Developer claims Linux forced Microsoft to up its Windows game support

A few years ago, thanks to Valve and Steam, Linux looked like it was going to become a major game platform. That didn't happen. But, the threat may have forced Microsoft to improve its Windows game support.
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AI goes head-to-head with star poker players in No-Limit Texas Hold' em

Could artificial intelligence really take on poker pros?
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5 Tips on How to Be a Good Player from a GM

Usually on the Campaign Trail, I write articles to help out my fellow GMs. This week I wanted to write something to help out all the players.
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Strong Female Characters in Games - Web Comic

Gee, I wish there were more strong female characters in video games!
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How LSD Can Change Our Understanding of Consciousness

A neuropsychopharmacologist proved that lysergic acid diethylamide can help humans rewire themselves. By Sarah Sloat.
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Someone Is Destroying Online Go, And Nobody Knows Who It Is

Right now, there's a player lurking in the depths of the online Go scene that is laying waste to some of the best players in the world.
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The Journey To Sony’s Next Console: The PlayStation 5

What we’ve witnessed with the PS4 isn’t just amazing, but it shows the strength of the PlayStation brand as a whole. Sony has reinforced its claim as the leading gaming console provider with the PS4, although we should not forget that the PlayStation brand was actually introduced back in 1994. It seems fair to say that both Microsoft and Nintendo are currently competing for a slice of the console market, yet it’s Sony who are attracting the majority of gamers. Let’s now take a look at why Sony will likely continue next, in the future, with a PS5.
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