

[@Danmarinja]

“Honey someone just delivered you a box, didn’t look like a postman.” “Oh really? Who was it?” “I didn’t catch his name.” “Oh well probably no-one important then.”

[@qwertiedota]

This actually happened at 1:59. Guy who ordered deck was not at home. He posted his regrets on reddit

[@jermasus]

Poor guy must be heartbroken to miss it

[@zer0legend109]

Request a refund, so Gabe would come back to take the deck 😂

[@georgepliskin]

reddit...

[@majorgnu]

@@aidenral4532 KZbin loves ghosting comments with links. I doubt you'll get to see a response. (If anyone tries to respond with a link, see if you can find your comment on a private tab. If you can't it was probably ghosted, so only your own account can see it.)

[@howdeedoo]

I could imagine gabe just snapping the steam deck in half if you ask, “Heyyy, so about half life 3…”

[@soni3608]

or about the next tf2 update XD

[@GrimmSmile]

or "heyyy, so about portal 3..."

[@FranKuun]

He smashes the door in ur face

[@puffleoftypos]

Snap it in half before he can

[@miraqen7801]

*"How about two halves of this Steam Deck?"*

[@heroninja1125]

Not a lot of people are talking about this but, they have massive cinema cameras to record the video, and recorded on what appears to be a flat color profile but never color graded it. (At least it looks like a flat color profile). I can imagine somewhere in the valve headquarters they color graded and organized the clips into a small movie before scrapping it and just putting a bunch of random log footage into the video.

[@dr.tuxedo6702]

Imagine chilling at home waiting for your delivery, you get a knock at the door and go answer it only to open the door to the Ceo of perhaps the most influential game company on earth. You played his company’s games since you were young and he’s just right there, on your doorstep.

[@adlerinexpensive594]

Then you ask him, "Where's Left 4 Dead 3?"

[@mrfoxfam562]

@@adlerinexpensive594 where’s portal 3?

[@Heidegaff]

Then you ask him "Where's Half-Life 3 at?" and you get knocked unconscious, never to be seen again

[@DeerJerky]

@@Heidegaff You wake up in a pitch black room that has a 0db noise floor, and all your belongings that you had on you are no longer there.

[@All-star_Giga_Gargantuar]

@@adlerinexpensive594 where's the heavy update?

[@WallyUK]

the happiness in gabe's voice as he is delivering these to people is something that really hits home

[@jooplin]

Also the small amount of anxiety in his voice, shows that he truly cares what everyone thinks on a individual level

[@SpykeZ0129]

So many people are just like "oh cool thanks bye". I'd be jumping into his arms giving him a hug for everything he's done for PC gaming.

[@colemin2]

At the very least ask for a handshake

[@romulino]

Exactly! Maybe that did happen but they didn't show it because they wanted him to look humble and not to brag?

[@aminmw5258]

Im pretty sure valve want to keep it this way for the video, i mean like, who else greet their visitors at the door with mask on. Still wholesome thing.

[@Evan-xs8ts]

Sometimes it's a parent or relative who doesn't know who he is

[@xorinzor]

@@aminmw5258 I think it's safe to say that Gabe legitimately is cautious, and that it's not just for the video.

[@megaprolion]

Imagine buying a Steam Deck and Gabe N. show up at your door to give your Steam Deck.

[@NazoKira]

Gabe is such a godsend! He's a literal santa!

[@canaconn2388]

GO AWAY PORN BOTS

[@Kdot..F]

@BIGASS-2 ⤵️🔞 wait a minute this isn’t a real person commenting on a valve video it be a spy!

[@mrfoxfam562]

@@canaconn2388 report them

[@canaconn2388]

@@mrfoxfam562 I do, it just usually doesn't work

[@artheus9302]

@BIGASS-2 ⤵️🔞 abruh

[@Mahsira]

Santa Gabe delivering gift

[@superpotato657]

He could be santa with that beard lol

[@SpinosaurusStudios_]

He owes us a TF2 update, dumb santa :(

[@dragonriderabens9761]

. . . Ya know, I could actually see that from him

[@C.A._Old]

Oh Yeah ? One Day Or One Times Later. ! +1 Day Of Defeat 2. ! +1

[@katurday1817]

Dont scare him with that number

[@dwiezelakaevo8381]

I love how Gabe is basically the Santa Claus of Gaming, and now he is literally delivering some of these steam decks personally

[@johannesaarto1631]

Not Santa Claus. The GOD

[@VALENROC]

And the update for tf2?

