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Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Narweh, 6 July 2018 at 11:23 am UTC Likes: 3
That's why we should never back a project (neither do preorder) unless there is actually at least a demo working on Linux.
That's a shame dev team like this exists, because of them we can't trust kickstarters.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By razing32, 6 July 2018 at 11:17 am UTC
Glad I did not buy this and just left it on a wishlist.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By afettouhi, 6 July 2018 at 11:04 am UTC
Ahh another one to the list of canceled Linux ports. The one that pisses me off still the most is the missing Linux port of Wings Remastered. Funny thing about that is that actually made a Amiga OS port of the game.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Nanobang, 6 July 2018 at 10:59 am UTC
Quoting: GuestThe recent reviews on steam seem to be a wall of disappointment https://steamcommunity.com/app/253250/reviews/?browsefilter=mostrecent

Huzzah! (Fuck the oath-breakers).

P.S.
QuoteHow do you like your eggs in the morning? We love it when we pay extra and then they're thrown at us.

Nice turn of phrase, Liam. Puts me in mind of the sort of thing I see on RPS!
Football and tactical RPG mix 'Ganbare! Super Strikers' to release July 26th, new trailer
By Tchey, 6 July 2018 at 10:03 am UTC Likes: 2
I played it about 5 months ago, it was fun but not enough tactic, and lacking full custom team, with a "freeform campaign". Just like Blood Bowl would do, it would be excellent.

I hope they add this before release.

I made a video (in french) at that time : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD3lvERWDmY
Fast-paced free shooter 'Xonotic' is now available as a Snap
By lucifertdark, 6 July 2018 at 9:57 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: neurot
Quoting: lucifertdarkThe Standalone package is the way I prefer it too, Snap is staying off my system till they fix it so it can't include Malware.

edit: I should have said earlier, thanks Liam for reminding me about this game, I haven't played it in a while.

Are you referring to that dude that added the cryptocurrency mining code in with a game?
I was, the point is if it happened once it can happen again, next time it might not be something so easily removed.
Football and tactical RPG mix 'Ganbare! Super Strikers' to release July 26th, new trailer
By tuubi, 6 July 2018 at 9:34 am UTC
Looks surprisingly fun! Waiting to hear a bit more about how the RPG side of the game works. Hopefully it's not just about leveling up your players, but there's some progression to keep it interesting.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By soulsource, 6 July 2018 at 9:28 am UTC Likes: 4
What should I say?
There are two options, basically: Either developers frequently make and test builds for all platforms they are planning to support, or they don't. In the first case they are likely to release for all platforms they were planning, in the latter case those platforms for which they didn't make and test builds frequently will not be supported in the end (unless they invest extra time/money to effectively port their game).
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Teodosio, 6 July 2018 at 9:09 am UTC Likes: 1
It's 'caveat emptor' guys, task ownership of your purchase choices.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By rustybroomhandle, 6 July 2018 at 9:08 am UTC Likes: 18
Ahh yes, confirmation bias.

No, when a crowdfunded project fails to deliver, it's not a negative on the whole concept. Personally I have had very few crowdfunding disappointments.

That said "We’re going to cut this feature" ?? Seriously, an entire platform for which you had a stretch goal is a "feature"? An fov slider is a feature. A button that spawns a dozen dancing gnomes is a feature. A port is not a "feature".
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Seegras, 6 July 2018 at 9:06 am UTC Likes: 1
There's a rule regarding software projects: First show me the code.

Unless that's there, it does not exist. Because 90% of software projects fail. Of course, most of these projects you won't hear about because they're internal projects of some company or other. But that's where you learn: First show me the code.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Tuxee, 6 July 2018 at 8:48 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: HoriAhh, yes, crowdfunding.
Sounds good, doesn't work.
Just like preorders.

Depends. I have backed about a dozen games on Kickstarter, which apart from one (Kingdom Come: Deliverance) delivered: Distance, Wasteland 2, Distance, Torment: ToN,... They were never on time, but that's something I've come to expect.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Liam Dawe, 6 July 2018 at 8:46 am UTC Likes: 11
There's a number of times Kickstarter has helped some fantastic games, the amount that screw up like this is still the minority thankfully.
Stonehearth for Linux is cancelled five years after a successful Kickstarter
By Eike, 6 July 2018 at 8:44 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: HoriAhh, yes, crowdfunding.
Sounds good, doesn't work.
Just like preorders.

