'Little Tim is so obsessed with Gabe': Former Valve writer baffled by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's attempts to compete with Steam via vibe coding
Former Valve writer finds Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's endeavors to compete with Steam perplexing. Sweeney's strategy of targeting "vibe coders" appears misguided, as Epic's store lacks the community aspect that attracts gamers. Sweeney's attempt to jab at Valve CEO Gabe Newell through reference to "vibe-coding" seems out of place, especially given the tumultuous nature of AI in the gaming industry.
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