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by jayd16 93 days ago
The point is that Proton puts them in a win win position. If Windows stays popular, they're fine. If Windows tanks, they're fine.
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pjmlp 93 days ago
If Windows tanks their fountain runs dry.
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jayd16 93 days ago
What is the scenario where windows becomes so unpopular, computer games stop being made entirely instead of another OS filling that gap?
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pjmlp 93 days ago
The doom that is repeated all the time on Linux forums, or even here.
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instig007 93 days ago
The industry will adapt quickly, especially the part that's using multiplatform mainstream engines like UE/Unity.

Lots of new/recent native MacOS releases nowadays: https://store.steampowered.com/macos

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pjmlp 93 days ago
The same that support Linux and yet Valve has to come up with Proton.
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jayd16 92 days ago
Developers chase the user base. If and when the users choose Linux developers will target Linux.

Proton as a project let's valve hedge on the heir apparent OS without upfront developer cost. If the Linux player base grows, developers will follow and valve is poised to remain dominant.

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