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Valve's Rich Geldreich Notes Some Problems With OpenGL, DirectX 12 Will Leave It In The Dust
By Lordpkappa, 12 May 2014 at 11:08 am UTC

There is always space to improve, this kind of post are really helpfull to point the problems.

The Community Has Beaten Epic At Porting The Unreal Editor To Linux
By Liam Dawe, 12 May 2014 at 10:38 am UTC

Quoting: AnonymousLet me remind everyone here that the epic engine is STILL proprietary. In fact they are having their cake and eating it too by having the community help with the development and porting while still keeping all the rights to themselves. People shouldn't help them to develop unfree sourcecode. Lend your hand to the development of some of the truly free ones.

I do specifically note in the article the engine isn't FOSS, no need to remind again.

Why shouldn't people help? People wouldn't help unless it benefits them in some-way. Would you prefer no one helped and it got left on the side-lines for people who did want to use Unreal Engine over some FOSS engine?

Valve's Rich Geldreich Notes Some Problems With OpenGL, DirectX 12 Will Leave It In The Dust
By , 12 May 2014 at 10:36 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: JoeWhen reading the above, keep in mind that OpenGL will not go away any time soon since it is the primary way to render 3D on hundreds of millions of Android devices.

Android , iOS, blackberry, most of the web... everything not Microsoft. But that's OpenGL ES, which is different in many ways and not really helping on desktop. I hope that Khronos will sort things out, especially with big company's getting behind it (OpenGL).

Ps. Is it just me or developers are getting more and more lazy?

The Community Has Beaten Epic At Porting The Unreal Editor To Linux
By , 12 May 2014 at 10:30 am UTC

Let me remind everyone here that the epic engine is STILL proprietary. In fact they are having their cake and eating it too by having the community help with the development and porting while still keeping all the rights to themselves. People shouldn't help them to develop unfree sourcecode. Lend your hand to the development of some of the truly free ones.

Valve's Rich Geldreich Notes Some Problems With OpenGL, DirectX 12 Will Leave It In The Dust
By , 12 May 2014 at 10:15 am UTC Likes: 2

When reading the above, keep in mind that OpenGL will not go away any time soon since it is the primary way to render 3D on hundreds of millions of Android devices.

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By GoCorinthians, 12 May 2014 at 9:28 am UTC

Damn...what the heck was that on the video...was it a dog playing?

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By Liam Dawe, 12 May 2014 at 8:47 am UTC

Quoting: jarlarntzenI really want to like this game, and I really do for short periods, but it is far too unforgiving in the car handling and the physics is also a bit like driving on the moon in icy conditions.

That's a good way to compare it, the handling is god damned awful.

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By Lordpkappa, 12 May 2014 at 8:23 am UTC

I see the video, i think i don't like this kind of racing game... i'll wait for something more consistent ;)

The Last Tinker: City Of Colours Releases Tomorrow For Linux, Video & Review
By Lordpkappa, 12 May 2014 at 8:18 am UTC

Banjo Kazooie and Rare, i'll buy it at decent price, 20 euros is too high at the moment ;)

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By , 12 May 2014 at 7:22 am UTC

That's me on every driving game even though I can actually drive a car in the real world without crashing it every few seconds.:D

Limit Theory Space Sim Developer Switches To Linux, New Video & It Looks Fantastic
By , 12 May 2014 at 6:30 am UTC

Currently you cant purchase the game if you didn't back it up over the KickStarter.

There are plans to release it after the beta testers get their hands on it. If you read the forum pages, they are quite helpful in explaining the current direction of the game, plus Josh does daily updates to the dev logs, something that I've been reading since the project started!

Contested Space, The Awesome Looking Space Sandbox MMO Needs A Hand On Kickstarter
By Thijxx, 12 May 2014 at 5:58 am UTC

Quoting: geminiIt´s a shame that it´s a subscription game, otherwise I would have backed it.

Same here

Calibre 10 Racing Series Linux Version Possibility Is Based On Demand
By HadBabits, 12 May 2014 at 1:34 am UTC

Looks like they may try to crowd fund it:

QuoteWow, we are impressed the feedback on a potential linux version. Right now porting to Linux is out of our budget. Eventually going to Kickstarter to fund a Linux version could be interesting - what do you guys think of it?

Source

Xoreos FOSS Project Needing OpenGL Developers, Open Engine For BioWare's Aurora Engine
By , 11 May 2014 at 10:59 pm UTC

DA:O .. I hope that gets true. My OpenGL knowledge sadly is very limited too, but I'd love if they succeed.

