The wealthiest man in the video game industry has a name you likely haven't heard; he runs a company you probably haven't heard of; he wears a wild beard and, often, the same black polo.

Gabe Newell has been playing a lot of STALKER 2 as of late. As of early March 2025, Newell was close to unlocking all four of the game's endings, which is something that few players have managed.