Gaming billionaire to launch 'Half-Life'-inspired gnome into space to thank NZ
Gabe Newell, the billionaire Co-founder of gaming company Valve which owns Steam, said he will launch a 'Half-Life'-inspired, titanium gnome into space to thank New Zealand for its hospitality during his stay there through the pandemic. The gnome's journey will be live-streamed and Newell will donate a dollar per viewer who watches it within 24 hours of the launch.