The GOG Galaxy client for Linux - For me, it would be nice to have but it is in no way necessary for me to enjoy my GOG DRM-free games collection. In fact I tend to prefer *not* running a client and at least having a choice in the matter (i.e. not being forced to use a client).

In Steam's case, the client is being used for game ownership authentication most of the time, and other features like gathering play statistics. It is good that the Steam client offers Offline Mode, which generally allows you to play anything in your library without an internet connection being necessary. Also I understand that quite a number of games which are also available as DRM-free purchases can be downloaded off Steam and then played without Steam client being active.

My own preferred solution to DRM-free goodness is when a DRM-free game turns up on Humble Bundle store. In this case, you generally get the DRM-free download of the game (across all platforms) as well as the Steam key for the game. In fact I'd probably buy more stuff from GOG if I got the game on GOG as well as a Steam key. (Of course it is perfectly understandable why that is not the case: GOG don't want to give part of their earnings to Steam.)

One thing outside of the GOG Galaxy client that bothers me: When the GOG version of the game isn't maintained well by the developers. In some cases, the developers aren't bothering to release the Linux version of the game on GOG, but it is available on Steam. In other cases, the developers are not keeping the game up to date on GOG (while keeping it up to date on Steam).

Regarding the hatred being shown by some people to each game-selling platform (GOG, Steam, others):

GOG DO support Linux gaming. Often they handle repackaging older games so that they run under Linux (via WINE wrappers) themselves. Having a game in DRM-free version is also very much in the Linux spirit (i.e. not being locked into running a closed-source game client).

Steam DO support Linux gaming. If anything, Steam has greatly helped Linux to go forward with gaming. Without Steam, Linux would not be enjoying the quantity and quality of games which are available now. The fact that a game is DRM-free or not is not the fault of Steam, it is the fault of the game developers.

My feeling is that it is a waste of time for Linux gamers to voice hatred of either of these big Linux supporters. (Better to direct your energy into contacting game developers who are not releasing for Linux 'yet'.)

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Broforce is on GOG's weekend sale. Fantastic game. Highly recommended. Much fun.

75% off

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Quoting: Althorion

Quoting: ZlopezI personally hate to manage the downloaded games. I forgot any game, that I don't see in Steam.

You can manually add non-Steam games to Steam to be able to see them.

I didn't know about this. Thanks for mentioning it. Seems there are a number of things you can use it for (other than having a single launcher for your entire game library):

https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/9616/is-there-any-point-in-adding-a-non-steam-game-to-steam

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I'm a big fan of "Heretic/Hexen-style" fantasy FPS shooter - Ziggurat. And at 75% off, that is a good price.

I picked up Beholder in the last few days, which is 55% off on Steam. (Discount lasts until 30th April.) Not played it yet, but it looks interesting.

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Quoting: JudasIscariot

Quoting: liamdawe

Quoting: pete910

QuoteTwo Worlds II to be released on Linux in May

Fixed, in future, please use the corrections box.

Where is this "corrections box"? I don't see one or I am blind...

You're blind. It is immediately above "Comments [Subscribe]" box.

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Quoting: marcelomendesAlso, Saints Row games are available on GOG Connect, AND Saints Row 2 is free (for a limited period) on GOG, check it out quickly ;)

Thanks for this. Annoyed with GOG for NOT mentioning when games are available on GOG Connect. Every so often I randomly check GOG Connect and 95% of the time, there's nothing. But 5% of the time, a few titles to import from your Steam account, so you get the GOG DRM-free goodness.

Personally I like getting the GOG version *as well as* the Steam version. Particularly if the game is a Windows only game. In cases where I have a DRM-free Windows game (i.e. from GOG), I am willing to experiment with running it under WINE.

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Quoting: nIQnutnFinally :D
It"s nice to see Techland still working on Dying Light.

Probably one of the best game on Linux.

Hear, hear!!! HEAR, HEAR!!!!

Very, very big fan of Dying Light, myself. 130+ hours and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Haven't started The Following expansion yet - Looking forward to that.

Fell "in love" with the game mechanics. The parkour, jumping and climbing is done soooo well. The combat ..... soooo well. The environments.... they look gorgeous. The zombies ..... soooo realistic.

The story and cut-scenes could do with a little bit of work, but no game is 100% perfect.

On top of all that, I'm running it at 4K, no problem. Visually I feel that games such as Hitman and Mad Max aren't quite up to Dying Light's heights (i.e. they are not as visually stunning) yet they require a better system than mine to run well at 4K. (Also noting that I run Doom at 4K, at a very nice framerate, but Windows + Vulkan.)

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Massive FTL fan here. 150+ hours. I've finally unlocked all the ships too. It'd be good to find something that is similar, importantly with good gameplay mechanics, lots of strategy, and the ability to pause the action to prepare orders.

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Quoting: MohandevirJust adding to the confusion... :)

http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/Téa

http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=90002

Could be a reference to Geralt infusing in his bath too... Just saying.

Edit: The link is not working but it refers to "Borch's Weapons" (Téa and Véa)

All the best with this possibility. May your optimism know no bounds :)

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In my case, I buy from lots of games companies. I'm doing my bit to pay for Linux gaming, supporting Feral and many others. I wasn't going to buy DiRT Rally at 50% off. However, as part of Humble Monthly subscription, with a selection of other titles - I'm willing to pay the subscription price.

What would you prefer:
- Feral getting zero from me, with me not buying a game that I am so-so about?
- Feral getting a smaller amount for DiRT Rally, as part of the Humble Monthly?

(It was a rhetorical question, pretty obvious what the answer is going to be!)


The comment earlier by "wojtek88" regarding Steam Machines - It does deviate from this Feral Big Easter Sale post - BUT it did strike a cord with me. I decided to follow up that comment by hunting out for Steam Machines sold in the UK (where I live). Here is my finding, and I think GOL should probably consider write a new article discussing it:

- There are very very few manufacturers selling Steam Machines.
- Of those few, the Steam Machines are pretty expensive - The typical price is ~ £1200.
- At that price, one could build a BETTER PC running SteamOS (or Linux). Or pay much less for similar spec.

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