[@OnxGrid]

@@VALENROC ‎ ‎

[@PatEagle787]

Pretty much my thoughts, lol.

[@The_RussianBias]

gabe really went to deliver a steam deck and saw 2 random dudes and went "you get a steam deck! and you get a steam deck! everybody gets a steamdeck!"

[@gergthewerg]

Apparently one of them saw him and recognized him, so they all got decks!

[@baggier]

the "100s to 1000s of emails, i read them all, it keeps me grounded" just shows how much of a humble gigachad he really is

[@fakehax3984]

pfft, no way he reads a thousand emails a day

[@ian.ambrose]

@@fakehax3984 Yeah as great as it sounds, there is no way he has time to read them all. He has job to do.

[@mateuszszymczyk2565]

I think it's possible. If you read such many e-mails you can just take a look at first sentence and filter out if this email is worth to read whole or not.

[@DuxAT]

@@ЯрославДанилов-ф5ь Its putins fault, not the russian civilians fault

[@WiIza_]

If he actually does, imagine all the absolute drivel some people send. I feel for the guy having to wade through that shit

[@Mentohs]

You can tell he's really proud of the product they've made going as far as hand delivering some around the Valve HQ area, really looking forward to getting mine love from Canada

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

I wish he was still really proud of Team Fortress 2, and would add a captcha to the game 😐

[@krillenwillen]

i live in ottawa, super far away from washington

[@pioneer1131]

im looking forward to getting mine, after q2, in ny

[@RedB58-MK5]

Gabe: "hopefully people wont get mad that im signing them" Me: going the extra mile and breaking into one of these guys houses just to get a signed copy of a steam deck.

[@Retrolizer]

XD

[@ShaunKY.]

You're 2 steps behind, I'm already in their walls

[@404fanfanboy]

@@ShaunKY. You're also behind, I'm already playing on one of them

[@ThatManOverThere]

@pekejei you're 10 steps behind, I'm already one

[@ashtonhoward5582]

@@ThatManOverThere damn bro, and here I was posing as GabeN.

[@KaptifLaDistillerie]

Omg I can't imagine the pain of the dude who went skiing and missed the delivery from Gaben

[@demiadam677]

Imagine how sad the kid was when he got home to hear that he missed a steam deck delivery from Gabe Newell

[@Tho-ugh-t]

d e a t h

[@threefs2082]

The greatest regret in your life

[@SaschahiGG]

he made a reddit post about in on r/steamdeck and yes he's absolutely sad lmao.

[@kake52]

ouch.

[@melonytoni9016]

if he even would recognize him. The one girl clearly didnt.

[@MrMegaManFan]

I know this is a publicity stunt but it’s still fun to watch. Also “I’m Gabe. I work at Valve” is the understatement of the YEAR.

[@Mom19]

Yes, it definitely is, but when you know Gabe and know what he does and did and actually responds personally sometimes when you ask him something is actually pretty fucking nice

[@flimermithrandir]

Yeah i was like… You ARE Valve. lol

[@axiesem]

he kinda isn't wrong, he founded Valve with Mike, but now is just kind of the face of Valve, rather than the leader

[@flimermithrandir]

@@axiesem Ok, didnt know that. But i think its still pretty awesome that he didnt brag about who he is at all and how he talked to ppl.

[@Mom19]

@@axiesem exactly my point. Unless Microsoft he stays on the bottom of things. I like that attitude. Just because you're somewhat special doesn't mean you're better than you and me. You're still a human being and sort of equal to everyone else. 🤝❤️

[@invisyarcticfreak]

“i signed it i hope that’s ok” he too is extraordinarily humble

[@Karnam0]

holy shrek i’d be fan girling

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@queenofblahaj]

So this is why they're taking so long to arrive gabe is fucking delivering them himself

[@Sournale]

The sheer shock the people must’ve had when they saw Gabe Newell at their doorstep must of been wild.

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@Stix_Zidinia]

I sent an email to gabe in 2003 before the release of half life 2 saying "I like Gerbils". He responded within 30 minutes and said, "That's nice". GabeN @ Valvesoftware ... Good times.

