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Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition May Actually Hit The Linux Release Next Month
4 Nov 2015 at 4:18 pm UTC Likes: 1

Still not going to buy it until there's a steep discount... and maybe not even then. I've got too many games to catch-up on from developers who actually respect the Linux market.

ZOTAC Have A Trailer To Show Off Their NEN Steam Machine
3 Nov 2015 at 9:00 pm UTC

Quoting: ZekThePenguinThis may just be the box that I go for. Looks nice and small without giving up too much muscle.
The video card is nice, but at 2.2GHz (up to 2.8GHz?), the CPU might be a little weak. I'm also not seeing any spec for RAM.

ZOTAC Have A Trailer To Show Off Their NEN Steam Machine
3 Nov 2015 at 8:33 pm UTC Likes: 1

Having watched the video, I agree, that is incredibly misleading. Plus the disclaimer is too small, is on the screen too briefly, and your eye is drawn away from it because of the motion on the left of the screen.

I could easily see people buying this and then getting pissed when they realize that they can't actually play Fallout 4, The Witcher 3, or any of the dozens of other games that are prominently showcased in the ad.

ZOTAC Have A Trailer To Show Off Their NEN Steam Machine
3 Nov 2015 at 8:19 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: johndoe86x
Quoting: FutureSutureWhat's wrong in this image?

[img]<a href="http://i.imgur.com/t20uLnB.png[/img" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" style="cursor:help;display:inline !important;">http://i.imgur.com/t20uLnB.png[/img</a>]
I agree, this is going to bite Valve come launch.
Maybe Valve has a bunch of AAA games up their sleeve to coincide with the official launch of SteamOS/Steam Machines.

Sorry, am I being overly optimistic?

City Builder 'Banished' May See A Linux Release Soon
2 Nov 2015 at 8:10 pm UTC

Quoting: rudeboyskunkAwesome! I love city builders (favorite was 1602 AD). Having a good one on Linux will certainly make me happy.
Do you not consider Cities: Skylines to be a "good one"? I personal think it's excellent, although the performance could be better.

City Builder 'Banished' May See A Linux Release Soon
2 Nov 2015 at 8:08 pm UTC

I've been interested in this game for a long time but had written it off as having zero chance of coming to Linux. However, this news is encouraging, so back on my wishlist it goes. :)

Sunday Section: What Was Your Biggest Linux Gaming Letdown So Far This Year?
2 Nov 2015 at 7:49 pm UTC

Quoting: Comandante oardoWell.. for me, Batman: Arkham Knight.. I remember It was announced for Steam Os /linux for Fall 2015 (That will be now)... And nothing happened... AND NOW WE HAVE ANOTHER DELAY!!!
It was delayed because the Windows version was broken and recalled for additional development. Feral had to wait until the recent re-release to begin their porting process.

Sunday Section: What Was Your Biggest Linux Gaming Letdown So Far This Year?
2 Nov 2015 at 7:33 pm UTC

I would say Witcher 3 and Mad Max, two games that were explicitly advertised as coming to Linux/SteamOS that have been left in limbo without any word from the developers.

A Good & Honest Video About The Alienware Steam Machine
2 Nov 2015 at 7:18 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: supashangI'm sorry, but people need to understand that AAA games does not mean "must have for best gaming experience". I've had more fun playing Indie games on my Linux steam library lately than I have on any AAA (except Skyrim) that I have in my AAA Windows library. I shouldn't need to mention how many AA titles have been a complete disaster after launch on Windows. Indie FTW.
I agree, but the lowest common denominator, which Valve must appeal to in order for SteamOS to attract wide acceptance, want AAA games. While you and I might be content with the many excellent "indie" titles currently available through Steam for Linux, that's a much tougher sell for the average consumer who wants to play Fallout 4 and Mad Max.

The Park, A Really Creepy Looking Game Looks Set For A Linux Version
30 Oct 2015 at 5:15 pm UTC Likes: 1

What's with all these horror games recently?