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Feral Interactive have no plans to update their Linux ports for Steam Deck
21 Feb 2022 at 5:47 pm UTC Likes: 4
21 Feb 2022 at 5:47 pm UTC Likes: 4
I am not surprised. Considering the fact that Feral's games are already very good ports, it would probably mean an enormous amount of work to rework all these games, some of them fundamentally. With most games, it's hard to say which version is better. To be honest, I wouldn't want to be in the tester's shoes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr_dVP_bV14 [External Link]
Furthermore, I think it simply doesn't make them any money. They don't get their bread for free either.
It was the Feral port of Alien: Isolation that brought me back to normal gaming. I am grateful to them for that to this day.
What a bizzare luxury. We used to be happy about every port, now we discuss the versions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr_dVP_bV14 [External Link]
Furthermore, I think it simply doesn't make them any money. They don't get their bread for free either.
It was the Feral port of Alien: Isolation that brought me back to normal gaming. I am grateful to them for that to this day.
What a bizzare luxury. We used to be happy about every port, now we discuss the versions.
520 games are now rated either Verified or Playable for Steam Deck
12 Feb 2022 at 4:33 pm UTC Likes: 1
VERIFIED: 35 games (12.28%)
PLAYABLE: 26 games (9.12%)
UNSUPPORTED: 1 games (0.35%)
UNKNOWN: 223 games (78.25%)
With Insurgency being unsupported. Shame.
Most are unknown. Most native Linux games. And among them also Valves own games: Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike, Portal (1) and Artifact. Dota2 probably too, but I don't have it in my library.
12 Feb 2022 at 4:33 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: EikeI wonder why so much of your library already has got a tag.Somewhat better but also not good:
These are my numbers:
VERIFIED: 12 games (3.41%)
PLAYABLE: 8 games (2.27%)
UNSUPPORTED: 1 games (0.28%) (That's Insurgency.)
UNKNOWN: 331 games (94.03%)
VERIFIED: 35 games (12.28%)
PLAYABLE: 26 games (9.12%)
UNSUPPORTED: 1 games (0.35%)
UNKNOWN: 223 games (78.25%)
With Insurgency being unsupported. Shame.
Most are unknown. Most native Linux games. And among them also Valves own games: Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike, Portal (1) and Artifact. Dota2 probably too, but I don't have it in my library.
Tim Sweeney has a point about Fortnite EAC support
9 Feb 2022 at 11:20 pm UTC Likes: 7
9 Feb 2022 at 11:20 pm UTC Likes: 7
Let's stop wasting our time thinking about this negative nonsense that Sweeney has once again put out into the world.
Valve releases Portal 1+2 on the Switch. :D
No joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQASUA_1Do [External Link]
EDIT: The point is simply this: If the Steam Deck becomes a success like the Switch, then Fortnite will come for it too. If not, then it won't. In the end, it's not a technical question.
Valve releases Portal 1+2 on the Switch. :D
No joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQASUA_1Do [External Link]
EDIT: The point is simply this: If the Steam Deck becomes a success like the Switch, then Fortnite will come for it too. If not, then it won't. In the end, it's not a technical question.
Tim Sweeney has a point about Fortnite EAC support
9 Feb 2022 at 9:03 pm UTC Likes: 4
Many of today's cheats are also based on external image recognition that directly controls the input devices. For the kernel, this appears as a normal mouse, keyboard or controller. Nothing at all is installed on the PC or console that could be recognised. EAC is also snake oil. Fortnite is full of cheaters.
I could cheat as much as I wanted in CSGO. Only VACNet/Overwatch would get me at some point and I would have to keep paying money for new accounts. Before that, the trust system would already match me against other cheaters.
In comparison, EAC is a pile of arcane bullshit that now maybe barely works.
9 Feb 2022 at 9:03 pm UTC Likes: 4
Quoting: a0kamiThis indeed brings the question on future multiplayer games targetting Linux.What amazes me is that many don't even think about the fact that Valve itself runs a pretty extensive AC system. VAC works very well in conjunction with a pay barrier. Fortnite lacks this pay barrier.
We need efficient models/processes/methods to prevent cheating by design in multiplayer games to come. :cry:
Many of today's cheats are also based on external image recognition that directly controls the input devices. For the kernel, this appears as a normal mouse, keyboard or controller. Nothing at all is installed on the PC or console that could be recognised. EAC is also snake oil. Fortnite is full of cheaters.
