Valve turns 30 — from Half-Life and Counter-Strike to Steam

Exactly 30 years ago, Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington founded Valve, launching one of the most influential companies in video game history. The studio created iconic titles including Half-Life and Counter-Strike, as well as the Steam platform, which came to dominate PC game distribution. Without that decision three decades ago, the modern gaming landscape would look completely different.