Better Offline The Interview: Steve Burke of GamersNexus
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Oct 15, 2025 
Steve Burke, founder of GamersNexus, dives deep into the world of PC hardware with Ed. They discuss the evolution of GamersNexus from game reviews to scientific hardware testing that captivates 2.5 million viewers. Steve reveals challenges like technical debt and the importance of community collaboration. He shares insights on the dynamics between Nvidia and Intel, the impact of AI on hardware testing, and the future of Linux gaming. Plus, hear about their unique testing methods and how they maintain integrity by refusing paid testing.
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Humble Origins To Hardware Focus
- Steve Burke started Gamers Nexus as game reviews and trailer analysis before gradually shifting to hardware coverage.
- He moved from articles to video when case reviews proved better suited to video format and grew the channel into a full-time operation.
Convention Trips Changed Everything
- Steve left college and concentrated on Expo interviews, which helped him meet future collaborators and industry contacts.
- Those convention trips were the turning point that convinced him to pursue the channel full time.
Convert Video Scripts To Articles
- Preserve video content as articles for searchability and long-term access.
- Steve converted team video scripts into site articles to make information skimmable and archivable.