Whispers of the project have been doing the rounds for a while now, but last week Valve boss Gabe Newell gave the first confirmation that, yes, his studio had at one point been making a space game with the initials "SoB".
Valve reassuringly states: "We're Still Working on VR" in a recent interview, whilst confirming the Steam Deck and VR teams work together.
I wonder if that means some games will be VR only again.
I just want them to go back to their roots where the majority of their games are made for a modern mid/high spec PC.
They are talking about hardware here and the direction that Valve might take with future hardware. And, interestingly, they might be going the standalone route. This is honestly the way to go if they want the device to reach more people as shown by the Quest 2 sales.
Valve recently released its 25th anniversary documentary on Half-Life where Gabe Newell emphasized why delaying the game was important.
I am shocked Gabe is still with us. Absolutely expected a widowmaker heart attack to take him out years ago. He never took care of himself. Hope for the rest of us?
Why bring this to anyone’s attention? It’s his life and he could outlive any of us for the matter.
Reminds me of a story where an old lady had two doctors tell here that if she didn’t quit drinking Dr. Pepper it was going to kill here. And she lived to tell the story of how she’s 104 years old and that both doctors had died.
He is very wealthy and has not used that wealth for charity (that I know of) and has used it for excess. Also, he seems obstinate and defiant to the pleading and wishes of his fanbase. So not someone to hold up in super high esteem.
While I agree giving to charity is a nice thing to do, it isn't an obligation.
It's his money to spend however he pleases.
@RhinoGamer88 - who the hell are you to say how he should use his wealth?? You don't know his personal life and what he's done. Not all good deeds are announced out loud to the world. Get off your high-horse. You don't have to be wealthy to give back, so what have you done to help the world?
Do you make a point of letting everybody know you give to charity? I certainly don’t, it would be pretty gross. You have no idea about what Gabe does with his money, like you said.
Your 1 of those people walking on the street with a surveillance camera showing you pass by while someone is getting robbed, just watching and moving along. You need help.
Well it's staying true to its name, bc it's taking half my life to see a proper sequel.
And yet even with multiple delays, nowadays there's no guarantee that a game will being functional.
In space, no one can hear you say Arrrrrr!
$50 says the protagonist had no dialogue. XXXD
We need a spaceflight sim this gen. I cant think of any. Something along the lines of Tie Fighter or Colony Wars.
Oh how I wish this was truly made.
How about making a new one?
IMO "I'm in space! Spaaaaaaaace!" is better title than SoB.