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Valve boss interested in community-funded games

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Jos TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,668   +21

    Being the ones who actually risk millions of dollars funding an idea, game publishers have quite a large say when it comes to content. But what if fans could get more involved in the process, taking decisions out of conservative publishers’ hands and into their own? While it may sound impossible, if not impractical, that’s a possibility Valve co-founder Gabe Newell is currently looking at.

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    Jos, Jul 22, 2009
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  2. polidiotic Newcomer, in training Posts: 103

    Sounds about as risky as the stock market. Could be good, though... especially if you're familiar with the production quality from different studios.
    polidiotic, Jul 23, 2009
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  3. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,965   +135

    I'd be up for tossing a few bucks a developer's way. As pol*****ic said, with a little research, wouldn't be much different than investing in the stock market.
    TomSEA, Jul 23, 2009
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