Gabe Newell Will get New 363-Foot Superyacht With Hospital And 15 Gaming PCs On Board

It’s not every single day {that a} billionaire will get a brand new superyacht and the prospect to unveil a brand new online game console. But Valve co-founder Gabe Newell skilled simply that final week. On November 12, Newell acquired his new luxurious boat–a diesel-electric yacht that is over 360 toes long–from Oceanco. It’s named Leviathan and was delivered the identical day that the Steam Machine was revealed.

The Leviathan has a hospital, science lab, dive heart, scorching tub, basketball court docket, and 15 “gaming stations.” That’s not all for video video games, both, as there are two racing simulators to take for a spin on the superyacht. It’s unknown if a Steam Machine is on board–or even some type of Half-Life 3.

“Yachts have great potential to serve as platforms for scientific research,” mentioned Newell. “It’s about recognizing that you’re part of a broader community and ensuring the yacht’s presence adds value to the communities around it.”

For these unaware, Newell spends most of his time dwelling on a yacht. Earlier this yr, Newell mentioned his every day routine, which included as much as two every day periods of scuba diving. Forbes estimates that he is value as much as $11 billion, and the Leviathan isn’t his only yacht. In August, Newell actually bought Oceanco.

When requested about all of his success, Newell has pointed to luck and “being surrounded by really great people.” Last week, Valve introduced extra than simply the Steam Machine. The firm additionally pulled again the curtain on the brand new Steam Controller and Steam Frame, a VR headset. It’s unknown how a lot the Steam Machine will value when it arrives early subsequent yr.