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Latest Comments by robvv
Game save data backup tool Ludusavi v0.28 brings new features
17 Jan 2025 at 11:58 pm UTC

I am a new convert to this app. It's brilliant!

WebScreen is a customizable open source mini-screen that sits on your monitor to show notifications and more
15 Jan 2025 at 8:55 pm UTC Likes: 1

This gadget looks kinda neat, and 20 years ago carefree me would have bought this and then started looking for a use for it! However, I have to say that the webscreen website is horrible: a triumph of flashiness over functionality.

The best Linux distribution for gaming in 2025
3 Dec 2024 at 12:40 pm UTC Likes: 1

Whilst I certainly agree with using KDE Plasma, my choice of OS has been OpenSUSE Tumbleweed for quite a long time, due to its stability and Nvidia support.

I have a particular issue with *buntu flavours due to their obfuscation of the root user. Also, they don't have YaST ;-)

EDIT: Grammar.

Fighting Fantasy Classics plans to add full Steam Deck support
19 Nov 2024 at 5:33 pm UTC

I had many of these books back in the 80s. If I remember correctly, I had around the first 25 FFGs and all four Sorcery! books. They were epic - especially the Sorcery! books - and I really should look getting the electronic collection :-)

Blood On The Thames is a Victorian London murder mystery now available for Linux
9 Nov 2024 at 1:11 pm UTC Likes: 1

Looks quite appealing and has quite a unique art style. The Linux system requirements show 32GB RAM, whereas Windows requires '4 GB RAM MB RAM', whatever that is!

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck
3 Nov 2024 at 11:51 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: EikeI don't find Linux mentioned in the first negative reviews though...
I counted nine just scrolling down a few lines on the main page. Some examples:

"'Sorry but if we can't install a rootkit on your system we can't allow you to play the game.'
Helpful?"

"Cannot play on Linux anymore"

"Removing steamdeck and linux support is the proper way to let the users hate much more EA and Respawn. I couldn't be more sad to see one of the best games die this way, first caring only about making money instead of fixing the game and now force people to use the ♥♥♥♥♥♥ OS that is windows."

"Suddenly I cannot play on Linux after many years. Why?"

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck
3 Nov 2024 at 9:40 am UTC

Mostly negative [External Link] reviews now on the Steam forums. This is the first time I've seen this kind of thing from angry penguins!

Selaco gets a Special Campaign mode Beta adding a huge New Game+
2 Nov 2024 at 2:47 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: ShmerlAny news on GOG release?
The answer is in the Steam discussions [External Link] for this game.

The game is already DRM-free so that shouldn't be an issue. I will continue to support Steam as Valve are investing heavily in Proton/wine and Linux-based games consoles. I'm struggling to think what GOG have done for Linux gaming in recent years.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is out now and it's a huge expansion
31 Oct 2024 at 6:56 pm UTC

Snagged this DLC today! It will have to wait until I'm tired of the awesome Starcom: Unknown Space, though!

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck
31 Oct 2024 at 6:54 pm UTC Likes: 1

Whilst I have no interest in this kind of multiplayer game, some will sadly take away the impression that "all Linux users are cheaters". Which, of course, is far from the case.
It also makes me wonder if there is some anti-Valve conspiracy here. Inquiring minds want to know...