Zedstrian

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[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The device in the picture is a ROG Ally, not a Steam Deck. Without trackpads it's a lot less useful, in my opinion.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 64 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Preventing Iran from acquiring a bomb is one of Trump’s stated war aims

Something that could have been achieved through continued negotiations, resulting in far fewer lives lost and less money wasted. Assassinating Iran's leaders and threatening to invade only serves to bolster their justifications for seeking nuclear weapons in the first place.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Seems like you copy-and-pasted something your extension added:

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[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

The problem is that Trump's supporters will still believe him over anyone else.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Dedicating 5% of GDP to military spending is bullshit, but a degree of targeted spending is still needed to counteract aggression by countries like Russia that would otherwise invade countries like Ukraine with impunity.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 25 points 4 weeks ago (4 children)

Because food is better in Europe than in the U.S.

Wish I could get affordable smoked salmon, comté cheese, and real baguettes in the U.S.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 23 points 4 weeks ago

CBS News would rather spread fascist propaganda than accurately report on American war crimes.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 22 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

CBS News is spreading the regime's propaganda as always.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

They don't seem to be particularly concerned about supporting the Russian war machine.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

Beyond initial development costs, it didn't cost Valve anything to ship the Index with Alyx though. Bundling in a $200 voucher would be increasing the system price by $160 in direct cost to Valve for no reason, as consumers are likely to spend that after purchasing the system, but might be dissuaded by a high initial purchase price.

A more apt comparison in that scenario would be Valve bundling their entire software library with the Steam Machine, or developing a new game to bundle with it as a means of adding value.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 50 points 1 month ago (4 children)

And the average Trump voter will just accept that happily.

[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Because Valve would have to pay out 70% the value of the vouchers to developers in game redemptions; the break even point would therefore need to account for that amount being subtracted first (i.e. for $900 including a $200 voucher, $760).

At that point, Valve would likely have higher sales if they didn't include the voucher and reduced the price by the 70% in voucher value it would have cost them otherwise.

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