Valve are one of the biggest game studios in the world. Often
described as the 'Pixar of games', they have a long history of producing
critically acclaimed games, and are beloved by the game community. Valve are
also famous for their work environment and ethic, with all their
employees working willingly on projects of their choosing.
They built their
name on the Half-life series, on which their pioneering work led the way in
terms of narrative and storytelling in games. They were amongst the first studios
to realise that game characters could give a performance that elevated the
story and added great depth to the gameplay.
They went on to
create much loved recent successes with the likes of the Portal and Left 4 Dead
games, not to mention the multi-player shooter Team Fortress 2. All
of their games have a versy strong art style and solid design, with a focus on
the player as the most important aspect of their game.
Valve is a giant in gaming culture, and along with the massive
commercial success of their Steam PC gaming platform, they have kept to their
roots, favouring effective game design and narrative over rushed release
schedules. The company is renowned as a fantastic work environment, and their
ethics transfer well to any team effort.
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