[lastkarrde]

The original interview (http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6471/the_valve_way_gab...) contains more information about how Valve is approaching Dota2, and some background around development of the game.

[samlittlewood]

Well worth reading - makes it clear that this is one aspect of a whole attitude based around people enjoying working together and making cool stuff.

"I don't know about other game companies, but it's dangerous to kvetch at Valve. You're suddenly Director of Fixing That Shit! Vice President of It's Your Problem Now."