Valve's third act | GAMES FOR EVERYONE #1
In this full debut episode of Games For Everyone, we discuss the upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware launches, focusing less on specs and more on the impact these could have on broader Linux adoption. We also reflect on how our gaming habits have changed since the Steam Deck launched back in 2022. Plus, we throw down some bold predictions for 2026, and share what games we've been enjoying during the last month. 🙏 Support the channel by shopping Amazon using this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/482Huk1 🛍️ GET NEW L4E MERCH: https://l4e.store 🎧 ORIGINAL L4E THEME SONG: "Brain Dead" by Jerry Morrison & Jason Evangelho. *Full version on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jerrymorrison/braindead *NEW version by Baseball Bat on Bandcamp: https://baseballbat.bandcamp.com/track/brain-dead 💬 L4E COMMUNITY CHAT: Discord: https://discord.gg/R3JDS4s 👉 Affiliate Link Disclaimer: Some URLs in this video's description are Amazon Affiliate links, which may generate a small profit for the author (at no additional cost to you) if clicking the link results in a purchase. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introductions are in order 05:45 Have our gaming habits changed since Steam Deck launched? 13:07 Valve counts to 3 18:23 FEX, Lepton, and Oculus games 23:41 Why OLED is the wrong choice 24:44 ProtonDB.com and FEX 28:52 The evolving language of Linux compatibility 32:54 Microsoft’s response to Linux gaming 40:04 A rant about AI 42:30 Steam Machine discussion 49:18 Valve’s VR support 51:23 Launch timing and price guesses 55:36 The magic of Half-Life Alyx 1:02:36 Bold Predictions 2026 1:10:04 What we’re playing 1:27:13 Liam’s Fedora Rant