The Future of Gaming 2026: PC Building Woes, RAM Prices, and the Rise of Linux

Let’s just cut to the chase: if you’re not optimizing your game, what are you even doing? Seriously, this episode is all about how crucial it is for developers to get their act together and start optimizing their games for everyone, not just the high-end rigs. We’re diving into the wild world of 2026, where RAM prices are through the roof and building a PC feels like trying to find a unicorn in a field of horses. And don’t even get me started on the AAA studios—yeah, they’re still floundering, probably because they think throwing money at the problem will magically make it better. So grab your drink, kick back, and let’s roast these absurdities together as we navigate the future of gaming.

Takeaways:

1. Optimization isn't just a buzzword; it's basically a survival skill for developers these days. Seriously, get it together!
2. The gaming market is headed for a rough patch with rising prices and bloated AAA studios that can't figure out their mess. Good luck, folks!
3. It's time for developers to stop relying solely on fancy AI and actually optimize their games for all systems. Like, hello?
4. Expect some surprises in the indie gaming scene as AAA studios continue to fumble the bag. Let's hope they don't trip over their own feet!
5. We might finally see a shift towards more affordable gaming hardware if these overpriced RAM and GPU prices ever calm down. Fingers crossed!
6. Microsoft’s struggle in the gaming sector isn’t ending anytime soon. It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck, and I can’t look away.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Microsoft
2. AAA
3. No Man's Sky
4. EA
5. DICE
6. Battlefield
7. Respawn
8. Activision
9. Steam
10. Valve
11. Ubisoft
12. Tencent
13. Nvidia
14. AMD
15. Intel
16. Samsung
17. Micron
18. Stardocks
19. Fences
20. Start 11
21. Eric Raiders
22. Splitgate