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Awesomenauts, the side-scrolling MOBA is going free to play next month
28 Apr 2017 at 8:10 pm UTC
28 Apr 2017 at 8:10 pm UTC
Looking at how much DLCs it has, it's really no wonder.
Game engine 'Construct 3' is now in open beta, check out my example game
29 Mar 2017 at 3:52 pm UTC Likes: 1
29 Mar 2017 at 3:52 pm UTC Likes: 1
Please add continuous fire on mousehold. ;-)
Another HITMAN elusive target is now live to attempt
18 Mar 2017 at 12:41 am UTC Likes: 1
I only had a chance to try one elusive target so far (the surgeons), I spent some time getting to know the facility, then following the targets to learn their routines and I actually found a great opportunity - or so I thought. I spotted the doctor alone in the garden, leaning over the railing. I looked around carefully to make sure that nobody is watching, and I pushed him over. One thing I failed to notice was that the heliport security on the far end of the chasm had it in their field of view. A few seconds later I found myself outgunned in a corner of the garden, elusive target failed... well, at least I did half the job done, I wonder how I will manage the current one, haven't attempted it yet.
18 Mar 2017 at 12:41 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: mirohilarious. pressed the wrong button and died. elusive target failed. what a bs.But the same could happen in real life, right? ;-)
I only had a chance to try one elusive target so far (the surgeons), I spent some time getting to know the facility, then following the targets to learn their routines and I actually found a great opportunity - or so I thought. I spotted the doctor alone in the garden, leaning over the railing. I looked around carefully to make sure that nobody is watching, and I pushed him over. One thing I failed to notice was that the heliport security on the far end of the chasm had it in their field of view. A few seconds later I found myself outgunned in a corner of the garden, elusive target failed... well, at least I did half the job done, I wonder how I will manage the current one, haven't attempted it yet.
Another HITMAN elusive target is now live to attempt
17 Mar 2017 at 11:23 pm UTC
17 Mar 2017 at 11:23 pm UTC
By the way, do we have any confirmation that Season 2 will also be ported?
I played S1 for 40h by now, and probably at least half of that time I've been doing bonus missions (both 100%'d) and challenges (still a long way to go) in Sapienza, my favourite setting.
I played S1 for 40h by now, and probably at least half of that time I've been doing bonus missions (both 100%'d) and challenges (still a long way to go) in Sapienza, my favourite setting.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - A Criminal Past DLC now supports Linux & SteamOS
16 Mar 2017 at 8:49 pm UTC
16 Mar 2017 at 8:49 pm UTC
Is the story complete now, or are there any more DLCs planned? I bought the game + season pass but haven't played it yet, waiting for it to be complete. Besides I'm now too busy with Hitman. ;-)
Editorial: On paying for Linux games when you already have a Windows version
16 Mar 2017 at 8:05 am UTC
16 Mar 2017 at 8:05 am UTC
Quoting: Nor MantisI look at games much like I look at music. When I was a kid I purchased records only. Then I got a car and wanted to listen while driving, so I bought the same music on tape. Then CD's came and I bought the same music again. Then MP3 came in and I paid to download. Now records are back in and once again, I am buying the same music I love.It's not the same as having to buy the tape again each time you switch a car. ;-)
Editorial: On paying for Linux games when you already have a Windows version
15 Mar 2017 at 5:40 pm UTC
15 Mar 2017 at 5:40 pm UTC
Quoting: liamdaweAgain, you're not reading what I wrote correctly :)Gee, I wonder why that is.
Editorial: On paying for Linux games when you already have a Windows version
15 Mar 2017 at 5:26 pm UTC Likes: 2
ACTUALLY it could be perfectly well executed even now and even in this specific case. Consider this:
Let's make three separate titles:
- Arma Windows
- Arma Mac
- Arma Linux
Let's say all of them are 3,99 for new purchases BUT each of them automatically has a -90% discount if I own the game for another OS. This way if I'm only interested in Linux version, I pay 3,99 and if I want to have the game for Windows AND Linux, I pay 3,99 + 0,40. And if I already have the Windows version "from the olden times" I pay 0,40 for the "upgrade" - who in their right mind would complain about that?
Values/percentages are just an example of course, but you get the idea. You could make that -75% and it would still be ok *in this specific case*, but for a $60 game it may not look that good.
15 Mar 2017 at 5:26 pm UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: liamdaweYeah, you should probably go read your article (I just did it *for the second time*) because there is no such statement in your text. You said "Even something simple like an upgrade option, that way we can still ensure the porter directly gets their due cut of the money for their work." and that implies Linux/Mac version should be an upgrade to a Windows version, I simply can't agree to that because I'm interested exclusively in the Linux version and I don't see a reason why I should pay for the main game + for the "upgrade" just for the sake of it. I can buy the "upgrade" IF I have the Windows version from some bundle etc. but if I'm a new buyer, I should be able to buy a Linux version "just like that" without giving as much as a single thought to the Windows one.Quoting: pbWho said I bought a Windows version? I don't need Windows games I get them in bundles but they only clutter my library. I don't care if the game is ported day-1 or day-100, I don't think it's honest by any measure to pay 100% for Windows version and 110% for Linux version, but it would be honest to pay 100% for Windows OR Linux OR Mac version and +10% for each additional OS.Indeed, that was part of my point in the article about an upgrade option :)
ACTUALLY it could be perfectly well executed even now and even in this specific case. Consider this:
Let's make three separate titles:
- Arma Windows
- Arma Mac
- Arma Linux
Let's say all of them are 3,99 for new purchases BUT each of them automatically has a -90% discount if I own the game for another OS. This way if I'm only interested in Linux version, I pay 3,99 and if I want to have the game for Windows AND Linux, I pay 3,99 + 0,40. And if I already have the Windows version "from the olden times" I pay 0,40 for the "upgrade" - who in their right mind would complain about that?
Values/percentages are just an example of course, but you get the idea. You could make that -75% and it would still be ok *in this specific case*, but for a $60 game it may not look that good.
Editorial: On paying for Linux games when you already have a Windows version
15 Mar 2017 at 5:03 pm UTC Likes: 2
15 Mar 2017 at 5:03 pm UTC Likes: 2
Who said I bought a Windows version? I don't need Windows games I get them in bundles but they only clutter my library. I don't care if the game is ported day-1 or day-100, I don't think it's honest by any measure to pay 100% for Windows version and 110% for Linux version, but it would be honest to pay 100% for Windows OR Linux OR Mac version and +10% for each additional OS.
Editorial: On paying for Linux games when you already have a Windows version
15 Mar 2017 at 4:28 pm UTC Likes: 5
15 Mar 2017 at 4:28 pm UTC Likes: 5
Quoting: liamdaweTo the people apparently glossing over the article, do note I specifically said this:Buying an upgrade to play on more than one OS - it's not a bad idea, but under one condition: I can select my preferred OS on purchase and then I have to pay slightly more if I also want to play on another. Your idea of paying 100% for a Windows version (that I will never use anyway) and then some more for a Linux port is really wrong.
Quoting: meEven something simple like an upgrade option, that way we can still ensure the porter directly gets their due cut of the money for their work.I'm not specifically advocating for paying twice if you already own it, the point is to have the ability to pay something, if the developer/publisher so chooses.
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