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Latest Comments by StalePopcorn
AMD RADV Ray Tracing to potentially get much faster on Linux
14 Aug 2023 at 5:51 pm UTC

…merge whichever is faster and more reliable. Linux gamers might double after more people get tired of Microsoft's and Apple's shit.

Modrinth announce their Minecraft launcher is now in Beta
8 Aug 2023 at 3:17 pm UTC

Quoting: GuestThe Modrinth App does not currently have a Flatpak, are you using a different program? At the moment they only have AppImage and a Debian package.

I created an issue about how the app could be packaged here [External Link]. They're planning on having a Flatpak in the future however Tauri applications can't be packaged as a Flatpak [External Link] at the moment :unsure:
I'm sorry for the confusion, I was referring to Minecraft itself

Modrinth announce their Minecraft launcher is now in Beta
7 Aug 2023 at 2:19 pm UTC

Off topic(?), I'm wondering if installing the straight-up Java version would be better than the Flatpak. Reason, I've got to login to my micro crap account every time I launch the damned thing and am wondering if it's a permissions issue

Linux overtakes macOS users on Steam thanks to Steam Deck
2 Aug 2023 at 2:05 pm UTC Likes: 3

…even less reason to port to macOS, save for Apple throwing a couple of bucks at devs for exclusivity so Apple can feign interest in end users.

Valve releases Proton 8.0-3 for Linux and Steam Deck
22 Jul 2023 at 2:29 am UTC Likes: 1

Nice. Battle.net finally updated correctly

Overwatch 2 heads to Steam making it even easier on Steam Deck / Linux
19 Jul 2023 at 8:07 pm UTC Likes: 3

Ooh, I'd love to uninstall the Battle.net client to play Diablo IV

Microsoft wins against FTC to buy Activision Blizzard
11 Jul 2023 at 4:43 pm UTC Likes: 10

Get your M$ accounts now, bitches—they'll be linked to your SSN and .gov accounts before you know it.

Star Wars Dark Forces source port The Force Engine gets upgraded
11 Jul 2023 at 11:28 am UTC Likes: 1

Wow. I played that on my first comp— a Mac Performa 630CD— umpteen years ago!