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Latest Comments by M@GOid
A-RED Walking Robot is a 3D physics puzzle-platformer where you control a wind-up toy
23 Apr 2025 at 5:30 pm UTC

This looks interesting. Will test it ASAP. I'm always after games that try something new.

Ubuntu 25.04 upgrades halted due to Kubuntu users getting a broken desktop
18 Apr 2025 at 9:49 pm UTC Likes: 2

I learned from Windows to always do a fresh install. This is why I would never be affected by something like this.

Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) v0.7.3 brings configurable charts, improvements for AMD RDNA3
7 Apr 2025 at 12:45 pm UTC Likes: 4

I use LACT for my gaming PC. I have a original AMD RX 6700 XT with their subpar cooler, so I use LACT to undervolt it and limit the TPD in less 9W. That way the card doesn't overheat in a hot climate without air-conditioning. The impact in performance is negligible, so I can increase the longevity of the card without resorting to more drastic (and expensive) measures.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets a couple of Steam Deck fixes
3 Apr 2025 at 7:28 pm UTC

Looks like the Disney's copyright of the Mickey character is near the end. Given how Disney is not promoting their mascot as they used too, I imagine they are preparing to give up on him since other companies will be able to use it all they want.

The question remains, who will have the guts to be the first, since Disney may want to scare people to jump into the opportunity, and they have the money to drag other companies to court sitting any legal shenanigans.

Ubisoft launches new subsidiary for Assassin’s Creed and other big games with funding from Tencent
28 Mar 2025 at 12:16 pm UTC Likes: 4

Strange. This smells like they are splitting Ubisoft business to protect some assets from a inevitable bankruptcy.

Moon Studios developer of Ori and No Rest for the Wicked goes 'fully independent'
13 Mar 2025 at 12:14 pm UTC Likes: 4

Good for them. Escaping the claws of big studios at least allows you to be in charge of your own destiny. It does not guarantee your survival forever, but at least when the parent company is going under, you are not going with them.

EchoPatch mod is a great way to modernise the classic shooter FEAR
3 Mar 2025 at 12:38 pm UTC Likes: 4

Back in the 2000's, there was this push to improve the physics and AI of games, FEAR being one of the best examples. But suddenly in the 2010's all of that was gone, physics and AI took a backseat, together with innovation.

Some say the culprit was the weak CPUs (AMD "jaguar" cores) of the XBOne and PS4. I think there is more to blame than that.

Metro devs 4A Games Ukraine rebrand as Reburn and reveal futuristic sci-fi shooter La Quimera
28 Feb 2025 at 12:40 pm UTC

Uh-oh, looks like there is already a 2023 movie with this name. Lets see if will let to a change in the name for the game.

Metro devs 4A Games Ukraine rebrand as Reburn and reveal futuristic sci-fi shooter La Quimera
28 Feb 2025 at 12:38 pm UTC

I got the impression they will put ancient Mayan/Incan lore in their setting.

As for the engine, anything but UE5 is good for me. Not only those are problematic, but I don't like a Chromium like monopoly on game engines.

EA just open sourced Command & Conquer, Red Alert, Renegade and Generals
28 Feb 2025 at 11:51 am UTC Likes: 6

I had to look at the window and look for flying pigs or if the hell had frozen.

Those games are not my cup of tea, but I'm glad they made 'em opensource.

If you only know EA from their last 10 to 15 years, you would be shocked on how good and innovative they were in the 1990's. They were a studio to be admired. Road Rash, The Need for Speed and Desert Strike were innovative and quality titles, together with those strategy games I don't care about. Their sport games I also never got to play, but I was told were okay.

I really hope they can opensource all those 90's titles. I'm sure the opensource community will take good care of them. And it will help reduce the image damage EA got in the last decade.