Quoting: rustybroomhandleBut does it come with free Kleenex? *snif snif*

Dammit, I came here to make that comment.

It's been a month or more since I played Rakuen and it still hurts from time to time.

10/10

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Quoting: 14I am not going to check my bank account, read/write emails, apply to jobs, VPN to work, write scripts, manage family photo library, etc. on a gaming console. In short, I don't use gaming consoles to work with my more intimate data, thus complete control over the platform is not as important to me.

That's why I separated my dual-boot Linux and Windows installations quite extremely: one is on GPT and the other uses MBR and I'm using BIOS-level selection of a boot device to boot into Windows rather than GRUB :) My Windows install is basically a Windows gaming console - no other software installed apart from games, Steam, Battle.net and Origin (The Sims 4 and Plants vs Zombies 2...).

On the other hand, my Linux installation is pure workstation. My Linux gaming happens on a Steam Machine.

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Quoting: 14That's a bummer for you. For me, I'd go to PS4 before Windows and keep a Linux computer. Windows 10 is like renting a computer. It's not yours.

Don't you realise inconsistency here? You prefer PS4, a fully locked-down system, both hardware- and software-wise, where the vendor has full control over what you can do and what they can do with the system you purchased, with a Windows-running PC. While Microsoft moved towards walled garden approach a lot in last few years, Windows 10 is still relatively open compared with consoles. And, if it comes to the worst and Microsoft disables Windows license key, you still have a PC you can use. If Sony decides to brick your PS4, there's nothing you can do about it. And let's not even start talking about cross-system multiplayer...

That said, I will probably follow your route. I won't replace my aging PC. It's fine for indie games on Linux. For AAA I will probably buy PS4 Pro - though issues with cross play between PS4 and other platforms might change my decision.

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Quoting: GuestWell, whilst you need, lets say grade school level math to comprehend that the % going down can actually rep growth depending on the base that percentage applies to, there will still be articles popping up about the death of linux gaming. *shrugs*

You don't need articles. It's enough to have developers, who decide not to dedicate development time to serve 1 potential gamer, when they can spend that time to improve the game in a way that will benefit all other 199 potential gamers at the expense of that one.

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Quoting: sbolokanovAll the games I have (pretty much all that are worth having, before Rise of Tomb Raider), can not be played without the Steam client. Yes, I have actually thought of that and tested.

Ok, this settles the issue then. I don't care that much, I'm ok with Steam DRM in general, but I can understand why purists shame Feral and refuse to buy their products.

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Do Feral ports use Steam DRM? Or do they use Steam only as a distribution platform and perhaps the runtime? Is it possible to run a game from Feral directly, without the Steam client running in the background?

I'm asking, as I play all of their games on a Steam Machine without a keyboard attached, so don't have too many options for investigating...

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Will they ever stop publishing new excellent DLC for Cities: Skylines? I played C:S for 37 hours and would have probably passed 100 hours if I played through again after each worthwhile DLC... For now, I'm waiting for an "ultimate edition" :)

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That's probably the best off topic I've read for a while.
Btw, I don't know if it was mentioned, but French revolutionists tried to implement a decimal system for time measurement too, but failed miserably.

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Well, my new GTX 1050 Ti barely (if at all) meets minimal requirements, as it is slightly behind GTX 680... :(

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Quoting: libgradevSure you've selected the beta branch? I've had no issues launching it here...

Update has it running smoother here too :)

I'm sure. Without selecting the beta branch it prompts to stream the game from a Windows PC.

I'll verify game files and let the update download and see what happens.

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