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The Linux version of Civilization VI should get cross-platform online play in the next few weeks
20 Jul 2018 at 11:44 pm UTC Likes: 2

Could they have gotten Firaxis/2K to agree to replace the math library on all platforms?

The Linux version of Civilization VI should get cross-platform online play in the next few weeks
20 Jul 2018 at 8:45 pm UTC Likes: 1

Okay, so you are talking specific issues with particular games? I mean I get that crossplatform-play presents challenges, but the wording "practically impossible" made me think it was almost unheard of and a major breakthrough by Aspyr.

Edit:

I mean breakthrough in general, not breakthrough with this particular port.

The Linux version of Civilization VI should get cross-platform online play in the next few weeks
20 Jul 2018 at 8:05 pm UTC

Quoting: scaineWow, that's pretty huge, isn't it? Cross-platform play has been an issue with ports for...ever. I was led to understand that it's basically impossible (for a ported title). I wonder how they overcame it?
Why would it be basically impossible? I was under the impression that several titles have cross-platform play?

Retro FPS 'Ion Maiden' is officially getting multiplayer, a delay in the final release and a limited run boxed copy
19 Jul 2018 at 9:41 pm UTC

I ended up getting the Founder's Edition anyway. Using my US address. It is going to be expensive in terms of shipping, but I figure it won't ship until 2019, so it is okay.

Minecraft 'Update Aquatic' is a huge update which brings the new launcher officially to Linux
19 Jul 2018 at 6:49 pm UTC

This is also from the Wiki:"The official name for the update, Better Together Update, or also known as "1.2" merges the bedrock platforms under one title - "Minecraft", reflecting the addition of cross-platform compatibility between the Pocket Edition (Android/iOS only), Windows 10 Edition, Xbox One Edition, Gear VR Edition, and the Nintendo Switch Edition.[5] It is unclear if or when the Apple TV Edition will be updated."

Retro FPS 'Ion Maiden' is officially getting multiplayer, a delay in the final release and a limited run boxed copy
18 Jul 2018 at 11:08 am UTC

It seems they don't ship the Founders Edition to the Faroe Islands. Oh well, it was worth a shot. In any case I won't miss out on the game itself seeing as I own it on 3drealms.com and GOG and Steam.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil now has a beta available for Linux gamers
12 Jul 2018 at 10:30 pm UTC Likes: 10

Speaking of Ryan Gordon and GOG, maybe his next porting project could be GOG Galaxy. I mean if GOG can't find the resources for it internally they really should outsource it.