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Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By melkemind, 14 June 2016 at 2:31 pm UTC
Hmm. I'm a bit confused. DD1 works better for me than some of the more recent ports to Linux, like the Saints Row games. What exactly is broken about it?
Heroes of Loot 2, an arcade style dungeon crawler released with Linux support
By Crazy Penguin, 14 June 2016 at 2:25 pm UTC Likes: 1
Also available at itch.io (DRM-Free + SteamKey) :)
Dell set to introduce beefed up Steam Machines
By lejimster, 14 June 2016 at 2:22 pm UTC
I guess Dell are selling these even if customers are choosing to run Winblows instead of SteamOS. What doesn't make sense as others have stated is the higher end product having a i7 and not a faster gpu.

I bet they're holding off until Zen before they release an AMD version.. I also wonder if AMD's Project Quantum is going to reappear as a steam machine in the future.
A developer from Dontnod Entertainment has created a UE4 hack to compile HLSL shaders on Linux
By lejimster, 14 June 2016 at 2:16 pm UTC
Quoting: Raven67854Seems odd to go through all of this work rather than use Unreal Engine 4's native Linux version. But hey! Could be cool for other projects like MonoGame.

Maybe it's just the open source drivers, but the Linux version of UE4 needs some more love and attention. I was just trying out the latest UT Alpha and it's stuttery as hell.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By lucifertdark, 14 June 2016 at 2:13 pm UTC
Quoting: SkipperioDD2 is F2P game
So it is, I still wouldn't buy into it though.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By cRaZy-bisCuiT, 14 June 2016 at 2:04 pm UTC
Why is Ryan C. Gordon aka icculus not reachable anymore? He did a lot of good ports! Of course some may have a few bugs if the companies didn't sign maintaining contracts.

Quoting: coruun
Quoting: liamdaweDD1, or else I would write Dungeon Defenders 2 ;)

Holy shit! I thought this game was abandoned with the release of the definitive edition (DD Eternity). At this point, I lost all remaining interest in the game, because it felt wrong that several improvements, which should have been patches, were sold as a new game. But judging from the reviews, it seems like the devs abandoned DD Eternity in favor of DD1.
That's the actual case.
A developer from Dontnod Entertainment has created a UE4 hack to compile HLSL shaders on Linux
By Kuduzkehpan, 14 June 2016 at 1:59 pm UTC
HLSL compiling would help game porting companies to bring more games to Linux.
Cheeer!
MAV, a custom mech combat game will come to Linux, looks great
By Liam Dawe, 14 June 2016 at 1:55 pm UTC Likes: 1
Graphics don't make a game. Sure it looks a little dated, but the gameplay looks fun.
A developer from Dontnod Entertainment has created a UE4 hack to compile HLSL shaders on Linux
By Liam Dawe, 14 June 2016 at 1:43 pm UTC
Quoting: GuestOutstanding work from an outstanding developer.

But it's DONTNOD not "DOTNOD" ...
Doh, fixed.
A developer from Dontnod Entertainment has created a UE4 hack to compile HLSL shaders on Linux
By Raven67854, 14 June 2016 at 1:42 pm UTC Likes: 1
Seems odd to go through all of this work rather than use Unreal Engine 4's native Linux version. But hey! Could be cool for other projects like MonoGame.
Want to play Morrowind natively on Linux using OpenMW? Well it's on sale on GOG
By Liam Dawe, 14 June 2016 at 1:11 pm UTC Likes: 2
No it's fine. I'm glad you agree with our view on it.

Let me be clear though, any comments after this talking about ripping off developers for x reason will just be removed.

Imagine if the developers are reading these comments (and developers do, we have plenty of them here already). Think before you type.
Want to play Morrowind natively on Linux using OpenMW? Well it's on sale on GOG
By crt0mega, 14 June 2016 at 1:09 pm UTC
Quoting: liamdaweSeriously Swiftpaw, I already had to clear up the comments once and I sent you a polite PM apologising if you previously felt I wasn't being nice in my comments. Let's not start this again.
Should I remove my comment then? I'm not sure if he might get it wrong and I'm not eager to start a new fight here…
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By coruun, 14 June 2016 at 1:07 pm UTC
Quoting: liamdaweDD1, or else I would write Dungeon Defenders 2 ;)

Holy shit! I thought this game was abandoned with the release of the definitive edition (DD Eternity). At this point, I lost all remaining interest in the game, because it felt wrong that several improvements, which should have been patches, were sold as a new game. But judging from the reviews, it seems like the devs abandoned DD Eternity in favor of DD1.
Want to play Morrowind natively on Linux using OpenMW? Well it's on sale on GOG
By Liam Dawe, 14 June 2016 at 1:06 pm UTC
Seriously Swiftpaw, I already had to clear up the comments once and I sent you a polite PM apologising if you previously felt I wasn't being nice in my comments. Let's not start this again.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By Skipperio, 14 June 2016 at 1:05 pm UTC
Quoting: lucifertdarkFixing the old one so we can actually play it would go a long way to selling the second one to Linux gamers, cause unless they fix the first one I'll never buy the second one if it ever comes to Linux.
DD2 is F2P game
MAV, a custom mech combat game will come to Linux, looks great
By nattydread, 14 June 2016 at 1:00 pm UTC
Wow I love it. The ONLY game I miss windows for is Mechwarrior online.
I would definitely buy this.

