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AMD's Z2 Extreme chip due out sometime in 2025 for handheld PCs
6 Sep 2024 at 7:19 pm UTC Likes: 3
Most of the criteria - text size, controller layouts, and so on - are going to be exactly the same whichever generation it is. So just keep testing with the Deck 1, and if it hits the 720p/30fps target there no worries, give it the green tick. But if it can't run on the Deck 1 and can run on the Deck 2 then they're going to need another rating. Possibly a yellow "2" icon or something like that, so it's a warning that you need the Deck 2 for it.
6 Sep 2024 at 7:19 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: Vortex_AcheronticIf they make a Steam Deck 2 I am really keen to see how they will adapt the Steam Deck verified system. Because there are games not supported on Deck simply because they do not perform so well but might do so on a SD2.It's a bit of a pickle, but I think it could be done with just one extra icon.
Most of the criteria - text size, controller layouts, and so on - are going to be exactly the same whichever generation it is. So just keep testing with the Deck 1, and if it hits the 720p/30fps target there no worries, give it the green tick. But if it can't run on the Deck 1 and can run on the Deck 2 then they're going to need another rating. Possibly a yellow "2" icon or something like that, so it's a warning that you need the Deck 2 for it.
AMD's Z2 Extreme chip due out sometime in 2025 for handheld PCs
6 Sep 2024 at 5:00 pm UTC Likes: 7
6 Sep 2024 at 5:00 pm UTC Likes: 7
I don't think this'll be in the Deck 2. The Deck is still ramping up as a platform - Valve want to wait as long as possible before they disrupt that. This chip will be useful for the annual-release also-rans, though.
Acer enter the handheld PC gaming race with the Nitro Blaze 7
5 Sep 2024 at 3:09 pm UTC Likes: 1
5 Sep 2024 at 3:09 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: BladePupperSomething I don't get is the need for a 1080p display. I get making it still run games well when docked with a 1080p external display, but on the device itself I don't understand.There are advantages. You've already identified that you're ensuring that the hardware can handle 1080p, but that also means that when you're plugged into an external display you're either 1:1 or a simple upscale to 4K without having to change the game's resolution in the settings. And game devs probably are already testing their games and interface at 1080p, but probably aren't testing them at lower. But, yeah, it's likely mostly driven by "bigger number is better" marketing.
Black & White (2001) open source game engine sees a first release
5 Sep 2024 at 2:09 pm UTC Likes: 1
5 Sep 2024 at 2:09 pm UTC Likes: 1
Cool. The original was an interesting idea, but the implementation was super janky and unresponsive. Hopefully the reimplementation can squeeze a fun game out of the idea and framework.
Acer enter the handheld PC gaming race with the Nitro Blaze 7
4 Sep 2024 at 8:19 pm UTC Likes: 1
4 Sep 2024 at 8:19 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: tfkWhat's a nitro blaze? Sounds like a fart after curry...It's when your weed makes you laugh.
No Man's Sky adds fishing, a fishing skiff, a new expedition, deep-sea diving and loads more
4 Sep 2024 at 8:17 pm UTC
4 Sep 2024 at 8:17 pm UTC
Quoting: nullzeroBy the way, checking the Steam page, it's the first time I see a STEAM DECK TOP PLAYED header. Is this new?https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/valve-has-a-new-steam-chart-for-the-most-played-steam-deck-games/
Harebrained (BATTLETECH / Shadowrun) announced GRAFT, a post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG
4 Sep 2024 at 3:39 pm UTC
4 Sep 2024 at 3:39 pm UTC
Really the visual style of the small bit of gameplay in the trailer reminds me of Dead Nation on the PS3, which is... very not turn-based. I did really enjoy it though. That style could just be the trappings of zombie games more than anything.
The thing that would turn me off about it (since they've shown they can make games with RPG stuff that I find tolerable) is leaning too heavily into the survival part of survival horror. I'm probably not up for that. I would want to feel awesome with my zombie attachments, not spend my time scrabbling around for the two bullets on the level.
The thing that would turn me off about it (since they've shown they can make games with RPG stuff that I find tolerable) is leaning too heavily into the survival part of survival horror. I'm probably not up for that. I would want to feel awesome with my zombie attachments, not spend my time scrabbling around for the two bullets on the level.
Harebrained (BATTLETECH / Shadowrun) announced GRAFT, a post-cyberpunk survival horror RPG
3 Sep 2024 at 5:41 pm UTC Likes: 4
3 Sep 2024 at 5:41 pm UTC Likes: 4
one Shadowrun fans might like to take a look atI did really enjoy the Shadowrun games even though I don't generally get on with RPGs. I hope Harebrained keep the Deck in mind as they're developing this game, since that's where I enjoyed their previous ones.
Steam Survey for August 2024 shows Linux just below 2% as China surges
3 Sep 2024 at 11:33 am UTC Likes: 1
3 Sep 2024 at 11:33 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: Purple Library GuySure. But things like having meetings with government representatives, massive investment in the country, and education and employment for the citizens are things that any competitor would have to be able to counter. Being cheaper and having source code access won't do much because Windows also has those things in China. Just being better in some aspects wouldn't be sufficient to move the needle. There's a whole lot going on with Microsoft's relationship with China, and it took decades (and a whole lot of money and commitment) to achieve.Quoting: CatKillerYeah, I know. But that's not set in stone for all time. If MS can screw up for a while and then come up with a strategy that works, so can we.Quoting: Purple Library GuySomeone definitely needs to be getting the Chinese onto Linux.How Microsoft Conquered China [External Link]
Run a paranormal investigation business in point and click adventure The Phantom Fellows
3 Sep 2024 at 11:17 am UTC Likes: 2
And obviously a lot of these games are heavily influenced by Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) [External Link].
3 Sep 2024 at 11:17 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: KlaasThe question is: Will this be better than or as good as Darkside Detective?It's also similar to the Blackwell games [External Link] and Whispering Willows [External Link].
At first glance it looks similar and obviously the theme is similar as well.
And obviously a lot of these games are heavily influenced by Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) [External Link].
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