Die Shrink 111: What Caused & Killed the PC Gaming Renaissance? (Patreon)

We discuss the Post-Renaissance Era of PC Gaming, and ask the question: “What ended that "renaissance" era?” And for that matter, what confluence of factors caused it?

0:00 Fumbling Around, Black Friday Relevance, The Argument for Intel ARC

15:26 How pricing, stability, and products have changed in a decade

33:20 What caused the PC Gaming Renaissance?

53:05 What ended the PC Gaming Renaissance?

1:02:38 Is PC Gaming better, or worse, than 10 years ago?

1:21:08 Are there good games anymore?

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