Both worked very well for me - in the very few cases I did it.
I've preordered The Talos Principle, because they had a very good full working demo (and I got Serios Sam BFG for free with it).
And I kickstarted The Journey Down part 3, as they already had shown twice that they are able to do it, and writing a point and click is not the kind of bottomless pit as some other genres.
Fast-paced free shooter 'Xonotic' is now available as a Snap
By Liam Dawe, 6 July 2018 at 8:42 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: mcphailThe snap package seems to work like a charm. Thanks to the original game devs and thanks to the snap packagers.

As for the repetitive "malware" comments, I'm curious which package format for Linux can magically prevent someone from bundling malware? The packager of this particular snap has commit access to the Ubuntu repositories. If he wanted to add malware to a package he could just as easily add it to a trusted deb as to a snap. Indeed, the deb could cause more damage than the snap as it would have full root access.
People seem to jump on what happened as a way to diss Snap packages, without thinking on how such a thing could work for literally any type of package.

Edit: Spelling.
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By lucifertdark, 6 July 2018 at 8:23 am UTC
Well I just lasted 2 minutes on the demo, killed the first bad guy & then made the mistake of trying to shoot another one in the back, I didn't see the third guy with a rifle. Bang I gotta start again. :D
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By Eike, 6 July 2018 at 8:19 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: spiffykI remember watching my older brother play this some years ago when I was little... I never knew the name of the game and had no luck finding it for a long time. So this is double the great news for me! Thank you!

Hope you have fun fulfilling you little self's dream. :)
The Steam Linux market share for June was 0.52% as Steam is still growing rather rapidly
By Liam Dawe, 6 July 2018 at 8:18 am UTC Likes: 2
Remember to keep it cool and calm :)
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By Eike, 6 July 2018 at 8:06 am UTC
I like the sounds of the announcement. :)
"Modern System Compatibility (Win8, Win10, Mac and Linux support and Demo Level added!"
https://steamcommunity.com/games/260730/announcements/detail/1681414719795322682

I'm tempted. Who tried it and can tell us more?
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By officernice, 6 July 2018 at 7:20 am UTC Likes: 3
Can you guys do me a favour and hunt down some information if the remastered version of Red Faction: Guerilla is coming to Linux as well? :D I tried writing them on Facebook but go no answer.
Rocket League anniversary event starts on July 9th with a new type of arena
By Eike, 6 July 2018 at 7:08 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: gustavoyaraujoOne of the best Linux ports done until now.
Did it come out of beta? :-D
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By tpau, 6 July 2018 at 6:55 am UTC
Have they included higher resolution textures as well? The original release feels a bit blurred on current screen sizes.
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By lucifertdark, 6 July 2018 at 6:35 am UTC Likes: 3
Yesterday I was having a small issue where the mouse pointer would get stuck in the middle of the screen, I let one of the devs know & I think they've patched it already.
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By BOYSSSSS, 6 July 2018 at 6:25 am UTC Likes: 1
I wish THQ also owned Commandos.
Fast-paced free shooter 'Xonotic' is now available as a Snap
By Phlebiac, 6 July 2018 at 5:23 am UTC
Quoting: kyriosBetter use native packages when available !

Have to agree:

Available Packages
xonotic.x86_64 0.8.2-6.fc28 fedora
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By slaapliedje, 6 July 2018 at 5:21 am UTC
Looks like they're old enough that Infogrames was on it (so before they assumed the Atari name.)
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By Phlebiac, 6 July 2018 at 5:19 am UTC
Wow, that was fast!

Quoting: slaapliedjeApparently I already have both of them! They going to port the second one?

Me too, must have been in some bundle.
Rocket League anniversary event starts on July 9th with a new type of arena
By gustavoyaraujo, 6 July 2018 at 4:23 am UTC
One of the best Linux ports done until now.
Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive has been updated with official Linux support
By slaapliedje, 6 July 2018 at 3:59 am UTC
Apparently I already have both of them! They going to port the second one?
The open source project 'xoreos' released version 0.0.5 'Dawn Star'
By DrMcCoy, 6 July 2018 at 3:55 am UTC Likes: 1
For the Infinity engine games, there is GemRB, which can also use some love
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