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Astroneer, the excellent looking space adventure game will come to Linux
19 Dec 2016 at 3:18 am UTC Likes: 1

I really don't buy every sandbox game that comes along, but something about this one makes me want it quite a bit. I started following it on Steam now that I know Linux is planned.

Some thoughts on 'The Dwarves', the new action RPG from KING Art, a bit unpolished
19 Dec 2016 at 2:48 am UTC

I'm keeping this one on my wish list. It looks like a fun time to me.

Stefan Achatz, the developer who helps get Roccat devices properly working on Linux to end his work
17 Dec 2016 at 9:03 pm UTC

Linux support was definitely a major reason I bought my Nyth. I was planning to buy more products from Roccat when I needed them (I'm set at the moment), but now I'll have to do homework and make sure the things I want are reviewed by Linux users before I buy.

What one game would blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?
2 Dec 2016 at 5:09 pm UTC Likes: 1

After watching the game awards last night and having upcoming games on my mind, what would hugely surprise me is Mass Effect 4. Man, that would kick butt.

The Dwarves, the new fantasy RPG with real-time battles has a new trailer, looks fantastic
26 Nov 2016 at 11:49 pm UTC

Quoting: ShmerlIt's already in my wishlist.
Same here. Looking good!

Worms W.M.D will be getting cross-platform multiplayer, beta starts on Friday
21 Nov 2016 at 7:30 pm UTC

The Steam reviewers complaining about Linux problems and lack of cross-platform play is what prevented me from buying this game when it was on sale last week. It's been on my wish list and I was really close to buying it. If the Linux problems go away and we get cross-platform, I'll for sure get it!

Steam store updated, Valve still haven't fixed filtering to only Linux games on the homepage
9 Nov 2016 at 7:31 pm UTC

I like the changes. The OS preference says right next to it that it will take a while to take effect. It had an immediate affect in the sections that you scroll down on the front page. Steam seriously needed some refreshment, and I think this was a good step.

Using Nvidia's NVENC with OBS Studio makes Linux game recording really great
3 Nov 2016 at 3:45 am UTC

Quoting: HoriNice and all but I really can't believe there's no other way to get this other than put lots of commands in the terminal...
I have no problem with that as I am a technical user, but for other people, this is a real put-off.
Aren't you on Arch? I didn't compile locally, and I have the NVENC option.
https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/x86_64/obs-studio/ [External Link]

I am very grateful to get more options, however my preference is QuickSync. It uses the unused IGP of my CPU. When I capture with that method in Windows, you really don't feel it. It doesn't affect your game's framerate, whereas x264 and NVENC can.
Very cool that NVENC is an option now since quite a few Linux games don't have intense graphics.

When should i386 support for Ubuntu end? Help Canonical decide
29 Oct 2016 at 3:39 pm UTC

Quoting: PublicNuisanceIn my opinion 32 bit support should have died back in 2005. We have had 64 bit CPUs and operating systems for ages but they haven't killed off support yet. Think of the progress that could have been made elsewhere if resources and money weren't allocated to 32 bit support ?
But virtualization features necessary to host 64-bit guests haven't been around as long.

Inklings, a lemmings-style puzzle game is now out on Linux
18 Oct 2016 at 2:36 am UTC

You know what this reminds me of? World of Goo. World of Goo beat the wave of small games. If World of Goo came out now, I wouldn't want it. But back then, it was super neat. Of course, I'm only speaking for myself. There are a lot of games these days. I can't play all the good ones, let alone all of them period.