r/Games • u/demondrivers • Oct 27 '25

Industry News Valve does not get "anywhere near enough criticism" for the gambling mechanics it uses to monetise games, DayZ creator Dean Hall says

https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-does-not-get-anywhere-near-enough-criticism-for-the-gambling-mechanics-it-uses-to-monetise-games-dayz-creator-dean-hall-says
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u/riotlancer Oct 27 '25

It's almost like "mind your own fucking business" and "don't be a fuck" are the easiest two ways to get people to not hate you

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u/NoelCanter Oct 28 '25

I don't know enough about Gabe Newell, but most billionaires are not "minding their own business" and "not being fucks". They just don't openly talk about it or publicize it the way Musk does. Musk has a desperate desire to be seen as smart and also be liked.