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The Linux beta of X4: Foundations has been running nicely, a new update is now out
18 Mar 2019 at 7:39 pm UTC
18 Mar 2019 at 7:39 pm UTC
Quoting: PatolaFor some reason their engine doesn't run well (or at all) in Wine. It was true for X Rebirth (I am the maintainer of the winehq appdb page for it), and it is true for X4. So either they ported to Linux or they made their windows engine wine-friendly, if they wanted the linux crowd as players. They chose the best solution, methinks.I'm not 100% sure, but I remember reading elsewhere that Egosoft basically wrote their own Wine-esque wrapper to get things to run (apparently a good one). It's not a 100% bespoke Linux engine, but their usual engine with their own wrapper. I'll see if I can track down the source. Performance is excellent for me though, however they've done it.
The latest progress report for PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is looking good
18 Mar 2019 at 12:57 pm UTC
18 Mar 2019 at 12:57 pm UTC
Yes, impressive work. As I always like to remind folks regard a lot of projects, this one too is backable on Patreon :).
A Linux beta of X4: Foundations is due in 'the next few days' (update: it's up)
11 Mar 2019 at 7:24 pm UTC Likes: 3
So far, I'm deeply impressed, and performance on my machine is outstanding, much better than I was anticipating.
11 Mar 2019 at 7:24 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: PatolaI have been playing the Linux beta since day one (it's on beta 3 by now) and the game is HYSTERICALLY good. It is 13 days past its launch day now and I already have 70h on it, please note that I am a married 45-year old with a 9 to 6 job and not a teenager with all the time of day available, and still I play it 5+h a day.You're my hero :). I'm nearly the same age, with a demanding job and two young kids, and I've got a fraction of the time you do. Still getting a feel for the UI and playing with keybinding and flight dynamics. I don't want to put too much time in until it goes final as I don't want to lose save games as development moves forward. I've been frustrated in EA titles before putting in time, they make a change, and all my hours of progress go away...
So far, I'm deeply impressed, and performance on my machine is outstanding, much better than I was anticipating.
Swordfighter 'Blade Symphony' has now officially gone free to play
8 Mar 2019 at 5:00 pm UTC
8 Mar 2019 at 5:00 pm UTC
Quoting: GuestI bought this a while back and have never been able to get it to start, even after updates.Strange, I've never had an issue. FYI, though, it works well in Steam Play/Proton, I was playing it on Wine before it went native...
Swordfighter 'Blade Symphony' has now officially gone free to play
8 Mar 2019 at 12:53 pm UTC
8 Mar 2019 at 12:53 pm UTC
It's a pretty interesting fighter, not exactly easy to get into as there's quite a lot of mechanics involved but that's part of what makes it so interesting. I absolutely recommend doing the training before going in for a fight online as it's essential due to the different stances and moves available.Does anyone else feel like those mechanics are a bit off? Like, even if you learn them, I have a hard time making them meaningful in combat. In, say, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Proton), I feel like I have pinpoint control over my swordplay. Same for the classic Jedi Academy. Here, I never feel that way.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is the new FPS from 3D Realms, coming to Linux this Summer
7 Mar 2019 at 11:31 pm UTC Likes: 4
7 Mar 2019 at 11:31 pm UTC Likes: 4
Quoting: BotonoskiI don't think I actually have many nostalgic memories attached to any of those things really.Having lived and gamed in that era and played those games, I have nice memories, but no nostalgia for them at all. I find this whole pixel art and retro gaming phenomenon completely baffling. I spent that era wishing we had the graphics, services, and gameplay that we now enjoy today. So, I guess I'm living for the gaming momemt...
Space combat sim 'ASTROKILL' updated again, now has Ultrawide res support and more
4 Mar 2019 at 10:55 pm UTC
4 Mar 2019 at 10:55 pm UTC
Quoting: x_wingStrangely, isn't working for me... Need to check my bindings. Thanks...Quoting: iiariTab key :PQuoting: linuxjacquesI too am happy to see the ultrawide support.Working perfectly for me. Beautiful game. Question: is the option to select your fighter working for you at the beginning of a mission? If so, how are you choosing it?
Space combat sim 'ASTROKILL' updated again, now has Ultrawide res support and more
4 Mar 2019 at 7:34 pm UTC
4 Mar 2019 at 7:34 pm UTC
Quoting: linuxjacquesI too am happy to see the ultrawide support.Working perfectly for me. Beautiful game. Question: is the option to select your fighter working for you at the beginning of a mission? If so, how are you choosing it?
Space combat sim 'ASTROKILL' updated again, now has Ultrawide res support and more
4 Mar 2019 at 4:14 pm UTC
4 Mar 2019 at 4:14 pm UTC
Absolutely. Quite fun. Still hate those EMP missiles:).
A Linux beta of X4: Foundations is due in 'the next few days' (update: it's up)
27 Feb 2019 at 5:19 am UTC Likes: 3
27 Feb 2019 at 5:19 am UTC Likes: 3
Oh, no, it's finally here. See you all again in a year when I emerge from playing long enough to try a different game...