GOL Cast: Conquering The Galaxy in Salvation Prophecy
By Hamish, 11 May 2014 at 10:41 pm UTC

Thank you for reminding me that I really must buy this game one of these days.

Xoreos FOSS Project Needing OpenGL Developers, Open Engine For BioWare's Aurora Engine
By , 11 May 2014 at 9:45 pm UTC

Quoting: IvancilloUmmh.

I think the first "The Witcher" uses Aurora Engine too.

EDIT :

This is the list of games that it'll support.

And apparently they are also porting the second one, which means we could potentially have the whole trilogy (If they port the second one, it only makes sense to release the third one as well).

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By jarl.arntzen, 11 May 2014 at 9:06 pm UTC

I really want to like this game, and I really do for short periods, but it is far too unforgiving in the car handling and the physics is also a bit like driving on the moon in icy conditions.

It'seems got fantastic potential, though, and a tremendous track editor.

Killing Floor 2 FPS Announced With SteamOS Linux Support Right In
By scaine, 11 May 2014 at 8:45 pm UTC

Quoting: AnonymousIf you buy this you are all bunch of ***ers

...said the anonymous guy. Uh huh.

I'll wait a day or two after release to see what kind of state the Linux version is in. But since they've hired Terry Hendrix, one of the original Icculus crew, things are looking pretty positive for the Linux version to run parallel with the main development.

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/05/10/john-gibson-interview/

Very excited for this one.

Xoreos FOSS Project Needing OpenGL Developers, Open Engine For BioWare's Aurora Engine
By , 11 May 2014 at 8:00 pm UTC

Holy shit -- all of my yes! KotOR is one of my all time favourite games.

Xoreos FOSS Project Needing OpenGL Developers, Open Engine For BioWare's Aurora Engine
By Ivancillo, 11 May 2014 at 7:43 pm UTC Likes: 1

Ummh.

I think the first "The Witcher" uses Aurora Engine too.

EDIT :

This is the list of games that it'll support.

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By Projectile Vomit, 11 May 2014 at 6:39 pm UTC

I'm glad I'm not the only one who fails miserably at controlling the Stunt Rally car. My son thinks it's hilarious.

Stunt Rally Has A New Version Released With New Tracks, New Graphics & More
By wolfyrion, 11 May 2014 at 6:25 pm UTC Likes: 2

I wonder if you have a driving license :P

Contested Space, The Awesome Looking Space Sandbox MMO Needs A Hand On Kickstarter
By gemini, 11 May 2014 at 5:01 pm UTC

It´s a shame that it´s a subscription game, otherwise I would have backed it.

The Last Tinker: City Of Colours Releases Tomorrow For Linux, Video & Review
By Nezchan, 11 May 2014 at 2:39 pm UTC

I see what you mean by sluggish, the character seems to move really slowly, even during jumps. Might take a bit to get used to.

The Community Has Beaten Epic At Porting The Unreal Editor To Linux
By , 11 May 2014 at 1:45 pm UTC

More than anything, I have to give props to the Epic team for being brave enough to open up their source. Companies have always been so PROPRIETARY about their engines, and I hope Epic is the crest of a rising tide in which we all build the games and the software that we want to use.

Fistful of Frags Free FPS Released For Linux On Steam
By Snev, 11 May 2014 at 1:12 pm UTC

Quoting: AnonymousAnyone remember Wanted HL?

Yes I remember it was a lot of fun!

Was it this one? In my memory it looked better, but that's maybe because we are used to different standards now.

Also: http://halflifewanted.com/ still alive?

Fistful of Frags Free FPS Released For Linux On Steam
By Snev, 11 May 2014 at 12:58 pm UTC

Quoting: JayBeeeAwesome game. I just think it's funny, cause in the most recent changelog it said that the problem with bots doesn't leave when player joins was fixed. Still I can't join servers with 10 "free" slots and 10 bots in it. It says it's full. :P

My guess is you get this only when trying to join 'listen servers'?

Fistful of Frags Free FPS Released For Linux On Steam
By , 11 May 2014 at 12:52 pm UTC Likes: 1

Anyone remember Wanted HL?

Paranautical Activity Cancels Co-Op And Draws More Ire For Early Access
By jdub, 11 May 2014 at 12:44 pm UTC

They claim the Steam Linux uploader is borked. I mean, do they seriously expect us to believe that? Blaming others for your incompetence is something little kids do to try to get out of trouble.