The WAN Show Nintendo and Nvidia Compete in Scumbag Competition - WAN Show May 9, 2025
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May 10, 2025 This episode dives into the rivalry between NVIDIA and Nintendo, exposing some shady corporate tactics. There's a hilarious take on social awkwardness in tech spaces, along with insights into Intel's ARC graphics and the shifting landscape of GPUs. The hosts also unravel Nintendo's recent license changes that could impact consumer rights. A lively discussion on AI's role in the courtroom raises ethical questions, while silly anecdotes about cheese melting challenges and team dynamics keep the mood light.
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NVIDIA's Review Delay Strategy
- NVIDIA delayed driver releases to suppress reviews of the RTX 5060 8GB variant.
- This tactic aims to highlight the 16GB variant and control media narratives.
Linus's Badminton Center Encouragement
- Linus discussed wanting to build his own badminton center for years and encouraged a friend who expanded the business.
- The friend succeeded greatly and credits Linus's early encouragement for the growth.
Spin Off GeForce Suggested
- NVIDIA should spin off GeForce into a separate business unit to manage different market dynamics.
- This could isolate AI/datacenter growth from retail GPU challenges and unify focused gaming efforts.