Valve firing its devs--why? - PC gaming GAMES

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TigerLord Resident pentaxian Premium,Mod join:2002-06-09 Canada kudos:6 Reviews: ·ELECTRONICBOX Host: International Broa.. Videotron	reply to Mike Re: Valve firing its devs--why? Don't you even dare to hint at it. You'll jinx it! I told my gf it was a shame the meteor that hit Russia didn't hit the Vatican instead, after the pope resigned. Imagine the religious nutjobs that would have gone off the rack if that had happened and the interpretations that would have ensued. But if EA were to ever acquire Valve, that'd be all the proof I need that the devil exists.
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Krisnatharok Caveat Emptor Premium join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit kudos:7	said by TigerLord: I told my gf it was a shame the meteor that hit Russia didn't hit the Vatican instead, after the pope resigned. Imagine the religious nutjobs that would have gone off the rack if that had happened and the interpretations that would have ensued. I'm a Christian (don't really take part in American Christianity though), but I'd consider that righteous justice for the Catholic Church due to the pedophiles hiding in it. -- Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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TigerLord Resident pentaxian Premium,Mod join:2002-06-09 Canada kudos:6	Well that's a topic for a different kind of conversation, but I only meant to point out EA acquiring Valve would be all the sign I need to accept True Evil really exists.
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diablo1892 Say hello to my little friend join:2011-04-21 Friendly, WV Reviews: ·HughesNet Satell.. ·Dialup USA, Inc. ·EarthLink	reply to Krisnatharok said by Krisnatharok: said by TigerLord: I told my gf it was a shame the meteor that hit Russia didn't hit the Vatican instead, after the pope resigned. Imagine the religious nutjobs that would have gone off the rack if that had happened and the interpretations that would have ensued. I'm a Christian (don't really take part in American Christianity though), but I'd consider that righteous justice for the Catholic Church due to the pedophiles hiding in it. Your a christian and you play what games exactly? -- HT1000/ BeamID 32/ Power Max plan/ 4 pcs on a D-Link wired switch/ wireless D-Link router with password Support only the gaming company's that matter the most, pay for something that actually is worth buying or has a good reason for how much it's worth.
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Krisnatharok Caveat Emptor Premium join:2009-02-11 Earth Orbit kudos:7	You're*
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urbanriot Premium join:2004-10-18 Canada kudos:3 Reviews: ·Cogeco Cable	reply to Krisnatharok said by Krisnatharok: http://www.techngaming.com/home/news/valve-fires-jeri-ellsworth-and-25-30-other-staff-in-surprise-move-r629 I can't see how this is good. I don't see how this is bad. quote: In early 2012 Ellsworth was hired by Valve Corporation (along with several other notable hardware hackers) to work on gaming hardware. Ellsworth was fired the following year, along with several other Valve employees. Considering that Ellsworth has a background in electronics design, not software creation, and considering she was hired for gaming hardware within the past year... it sounds like this team didn't produce whatever hardware Valve wanted.
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Koil Premium join:2002-09-10 Irmo, SC kudos:1	reply to Mike said by Mike: EA acquisition. omg I will pop you straight in the snot locker!
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Mcrobrewer Premium join:2001-03-04 Trenton, NJ	reply to Mike said by Mike: EA acquisition. I was going to say the same thing.
