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Gabe Newell
Gabe Newell by Complex Username February 26, 2018
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Newell's Law
Applies during a sale via the Steam digital distribution platform. Newell's Law states "If you buy a discounted game before the last day of a sale, it will have a more substantial discount the next day." It is named for Gabe Newell, the CEO of Valve Software.
Alternate definition applies during non-sale events, in which case the decision is made after waiting and evaluating a game's worth to purchase at full retail, then the game goes on sale the very next weekend.
Alternate definition applies during non-sale events, in which case the decision is made after waiting and evaluating a game's worth to purchase at full retail, then the game goes on sale the very next weekend.
Gamer 1: "I bought the Civ4 complete pack yesterday for 33% off thinking it was a great deal, but if I had just waited until today I could have bought it for 75% off!"
Gamer 2: "Newell's Law."
Gamer 2: "Newell's Law."
Newell's Law by Trudatt June 30, 2010
Gabe Newell
The co-founder and CEO of the video game studio known as Valve Software. Gabe serves as the unofficial face of Valve; the studio is widely associated with him and he is widely associated with the studio.
Valve are infamous for their long development cycles, with games that can be in development for as long as 9 years. Combined with frequent delays, these long development times have created the Valve time phenomenon.
Many in-jokes about these delays and long development times were formed. These jokes often make fun of the studio and Gabe himself, calling him lazy and mocking his weight. He is also pictured as a rather greedy man who wants to "keep Half Life 2 Episode 3 to himself" and commonly makes obscure excuses in order to delay it farther. One of the largest spin offs of this small meme is the nickname "Gaben".
Most users of these jokes are found in large Valve communities, such as the Team Fortress 2 community and the Half Life community.
Valve are infamous for their long development cycles, with games that can be in development for as long as 9 years. Combined with frequent delays, these long development times have created the Valve time phenomenon.
Many in-jokes about these delays and long development times were formed. These jokes often make fun of the studio and Gabe himself, calling him lazy and mocking his weight. He is also pictured as a rather greedy man who wants to "keep Half Life 2 Episode 3 to himself" and commonly makes obscure excuses in order to delay it farther. One of the largest spin offs of this small meme is the nickname "Gaben".
Most users of these jokes are found in large Valve communities, such as the Team Fortress 2 community and the Half Life community.
Ex. 1:
A: "Why Valve aren't releasing Episode 3 yet?"
B: "Because Gabe Newell ate the Episode 3 game files."
Ex. 2:
A: "What happened to the new Left 4 Dead update? I should have been out almost 3 days ago!"
B: "Gabe delayed it again."
A: "Why Valve aren't releasing Episode 3 yet?"
B: "Because Gabe Newell ate the Episode 3 game files."
Ex. 2:
A: "What happened to the new Left 4 Dead update? I should have been out almost 3 days ago!"
B: "Gabe delayed it again."
Gabe Newell by TheYeIIowDucK June 7, 2011
Nekelly
she is a good friend, funny, she is the best friend you an ever have she is very pretty and she cares abut her friends alt and she is only men when you are mean but she try's not to be when your with nekelly you will have a blast its like a ride that will never end she is awkwardly emotional but she doesn't like to show it to people ,she also has great dancing skills she has very pretty eyes and she is the nicest person you will ever meet she is the best girlfriend ever, when your sad and you don't have no one to lay on she will be your , she is very smart and she has much potential, she will always protect you in any situation, no matter if you have a fight with her just know she loves you even if you hate her and she is always by your side. never give up on her and I promise she will never give up on you
Nekelly by elenagarcia@gmail.com November 1, 2019
Riley Newell
A girl I met about 4 years ago on a marching band field and started talking and love was found. She would look at me and I would look at her but we never ended up truly talking. One day we finally decided to tell each other we loved each other and we've been in a relationship for a year now and here is what I've learned. She's the most gorgeous woman to ever walk this earth and is my queen. She has the biggest hear of anyone ive ever met in my life. Her smile and laugh is contagious and truly deserves the world. I love you forever Riley Paige Newell, it's just the start of something great. Happy 1 year.
Riley Newell by aaronc54 September 6, 2019
Gabe Newell
A large hairy beast. Though rarely seen, this beast can be found in the United States. This is an endangered species so hunting it would be illegal.
Gabe Newell by that d00d September 15, 2004
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* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
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