Latest Comments by emphy
Better late than never, GOG now has the Linux version of Dust: An Elysian Tail
3 Aug 2017 at 2:06 pm UTC
To be non-linux-friendly, imo, they'd have to actively put in barriers to prevent non-supported games from downloading and/or running in linux (either via wine, dosbox or using an interpreter)
3 Aug 2017 at 2:06 pm UTC
Quoting: elbuglioneI'd classify itch.io as pro-linux, one step up from linux friendly.Quoting: liamdaweIn all your notes, I do not see the same level of dedication for itch.io as for GOG.Quoting: elbuglioneStop GOG advertising!!!Yes, they are. Just because they haven't put out Galaxy yet, doesn't make them hostile to Linux. Don't be a moron.
They are not Linux friendly
And itch.io is REALLY Linux friendly
To be non-linux-friendly, imo, they'd have to actively put in barriers to prevent non-supported games from downloading and/or running in linux (either via wine, dosbox or using an interpreter)
Game store itch seems to have a problem with people selling pirated games
13 Jul 2017 at 11:23 am UTC
Apart from that, the money should be fairly traceable, so catching the culprit should be relatively easy. Even if law enforcement is not able/unwilling to go after them, itch may be able to convince paypal to take some action.
13 Jul 2017 at 11:23 am UTC
Quoting: HoriAgain, I'm not blaming this on the guys behind Itch, they do an awesome job and they do work hard to fix this problem. This problem is purely caused by fraudulous pricks that try to make money off other people's work like some plagiators that they are. I sincerely hope that Itch takes legal action against those thieves - they deserve no mercy.Disabling instant payout should help, if the fraudulent sales can be detected within the payout time there would be no point in even trying to get it on itch.
Apart from that, the money should be fairly traceable, so catching the culprit should be relatively easy. Even if law enforcement is not able/unwilling to go after them, itch may be able to convince paypal to take some action.
The Steam Summer Sale is now live, lots of goodies
23 Jun 2017 at 10:33 am UTC Likes: 1
23 Jun 2017 at 10:33 am UTC Likes: 1
If you are into rogue-lites: Starward Rogue (80% off) is a much overlooked gem.
Stardock CEO asking to see interest in Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation on Linux with Vulkan
28 May 2017 at 2:38 pm UTC Likes: 1
Seriously, my guess is that it could look like you got some top-secret linux preview or beta version...
28 May 2017 at 2:38 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: liamdaweThe scandal! Public linux fanatic turns out to be a closet windows user ^_~Quoting: LeopardI wonder about something Liam.Probably from a gift at somepoint, forgot I even had it. Do people really feel the need to query why I own games? Strange.
Why you have that game in your library already?
As i can see from your profile , you are not dual booting with Windows too. I can't get it.
Seriously, my guess is that it could look like you got some top-secret linux preview or beta version...
Scanner Sombre, a stunning exploration & horror game from Introversion looks like it's heading to Linux
16 May 2017 at 2:44 pm UTC
16 May 2017 at 2:44 pm UTC
All introversion games up to scanner sombre have a native linux version, so for me it would have been surprising if they didn't have a linux port planned.
The game itself looks interesting, and a bit of a departure from their usual style. (create gameplay from the media-depiction of some interesting concept, say nuclear war, hacking or prisons)
The game itself looks interesting, and a bit of a departure from their usual style. (create gameplay from the media-depiction of some interesting concept, say nuclear war, hacking or prisons)
About Linux games being delayed: A chat with several game developers and porters
22 Apr 2017 at 6:34 am UTC
22 Apr 2017 at 6:34 am UTC
To reiterate the market share problem: a single new console release already put more systems in the wild in a single month than the steam linux marketplace.
This is why I'm hesitant to emphasise the sales argument to developers too much, especially now that there are so many games on linux that I am no longer able to buy every game which I like the look of.
This is why I'm hesitant to emphasise the sales argument to developers too much, especially now that there are so many games on linux that I am no longer able to buy every game which I like the look of.
Jonathan Blow's next game looks like it might support Linux
21 Apr 2017 at 4:45 am UTC Likes: 1
The attention to detail in the puzzles is mind-blowing (heh), but you do have to have a taste for the games specific implementation of puzzles.
I suspect most reviewers, being distracted by the artwork, ignored that it is just not a game suitable for everyone, or even for most people. The worst of the reviewers seemed rather smug and superior about liking the game when other people didn't.
21 Apr 2017 at 4:45 am UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: kibblesI don't know why Braid has so much acclaim. I gave it a try and that game was just boring and awful.Fair enough; I found it focussed, engaging and well-crafted.
The attention to detail in the puzzles is mind-blowing (heh), but you do have to have a taste for the games specific implementation of puzzles.
I suspect most reviewers, being distracted by the artwork, ignored that it is just not a game suitable for everyone, or even for most people. The worst of the reviewers seemed rather smug and superior about liking the game when other people didn't.
Steam now has a bunch of Anime shows you can buy, also a sale on Anime games
31 Mar 2017 at 11:38 am UTC
31 Mar 2017 at 11:38 am UTC
Quoting: AryvandaarThis is a good step forward, but I'm not going to pay per episode.Assuming you are okay with all the other problems mentioned in the comments: you can get entire seasons in bundles.
Steam now has a bunch of Anime shows you can buy, also a sale on Anime games
31 Mar 2017 at 10:07 am UTC
31 Mar 2017 at 10:07 am UTC
Note that steam will apply the same region restrictions as crunchyroll based on your location. This means that if you happen to travel to foreign countries a lot, unless you use vpn (which is, if I remember correctly, contrary to the steam eula), you will regularly enjoy not being able to watch your purchased product during those travels.
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition officially announced with Linux support
29 Mar 2017 at 9:59 am UTC Likes: 2
29 Mar 2017 at 9:59 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: Stupendous ManI'll certainly pick it up (as long as there are no 'Beamdog story enhancements and NPcs' in it). I've played the original, but it's a few years ago since last time.Rest at ease, Beamdog ain't touching any writing, quote from the faq:
Still, I'll have to finish Tides of Numenera first...
What content changed between PST and PST:EE?If the music 'remaster' isn't messed up too much I will probably be getting it on android.
Planescape: Torment has a unique tone and it would be impossible to add significant content to the game without changing that voice. Besides Chris Avellone's additions and edits to the text, we haven't changed any of the original Planescape: Torment content. Gameplay aside, we've added significant quality of life improvements to the user interface of this classic game. Scroll to the bottom of this FAQ for a larger list of improvements.