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Linux market share on Steam drops again as Steam continues to grow
2 Dec 2017 at 8:49 pm UTC
2 Dec 2017 at 8:49 pm UTC
Sorry, but I don't see the point always mentioning that the absolute number of Linux Steam users "still" grows. It sounds like saying "It's not that bad".
It is that bad - the fraction of Linux users is far below 1 %.
And THAT is ALL that counts to developers (unless they are Linux fans).
Even if some dev plans on absolute numbers, it wouldn't be clever from an economical point.
as every man hour spent to improve experience for the potentially 100 times larger user base is most likely far better spent.
This is sad. Yeah.
Does it feel like Valve is still planning something big for Linux.
I don't think so. As Linux fans we can only hope MS is enforcing its XBox+Windows marketplace strategy and pushes Valve to its Linux plan B (or C) project again.
It is that bad - the fraction of Linux users is far below 1 %.
And THAT is ALL that counts to developers (unless they are Linux fans).
Even if some dev plans on absolute numbers, it wouldn't be clever from an economical point.
as every man hour spent to improve experience for the potentially 100 times larger user base is most likely far better spent.
This is sad. Yeah.
Does it feel like Valve is still planning something big for Linux.
I don't think so. As Linux fans we can only hope MS is enforcing its XBox+Windows marketplace strategy and pushes Valve to its Linux plan B (or C) project again.
Amanita Design now has some of their titles up on game store itch, on sale too
2 Dec 2017 at 9:10 am UTC
2 Dec 2017 at 9:10 am UTC
So they got finally rid of the awful Adobe AIR backend that dropped Linux support a long time ago?
My top Tower Defence games for Linux
13 Nov 2017 at 3:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
13 Nov 2017 at 3:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
Great article!
There are tons of TD games on Linux.
I love them but I'm not that skilled.
I remember Fieldrunners was just too hard for me. :D
There are tons of TD games on Linux.
I love them but I'm not that skilled.
I remember Fieldrunners was just too hard for me. :D
Intel announce a new CPU with AMD graphics and HBM2 memory
7 Nov 2017 at 6:21 am UTC
7 Nov 2017 at 6:21 am UTC
Quoting: 14AMD has been winning the nice "package" setup for a while. Think about consoles. I think all of them are AMD this generation and most of last gen were AMD as well.Nintendo Switch?
Intel announce a new CPU with AMD graphics and HBM2 memory
6 Nov 2017 at 4:18 pm UTC
Ofc, this will get AMD some money but waters out the
significant advance when it comes CPU+GPU package domain.
Doesn't look clever to me but I hope they know what they're doing.
6 Nov 2017 at 4:18 pm UTC
Quoting: EikeNow this is wild and crazy. Just when AMD attacked them on the CPU front...Indeed. I wonder what lead them to this deal.
Ofc, this will get AMD some money but waters out the
significant advance when it comes CPU+GPU package domain.
Doesn't look clever to me but I hope they know what they're doing.
Slapping minions, defeating heroes and being delightfully evil in Dungeons 3, my thoughts
18 Oct 2017 at 9:03 am UTC
18 Oct 2017 at 9:03 am UTC
1/2 OT.
Does a rather precise DK clone exist with 2D graphics?
Form what I remember there "were" several OSS attempts for reverse engineering the DK engine or creating clones.
However, they seem to be mostly stuck already at (3D) engine level.
Well, granted that this is a difficult task and very time consuming chances are high for failure.
I totally love the DK game mechanics and gameplay, so I wouldn't mind a 2D game which should be significantly simpler to develop. Does something like this exist? Couldn't find anything like that.
Does a rather precise DK clone exist with 2D graphics?
Form what I remember there "were" several OSS attempts for reverse engineering the DK engine or creating clones.
However, they seem to be mostly stuck already at (3D) engine level.
Well, granted that this is a difficult task and very time consuming chances are high for failure.
I totally love the DK game mechanics and gameplay, so I wouldn't mind a 2D game which should be significantly simpler to develop. Does something like this exist? Couldn't find anything like that.
Hell Warders, a mixture of action and tower defense that may come to Linux
15 Oct 2017 at 10:38 am UTC
IIRC, he did the port.
15 Oct 2017 at 10:38 am UTC
Quoting: TiedemannLet icculus know.Quoting: EgonautI did some time ago but it was buggy as hell so I forgot all about it. Will try again :)Quoting: TiedemannNice. Played the fist Dungeon Defenders a lot and loved the action/TD combo so I'll def pick this up if when/if we get it.If you like the Action/TD combo, you should definitely check out Sanctum 2 [External Link].
IIRC, he did the port.
Death Trash, a grim post-apocalyptic role-playing game that will have Linux support
10 Oct 2017 at 2:32 pm UTC
The dev crew is *ONE* person, afaik. :D
10 Oct 2017 at 2:32 pm UTC
Quoting: MKN-dev-LINUXNow this title looks really cool. I hope they don't promise, then pull, then promise, then hold (hint hint) the Linux version.*they*
The dev crew is *ONE* person, afaik. :D
What have you been playing and what do you think?
8 Oct 2017 at 3:09 pm UTC Likes: 2
8 Oct 2017 at 3:09 pm UTC Likes: 2
Currently I'm addicted to Cuphead.
And damn is it good!
Honestly, best game I played in a very long time.
Extremely challenging, but so well and lovely executed.
Yet so different. It's basically one boss fight after another.
Unfortunately it's Windows and Xbox-only thus far.
I saw reports running it successfully on Wine.
But I'm pragmatically use Windows in this case (yeah, not a Wine fan).
It's a Unity game and devs said they'll look into bringing it to Mac and Linux.
Their exclusivity contracts only cover consoles.
So watch out should it be released on Linux.
And damn is it good!
Honestly, best game I played in a very long time.
Extremely challenging, but so well and lovely executed.
Yet so different. It's basically one boss fight after another.
Unfortunately it's Windows and Xbox-only thus far.
I saw reports running it successfully on Wine.
But I'm pragmatically use Windows in this case (yeah, not a Wine fan).
It's a Unity game and devs said they'll look into bringing it to Mac and Linux.
Their exclusivity contracts only cover consoles.
So watch out should it be released on Linux.
One of Valve's choices of games to highlight for Steam Machines is more than a little silly
11 Sep 2017 at 12:10 pm UTC Likes: 4
11 Sep 2017 at 12:10 pm UTC Likes: 4
Actually, we all knew it.
SteamOS/Linux just saw the light of day to put some pressure on MS.
It's still there, in a more or less passionless state, ready to be (kind of) revived when needed.
If you want it from someone who has worked for and with Valve and whom I consider a very clever mind:
https://twitter.com/rygorous/status/907037299619196928 [External Link]
SteamOS/Linux just saw the light of day to put some pressure on MS.
It's still there, in a more or less passionless state, ready to be (kind of) revived when needed.
If you want it from someone who has worked for and with Valve and whom I consider a very clever mind:
https://twitter.com/rygorous/status/907037299619196928 [External Link]
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