Steam User Emails Gabe Newell, Gets Access to Deadlock

Steam User Emails Gabe Newell, Gets Access to Deadlock

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt and countless hours spent on Steam, I must say that experiencing Gabe Newell‘s direct communication is like finding a rare artifact in an old-school RPG. It’s not every day that you get to chat with the president of Valve, let alone receive a personal access code to a highly anticipated game like Deadlock!


A user on Steam corresponded directly with Gabe Newell, the head of Valve Corporation, and was granted early access to the game ‘Deadlock’ as a response. The unexpected sharing of ‘Deadlock’ has left some admirers of Steam and Valve in a state of surprise, while others consider it characteristic of Newell’s approach.

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Ivyx123, a Steam and Reddit user, shared their story about attempting to obtain a Deadlock access code from none other than Gabe himself. In a series of screenshots, they displayed their email exchange with him. The conversation started by praising Valve and its games, before asking if there was any possibility of gaining access to the Deadlock alpha. Remarkably, within just 12 hours, Gabe replied directly with a simple “Here you go,” followed by an access code for the player to join the alpha test.

Gamers Frequently Talk to Gabe Newell

It appears that many commenters are struck by Newell’s amiability and his habit of responding to emails. However, those who have followed Steam and Valve for a while might expect such interaction from Newell given his history with fans. In fact, he has often invited players to email him about their thoughts on the games, and in some of their titles, this has even become a running joke. The team themselves have made light of this by including a self-deprecating reference to it when using Gabe’s voice pack in Dota 2.

Indeed, Newell’s interactions with players don’t stop there. Gabe hand-delivered some of the first few Steam Decks to reach players, even going so far as to autograph them. It’s clear that after all these years, he’s still interested in hearing fans’ thoughts. However, many players were quick to point out that there are easier ways to gain access to Deadlock, and that others should refrain from mimicking ivyx123, as it’s likely to create a tidal wave of requests being sent to Gabe directly.

It’s unusual for game industry leaders like Gabe Newell to communicate directly with players, and this is a special aspect that deserves recognition. However, fans should avoid making demands towards Valve’s co-founder. Instead, it’s heartening to see that even after many years, he remains approachable and open to dialogue.

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2024-08-30 02:06