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Latest Comments by Arehandoro
The Steam Hardware Survey had some flaw causing cyber cafes to be over-counting users
4 May 2018 at 9:25 am UTC

Quoting: Cyba.CowboyMeanwhile, it's now been a couple of years since any of the Linux-based computers in our household have been counted in the Hardware Survey... But that's not a bug, and it all works "as designed".

I actually got the survey two days ago and got totally by surprise!

System76 have announced a new Oryx Pro laptop model and it's a bit of a beast
4 May 2018 at 8:12 am UTC

If it wasn't because my company insists on only buying Mac Books for IT personnel, and I don't need more laptops, I would definitely consider one of these.

The developer of RPG 'Underworld Ascendant' finally clarifies their plans for the Linux version
4 May 2018 at 7:52 am UTC

Not sure what to think of the teaser. Need more input to make a decision.

A new Steam Client Beta adds support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
3 May 2018 at 8:51 am UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: CorbenYeah, cool! Will have to try that out. The Switch Pro Controller feels quite different to my former mainly used Xbox 360 and now mainly used Steam Controller.
Has anyone tried it already? Is it possible to connect the Pro Controller via wireless with the PC? Does it work on Linux?

The only game I couldn't enjoy with my Steam Controller so far is RUINER. Here the aiming via touchpad doesn't really work good for me, and mouse region unfortunately seems bugged with RUINER. So I'll give it a try with the Pro Controller.

I paired my Switch Pro Controller a few months ago with my PC (Debian) and it all worked out of the box. Steam may have added support now but with sc-controller and Dolphin emulator I was able to use it with no problems.

The Switch Pro Controller is expensive, no doubt about it, but it's also the best one I have tried yet. Almost as if Nintendo had used my hands as template haha. The Steam Controller is also great but it does need time to adapt to and configuration and mappings can be very time-consuming. Which, let's be honest, we don't always want/have. I still own two Xbox 360 wired controllers as well for visits but they do feel a bit outdated now.

Black Mesa, the fan-made re-imagining of Half-Life just had an update bringing Xen another step closer
1 May 2018 at 1:48 pm UTC Likes: 4

Xen for Black Mesa is the new Half Life 3 for Valve. Oh, the irony...

The first backer build of strategy game Phoenix Point from the creator of X-COM is due soon
30 April 2018 at 2:15 pm UTC

It looks great. Almost back it last summer but happy to get it at launch if continues to prove interesting.

Metroidvania action RPG 'Faeland' is fully funded on Kickstarter and heading to Linux
30 April 2018 at 9:56 am UTC Likes: 1

Need... to... resist... backing... this... up.

Adventure RPG 'EARTHLOCK' is now officially available on Linux
30 April 2018 at 9:41 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: GuestCorrection: Inspired by the classic 3D JRPGs of the late 90's. Those aren't real RPGs and have grown to be essentially visual novels with random trash mobs to pad the game time.

Technically speaking, there isn't a single video game that is a real RPG.

The game looks cute, but doubt I have the time to play it anytime soon.

Wine 3.7 is now available with improved viewport support in Direct 3D.
28 April 2018 at 9:01 pm UTC

Quoting: Whitewolfe80
Quoting: Arehandoro
Quoting: fagnerlnHas some time that I used Wine, 1.9 I guess. Can someone say if this version works with Origin?

Not for me :/

use lutris run the script problems are over bf 1 is not a problem nor is mass effect 3 etc

I don't really like lutris, though. Somehow I find it messy and usually prefer to maintain/install prefixes by myself. And it's not so important anyway, I would use it to play Mass Effect saga only and have played them several times, I can wait more until next time I really want to re-play them.

Thanks though!

Wine 3.7 is now available with improved viewport support in Direct 3D.
28 April 2018 at 2:58 pm UTC

Quoting: fagnerlnHas some time that I used Wine, 1.9 I guess. Can someone say if this version works with Origin?

Not for me :/