Reported sighting gives rise to major speculation
Reports have emerged today claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook has been seen at Valve's offices in Seattle.
Valve already gave the rumor mill a turn today by posting a job listing for hardware engineers.
Now, the sighting of the CEO of the most valuable company in the U.S. has lead to even more speculation, with rumours ranging from the tame suggestion of "increased collaboration," to the grandiose assertion that Apple is planning to buy Valve.
Though the rumor, first reported by Apple Insider, has not been confirmed, there are already several examples of collaboration between the companies.
In 2010, Valve launched Steam for Mac, and has since made numerous games available for Apple computers through the digital download service.
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This year, Valve expanded the Steam network yet again, releasing it for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to keep track of and chat with their Steam friends on the go.
Since the launch of the iPhone, Apple has become a major player in the gaming industry, reportedly drawing as much as $5.4 million a day from the app store in January.
Yah, and fucking Walmart is gonna buy Microsoft. Rumors of course!
I heard the CEO of Microsoft walked into a Walmart... Oh shit.
If this happens I will uninstall steam immediately. Apple is trying to own every company in America, IT NEEDS TO STOP NOW!!
Until they release Half-Life 3, they don't have time for any guests.
This could be many things, Apple buying Valve is once of the less likely possibilities. Apple could be a partner in the rumoured Valve games console. iOs gaming would really benefit from a dedicated controller. A Valve developed and Apple branded controller would stand a good chance of widespread adoption.
Who knows maybe he got tired of running Apple.
Its hard to fathom what they might have to talk about... Integration between Mac game center and Steam perhaps? More likely just a reassuring visit that Steam and the Mac App store can peacefully coexist.
