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Gabe Newell Makes A Surprise Appearance In A Kickstarter Video

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by Kyle Hilliard on June 10, 2012 at 02:09 PM

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Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, makes a random appearance in a Kickstarter video for a sword fighting game.

The video and the Kickstarter project comes from Neal Stephenson, a science fiction author who wants to make a realistic motion controlled sword fighting game.

In the video, Newell is seen smithing a crowbar, and Stephenson asks him, "Is that about ready?" to which Mr. Newell replies, "These things -- they take time." Apparently Newell and Stephenson are friends, and Valve's employees have attended sword training at Stephenson's Subutai Corporation. According to Newell, who spoke with Kotaku about his appearance, all the smithing equipment is his own and he has a forge in his garage.

The video is actually really funny throughout, so it's worth watching outside of Newell's appearance. I don't know how interested I am in playing a realistic sword fighting simulation personally, but Stephenson is passionate enough to make me interested. You can check out the Kickstarter project and its accompanying video here.

[via Kotaku]

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Filed under: News, Half-Life, gabe newell, kickstarter, clang, Neal Stephenson

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by ScruffTheNerfHerder Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 03:23 PM

I'm still curious what console(s) its being released on, if PC what do you need to play it?
by GL4DOS Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 03:44 PM

Sounds cool, but I think I'll stick with the unrealistic badassery of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. (Loved Gabe's cameo BTW)
by Velimir Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 04:31 PM

What better way to attract attention?
by zombieXchrist Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 04:33 PM

This was actually really funny.
by veeronic Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 04:38 PM

next he should randomly walk by in the simpsons, muttering "half life 3"
by WUMBOL0GY Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 04:46 PM

There's already a game like this. It's called the legend of zelda: skyward sword ^.^

Edit: or the sparring mini game in wii sports resort lol
by Matt The Hedgehog Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 05:17 PM

Hehe thats cool.
by Boyzby Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 05:23 PM

Gabe really loves trolling us, huh?
by Bluecoat09 Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 05:27 PM

This was actually a fairly clever kickstarter video.
by Hendawg_of_middlelands Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 05:28 PM

Lmfao random and freaking FORGE in your garage?? how much freaking money you got already?
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by Rain Queen Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 05:48 PM

I watched this last night through Neil Gaiman's Tumblr since I'm a bit of a Stephenson fan. Didn't recognize Gabe Newell, though, even as I noticed the crowbar and thought of Half-Life. Still, if he's interested in developing a game and is very rigid about quality control, Gabe Newell is a very good friend to have for that.

I admire Stephenson's passion for swordfighting, as I admire the numerous passions that inform his writing, but I'm skeptical about whether or not modern technology is as advanced as Stephenson would like it to be in order to fulfill his vision.

Still, I'll chip in a few dollars. Also, I didn't realize he released a new novel last year. I'll have to check that out.
by Brandon Schlamp Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 06:03 PM

Why weren't you at E3!!
by BlahDog Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 06:04 PM

I wonder if sword fighting classes are mandatory for joining Valve.
by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 06:25 PM

Hmmmmmmmm...
by Gene Jacket Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 06:30 PM

"Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, makes a random appearance in a Kickstarter video for a sword fighting game."

Not sure how "random" I would call it, as the two are friends and Gabe is obviously a fan of Mr. Stephenson's work.
by Mr Propellerhead Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 06:31 PM

I know this is predominantly a video-game site, but come on guys - the main celebrity here is *not* Gabe Newell, but Neal 'Freaking' Stephenson!!! ;)
by Adventuring Alberto Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 07:51 PM

I really want this game now!
by Landazar Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 07:57 PM

Owning a forge! Oh, the great things you can do when you're rich!

JHaha I love Gabe.
by MintyClinty700 Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 08:30 PM

Saw the kickstarter already and it looks incredible. I'm really glad Newell has shown support for the project.
by Plainwhiteninj4 Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 08:36 PM

is it just me or does neil stephenson dress like a boss?