I agree, I'm usually a sucker for the big productions and ignore most smaller indie titles, but this game here looks like a gem.

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Quoting: AstroFeral is just a garbadge.

This right here is what I talk about in my post above. Ferals work on Xcom is the exact opposite of garbage, it's one of the best ports to Linux so far, and to sit an spew out stuff like this on forums on the net... We're just in no position whatsoever to do so!

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There are hurdles, but I just don't see Valve giving up so easily. The Valve I know keeps going.

In regards to that Alienware PC that boots into BigPictureMode, personally I've always seen that as a last resort for Alienware to have something to display at the show when StamoS was delayed. I don't see it as much more than just that.

What worries me more than the technical hurdles is our market share. Cause with less than 2% of us being on Linux how can you possibly argue that devs should spend a lot on Linux optimizations?

To put it simple: We NEED SteamOS to do the magic on those numbers, or we'll remain a smaller gaming platform than Mac. It's just how it is.
So let's stop being petty and act like children and scream if we see "SteamOS" named instead of "Linux" or cry our heards out over some framerate issues.

If the ports are BAD, like Dead Island bad, then sure, that must be addressed. But a few frames less in Borderlands or Witcher under the current climate is like "stfu".

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Great article, this kinda content is really cool to be served on a site like this, it spices up the mix. Excellent work, Segata.

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You see what you and the guys have built here, Liam? Look at this response! Surely this must weight far, far more than some sour individuals over at an entirely different site.

Keep writing for the good cause, buddy. And just stay focused on that.

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This is actually a feature I've missed. The steam client has gone through some really, really good changes recently!

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Oh come back already Liam. This place aint the same without you (and no offense to the rest of the guys, they are total awesomeness. But only one guy is MISTER gamingonlinux :) ).

And this is no entry in the competition - I've already got the game. :)

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Oh God, I am sorry for bringing up the piracy debate here. There's no reason to argument against it - they will refuse to accept reason no matter how it is explained.

It's just sad to see it in the Linux community. Somehow I like to think we are better than that. I'll prefer to keep living with that illusion.

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Quoting: masteredu^ one more reason to crack games or get them illegal when they release instead of buying, because its just forbidden for your country.

That's not a reason to steal, never will be.

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I think Big Picture Mode looks great! Distinct style while still being intuitive and strangely familiar.

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