Quoting: maodzedunI guess it boils down to which works better. Also, I've seen a lot of people on Phoronix call for the quick death of OpenGL and it's replacement by Vulkan.

To clarify, Vulkan is OpenGL, rebranded. No death involved. It's akin to Python 2.x becoming Python 3; major overhauls but it's not like anyone is walking away from openGL because it's broken.

OpenGL works fine as long as you have people who know how to write it. It's the same as anything: put a Java developer to work in a Python shop and you get some pretty interesting [bad] code until they learn the ropes. Put a DirectX dev to work in an OpenGL/Vulkan environment, and it's painful until they learn how to do it well.

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I just bought it, only because the dev had the audacity to release a game on Steam for Linux only. That takes nerve, so I gave him $18.

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I don't buy early access, but it looks good. Probably will get it once it's released properly.

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Quoting: tuubiI guess Liam's wording was a bit ambiguous. People have been unhappy about the game's length, as it's quite short. The developer has said they had to cut down on content due to budget issues.

I understand now. Thanks!

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People haven't been happy with how long the game is, and the story seems to be cut quite short.

The main article says it's too long and the story is cut short. That seems to be a contradiction. Does it mean "formerly, people felt the game was too long, so this revision cuts the story short in response" or does it mean "the game is too long, and to make matters worse, the story does not even get resolved." ?

Anybody know?

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Harebrain has excellent Linux support for Shadowrun (all three of them), so I didn't hesitate to back this one. I've heard of Battletech, but mostly I'm just backing it because I trust that Harebrained Schemes will drum up something really good, and for the Linux support.

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I'm excited for this one. I can wait for it to get polished.

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I bought it, have not even had a chance to launch it yet because I'm in the middle of two other games.

Never thought gaming would keep me so busy!

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I don't mean to sound overly-grateful, but I am happy as a clam. I have been waiting my entire life to play games on the OS of my choice, and the games have finally found me. I can play a nice mix of new AAA titles with oddball retro games on Linux. I really am utterly satisfied.

I would like for Valve to push harder to promote Linux; I think that's exactly what it will take for Steam OS to actually become a thing. I am severely disappointed in the Steam Machines that run Windows. I would love for Valve to drop Windows as the primary OS at some point, and push Steam OS and Steam Machines. But that's a long term thing, not something they could do overnight and still stay in business (I'll NEVER understand why hardcore gamers don't push more for Linux; why wouldn't you prefer a $0 OS upon which to play games, rather than putting up with Windows??).

I have no complaints.

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Looks like a good find. I'll have to try this one out!

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