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RedLetterMedia Alien Isolation [External Link]

Rewatching this review now to see if I wanna get this or not sometime.

** potential spoilers.

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This always struct me as a Window Shopper game, one that looks good on display but isn't that fun, practical or awesome once you buy it.

I hope to hear feedback contrary as AOW3 looks very interesting but IRL I think that 0 A.D. is likely more fun and it's not even complete yet.

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Time to drop another $200 - $400 for another Linux PC in da house.

I have to admit that AMD has be tempted. These articles are really helpful its just sad that the sum AMD will be out is $600-800 by the end of this upgrade cycle for me.

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How do people not see the USB Micro connection @ Time Index 3:36?

Also, I recently am using Steam Big Picture on my ArchBox on a 43" 4k TV and it's truly amazing - It makes me want to go out and buy buy buy Steam Linux Games by the truck load.

The Experience has changed quite a bit, maybe we should have a post on that as it seems things like daisy wheel are hindsight at this time with the awesome improvements.

Bravo Steam, Lots of $$$ is in their future.

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Always was interested in XCOM but it never seemed like my kind of game - here goes nothing I guess.

(Anyone who wants to rave - tell me what its like, I just hope with every AAA game that its something 4 me.)

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Quoting: amonobeaxWell have you notice the "Custom Games" tab in the Screenshot?

Dota2 Reborn now have CUSTOM maps integrated with steam servers. You look for a map, install it and then queue for a match ALL INTEGRATED.

Overthrow Game Mode is super fun. You get 3 teams of 5 v 5 v 5 and you battle for a Team Kill Score of 45 to win.
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** It kindof feels slightly like Dominion from League of Legends probably because of the giant circle arena - however instead of capturing points you collect team kills.

You can also play overthrow in smaller teams (I think 3v3v3 and 2v2v2v2?)

There's also a Cat & Mouse mode like from StarCraft 1. among many other modes and a DOTA 2 Map Editor which is pretty badass.

Quoting: liamdaweI still don't recommend playing the game unless you have a full party of people you know, as the community is truly horrible.

I think what he means is add him on steam ;) ;)

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To me "no plans" is a very vague overstatement as Workshop Tools on Linux seems inevitable.

Being from California (where Valve operates) we often use language in a very minimalist and ellipsed way to communicate quickly instead of concisely. My interpretation of his statement is that he meant "no plans yet"

To me this is also about the chicken and the egg - are Game Developers 100% equipped to operate on a creative basis on Linux PCs for game development? Not 100%. To my knowledge there is no 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, etc that I imagine are core elements in producing Original Workshop Content.

Also, I don't think it would be a terrible thing to hold off pulling the plug on Windows just yet as Streaming Windows games within a LAN seems to be part of Valve's strategy in conjunction with their Steam Machines (until SteamOS can play 80-100% of Windows Games).

Half Life 3 - SteamOS Exclusive Early Access - We Need You! :)

I saw Steam Controllers & Steam AlienWare consoles for pre-sale in the mall yesterday and I admit I was really tempted to sign up, Steam Machines are going to change gaming forever.

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Quoting: PeciskBlender, Inkscape and GIMP are certainly real alternatives for today's developer, especially those without lot of initial cash investment to spend on expensive software. As for GIMP it is certainly good for basic to intermediate work and only special filters is something it lacks (and there's lot of sub based image services to fill that niche).

I appreciate that you have a accurate appraisal of the situation - GIMP certainly will accommodate basic & intermediate users needs.

For professionals, however, the truth is simply - not yet. However one day I wouldn't be surprised to see GIMP surpass Photoshop simply because the GIMP Registry [External Link] has free addons. Additionally, GIMP does have a plugin that lets you use Photoshop Brushed in GIMP which is fantastic.

I get the feeling Adobe has been paid off by Microsoft/Apple to never come to Linux so the only way we're gonna win this tug of war is with GIMP, Krita, Karbon, Blender, LightWorks and Inkscape.

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I found the final question slightly confusing -

Unique Question: what do you think are the main barriers to Linux gaming becoming mainstream?

Especially option: "Vendor lock-in"

I wasn't sure if that meant that Linux Gaming is currently suffering from vendor-lock-in on Windows/PS4/XBONE or if Linux needs Vendor-lock-in in order to become mainstream.

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