Apps, apps everywhere! It seems Paradox are doing their own client now too. I have no idea how long it's been a thing, but it appears it will support Linux too.
I saw this link pop up in my Twitter feed earlier after having heard literally nothing about it, ever. Right now, it's only for Windows, but the download button when viewed on Linux does state "Coming soon for Linux". Paradox have been really good to us, so it's pleasing to see that text rather than nothing. Unlike GOG Galaxy, I fully expect Paradox to get the Linux version of their client out within a year.
It appears you will be able to link your accounts with Steam and multiplayer through it is compatible with Steam too. It has glorious Cloud Saves, so losing your saves due to various PC issues won't matter.
Something I'm sure many will appreciate, is that it has a version control ability. You can specifically set what version of a game you want. Especially useful for Paradox games, which get big updates quite often.
So there's now client for: Paradox, Beamdog, GOG, Steam, Origin, itch.io and more, battle of the apps! The Paradox client is not required and Paradox aren't showing signs of removing their games from Steam, so this is likely a move to attempt to undercut the "Steam Tax".
Take a look here. What do you think to this move by Paradox? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
I saw this link pop up in my Twitter feed earlier after having heard literally nothing about it, ever. Right now, it's only for Windows, but the download button when viewed on Linux does state "Coming soon for Linux". Paradox have been really good to us, so it's pleasing to see that text rather than nothing. Unlike GOG Galaxy, I fully expect Paradox to get the Linux version of their client out within a year.
It appears you will be able to link your accounts with Steam and multiplayer through it is compatible with Steam too. It has glorious Cloud Saves, so losing your saves due to various PC issues won't matter.
Something I'm sure many will appreciate, is that it has a version control ability. You can specifically set what version of a game you want. Especially useful for Paradox games, which get big updates quite often.
So there's now client for: Paradox, Beamdog, GOG, Steam, Origin, itch.io and more, battle of the apps! The Paradox client is not required and Paradox aren't showing signs of removing their games from Steam, so this is likely a move to attempt to undercut the "Steam Tax".
Take a look here. What do you think to this move by Paradox? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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I'm happy with Steam. One entry point for all my games and it just works, which is for me the only thing that counts. Personally I don't care at all about DRM or not ...
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as long as they support linux I'm game.
Probably they will go down the route of uplay. A launcher inception.
Shame I have to do magic with wine to play the new flashback...
Probably they will go down the route of uplay. A launcher inception.
Shame I have to do magic with wine to play the new flashback...
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Doc Angelo Aug 10, 2017
It would be nice if there was an open protocol on how to distribute and (delta) update software. You could have an open source client with multiple accounts, just like a mail client with multiple mail accounts - just with software/games. Optional proprietary plugins could be provided for DRM purposes or multiplayer functionality.
After all, I want to buy just the game itself. Everything else like discussion boards, communities, friends list, screenshot uploader and so on don't have to be a part of that.
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After all, I want to buy just the game itself. Everything else like discussion boards, communities, friends list, screenshot uploader and so on don't have to be a part of that.
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Quoting: Doc AngeloIt would be nice if there was an open protocol on how to distribute and (delta) update software.There probably is. Likely more than one. But nobody's ever heard of them.
As to your "just the game"--yeah, me too, but where's the money in that? Everybody wants a platform, a lure for people to spend their
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Schattenspiegel Aug 10, 2017
Quoting: niarbehtI'm really, really unsure of how to process this message, especially on the GamingOnLinux site.
Not sure what you mean but taking a guess i'd answer: There was a time before being Linux exclusive and one of the reasons of finally becoming so was a certain OS manufacturers aggressive push of a shitty store app. ;-)
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Comandante Ñoñardo Aug 10, 2017
So... If I download a Paradox game with their client, do I need Steam anyway?
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It almost never makes sense when a game developer tries to invent an in-house tool when there are many far more popular, far better financed and most of all working tools available. What they do is thinning their workforce in hope of savings. Lack of experience and unforeseen difficulties will crush them in a year or so after wasting tons of money and time.
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HollowSoldier Aug 10, 2017
More segmentation is exactly what the end user needs. /s
Let just all publishers, indies too, start their own clone of Steam. At the end of the day, we'll have every single game on a different platform.
Let just all publishers, indies too, start their own clone of Steam. At the end of the day, we'll have every single game on a different platform.
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Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoSo... If I download a Paradox game with their client, do I need Steam anyway?
You probably will if you purchased it in Steam. I imagine it will be like Ubisoft games that you purchase in Steam but still end up having to use Uplay on top of it. It all seems rather unnecessary, but I'd echo the comments above. If it's got Linux support, I really can't complain.
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stretch611 Aug 11, 2017
I agree, its just a way for them to avoid the "steam tax." Not to mention once it has people using its library app, it will basically be trying to sell every other app in its library.
While I appreciate the linux support, the thought of every publisher doing this makes me go crazy as I am not interested in having a proprietary software installer/updater for each individual publisher.
Even if it works better than steam, I will avoid it like the plague.
While I appreciate the linux support, the thought of every publisher doing this makes me go crazy as I am not interested in having a proprietary software installer/updater for each individual publisher.
Even if it works better than steam, I will avoid it like the plague.
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