Last article for today, just to point out that Humble has launched a 'Female Protagonist Sale' and there's some really good Linux games in there.
Here's some top picks:
- Crypt of the NecroDancer - 80% off
- Alien: Isolation - 75% off
- Skullgirls - 70% off
- SteamWorld Heist - 67% off
- Tacoma - 55% off
- Full Metal Furies (doesn't have a Linux icon, I've let them know) - 40% off
- Celeste - 20% off
There's a couple more as well, those are just my top picks currently. Some absolutely great deals there, for those of you looking for something new for a rainy day.
Check out the sale here.
Some you may have missed, popular articles from the last month:
In the name of equality I wonder if people would have been outraged if Humble Bundle had a "Male Protagonist Sale"
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Okami HD is still borked on Proton. :( But it's still funny to see the game in the sale because years ago when the game first came out nobody knew Amaterasu was female! :D
But if you need a four-legged fix on Linux, Epistory is included in the sale and featuring a large ride-able foxe! :D
It's a very interesting looking typing game I've been meaning to try out for a long time because I enjoyed the Typing of the Dead series, but I've never gotten around to trying it.
But if you need a four-legged fix on Linux, Epistory is included in the sale and featuring a large ride-able foxe! :D
It's a very interesting looking typing game I've been meaning to try out for a long time because I enjoyed the Typing of the Dead series, but I've never gotten around to trying it.
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Quoting: ElectricPrismIn the name of equality I wonder if people would have been outraged if Humble Bundle had a "Male Protagonist Sale"
There's always gotta be that one guy...
Quoting: InverseTelecineOkami HD is still borked on Proton. But it's still funny to see the game in the sale because years ago when the game first came out nobody knew Amaterasu was female!
Well, all the Japanese people it was originally designed for knew it, given Amaterasu is the name of a pretty famous goddess and all.
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Quoting: ElectricPrismIn the name of equality I wonder if people would have been outraged if Humble Bundle had a "Male Protagonist Sale"
I guess if male protagonists will ever be grossly underrepresented and marginalized in gaming in the same way female characters are today, it might actually be a thing!
If...it -really- will ever come down to that, I will sympathize. Promise!
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Quoting: GuestSpeaking of weird i never noticed anything female in SteamWorld Heist. But heh, it is just marketing.
???
Captain Piper, the captain of the ship, the only squad member you cannot not play is female.
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Quoting: KimyrielleQuoting: ElectricPrismIn the name of equality I wonder if people would have been outraged if Humble Bundle had a "Male Protagonist Sale"
I guess if male protagonists will ever be grossly underrepresented and marginalized in gaming in the same way female characters are today, it might actually be a thing!
If...it -really- will ever come down to that, I will sympathize. Promise!
As well you should sympatize! Ah, the legions of young boys that have been scared for life by not having the option of playing tombraider as a male protagonist. I tell you; the safespaces were flooded with their tears, some are there weeping still!
</sarcasm>
Honestly the outrage-pron addicts ... :|
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Tacoma keeps looking at me with sweet eyes everytime there is an offer...
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Quoting: KimyrielleI guess if male protagonists will ever be grossly underrepresented and marginalized in gaming in the same way female characters are today, it might actually be a thing!
I think female game characters are not being marginalized. To marginalize someone is an active thing one does. Are there any pointers at all that there is marginalization going on in the gaming world today or at any time?
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Quoting: rustybroomhandleCaptain Piper, the captain of the ship, the only squad member you cannot not play is female.
I remember that it wasn't really touched on in this game. It was one of those games that didn't make a fuss about gender - like we all should. The main char just happened to be female. That's it.
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Quoting: ArehandoroTacoma keeps looking at me with sweet eyes everytime there is an offer...
I saw a stream of Tacoma a while back that had a couple of the people that worked on it as guests (forget who exactly), and if there's ever a game that would benefit by a commentary track, that's it. The "ON3 V3IN" running gag on its own would make it worth it. If you do get it, take the extra time to really poke around and check all the little details.
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