[@ertertwert]

I emailed him on HL2's release night to congratulate him and his team and he said thanks. Can't believe he still responds to emails like that to this day.

[@Unkle_Genny]

That’s so awesome!

[@gonlondy5446]

but once he got milion of emails, he won't got time to respond lol

[@DannyCheezits]

in the left 4 dead 2 dev commentary he said that he reads all of the emails he gets after a games release

[@joshuaanrico9834]

@@gonlondy5446 he actually reads them all tho

[@_TheDoctor]

@@joshuaanrico9834 As Gabe said in the video of course

[@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985]

Man, those people are so calm, I would given him a hug and thanked him for what he has done for gaming

[@alisontiger10]

Well, in normal times, the ones who recognize him surely would try or ask for a hug, but you know, covid sucks.

[@rainsfall4119]

@@alisontiger10 no if knew that i was healthy i still would hug him i don't care if i get covid from him getting covid from this second jesus is a honor

[@cheesewarrior17]

It's fake. They were told beforehand what was happening. People don't sit in their homes fully dressed, showered with masks on to answer the door.

[@rainsfall4119]

@@cheesewarrior17 yeah makes sense because i always on underwear with a t shirt that stinks like a dead dog

[@psoma_brufd]

@@cheesewarrior17 What on Earth are you talking about? Did you even watch the video? Literally the start of the video they explained the setup, they were told the Deck would be delivered to them and needed to be signed for so someone had to be home. As it turns out, the signing part was a ruse to ensure someone saw him in person. Also, either way, do you really not wear clothes at home? (Edit:) simple, you put a mask on to answer the door and make sure you are properly dressed either way, what socially depraved person are you that you wouldn't do that? You also can't tell if they're showered at all, you are just talking nonsense.

[@EDGEELITE]

I have a lot of respect for Gabe and all the team at Valve. What a great platform and service. 😎

[@BestGamerRishabh7]

God I love Gabe so much. He's literally Santa Claus but for PC gaming.

[@люблючурчхеллу]

He represented game piracy to Russians again too. True Hero, we deserved.

[@люблючурчхеллу]

@Forrgi 22 ah yes, le transformation from 165r per key up to 272r per key

[@TeuFortMan]

This Santa grabs 30% money from ever sold copy of game

[@люблючурчхеллу]

@@TeuFortMan this Santa denied accepting any Russian bank' cards so basically he takes 0% for every game

[@M4TTYN]

*and takes you're wallets contents!* that's our santa! lol

[@nathie]

I would bow if he came to my door

[@kirbyhasappeared]

I dont blame you

[@sqlevolicious]

Tech jesus personally coming to my door to give me my most awaiting electronic ever would probably make me faint, ngl.

[@grimes558]

and then do a backflip, showcase my radical martial arts moves and finish it all off with a stylish tip of my fedora, before taking the steam deck and moonwalking back inside.

[@joliecide]

Yes a courtly bow, or a doff of the hat at the very least.

[@ge2719]

"were not worthy, were not worthy......"

[@POSTELVIS]

Gabe once again proving that he's one of the coolest CEO's around.

[@SurmenianSoldier]

Piss

[@theALTERRA]

Cooler than Elon that's for sure.

[@mikemiles2241]

@@theALTERRA and the amazon baldie

[@bergine8834]

@@SurmenianSoldier what an insightful comment

[@SurmenianSoldier]

@@the-real-super-genius Towel

[@kris19951000]

Personal touch is always fundamental and I am glad to see that Gabe/Valve keep up with it.

[@sirlimonada2]

santa deniers be like: "nah, must've been the wind"

[@owenphillips2569]

Nah must’ve been Gabe Newell

[@HaxxorElite]

LOL

[@Quark_Proto]

Lol

[@bonnigi5518]

Gaben deniers be like "Must be Santa Claus."

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA FIX TF2 ADD A CAPTCHA

[@Gabrielbarsch]

This is so wholesome

[@LinusTheSecond]

hi gabriel

[@MarceloOliveira-ho7si]

Eae gabriel

[@GoodOlKuro]

Oh it's the famous dota 2 comment writer!

[@RichTowels]

@@MarceloOliveira-ho7si eae Marcelo tudo jóia?

[@Ryknex]

and so scripted

[@2k7u]

Imagine opening your house's door expecting some sort of normal delievery or a friend and then you literally see Gabe Newell, the man, the legend himself

[@lieutenanttanuki]

gabe is a friend

[@crazycap2945]

@@lieutenanttanuki the guy is shaped like a friend

[@TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo]

ya no they expected him they all had masks on at the door.. didnt notice?

[@komali2]

@@TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo most people answer the door with a mask on

[@luisfalcon4187]

I used to work as a housekeeper a few years ago I was sent to clean a room, Jack Black opened the door. I literally forgot how to speak english so I do know that feeling lol.

[@pentho978]

Gabe seems like such a fun guy

[@markhenry64]

"Is there anything that you need me to sign?" "Nope, already signed" "Oh, OK. Thank you" "You too thanks"

[@dumrich]

She didn't seem like she even knew who gabe was

[@alexismarie2652]

@@dumrich yeah, totally didn't. Disappointing. Honestly, the first guys reaction was the absolute best, all after that bummed me out lol.

[@KissedToge]

He wasn't wrong, it is already signed.

[@kevinhadap6463]

lol I was getting unreasonably angry.

[@Sky_Guy]

@@alexismarie2652 So I assume you're totally ready and prepped for if/when a celebrity comes to your house with a camera crew? Jesus, mate, give them a break.

[@SirPembertonS.Crevalius]

Gabe does so much to advance the gaming industry, and it makes me happy to see him so overjoyed to deliver the steam decks that Valve has been hard at work on.

[@Type75Advance]

Kind of wholesome to see Gabe Newell in this video

[@wilson_goober6800]

What about tf2 WE NEED IT FIXED

[@HPPTC]

was it worth the weight

[@Tower_Swagman]

What about the heavy update?

[@Aethelbeorn]

@time is near spam

[@dillonferreira3529]

Dude I would literally start crying if I got to meet him, the man responsible for most of my hours spent on games, and to think back to when I was so happy playing them, ahhh the memories!!!

[@n00b_ninja]

u don't play games anymore?

[@dillonferreira3529]

@@n00b_ninja Sadly not XD

[@n00b_ninja]

@@dillonferreira3529 damn man, i hope you find time for some indie games.. they are often short and great to play :D Have a great day!

[@dillonferreira3529]

@@n00b_ninja Nah I usually grinded Csgo and Dota, but not playing games anymore is also fun, its just thinking back to those days also makes me kinda sad😅😅, but thank you enjoy your day aswell man!

[@RayneAngelus]

I think my response would be closest to the second guy. Just... awkward stunned silence.

[@SushinokoLive]

Would definitely wake up my third eye chakra to see gabe at my door with a camera crew wearing a jogstrap over 1/4th of his face handing me a box

[@TKPKidd]

this is one of the coolest things you can do as a company CEO, dropping off a new product in person to the customers hands, I woulda lost my shit if Gabe hand delivered a Deck to me!

[@FlakkerDPS]

@@deadahhhhhhhhhhhhhhaccount1234 most CEOs are souless husks. Lord gaben isn't one of 'em

[@GigaChad-s]

Too bad its such a setup, no idiot would be wearing a facemask at home.

[@shadowkillz9606]

@@deadahhhhhhhhhhhhhhaccount1234 Tell me 10 gaming company CEO off the top of your head, you can't, not without searching it up. That's what set most of the CEo from Gabe.

[@jgarretterm]

Whats a steam deck bro?

[@franks612]

@@GigaChad-s oh shit I didn’t notice that, captain kill joy 😒

[@Cyranek]

I want gaming santa to come my house too

[@kyezun]

he leaves steam wallet credit and game gifts under the tree

[@geauxnats5927]

Lol

[@Charun2021]

No existe xd Ñ

[@WhatABeautifulDuwangChew]

@@kyezun the Santa we all want but don’t deserve

[@marcogc2913]

Same

[@KarlRock]

That was awesome 😃 02:04 Audrey had no idea 😂

[@BCCMightySanta]

She answered the door with a mask on. She completely knew what was up

[@anand.suralkar]

Karl rock hi there

[@Reveries0129]

@@BCCMightySanta she answered the door with a mask on because covid. lol

[@grgamer8470]

@@BCCMightySanta she might saw the cameras out of the house and get surprised. I m surprised nobody gave a tip to Gabe.

