Category: Editorial

Here is the latest instalment of Steam's Hardware Survey, as usual we do our monthly thing and compare it and talk about it and make sure you know not to use it as a hard figure.

Something that has bugged me for some time now is the use of the term PC to describe Windows, in the time we live in PC is such an insanely broad term why do developers still say PC?

The Funding Crowd is back, slightly overdue but nonetheless full of the brightest and the best among the Linux games crowdfunding campaigns.

Soon to filter into a new build for the main client are some rather some nice fixes for the Linux client of Steam.

I have said before they would launch a store and they finally did, it also has a sale for the next 24 hours to celebrate!

Another blog post from Josh about the teams effort to bring the Leadwerks game creation kit to Linux.

So id Software are moving Quake Live from a browser game to a native game, the bad news is they won't be supporting Linux (Or Mac).

So today marks a whole year of having the Steam client on Linux, how will you celebrate or do you still refuse to use it?

Double Fine did a blog entry about them support Linux with their games, makes for a nice read so I thought I should highlight it for you.

Telltale Games' CTO, Kevin Bruner mentions during a Reddit AMA that Linux support is something that's being considered, though it is not likely to be seen soon.

So it seems a few major tech websites (and Seattle Times) have had some hands on time with a SteamBox prototype.

The Cheapskate's Corner is back on the spookiest night of the year! If you're too old to go trick-or-treating but are nonetheless afraid to go out tonight, just keep reading and get the best deals to game the night away.

The Funding Crowd is back two weeks after our previous edition. Yeah, we've been pretty busy searching among the new campaigns and selecting the best ones to be spotlighted on our column just for you.

Ever since the Steam Hardware & Software Survey began showing Linux statistics, I've been asked to write about it. This month I've taken some time to talk about why the survey is important, pitfalls to watch out for when interpreting it, and some suggestions for improvement. I also take a look at how Linux userbase figures shift when adjusted for title count and find an interesting correlation.

Some more sad news today folks, Trent from Nooskewl has made a blog post detailing why the currently open source game Monster RPG 2 is to become non-free again.

7 Days To Die is a promising looking zombie survival and crafting game that was kickstarted and will head to Linux, sadly Tripwire Interactive the makers behind Killing Floor filed a claim against them.

So, some see Unity3D as one of the saviours of Linux gaming along with Steam. I, however, have been thinking more on this recently, and feel that it could be dangerous, not just for Linux, but for Indie developers in general to be so heavily reliant on one game engine.

What makes the 4X TBS ‘Master of Tactics’ game heavy on strategy and what motivated its development?

Not too long ago I gave you news on Two Worlds 2 heading to Linux, I decided to dig a little deeper and thankfully the publisher is willing to chat a bit more!

Just after truly entering the 21st century by becoming crowd sourced, The Funding Crowd is now back with its 21st issue with everything that happened and is happening in the Linux gaming crowdfunding scene.