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China Got No Game - WAN Show October 20, 2023

Oct 23, 2023
03:16:00
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Topics discussed in this podcast include the ban on exporting RTX 4090s to China, background checks for 3D printers, software updates frustrations, new clothing releases, frustrations with printers, and Valve's recommendation algorithm for Steam.
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Quick takeaways

  • US restricts NVIDIA's sales to China, impacting revenue and raising questions about effectiveness of export restrictions.
  • Proposed bill in NY to require background checks for 3D printer buyers raises concerns about limitations of legislation.

Deep dives

Updated Steam Hardware Survey Request

I reached out to Valve to request an update to the Steam Hardware Survey. I suggested that they include the generation and approximate spec of CPUs, rather than just core count and frequency, as the current system has become outdated and misleading. I explained how the update could provide valuable insight to game developers, helping them optimize for different CPU configurations. I emphasized the importance of the Steam Hardware Survey and its potential to generate positive press coverage for Valve.

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