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Slapping minions, defeating heroes and being delightfully evil in Dungeons 3, my thoughts
18 Oct 2017 at 4:06 am UTC Likes: 1
18 Oct 2017 at 4:06 am UTC Likes: 1
Co-op, you say? Adding to wish list.
The Humble Down Under Bundle is a very good deal for Linux gamers
18 Oct 2017 at 3:56 am UTC
18 Oct 2017 at 3:56 am UTC
That's a really sweet bundle. My wife and I already own copies of Armello, but I want those Hacknet ones and Hand of Fate and Screencheat (already have Satellite Reign).
The developers of Solus are hoping to improve Linux gaming with snaps and their Linux Steam Integration
14 Oct 2017 at 6:07 am UTC
14 Oct 2017 at 6:07 am UTC
These snaps sound exactly like LXC / Docker / UCR / Rocket containers. You build a small distribution along with all dependencies the app needs, and it just works for the most part. With Docker, there is a networking layer added in between your system and the containers. I wonder how Snaps deal with ports. Browse hub.docker.com to get an idea of what is being built into containers these days.
If it works like Docker, then you don't have to worry about space as much as you'd think. Images are in chunks and they share data (deduplication). So, if you have 20 games that rely on 50% the same base data, you will be saving 50% x 20 images.
That said, there is a little disk price to pay with containers. It is worth it a lot of times. Want to make your own Wordpress website on your own server with ease? Load up a Docker container for the site and another container for the DB and you are done in minutes.
If it works like Docker, then you don't have to worry about space as much as you'd think. Images are in chunks and they share data (deduplication). So, if you have 20 games that rely on 50% the same base data, you will be saving 50% x 20 images.
That said, there is a little disk price to pay with containers. It is worth it a lot of times. Want to make your own Wordpress website on your own server with ease? Load up a Docker container for the site and another container for the DB and you are done in minutes.
Humble Bundle has been acquired by IGN
13 Oct 2017 at 9:29 pm UTC Likes: 3
13 Oct 2017 at 9:29 pm UTC Likes: 3
Probably like ten years ago now, IGN used to be my favorite. I loved the IGN sites and was on it every day, checking news and very active in the forums. I had 10K+ forum posts before I left. That's the most I've posted anywhere. My good friend was a GameSpot guy but I always said IGN was better. But IGN did eventually start going directions I didn't like. Fewer words per review and more images and links and videos. That's when I discovered Giantbomb.com. Knowing the editors came from GameSpot and why they left, I knew it was the right game news source for me. I've been a follower of that site for several years and it's been my browser's home page, until recently. As of about a month or two ago, my browser's home page is actually GoL. :D I still like Giantbomb, but their scope is a bit larger than what I care about anymore. I primarily want Linux gaming news and I can seek out the occasional PS4 game info when it suits me.
After having Humble Bundle on pause two months in a row (due to lack of good Linux games I didn't already own), I canceled completely a day or two ago. Seeing this acquisition news, I'm pessimistic that Humble Bundle will offer an experience I want to pay time or money for.
After having Humble Bundle on pause two months in a row (due to lack of good Linux games I didn't already own), I canceled completely a day or two ago. Seeing this acquisition news, I'm pessimistic that Humble Bundle will offer an experience I want to pay time or money for.
WWII FPS 'Day of Infamy' updated with new map, UI updates and a free weekend
13 Oct 2017 at 2:31 am UTC
13 Oct 2017 at 2:31 am UTC
Awww yeah! I'm trying this out.
Amazon Lumberyard game engine is no longer going to support Linux, not enough demand
13 Oct 2017 at 2:15 am UTC
13 Oct 2017 at 2:15 am UTC
A Linux console is still probably the best chance at getting broad game support. They turn it on and don't even know that it's powered by Linux. While it doesn't immediately create loyalists, it gets more games on our preferred platform.
Death Trash, a grim post-apocalyptic role-playing game that will have Linux support
12 Oct 2017 at 4:36 am UTC
12 Oct 2017 at 4:36 am UTC
I don't like pixel graphics but the animation makes a difference. I'm a little interested in this one.
Argentum Age is an open source collectible card game with singleplayer and multiplayer
12 Oct 2017 at 4:30 am UTC
12 Oct 2017 at 4:30 am UTC
It's somewhat similar to Solforge but maybe less complex. I wonder how crazy they'll get with card abilities. Very cool that it's FOSS.
Breaking out in The Escapists 2, some thoughts
11 Oct 2017 at 9:57 pm UTC
11 Oct 2017 at 9:57 pm UTC
Sounds like I need to watch a group of people play this together before I purchase it.
BATTALION 1944, a competitive WW2 FPS looks like it may come with Linux support
10 Oct 2017 at 2:32 am UTC Likes: 1
10 Oct 2017 at 2:32 am UTC Likes: 1
I didn't think I was interested in WWII anymore, but after watching half that video... if it comes to Linux, I'll probably have to get it and... play it a bunch. :)
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