I could cheat as much as I wanted in CSGO. Only VACNet/Overwatch would get me at some point and I would have to keep paying money for new accounts. Before that, the trust system would already match me against other cheaters.
In comparison, EAC is a pile of arcane bullshit that now maybe barely works.
Tim Sweeney has a point about Fortnite EAC support
9 Feb 2022 at 8:34 pm UTC Likes: 1
9 Feb 2022 at 8:34 pm UTC Likes: 1
It has something to do not only with the number of users, but also with the F2P system on which Fortnite is based.
In the course of the introduction of F2P in CSGO, the game became virtually unplayable in the normal MM. Not only were cheaters swarming, but smurfs also became a huge problem. Now that there is a paywall again, you can play CSGO well again. That is the personal experience of my gaming partners and me.
Fortnite's open access opens the door to cheaters. So the measures have to be all the more aggressive. And don't rejoice that it won't find its way into Linux. Technically, it is not impossible at all to do something like this with Linux (secure boot, signed closed source kernel modules that only load into the Steam Deck's kernel).
Valve currently does not believe in kernel-bound anti-cheat measures. But what if the Steam Deck outshines everything that has gone before?
Let me illustrate with this picture (from reddit):
Valve's Trojan Horse [External Link]
In the course of the introduction of F2P in CSGO, the game became virtually unplayable in the normal MM. Not only were cheaters swarming, but smurfs also became a huge problem. Now that there is a paywall again, you can play CSGO well again. That is the personal experience of my gaming partners and me.
Fortnite's open access opens the door to cheaters. So the measures have to be all the more aggressive. And don't rejoice that it won't find its way into Linux. Technically, it is not impossible at all to do something like this with Linux (secure boot, signed closed source kernel modules that only load into the Steam Deck's kernel).
Valve currently does not believe in kernel-bound anti-cheat measures. But what if the Steam Deck outshines everything that has gone before?
Let me illustrate with this picture (from reddit):
Valve's Trojan Horse [External Link]
Stadia continues the slow downward spiral
5 Feb 2022 at 8:49 pm UTC Likes: 1
5 Feb 2022 at 8:49 pm UTC Likes: 1
They lost me when they discontinued mouse and keyboard input.
I think Goggle had far too few features from the start.
Always with the justification that only a few would use it. True, but: If you give up all minorities, you end up giving up all.
I think Goggle had far too few features from the start.
Always with the justification that only a few would use it. True, but: If you give up all minorities, you end up giving up all.
Oxygen Not Included to get some improvements for the Steam Deck
31 Jan 2022 at 10:25 pm UTC
31 Jan 2022 at 10:25 pm UTC
The best mobile game that doesn't exist for mobile devices. Finally.
Get a fresh up close and personal look at the Steam Deck with Hellish Quart
22 Jan 2022 at 2:17 pm UTC
22 Jan 2022 at 2:17 pm UTC
I bought and played for a few hours. Great potential but big performance problems on my system. Xubuntu 20.4, GTX 970, i6700K.
Often feels like it's running in slow motion. Especially in scenes with a lot of background graphics.
The approach of the game is great. The fights often last only a few seconds but can also go on for minutes.
Overall, however, the game still has some bugs and little content. 13€ is a steep price for it. Nevertheless, I had several hours of fun with it. At the moment, I'm only really enjoying the survival mode. I haven't played it against human opponents yet.
Often feels like it's running in slow motion. Especially in scenes with a lot of background graphics.
The approach of the game is great. The fights often last only a few seconds but can also go on for minutes.
Overall, however, the game still has some bugs and little content. 13€ is a steep price for it. Nevertheless, I had several hours of fun with it. At the moment, I'm only really enjoying the survival mode. I haven't played it against human opponents yet.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive updated, more tweaking for Steam Deck + Vulkan
19 Jan 2022 at 6:03 pm UTC
19 Jan 2022 at 6:03 pm UTC
It runs worse with my GTX 970 than with OpenGL. Fewer FPS, less smooth, occasional stutters. But already better than when it was introduced at the end of last year.
I'll stay with OpenGL for the time being. It may be that it runs better on AMD hardware or newer cards.
I'll stay with OpenGL for the time being. It may be that it runs better on AMD hardware or newer cards.
Easy Anti-Cheat not as simple as expected for Proton and Steam Deck
9 Jan 2022 at 4:10 pm UTC Likes: 5
9 Jan 2022 at 4:10 pm UTC Likes: 5
Easy Anti-Cheat isn't easy.