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Hardcore gamers nurtured Nvidia and the AI boom. Now they feel betrayed by Big Tech.
Hardcore gamers, who historically supported Nvidia and the AI industry through gaming hardware purchases, now feel abandoned as Big Tech prioritizes AI advancements over gaming. Rising costs of gaming components and Big Tech's shifting focus have created tensions, described as an 'ongoing culture war' between the gaming community and technology giants.
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