As for the graphics, its really the gameplay that matters in games like this.
** loads autocannon **
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By sub, 14 June 2016 at 12:41 pm UTC Likes: 1
Isn't this a port by Icculus?
"Not available anymore" means we won't pay for additional maintenance work?
Sometimes more information would be very interesting.

And I totally agree. In-house porting is the way to go.

It might have been different years ago, but today:
If you want a Linux build, make the right choice of your
engine plus middleware and there should be next to no obstacles.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By lucifertdark, 14 June 2016 at 12:38 pm UTC
Fixing the old one so we can actually play it would go a long way to selling the second one to Linux gamers, cause unless they fix the first one I'll never buy the second one if it ever comes to Linux.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By melkemind, 14 June 2016 at 12:34 pm UTC
Isn't DD2 coming to Linux? Why bother fixing the old one now? The last time I played it, I was able to get it working fine with a little fiddling with the controls.
Want to play Morrowind natively on Linux using OpenMW? Well it's on sale on GOG
By crt0mega, 14 June 2016 at 12:25 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: GuestIt's immoral to send money to developers for a game that was already paid for many times over.
So you're suggesting we should stop paying for games as soon as the devs have covered their costs? Seems legit! :D

I totally agree with Samsai and Liam here. It won't hurt anybody if we pay money for IP as long as there's a benefit for us (e.g.: Playing Morrowind on Linux). Bethesda won't consider porting games to Linux anyhow. But we also should consider donating to the OpenMW project because they're the real heroes who made this possible.

Disclaimer: I already own a physical copy of the game so I don't consider buying it again via GoG.
MAV, a custom mech combat game will come to Linux, looks great
By Kuduzkehpan, 14 June 2016 at 12:14 pm UTC
cryengine 5 and unreal engine 4 Unigine 2 Unity3D are Engines with vulkan support and cross-platform at the moment.
So these 2 engine should be used much more than today. So we could see more better games.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By Liam Dawe, 14 June 2016 at 11:42 am UTC
Quoting: coruunIs this about DD1 or DD2?

DD1, or else I would write Dungeon Defenders 2 ;)
MAV, a custom mech combat game will come to Linux, looks great
By zimplex1, 14 June 2016 at 10:59 am UTC Likes: 1
I hope that video is of a very early version, because those graphics make games from 2003 look beautiful. For real though the mech designing looks insanely awesome and very versatile. Could be a good game if A: The buff the graphics, B: Smooth out the animation quality, and C: Have a decent size community around it because it looks like a multiplayer game.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By coruun, 14 June 2016 at 10:58 am UTC
Is this about DD1 or DD2?
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By darkszluf, 14 June 2016 at 10:50 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: SkipperioDid anyone try DD ? Because last I tried playing it there was bug that I couldn't rotate properly. I was so very hard to do 180.

I have tried it recently and ditched it for the same reason, the controls felt clunky as hell.
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By Nasra, 14 June 2016 at 10:36 am UTC Likes: 2
I've played it, but had some issues with controllers (lag, inputs not recognized).

I think their problems where presents in 2013. Maybe it'll be a good thing to seek and destroy bugs on this port to understand how a linux port could function.
Ballistic Overkill adds Linux support, a pretty good looking online class-based FPS
By leillo1975, 14 June 2016 at 10:21 am UTC
Quoting: liamdaweIt's Unity as mentioned :)

""Surprisingly good, as it was built in Unity""

uppsss....sorry
Dell set to introduce beefed up Steam Machines
By 0aTT, 14 June 2016 at 10:15 am UTC
Many journalists do not consider the relatively low production costs of steam machines for the manufacturers. DELL has no license costs nor observe any restrictions. They make use of synergies here. Is such another alien ware box with SteamOS. What do they risk?

Sooner or later SteamOS will also prevail in the mass market, because the whole concept makes just a lot more sense. Ultimately, many people wait for Sony finally brings out a steam machine. See the PS4 hacks. :)
Dungeon Defenders developers Trendy need help updating the Linux version
By Skipperio, 14 June 2016 at 10:14 am UTC Likes: 2
Did anyone try DD ? Because last I tried playing it there was bug that I couldn't rotate properly. I was so very hard to do 180.
Dell set to introduce beefed up Steam Machines
By Pecisk, 14 June 2016 at 9:55 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: sarmadI was planning to get a Steam Machine then changed my mind at the last moment and got this instead:
https://system76.com/laptops/oryx

Obviously regular gamers don't need the extra non-gaming power in this machine, but I needed that extra power for work. So, Steam Machine manufacturers aren't the only ones who started believing in Linux gaming. It's nice to finally be able to pick up a powerful gaming laptop designed specifically for Linux. I am really enjoying Tomb Raider on this machine :)

System76 is go to Ubuntu OEM vendor for very long time.
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