There’s actually a company called Helion which is trying to skip the steam turbine step completely with fusion energy. Although generally speaking you’re correct, they’re kind of the exception that proves the rule.

Or they stop trying to lock people in with exclusive games and instead attempt to actually compete by the quality of the service. I know it will never happen but I can dream.

I see people make comments like this about shows, movies, etc. and I’ve never understood this line of thinking. I generally expect things to work the same as they do in real life unless it’s explicitly explained otherwise. Not sure if I’m the odd man out in thinking that way or what.