Why Aren't More Linux Users Gamers?

tops writes "MadPenguin.org wonders why more Linux users aren't gamers and attempts to answer that question. The article suggests, 'As far as I'm concerned, it all comes down to a choice. Expect the gaming industry to follow the Linux doctrine or instead, build up a viable, cross platform gaming market that includes us, the Linux users.' The article urges publishers to consider Linux users as a viable market, and requests that game developers target Linux as a platform during the pre-production phase." What do you think are the most important obstacles barring the big game publishers from reaching out to the Linux market more than they already do?

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Re:I tried to get more people into it.

[Computershack]

After playing games on the PC since the days when Commander Keen was on the go, this is a conclusion I'm fast coming around to. I'm sick of patches - some basically being nearly as big as the data on the installation CD. I'm sick of downloading drivers to fix problems with games. I'm sick of forking out for hardware. For example, I've now got 2GB in my PC because Battlefield 2 really needs it. All my other games run fine with 1GB but not BF2.
So now I have a 360 and a PS3. My PC won't be getting anymore upgrades.