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Roots of Pacha removed from Steam after fight with publisher Crytivo
15 May 2023 at 2:47 pm UTC Likes: 4

Quoting: Liam DaweScammers? I wouldn't say so. Kickstarter is never a guarantee remember, and only what the developers *hope* they will get to with the funding. And arguably with Proton, you still get the game. Kickstarter should really be used if you like the game idea, not specifically the Linux side of it.

You can still play it on Linux, without any problems I can see.

Why being apologetic for a company?

Kickstarter is no showcasing either as money is changing hands. Let us define it as an "investment" in simplest terms. The investor is promised predetermined gains in return of investment. Obviously an investment usually doesn't involve guaranteed returns but it does necessitate proper explanation why investee fails to provide promised gains. "We are small, use Proton and forget about promised Linux version" kinda attitude is disingenuous and does validate scammer accusation.

I am aware that most people here goes for "nah, Proton works just fine, who cares native" approach. But it still pisses me of when companies take people's money by explicitly naming Linux version, then never even attempt to make a Linux build by using Proton excuse; hence being scammer.

Edit: It turned out they did make Linux build;

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/05/roots-of-pacha-removed-from-steam-after-fight-with-publisher-crytivo/comment_id=243716

Roots of Pacha removed from Steam after fight with publisher Crytivo
15 May 2023 at 1:28 pm UTC Likes: 3

QuoteThis seems like a good time to also mention Soda Den won't be doing Native Linux support, which was part of their Kickstarter campaign.

Scammers, no lose here then, pass.

Edit: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/05/roots-of-pacha-removed-from-steam-after-fight-with-publisher-crytivo/comment_id=243716

Need a new controller? The 8BitDo Ultimate C 2.4G looks great
9 May 2023 at 6:58 pm UTC

Cool, but I'll stick with my lovely Pro 2. 😎

FNA gets Direct3D 11 support on Linux using DXVK and vkd3d
2 May 2023 at 6:05 pm UTC

Well, another reason for Supergiant to port Hades to Linux. But ofc they won't...

UK CMA blocks the Microsoft takeover of Activision
26 April 2023 at 11:39 am UTC Likes: 2

IDK, there are so many abandonware titles related with Activision due to licensing issues, I would prefer Activision to be absorbed by Microsoft which might lessen the issue a bit.

POSTAL 2 got a surprise 20th anniversary update with Steam Deck support
22 April 2023 at 10:21 am UTC

Quoting: ToploaderIt has been awesome though seeing the Steam Deck come out and seeing how well our past efforts paid off: both P2 and Redux run a lot better with the native client. For this reason we do plan to make a native version of P4 in time, even though it runs pretty well via proton in the here and now.

That's awesome, Postal 4 and especially Postal: Brain Damaged look super fun. Let us hope these would come to Linux natively soon! Thank you!

POSTAL 2 got a surprise 20th anniversary update with Steam Deck support
19 April 2023 at 7:55 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: ssj17vegetaThese fine people, with a 20-year old game with a probably vastly obsolete code base, are putting other studios "unable" to ensure proper native Linux versions to shame.

One of the few companies worthy of respect. Kudos to you !

I cannot agree more with the Prince of all Saiyans!

POSTAL 2 got a surprise 20th anniversary update with Steam Deck support
19 April 2023 at 4:07 pm UTC Likes: 3

Hell yeah, it's time to finish Paradise Lost expansion!

Half-Life: Alyx fully playable without VR even on Steam Deck thanks to a mod
12 April 2023 at 1:30 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: EikeBut "VR nonsense" is, well... nonsense.

Are you seriously got offended by someone else considered a tech nonsense? I did not call out people who use it nonsense or using it nonsensical. I find it nonsense and that ends there. Like it? Cool, use it but please don't take a tech personal, that's what tech giants want you to do.

Half-Life: Alyx fully playable without VR even on Steam Deck thanks to a mod
12 April 2023 at 11:33 am UTC

As it seems there isn't a .dll or .exe within the script. Can anyone try it with the native version? I really want to play this one without VR nonsense natively.