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F1 2017 could be on the way to Linux, as Feral Interactive want to see demand for it
18 Aug 2017 at 3:10 pm UTC Likes: 15
18 Aug 2017 at 3:10 pm UTC Likes: 15
As a note , whoever says " +1 for Linux , yay! " is basically will br saying " I'm gonna buy it when it is released ".
So if you are not sure about your thoughts upon an F1 game , don't give them promises.
So if you are not sure about your thoughts upon an F1 game , don't give them promises.
ARK: Survival Evolved updated with the latest 'Unreal Rendering code', still terrible on Linux
16 Aug 2017 at 8:22 pm UTC Likes: 1
16 Aug 2017 at 8:22 pm UTC Likes: 1
Unreal Engine on Linux + Careless Dev
Not surprising at all
Not surprising at all
The recent Linux port teaser from Feral Interactive seems to be coming to Mac first now
12 Aug 2017 at 5:04 pm UTC Likes: 2
12 Aug 2017 at 5:04 pm UTC Likes: 2
I think that can be related with API's.
Since Vulkan is being used on Feral's Linux ports , games were published with both OpenGL and Vulkan because OpenGL is still doing good and most important ; it is more reliable when it comes to drivers. Especially with open source ones. Mesa Vulkan drivers are not there yet.
On the other hand , publishing a game to MacOS with OpenGL 4.1 with it's crappy drivers is really pointless. So probably they are going with Metal only.
Since Vulkan is being used on Feral's Linux ports , games were published with both OpenGL and Vulkan because OpenGL is still doing good and most important ; it is more reliable when it comes to drivers. Especially with open source ones. Mesa Vulkan drivers are not there yet.
On the other hand , publishing a game to MacOS with OpenGL 4.1 with it's crappy drivers is really pointless. So probably they are going with Metal only.
What games do you want ported to Linux? Feral Interactive want to know again
11 Aug 2017 at 8:16 pm UTC Likes: 16
11 Aug 2017 at 8:16 pm UTC Likes: 16
Skyrim , Skyrim , Skyrim , Skyrim.
Some thoughts on the new strategy game Sudden Strike 4
11 Aug 2017 at 2:02 pm UTC
11 Aug 2017 at 2:02 pm UTC
Looks like a good game.
I think GOG decision is a right one. If GOG is not developing a Linux client too ( which seems like they're not ) , developers shouldn't be forced to do extra work because absence of Linux client.
I think GOG decision is a right one. If GOG is not developing a Linux client too ( which seems like they're not ) , developers shouldn't be forced to do extra work because absence of Linux client.
MXGP3 - Motocross is coming to Linux from Virtual Programming, plus something strange happened
9 Aug 2017 at 2:12 pm UTC
9 Aug 2017 at 2:12 pm UTC
Quoting: Keyrock[off-topic]Speaking of PUBG, I'd give my right arm to have that game on Linux.[/off-topic]Developers of it clearly stated they're not planning Linux and MacOS versions on the Linux request thread in their Steam forum , which had 50+pages and they locked the thread.
MXGP3 - Motocross is coming to Linux from Virtual Programming, plus something strange happened
8 Aug 2017 at 11:33 pm UTC
http://store.steampowered.com/app/561600/MXGP3__The_Official_Motocross_Videogame/ [External Link]
8 Aug 2017 at 11:33 pm UTC
Quoting: pbSo, they plan to sell it boxed only and in just a tiny selection of countries? 'cause I don't see any other purchase options as of today.It is on Steam , what are you talking about?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/561600/MXGP3__The_Official_Motocross_Videogame/ [External Link]
Linux game sales statistics from multiple developers, part 5
2 Aug 2017 at 3:21 pm UTC
Also note that , Apple ecosystem makes people much more binded to their platform. Purchase history made them tied with Apple Market.
On the other hand , Linux is replaceable and there is nothing to lose if you abandon Linux.
If you abandon Windows , you will lose games. If you abandon MacOS you will lose that feeling of being special.
2 Aug 2017 at 3:21 pm UTC
Quoting: ShmerlNice. As you can see, it's way higher than so called Steam survey, which only highlights, that the later is pretty useless. It all depends on the game, and I'd say on developers and their engagement with Linux community. I'd be also interested in some numbers from inXile and Obsidian, who like Beamdog release cross platform from day one.MacOS sales are staying high because most of the people are thinking having an Apple branded system is a privelege. So suddenly MacOS being a status sign for them and that is keeping them on the ecosystem : Ego.
Also, I'm somewhat surprised that MacOS sales stay high, despite bitrot of the system, and Apple basically abandoning their own desktop.
Also note that , Apple ecosystem makes people much more binded to their platform. Purchase history made them tied with Apple Market.
On the other hand , Linux is replaceable and there is nothing to lose if you abandon Linux.
If you abandon Windows , you will lose games. If you abandon MacOS you will lose that feeling of being special.
Linux game sales statistics from multiple developers, part 5
2 Aug 2017 at 12:41 pm UTC
Yes ; you can say quality games which mostly has their own , unique engines and even support of common Api s like Vulkan yet they don't have Linux versions. These are most desired games by gamers and lot of people are playing them opposite of indie 2d scrolling games.
2 Aug 2017 at 12:41 pm UTC
Quoting: scaineBy AAA i mean ; Doom 2016 , Wolfenstein 2 , Witcher 3 , Skyrim , Fallout 4 , Battlefield 1 , Overwatch etc.Quoting: LeopardConclusion is simple actually. If AAA games keeps coming without Linux support , Linux gaming won't go anywhere better.I know what you're getting at, but the tricky part is "AAA". If you changed "AAA" to "quality" games, I'd agree with you wholeheartedly.
But "AAA" is such an ambiguous term. Is Ballistic Overkill AAA? I think so, but it's not even in the same league as Paladins in terms of player-base, let alone something truly gigantic like Overwatch. What about Insurgency? Or Albion Online? Do we still think Full Throttle is AAA? Does "AAA" time out, somehow?
So as long as some/many quality titles are available, it's an acceptable sacrifice (to me) that not all quality titles are available.
Yes ; you can say quality games which mostly has their own , unique engines and even support of common Api s like Vulkan yet they don't have Linux versions. These are most desired games by gamers and lot of people are playing them opposite of indie 2d scrolling games.
Linux game sales statistics from multiple developers, part 5
2 Aug 2017 at 12:10 pm UTC Likes: 2
2 Aug 2017 at 12:10 pm UTC Likes: 2
Conclusion is simple actually. If AAA games keeps coming without Linux support , Linux gaming won't go anywhere better.