Episode 53 | What My Steam Replay 2024 Revealed About My Gaming Habits?

Steam Replay 2024: Our Year in Gaming & New Intel GPUs!

Join us as we reflect on our gaming experiences throughout 2024 with Steam Replay. We're diving into the top games we've played, our gaming habits, and the challenges faced, including our experiment with different Linux operating systems and desktop environments like Hyperland and KDE Plasma. We also uncover the latest buzz in tech with Intel's new ARC B580 GPUs, comparing their performance and value. Plus, discover our thoughts on ButterFS vs ext4, favorite terminal emulators, and the endless quest for the perfect web browser. Is Intel about to change the graphics card game? Find out in this packed episode!

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Rush
00:16 Steam Replay 2024 Overview
00:39 Game Count and Speculations
02:35 Top Games Played
06:09 Achievements and Game Categories
11:44 Monthly Playtime Analysis
14:19 Operating System Usage
17:41 Steam Deck Stats
24:04 Listener Comments and Feedback
25:46 Arch Linux Custom Install Discussion
37:56 Frustrations with ButterFS
38:41 Choosing Between ButterFS and EXT4
39:36 Snapshotting and Time Shift
40:26 ButterFS Manager Issues
41:55 Performance Differences: ButterFS vs EXT4
42:49 Exploring Desktop Environments: GNOME, KDE, and Hyperland
46:49 Terminal Emulators: Seeking Modern Features
49:34 Web Browsers: Beyond Firefox and Chrome
51:47 AI in Technology: Benefits and Annoyances
53:39 Intel's Battle Mage B Series Graphics Cards
01:13:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts