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RPG 'Shroud of the Avatar' has a free trial going again
16 Aug 2017 at 6:08 pm UTC

I think I'll try it and see how it runs. The market sounds a little concerning but it depends on how much of a hindrance that really is. If it's just a matter of principle, I can probably just ignore the market.

A new The Escapists 2 video shows off moving prisons in the latest teaser
16 Aug 2017 at 5:59 pm UTC

I don't really like old fashioned graphics, but the gameplay looks pretty fun in that one. Hmm....

Burst The Game, a free to play FPS arrives with Linux support this month
16 Aug 2017 at 5:56 pm UTC

Graphics look decent to me. I'm interested.

Tower of Time, a story-based RPG with dynamic real-time combat will come to Linux
6 Aug 2017 at 5:03 pm UTC

Definitely watching this one for the Linux release.

Linux desktop market share hit an all time high in July, according to one measure
6 Aug 2017 at 4:01 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: melkemindMost people no longer care what operating system they're using as long as it works well and is easy to use. PC gamers use Windows because it's currently the best option, not because they're necessarily Windows fanboys. To compete, Linux first has to become a more attractive option in terms of performance. That might be difficult with third-party ports of games, but we've seen native games start to really give Windows some competition (like Dota 2).

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The last step would be to get some first releases or timed exclusives, if you prefer. A company like Valve would have to step up and make that happen. If great games start dropping on Linux first and run better on Linux, PC gamers will switch.
This is exactly what I think. Just like console sellers, we need a couple really big exclusives that are ported elsewhere later but "runs best on Linux."

Stardew Valley to get multiplayer beta by the end of the year
6 Aug 2017 at 3:47 pm UTC Likes: 1

I can definitely see an audience for MP. I would surely be one of those people except not at this time. The people I'd play this with (my sister and my step-daughter) just don't play games anymore. When I was young, my sister and I would play games together like split-screen The Sims on PS2 and we'd take turns playing Harvest Moon and watch each other. But now we're adults... so I have to wait for my kids to get older to play with me. :P

I don't think my friends that do still play games would want to play this one with me... a little too chill maybe. For comparison, we have barely made any progress in Sword Coast Legends and that game at least has combat.

Again, I think the folk that will play Stardew Valley together will really love it. I'm sure I would. But I don't imagine I'll have the right companion for the time being.

Re:Legend, a co-op monster raising RPG is planning a Linux & SteamOS version
29 Jul 2017 at 6:56 pm UTC

Looks lovely. I am going to wait for Linux to be released though.

Kingdoms and Castles released with day-1 Linux support, some thoughts
29 Jul 2017 at 6:52 pm UTC

This game might be totally fine for a younger audience.

Albion Online beta now closed to prepare for release, starter packs now ready for purchase
10 Jul 2017 at 2:32 pm UTC

I almost bought a Founder Pack but decided to wait since I only play MMO's in the Winter and I didn't want to waste my month of premium. If the month of premium was a code I could save and use later, I may have bought it, but those details are not on the site. I didn't want to risk it.

Been watching the game for a long time but I'm not a heavy PvP player. I will be very interested in reviews.

ARK: Survival Evolved has just had a price increase, it has more than doubled
7 Jul 2017 at 2:21 pm UTC

Quoting: Guest
Quoting: 14I wish I could get rid of ARK or resell my Steam license to it.
You can. In the same section you get your refunds, there's an option to have the game removed permanently from your profile. Of course, you don't get money from it.
Oh, I didn't know that. Not sure I want to throw money away, but....