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Lifeless Planet Linux beta has been updated, with improved graphics from the PS4 version
27 Dec 2016 at 6:36 pm UTC
27 Dec 2016 at 6:36 pm UTC
It's got very bad review scores though.
What game are you truly thankful to have on Linux & SteamOS?
23 Dec 2016 at 1:57 pm UTC
23 Dec 2016 at 1:57 pm UTC
Just one? Oh man that's impossible for me. But right now it's 7 Days To Die, cause that is the game I currently spend way too much spare time in.
But Deus Ex coming that soon after release was also a major, major thing for me.
But Deus Ex coming that soon after release was also a major, major thing for me.
Yooka-Laylee confirmed to launch on April 11, 2017 with Linux support
14 Dec 2016 at 1:32 pm UTC
14 Dec 2016 at 1:32 pm UTC
Looks fantastic, this is something I'll play with my daughter for sure!
Unity 5.6 beta with Vulkan is now available
14 Dec 2016 at 7:49 am UTC Likes: 3
But I hate no more. The improvements have been formidable and rapid,and there are multiple games out there now that proves the engines worth.
I no longer blame the engine, but the game developer.
14 Dec 2016 at 7:49 am UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: GuestAs much hate as Unity has received in the past, credit must be given where it's due. They've really come a long way in a relatively short time, and have had a hugely positive impact on Linux gaming as a whole. Let's hope it only gets better from here.I used to be one of the haters. It came to a point where I had to reconsider a purchase if I found out was build on Unity, based on the poor experience thus far. Missing audio. Irrational mouse behaviour. A resolution mess on a multi-screen setup. Crashes. Bah - I got severly burnt.
But I hate no more. The improvements have been formidable and rapid,and there are multiple games out there now that proves the engines worth.
I no longer blame the engine, but the game developer.
Wine 2.0-rc1 released, also showing progress towards Overwatch working in a future Wine version
13 Dec 2016 at 8:29 am UTC
13 Dec 2016 at 8:29 am UTC
Overwatch... Now if there's one game I'd bother to try to go through the messy Wine chaos to try to get working, it's that game. At least if it (is reported to) run well.
Helium Rain, a realistic UE4 space simulation game is coming to Linux in 2017, looks brilliant
13 Dec 2016 at 8:28 am UTC Likes: 1
13 Dec 2016 at 8:28 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: PublicNuisanceHopefully they plan a DRM free versionWell it is open-source, so... Duh. :)
The Talos Principle stable build updated, includes the latest improvements for Vulkan (updated)
12 Dec 2016 at 2:58 pm UTC
12 Dec 2016 at 2:58 pm UTC
Do we have to do anything special for it to run on Vulkan instead of OGL?
Astroneer, the excellent looking space adventure game will come to Linux
11 Dec 2016 at 9:04 am UTC
11 Dec 2016 at 9:04 am UTC
Fantastic news. I've been drooling over their marketing posts on Facebook for a very long time now.
Albion Online, the sandbox MMO with Linux support has become even bigger
9 Dec 2016 at 8:43 am UTC Likes: 4
9 Dec 2016 at 8:43 am UTC Likes: 4
Just to counter the previous comment:
I really hate PVP in RPGs. If you just want to battle players, there's so many genres much more suitable for that.
One technical aspect is that it makes balancing a nightmare. Typically the PVE experience will suffer from PVP-related balancing, making what could have been a fun PVE experience so much more dull.
But my main issue is that it brings in the wrong kind of players into the game - the kind of players who don't give a rats ass about the game itself, the world setting and environment, all they care about is getting the best items and "win". They break all immersion, all roleplay or character, all intended fronts/conflicts that's related to the setting of the game. They pollute the game environment. Like the noisy kid in class who just don't have the attention span to be able to follow class.
Competitive players got all kinds of shooters, Sports/racing, strategy and MOBA genres to fight in. There's tons of competitive online games out there specifically designed for exactly that kind of gameplay.
I want to be a character in that world, go around exploring strange new worlds along with a few good friends (many of whom I have no idea who are outside of their ingame character) and making stories of my own without the risk of being ganked by some over-powered twink while we're grinding resources for that cool new hat that will match my adventurous outfit.
That twink and me are playing two entirely different games. We reside in different dimensions. So keep those dimensions separated - preferably in each their games.
I really hate PVP in RPGs. If you just want to battle players, there's so many genres much more suitable for that.
One technical aspect is that it makes balancing a nightmare. Typically the PVE experience will suffer from PVP-related balancing, making what could have been a fun PVE experience so much more dull.
But my main issue is that it brings in the wrong kind of players into the game - the kind of players who don't give a rats ass about the game itself, the world setting and environment, all they care about is getting the best items and "win". They break all immersion, all roleplay or character, all intended fronts/conflicts that's related to the setting of the game. They pollute the game environment. Like the noisy kid in class who just don't have the attention span to be able to follow class.
Competitive players got all kinds of shooters, Sports/racing, strategy and MOBA genres to fight in. There's tons of competitive online games out there specifically designed for exactly that kind of gameplay.
I want to be a character in that world, go around exploring strange new worlds along with a few good friends (many of whom I have no idea who are outside of their ingame character) and making stories of my own without the risk of being ganked by some over-powered twink while we're grinding resources for that cool new hat that will match my adventurous outfit.
That twink and me are playing two entirely different games. We reside in different dimensions. So keep those dimensions separated - preferably in each their games.
Rocket League gets a big update called ‘Starbase ARC’, adds a lot of new free goodies
8 Dec 2016 at 12:24 pm UTC
To be honest, I purchased the Esper car and I imagine it has the edge over the included cars. At least it very fast became my favourite of them, but it might of course just be my imagination, I have no data to back my impression with.
8 Dec 2016 at 12:24 pm UTC
These are all cosmetic items only that offer no special advantages over regular carsIt's not only cosmetic, is it? The cars have different stats/handling, so it's at least theoretically possible that these DLC cars do offer advantages.
To be honest, I purchased the Esper car and I imagine it has the edge over the included cars. At least it very fast became my favourite of them, but it might of course just be my imagination, I have no data to back my impression with.