Quoting: SadLer.. guys.. I think someone must point out that the "old" insurgency [External Link] game is right now free on steam

I've added this as an update the article - magic find. Completely superb game too. Incredible that they're doing a freebie that not only gives you the game but also gives you a discount on the next big thing!

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Quoting: Doc Angelo

Quoting: TheSHEEEPTime travel has always been a minor part of Star Trek, but never really played the main role - which is great, as time travel usually tends to make storylines ugly and messy.

Time travel played a major role in Enterprise with Archer as Captain. Maybe that's why I never really got warm with it.

Did it? That's weird - I loved Enterprise, thought the characters were amongst the best I'd watched, was gutted when it was ended... but I don't remember much in the way of time travel being a core theme. Honestly, I don't remember too much of any Star Trek series... ever. They all kind of merge into one for me. Voyager was great. I remember not enjoying DS9, even though everyone I've ever met tells me it was the best one. TNG was awesome of course. And I'm enjoying, mostly, Discovery, albeit one character's acting is leaving me cold.

But more Star Trek? Yes, please!

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I swear to god, that trailer gave me goose-bumps. I goddam LOVE the Kingdom Rush games. They are TD perfection. So hyped. HYYYYYPE!

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Quoting: ShmerlDo you mean to leave reviews for Linux releases, or to leave them for Windows only releases and comment about interest in Linux versions? I suppose for the later case you assume playing it in Wine?

Convincing developers who aren't yet releasing for Linux can be tricky.

I only read this as giving developers already supporting Linux a reason to be delighted with us Linux users, by leaving reviews of their Linux games. This in turn ensures some developer loyalty and shows other non-Linux-supporting-developers the error of their ways...

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I understand your frustration, nPHYN1T3, but with 107K reviews already logged for Arma 3, this article isn't aimed at them. They just don't need us as a market and actually I quite like the fact that they're experimenting with supporting us anyway. I paid full price for Arma 3 as a token of support to BI's "risk" and I'm frustrated as you that while the single-player experience seems okay, a lot of the rest is a broken mess, mainly due to their release schedule.

But as I say, this isn't about BI or their ilk. Some targeted reviews on smaller studios could really make a difference in showing developers that we're more than the 0.5% Steam survey makes out.

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Quoting: GuestGreat news. The sad thing with this game is that it works PERFECTLY under WINE, so many Linux gamers like myself already play it and we get counted as "Windows" players.

That is sad. What could you do differently to help with that situation?? :whistle:

Only joking! I completely understand that Linux-only gaming is a pretty big sacrifice. And I'm being hypocritical, since although I'm Linux-only for PC gaming, I do still occasionally buy a game for the PS4. That said, the spend ratio is about 200 to 1 (at least!) in favour of Linux-games (only one purchase in the past year on the PS4 - a half price deal on Horizon Zero Dawn). But I get how hard it is for some people to give up their Windows games.

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That is really, really scary timing. I just put this on my wishlist a few days back, wondering whether it would ever come to our platform. Great news. This has made my day!

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Quoting: cwbutcher

Quoting: PatolaThere's also the Fanatical Killer Bundle [External Link] with 4 linux games, including Tölva, for only US$ 4.99.

Looks like The Swindle actually has a Linux build too. Not tried it to see if it works yet though.

You can read my article on The Swindle here. Minor gamepad issues. Superb game though - well worth grabbing, particularly on a sale.

[Huh - forgot that the images broke on that article... I wonder if I still have the originals...]

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Quoting: scaineWhat annoys me is that surely the sales they've already made to Linux users would tell them if this is a worthwhile venture. I bought it, can't really play it because it's always out of sync. Personally, I don't really understand what's so hard to grasp here. Pretty frustrating.

From what I've seen so far, it's been mostly Linux gamers saying "I'm not buying until its official and you're 110% committed". Which I can see the point of, but sadly from a business point of view is an unjustifiable risk.

I think BI were hoping that Linux gamers would take a "leap of faith" and buy with the hope of improved support and commitment, but they wont. Understandable given how many devs have fucked Linux people over on e.g. Kickstarter campaigns.

I have no info on what BI plan to do, but honestly if they pull it... I will not be surprised. Disappointed... but not surprised.

As Jason notes, some of us did make that leap of faith. Perhaps just not as many as it would take BI to convince themselves that it was worthwhile. But then, perhaps we're wrong and threads like this (and the Discord) will tip them into taking that leap of faith! Fingers crossed and all that.

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Quoting: Guest

Quoting: Guest

Quoting: GuestThis is speculation but from the way I'm reading this they are considering dropping the ports due to the lack of interest. Sadly, I feel much of the lack of interest is due to the fact that the ports are so delayed. I really feel them going with eON was a poor choice simply because ARMA III is a moving target and continually gets updates. Due to the fact, VP has to wait for a released product to start porting makes the entire process less than ideal. I'm all for eON for ports of games that are out fully and only get bug fixes but I don't think it's a good model for a title like this that is continually updated month after month.

I'm not sure why you think this is a problem with eON. Regarding "VP has to wait.." that is because BI only release the source to us when they are done with testing a particular release. Nothing to do with eON itself at all.

I never said it's eON's issue or VP's. I said you guys can't start until it's released for windows. Read what I said and quit making stuff up in your own head as to how I'm downing eON or VP. I have no problem with either eON or VP but in this situation it isn't ideal. Every time I mention anything about eON or VP that isn't you're absolutely amazing in every way possible you get offended and make stuff up that I didn't say. Stop that, it's terribly annoying.

Jason, Jaycee was just pointing out the bit in bold. He's quite rightly highlighting that eON/VP is irrelevant here. If they'd gone with Aspyr, or Feral, or anyone else, or any other technology, the situation would be the same - BI have to change here and it sounds like they kind of want to, but... want to gauge interest first.

What annoys me is that surely the sales they've already made to Linux users would tell them if this is a worthwhile venture. I bought it, can't really play it because it's always out of sync. Personally, I don't really understand what's so hard to grasp here. Pretty frustrating.

I guess I got a single-player game, which is... okay? Probably wouldn't have bought it if I'd thought it might be dropped as a viable port in future. I suppose, I knew the risks, but wanted to say "I'm here, support me" anyway.

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