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Dune: Spice Wars is out in Early Access, works on Linux and Steam Deck
26 Apr 2022 at 4:37 pm UTC Likes: 2
26 Apr 2022 at 4:37 pm UTC Likes: 2
I wonder if the folks at Shiro got way too excited with Northgard, and are now trying to bite more than they can chew...
Dune is a pretty important franchise, there are predecessors (games) from good old Westwood studios, and there's also Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
I am worried about how are they going to cover basic issues like performance. If we see already 40 FPS in a situation like that, what will happen in a decent battle with big armies.
Also I don't see a minimap in there, so I assume we are dealing with an attempt to cover all functionality with zoom in/out. Again, maybe too ambitious?
Dune is a pretty important franchise, there are predecessors (games) from good old Westwood studios, and there's also Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
I am worried about how are they going to cover basic issues like performance. If we see already 40 FPS in a situation like that, what will happen in a decent battle with big armies.
Also I don't see a minimap in there, so I assume we are dealing with an attempt to cover all functionality with zoom in/out. Again, maybe too ambitious?
The Framework Laptop Mainboard is out as a standalone platform
21 Apr 2022 at 4:28 pm UTC Likes: 1
21 Apr 2022 at 4:28 pm UTC Likes: 1
Great minds of GamingOnLinux, I summon you:
How do we attach a GPU to this thing in a reasonable way for a laptop.
"For a laptop" meaning: the size of the GPU alone is not multiple times the one of the laptop. The power consumption of the GPU alone is not multiple times that of the laptop.
How do we attach a GPU to this thing in a reasonable way for a laptop.
"For a laptop" meaning: the size of the GPU alone is not multiple times the one of the laptop. The power consumption of the GPU alone is not multiple times that of the laptop.
Linux distro EndeavourOS has the 'Apollo' release out now
11 Apr 2022 at 8:56 pm UTC Likes: 1
I think the "Arch-based to beat", right now, is Garuda. I tell myself it's the best choice. I must resist the temptation to distro-hop once more.
11 Apr 2022 at 8:56 pm UTC Likes: 1
a fix for when Xfce4 and i3 are both selected for installationDamn! they know me so well!
I think the "Arch-based to beat", right now, is Garuda. I tell myself it's the best choice. I must resist the temptation to distro-hop once more.
Xbox Games Studios talk up more of their games on Steam Deck
7 Apr 2022 at 3:48 pm UTC
7 Apr 2022 at 3:48 pm UTC
Nice timing, I am actually playing through the Halo Wars campaign right now, really works like a charm, zero issues and my system is also team red, RDNA2. However I'm doing this in a desktop PC, I don't know how anyone is expected to play Halo Wars in a handheld, anyway...?
Quoting: einherjarFeels like a vegan magazine that is supporting steak houses.At this rate they're more like omnivores, or at least they eat all kind of studios, no vegan no kosher no nothing.
OneXPlayer looking at shipping handhelds with SteamOS like the Steam Deck
31 Mar 2022 at 4:09 pm UTC
Another thing that it's a serious question from me and I still don't get is: what is this device offering that is so important, that a small laptop cannot? What is the use case?
31 Mar 2022 at 4:09 pm UTC
Quoting: eldakingBut I must say I find these expensive devices kind of a dead end. At that price point you are more or less competing with actual gaming PCsI know, right? Same here. And yet, we have seen one kickstarter after another succeed (or indiegogo), and get funded in record time: AYA Neo, OneXPlayer, GPD Win, whatever, all more expensive.
Another thing that it's a serious question from me and I still don't get is: what is this device offering that is so important, that a small laptop cannot? What is the use case?
Four nerds talk about Steam Deck, Valve, Linux and more
11 Mar 2022 at 3:18 pm UTC Likes: 2
11 Mar 2022 at 3:18 pm UTC Likes: 2
This is your job now, Liam! You must do more podcasts!
Seriously, your input is very valuable and your podcasts have been quite rare.
Glad to see Gardiner do a little bit of re-branding. I think calling oneself "The" Linux Gamer is a little bit too much.
Seriously, your input is very valuable and your podcasts have been quite rare.
Glad to see Gardiner do a little bit of re-branding. I think calling oneself "The" Linux Gamer is a little bit too much.
Bungie has more to say on Destiny 2 for Steam Deck and it's still a no
8 Mar 2022 at 3:29 pm UTC Likes: 1
8 Mar 2022 at 3:29 pm UTC Likes: 1
There is a good resource on surveillance capitalism from the woman that came up with the concept: https://www.worldcat.org/title/age-of-surveillance-capitalism-the-fight-for-a-human-future-at-the-new-frontier-of-power/oclc/1049577294 [External Link]
For anyone wondering why would every software company always come up with excuses to gather more of your data.
For anyone wondering why would every software company always come up with excuses to gather more of your data.
Quoting: MisterPaytwickAnd what I can see is that many people don't trust the anti-cheat system (be good at a game and people will shout "cheater" anyway, don't they).Which brings us to the next realization: most important interactions, competitive or not, were still face to face. There is a difference between chatting with someone in a server online, and then having some beers with the same person in a LAN or NetCafe or whatever. In that context, the cheater and the online-only character aren't even talked about.
Bungie has more to say on Destiny 2 for Steam Deck and it's still a no
4 Mar 2022 at 6:00 pm UTC Likes: 9
4 Mar 2022 at 6:00 pm UTC Likes: 9
Anti-cheat?
Luxury, I say.
Back in the old days, we had to play against hackers all the time, and win anyway.
And we had to clean the mouse ball with alcohol. And all those skyscrapers over there were just a bunch of huts.
And you try and tell the young people of today that, and they won't believe you.
Luxury, I say.
Back in the old days, we had to play against hackers all the time, and win anyway.
And we had to clean the mouse ball with alcohol. And all those skyscrapers over there were just a bunch of huts.
And you try and tell the young people of today that, and they won't believe you.
The Steam Deck has released, here's my initial review
25 Feb 2022 at 6:54 pm UTC Likes: 2
25 Feb 2022 at 6:54 pm UTC Likes: 2
This is a very impressive article. This is possibly the most comprehensive, thought out review that I've read on this website... ever?
I still have some nitpicking to do, because this is the internet.
As an absolute Iron Harvest legend and quite possibly the best Iron Harvest player of the entire 3rd floor of my building, I must disagree that you can play Iron Harvest to such high level with a gamepad.
However: "Tooth & Tail" and "The Riftbreaker" are RTS' which are pretty much designed to be played with a gamepad. Tooth & Tail, in particular, is perfect for a portable.
I still have some nitpicking to do, because this is the internet.
As an absolute Iron Harvest legend and quite possibly the best Iron Harvest player of the entire 3rd floor of my building, I must disagree that you can play Iron Harvest to such high level with a gamepad.
However: "Tooth & Tail" and "The Riftbreaker" are RTS' which are pretty much designed to be played with a gamepad. Tooth & Tail, in particular, is perfect for a portable.
Space station management in IXION sure looks shiny in the first gameplay trailer
16 Feb 2022 at 7:19 pm UTC
16 Feb 2022 at 7:19 pm UTC
I wishlisted this game as soon as I tried out Mechanicus. Basically I am curious about whichever game these people release next.