Will Gabe Newell bring a Steam Machine onboard his $800 million deep-sea vessel? I hope so

Valve co-founder, president, and all-round chill guy Gabe Newell is putting his gigantic fortune behind deep-sea exploration with an $800 million research vessel that could become one of the most capable ocean science ships ever built. Rather than another luxury yacht, the 531-foot RV11000 is going to Inkfish, Newell's marine research organization, and will house up to 130 scientists, engineers, crew members, and operators. Surely he's bringing a Steam Machine with him? Read the full story on PCGamesN: Will Gabe Newell bring a Steam Machine onboard his $800 million deep-sea vessel? I hope so

Jul 5, 2026 - 16:00
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Will Gabe Newell bring a Steam Machine onboard his $800 million deep-sea vessel? I hope so
Valve co-founder, president, and all-round chill guy Gabe Newell is putting his gigantic fortune behind deep-sea exploration with an $800 million research vessel that could become one of the most capable ocean science ships ever built. Rather than another luxury yacht, the 531-foot RV11000 is going to Inkfish, Newell's marine research organization, and will house up to 130 scientists, engineers, crew members, and operators. Surely he's bringing a Steam Machine with him?

Read the full story on PCGamesN: Will Gabe Newell bring a Steam Machine onboard his $800 million deep-sea vessel? I hope so

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