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If 2024 proves anything, it's that mainstream success hasn't made PC gaming any less weird—and thank God for that (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

We're talking about PC gaming specifically, not gaming in general.

[–] teft@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yes. So am i.

[–] jonathan@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 months ago

Vegging out playing PC games on your TV is a niche of a niche. I'm already a member though.

[–] asret@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 months ago

I'd say the explosion of gaming in general through the 00s helped make PC gaming more mainstream. Consoles with online gaming helped blur the lines between platforms.

Then there was also World of Warcraft. It may have only reached ~10 million people then, but it seemed to reach well beyond those who were part of the traditional PC gaming culture.