[@Cheesepuff8]

@@BCCMightySanta I think they meant that she didn’t know about Gabe

[@lucianodsb]

There's only one famous person I would love to meet in person and that's Gaben. Such a great dude.

[@jointhezeroarmy]

Gabe had such a major role in computer software development he's literally an unsung hero. He and others working at Microsoft gave us windows and then in 2003 this legend went ahead and created the future of video games aka Steam. This man's ideas and hard work advanced our gaming culture so far and I cannot begin to express how thankful I am to him and his team. Even as he got insanely rich and accomplished he still does not stop advancing the gaming culture. This man will go down in history.

[@Helperbot-2000]

Not just that, but valve revolutionized fps games and the entire i dustry twice over

[@ribertfranhanreagen9821]

True but i disagree for unsung hero part. Since he got paid and a lot. It's only unsung hero when you sacrifice with 0 gain

[@vivaene]

@@ribertfranhanreagen9821 no being an unsung hero is literally in the name. people don't sing his praise for his work on windows

[@NOSfusion]

I’m shocked more people didn’t freak out when Gabe showed up at their front door. I would love to shake the man’s hand, and thank him for decades of awesome PC gaming.

[@pumpkinspice5848]

He is one of the gaming gods oit there

[@charliethecockatoo2159]

Pretty sure the vast majority didn't even recognise him/know of him to begin with.

[@nigralurker]

Probably because it was staged hence why they're all wearing masks at the front door.

[@garou9914]

@@nigralurker most people do when taking delivery. The reason they didn't freak out is because they didn't know who he was or were in shock, he didn't give them time to process anything and just was like "hey I'm Gabe Newell here's your deck" and bolts away. There's no way in hell you'll be prepared for the CEO of the company to hand deliverer your steam deck, ofc they're going to be caught off guard

[@Digimess88]

Yea that was cringe. I would have asked for a hug, honestly. HL & CS were my childhood/teen years so he's a legend for me.

[@taylorhancock5834]

Gabe is always such a sweet guy, and even with this being a publicity stunt, the sheer joy he seems to have makes this video just so heartwarming and I just adore how humble the man is. Glad to see that even if we'll never get any titles with 3 in the name, the man cares so much about his company and creations.

[@leeroymlg4692]

I heard Steam Decks are being delivered pre installed with Half Life 3

[@SuperJodeculos]

I'm sad because steam deck 2 will be the last 😞

[@SnipeDude500]

@@leeroymlg4692 🐣

[@MrCh0o]

@@SuperJodeculos Console selling companies after two more console generations: "Well, we know Valve isn't competing anymore, count them out"

[@apersimmon]

Honestly its so cool that gabe was going out to people in the area and delivering tge deck for first external testing.

[@nullcoreproject]

This makes me feel like Valve is slowly returning to their former glory, actually communicating with their community again to some extent.

[@Heidegaff]

Boy you'd be laughing so hard at your own comment if you were a TF2 player.

[@lahar2412]

the only communication valve has given to tf2 is updating the localization files

[@dogwithgun2806]

I want heavy update my over 300 hours needs something new

[@nullcoreproject]

@@Heidegaff I am, sadly, a tf2 player, I just know Valve has more important things to focus on and considering how their weird "anyone can work on anything they want" system works it just seems nobody there *wants* to work on TF2.

[@JoNarDLoLz]

Seems like Valve just wants to focus on new things, and especially when the Steam Deck has been a decade long project for them, some of their games will get left behind.

[@pogtuber5146]

I remember Gabe personally emailing me back when HL2 came out after I sent Steam an email because I was having trouble with my account trying to get the game installed. He apologized about the issues and said they would get better (they absolutely did, when I did an account recovery several years later it took only a couple minutes), and hoped I enjoyed the game. After playing it I responded with my thoughts (obviously great, HL2 was epic) and he thanked me for my feedback. Gabe is awesome.

[@NorseGraphic]

He truly is.

[@purple8021]

amazing guy indeed

[@Theviewerdude]

Steam is the shit

[@TimothyBoyle13]

"Is there anything that you need me to sign?" "Nope, I already signed it."

[@Kurokami112]

I would scream right there

[@mrplayfulshade]

That girl really had no idea who he was...

[@AlkoholOgerLeonElektronik67]

Delivered Steam Decks, but didn't deliver fixes for the TF2 Bot Problem...