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Microsoft Edge available officially for Linux today as a stable browser
2 Nov 2021 at 4:07 pm UTC Likes: 1

Only reason that I would allow it in my PC alongside with Firefox and Chromium would be to be able to watch Netflix 4K but it's still not happening on Linux. Hence, I'll pass.

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444 [External Link]

Edit: Out of curiosity I downloaded and installed Edge to see whether at least 1080p Netflix streaming is available aaaaaand it couldn't play a thing on Netflix. lol Though, it's probably Netflix's end as they are quite strict with browser support, they probably block Edge on Linux due to unknown user agent.

On the other hand, I am able to stream 1080p on Firefox thanks to Netflix 1080p add-on.

https://addons.mozilla.org/tr/firefox/addon/netflix-1080p-firefox/ [External Link]

https://www.netflix.com/watch/80018592 [External Link]

16-bit inspired explosive action-platformer Steel Assault is out now
28 Sep 2021 at 5:25 pm UTC

4:3 ASPECT RATIO/CRT FILTERS: Zenovia Interactive founder Sri Kankanahalli designed Steel Assault with the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio to keep the action quick and surprising... just like it was back in the day. Steel Assault’s many filters and video options are adjustable to accommodate a range of gaming setups.
So, can 4:3 aspect filter and CRT filter nonsenses be disabled? If not, I will just pass, cannot stand 4:3 aspect ratio.

Trouble is brewing over on GOG due to the HITMAN release needing online for some features
27 Sep 2021 at 7:24 am UTC

GOG is weird when it comes to games that require internet connection of some sort. Their stand is simply no digital rights control mechanism should be in place, meaning NO-DRM which is fine. But the way it is implemented varies wildly. Both Doom 3 (Classic), Quake 4 and Unreal Tournament 2004 do require CD key to be played. Yet, Doom 3 and Quake 4's CD Key requirement can be bypassed by firewalling those game or temporarily disconnecting the system from Internet.

- Doom 3 (Classic) and Quake 4 are shipped with LegacyKey type CD Key on Steam similar to retail releases.
- Doom 3 (Classic) isn't featured on GOG; Quake 4 was released without multiplayer on GOG to bypass CD Key requirement.

- Unreal Tournament 2004 is shipped with LegacyKey type CD Key on Steam similar to retail releases.
- Unreal Tournament 2004 is shipped with CD Key on GOG similar to retail releases.

- Doom 3: BFG Edition is shipped with Steam API on Steam to provide multiplayer support.
- Doom 3: BFG Edition is shipped without Steam API on GOG that resulted lack of multiplayer.

I kinda understand releasing D3BFG without multiplayer on GOG as Steam API functions as DRM at this scenario. But Q4's CD Key is quite similar to UT2k4, yet earlier was released without multiplayer, latter was released with multiplayer on GOG. To GOG's credit, UT2k4 checks CD Key when the player attempts to play online multiplayer whereas Q4 checks CD key when the game is launched (which is why aforementioned firewall is required to bypass it). It still feels odd to see GOG asked Bethesda to strip entire portion of Q4 instead of moving online CD Key check from game launch to multiplayer part.

Take-Two filed a lawsuit against the reverse-engineered GTA III and Vice City developers
14 Sep 2021 at 6:43 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: slaapliedjeSeriously? That is an awesome game that deserves a re-release, hard to find now.
https://www.thegamer.com/no-one-lives-forever-the-operative-legal-issues-explained/ [External Link]
https://www.thegamer.com/no-one-lives-forever-nightdive-update-interview/ [External Link]
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/04/the-sad-story-behind-a-dead-pc-game-that-cant-come-back/ [External Link]

Not a fan of linking Kotaku at all but afaik latter is the original article.

Take-Two filed a lawsuit against the reverse-engineered GTA III and Vice City developers
13 Sep 2021 at 8:38 am UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: rustybroomhandleAmusing comment from Nightdive studios on the topic:

https://twitter.com/pripyatbeast/status/1433925671995068418 [External Link]

You do this to a game @NightdiveStudio is working on and you get offered a job.
Shame that Night Dive cannot release enhance edition of No One Lives Forever due to Warner and Activision's block despite already obtained its source code.

FPS adventure Hedon 2 arrives as a free update on August 30
18 Aug 2021 at 6:23 pm UTC

This game has such great music from Alexander Brandon!

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Single-Player releases in November
3 Jun 2021 at 10:31 am UTC

Linux build of RealRTCW is available for Steam via Luxtorpeda.

Metro Exodus from 4A and Deep Silver has officially released for Linux
14 Apr 2021 at 4:11 pm UTC

Heh, I got the first game twice, the Windows onlu original release and the native Redux release, then get the native Redux release of the second game. It would lovely to get another native release. Hence, I wish to win a copy. :whistle: