GabeN is the long-running online nickname for Gabe Newell, who co-founded Valve in 1996 and later oversaw the launch of Steam in 2003. As Steam became the dominant PC storefront, fans turned Newell into a tongue-in-cheek deity figure, especially around major sales and the endless wait for a new Half-Life game. Short parody songs and remixes grew out of that culture, using his name as an instantly recognisable hook. The format stays popular because a brief musical cue signals Valve, Steam and PC gaming nostalgia at once.