Why not use a Windows VM on GNU/Linux to have both OSes around usually, and one even when Windows is BSODing or Blue Screen of Forced Update-ing (yes I know you can procrastinate those for various amounts of time with various hidden settings or hacks, but seems easier to just use GNU, and personally even grow out of AAA gaming)?

Edit, responding to now-deleted reply:

> a good way to virtualize Windows that maintains decently high compatibility and performance with the games I want to play

Isn’t a normal VM with GPU passthrough that? I’m genuinely asking, because I’ve asked my original comment’s question several times before and never received answers except something about wanting to buy a computer with the OS installed from a brick-and-mortar retail store, which didn’t seem to apply to you given you’ve already installed GNU/Linux.

> I can lose out on a hobby I enjoy and pretend it's "growing up". Because as we all know games are for kids; adults who play them are manchildren.

I said personally because I personally have felt less addicted to games as I personally have grown older. Of course most people are different from me in many ways, but I don’t think everyone is in every one.