Steam now has a maddening bouncing logo screensaver, and I'm pretty sure it doesn't perfectly hit the corners
It sucks, get rid of it.
Steam released an extensive update today, with its Big Picture Mode receiving the majority of enhancements. The most notable addition is the previously beta-only screensaver feature now available to everyone. The screensaver showcases artwork from recently played games and recent screenshots, while also allowing users to add custom screensavers.
Additionally, a retro-inspired bouncing logo screensaver is accessible via a dropdown menu under Settings/Customization. This screensaver, reminiscent of a DVD player screensaver from the late 90s and early 00s, is designed to bounce around a black screen and change color each time it hits an edge. Valve has not set this as the default screensaver, as it's likely to cause distress.
The bouncing logo screensaver has gained notoriety due to its hypnotic and psychologically damaging effects, with people often expressing a strong desire for the logo to perfectly hit the corner of the display—a rare occurrence. After enduring the screensaver for about half an hour while consuming lunch, it is highly probable that the aforementioned screensaver never perfectly hits the corner.
The Steam update also includes performance improvements, an experimental video codec called Pyrowave for Remote Play, and various tweaks and fixes for Linux users. However, the primary focus remains on refining Big Picture Mode, which is beneficial for Steam Machine and Deck users. Despite the negative connotations associated with the bouncing logo screensaver, the overall update represents a significant improvement compared to previous versions. Users are advised to avoid the screensaver altogether.
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