Gaben, the affectionate nickname for Valve Corporation co-founder Gabe Newell, has been a central figure in internet culture for decades. As the face of Steam and the mind behind legendary franchises like Half-Life and Portal, Newell is often depicted in memes as a god-like savior of PC gaming or a benevolent 'Lord' during massive seasonal sales. Common themes include his inability to count to three—a playful jab at the lack of third installments in Valve's major series—and the 'Glorious Gaben' image where he is edited with flowing hair and a heavenly glow. These memes are primarily used to express excitement for game discounts, frustration over Valve's release schedules, or general reverence within the PC gaming community.