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Koil Premium join:2002-09-10 Irmo, SC kudos:1	reply to urbanriot said by urbanriot: said by Krisnatharok: http://www.techngaming.com/home/news/valve-fires-jeri-ellsworth-and-25-30-other-staff-in-surprise-move-r629 I can't see how this is good. I don't see how this is bad. quote: In early 2012 Ellsworth was hired by Valve Corporation (along with several other notable hardware hackers) to work on gaming hardware. Ellsworth was fired the following year, along with several other Valve employees. Considering that Ellsworth has a background in electronics design, not software creation, and considering she was hired for gaming hardware within the past year... it sounds like this team didn't produce whatever hardware Valve wanted. Uh...maybe the fact hat 20-30 other ppl were let go, as well? It mentions one HW person, and ppl are saying it revolved around mostly HW personnel? Until more news comes out, it's pretty much all speculation except for the fact that it can't be good when such a high number of people are let go. I would venture to say it means more than just 1 team or project is likely impacted. -- I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.- Edward Everett Hale My Blog - Raising Connor
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CylonRed Premium,MVM join:2000-07-06 Bloom County	reply to Mcrobrewer said by Mcrobrewer: said by Mike: EA acquisition. I was going to say the same thing. I can't imagine Gabe allowing that to happen - I would think he would rather shut down the company than sell ti to EA. »www.tomshardware.com/news/Gabe-N···492.html quote: Now Newell reportedly said he'd rather see Valve disintegrate over time rather than sell out to a company like Electronic Arts. Honestly, that's good to hear. -- Brian "It drops into your stomach like a Abrams's tank.... driven by Rosanne Barr..." A. Bourdain
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Mcrobrewer Premium join:2001-03-04 Trenton, NJ	said by CylonRed: said by Mcrobrewer: said by Mike: EA acquisition. I was going to say the same thing. I can't imagine Gabe allowing that to happen - I would think he would rather shut down the company than sell ti to EA. »www.tomshardware.com/news/Gabe-N···492.html quote: Now Newell reportedly said he'd rather see Valve disintegrate over time rather than sell out to a company like Electronic Arts. Honestly, that's good to hear. Money has changed many a mind... -- Obama is a liar.... a cheat... a person of low moral character... the least common denominator...
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me1212 join:2008-11-20 Pleasant Hill, MO	Hes already a billionaire, and is making buckets of cash from steam.
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Mcrobrewer Premium join:2001-03-04 Trenton, NJ	said by me1212: Hes already a billionaire, and is making buckets of cash from steam. There is always more.... who knows. -- Obama is a liar.... a cheat... a person of low moral character... the least common denominator...
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CylonRed Premium,MVM join:2000-07-06 Bloom County	reply to Mcrobrewer EA once offered him less than he is currently worth for Valve and the estimates on the value of Valve is $3 billion - EA offered 1/3rd of it... Not a good value but Gabe does not like EA. As he said - he would rather it disappear than be sold - especially to EA. -- Brian "It drops into your stomach like a Abrams's tank.... driven by Rosanne Barr..." A. Bourdain
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brianiscool join:2000-08-16 Tampa, FL kudos:1	reply to Krisnatharok They needed to hire people for DOTA2. Half-life ? What is that? Steam and DOTA2 is a lot more important. You should focus on what is bringing in revenue and retire the old software.
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Snakeoil Ignore Button. The coward's feature. Premium join:2000-08-05 Mentor, OH kudos:1 Reviews: ·RoadRunner Cable ·magicjack.com	reply to Gordo74 said by Gordo74: When things become stagnant it is sometimes the right move to clean house. I can't see how they are stagnating, as they are in the midst of porting titles to linux. -- Is a person a failure for doing nothing? Or is he a failure for trying, and not succeeding at what he is attempting to do? What did you fail at today?.
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Snakeoil Ignore Button. The coward's feature. Premium join:2000-08-05 Mentor, OH kudos:1 Reviews: ·RoadRunner Cable ·magicjack.com	reply to Krisnatharok Maybe they are looking for devs that can develop for both PC and linux, as well as Apple, and portable devices and game consoles. Why just keep on hand those that can only do 1 or 2 platforms? When you could save some cash and have people that can program across multi platforms. -- Is a person a failure for doing nothing? Or is he a failure for trying, and not succeeding at what he is attempting to do? What did you fail at today?.
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EUS Kill cancer Premium join:2002-09-10 canada	Not that I know anything about the US R&D tax system, but maybe they ran out of R&D credits? -- ~ Project Hope ~
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Snakeoil Ignore Button. The coward's feature. Premium join:2000-08-05 Mentor, OH kudos:1 Reviews: ·RoadRunner Cable ·magicjack.com	I dunno. Do game companies get tax credit for R&D costs? I was just thinking maybe their steam device may not have garnered as much buzz as they thought it would. Hence they decided to kill the project? -- Is a person a failure for doing nothing? Or is he a failure for trying, and not succeeding at what he is attempting to do? What did you fail at today?.
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EUS Kill cancer Premium join:2002-09-10 canada	Newall stated no cancellation of projects..... Maybe the team just wasn't performing, you know how it gets, personal vendettas, mini power trips, etc. -- ~ Project Hope ~
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