Games: Steam, Nvidia, and Layoffs
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Boiling Steam ☛ POLL: Kindle Ownership and Alternatives
Since our community is mostly composed of GNU/Linux users, you can assume that it’s not representative of the mainstream Kindle audience.
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Boiling Steam ☛ POLL: Civilization VII Purchase Intent
This February 2025 has marked a milestone in gaming with the release of Cilization VII. Yes, there’s some level of hyperbole in this statement. Is Civilization just as popular as it has ever been? To gauge the interest, we asked our audience again through a poll. Civilization VII also comes with a native GNU/Linux client, that has to count for something, too. Civ VII is out. Are you planning to get it? (it has native GNU/Linux clients apparently)
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Boiling Steam ☛ POLL: Buying a Nvidia standalone device
The context of this poll is the fact that Nvidia announced a supercomputer for the masses during the CES 2025 in January, called the DIGITS. The idea is to have a powerful computer at home or in your research lab that can run some of the largest language models out there at good speed. While the claims failed to showcase any figure, the idea of having such a device at home is alluring. But would you consider buying a Nvidia standalone device nowadays, knowing that they have track record of no proper software support beyond a year or so? (that’s the case for the Jetson boards, for example). Would you buy a Nvidia standalone device (think Jetson embedded hardware, or the upcoming DIGITS AI-focused machine), since they run GNU/Linux in theory?
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AboutChromebooks ☛ How To Play League Of Legends On A Chromebook?
If you own a Chromebook or received one from school, you can play League of Legends unless the device has strict restrictions.
You can try different ways, such as cloud gaming, installing Linux, or using the Android app to run the game.
Each option has benefits and drawbacks, and the device’s hardware may limit performance. However, it is often worth trying.
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Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Inc. ☛ Linux Gaming Gains Momentum In 2025 Amid Performance Enhancements And Market Expansion
Linux has made significant strides in the gaming industry, challenging the long-standing dominance of Windows. Recent data indicates that Linux's market share on Valve's Steam platform reached 2.29% in December 2024, up from 2.03% in November. Although there was a slight decline to 2.06% in January 2025, the overall trend showcases a growing acceptance of Linux among gamers.
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Game Rant ☛ The Callisto Protocol Developer Reportedly Suffers Layoffs [UPDATE]
The seemingly relentless wave of video game industry layoffs has seemingly hit yet another team, as The Callisto Protocol creator Striking Distance Studios has reportedly let go of a majority of its developers. This revelation comes just shortly after Striking Distance Studios teased a new in-development project, leaving audiences to wonder what the immediate and long-term implications of these layoffs will be for the creatives behind The Callisto Protocol.
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Surgeon Simulator, Lost Skies Developer Announces Layoffs
Developer Bossa Games, the studio behind Surgeon Simulator, has announced that it will be making layoffs. Announced through a post on LinkedIn, the layoffs have been attributed to “a fundamental transformation of the games industry” by studio co-founder and co-CEO Henrique Olifiers.