Valve’s Steam Machine is promising serious gaming muscle, but there’s a snag: HDMI 2.1 support is stuck in limbo, not because of hardware, but due to licensing roadblocks from the HDMI Forum. With open-source drivers at the heart of SteamOS, Valve’s hands are tied. Is this a wake-up call for open standards in gaming hardware, or just another growing pain for Linux-based systems? Would you compromise on refresh rates for open-source freedom? #Games #VideoGames #Valve