September 5, 2012 | |||
Valve Getting Into Gaming Hardware? | |||
By Sean Patterson | |||
It's been rumored for months now that Valve is working on creating their own game console. Aside from hiring hardware engineers, Valve striking out with their own hardware just seems to make sense. The company is already porting Steam games over to Linux, a version of which could run on a Valve console. The company's co-founder and managing director, Gabe Newell, is publicly opposed to what Windows 8 will do for PC gaming. Perhaps Valve simply sees the writing on the wall, and needs to make a console. This week, a new job posting up on Valve's website adds fire to the fuel of console speculation. The listing is for an industrial designer who has "expertise in product design and manufacturing, ergonomics, usability, aesthetics, and surfacing." The job description also contains an introspective look at why Valve needs a hardware designer. From the posting: [...] Continue Reading |
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