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Setting a primary monitor for launching games in a dual monitor rig
19 Sep 2017 at 9:30 pm UTC
[EDIT: Ha! Just noticed that BTRE linked to much the same article! But the Arch Wiki was one of the avenues that led to the xrandr solution I settled on, via the whole "primary" clue. In summary, Arch Wiki is awesome.]
19 Sep 2017 at 9:30 pm UTC
Quoting: BTREEdited and added a note by myself to the above because I didn't expect you'd paste my configuration! It'll probably avoid confusion if you know why I did that and where you can see more about the various options you can have ;)I did put in bold that this was a very custom config, but since it's another approach to the whole problem, I thought it was worth sharing. I'm no expert on xorg.conf though. I'd usually search the Arch Wiki for relevant stuff, to be honest! I might run Ubuntu, but that wiki is an absolute mine of useful information (e.g. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/multihead#Configuration_using_xorg.conf) [External Link]!
[EDIT: Ha! Just noticed that BTRE linked to much the same article! But the Arch Wiki was one of the avenues that led to the xrandr solution I settled on, via the whole "primary" clue. In summary, Arch Wiki is awesome.]
SteamWorld Dig 2 to release on Steam with Linux support on September 22nd
14 Sep 2017 at 8:01 pm UTC
14 Sep 2017 at 8:01 pm UTC
The original Dig didn't do much for me, but I'm currently playing Heist and it's absolutely superb! I'll be looking into this one, for sure. I might revisit the first Dig too since Heist has pretty much blown me away.
One of Valve's choices of games to highlight for Steam Machines is more than a little silly
11 Sep 2017 at 3:45 pm UTC
11 Sep 2017 at 3:45 pm UTC
It kills me that they're charging £50 for this pile of mud. It was overpriced at £22. I'll pass.
Godlike village simulator 'Rise to Ruins' new unstable version released with 'doggo mobs'
7 Sep 2017 at 8:56 pm UTC
7 Sep 2017 at 8:56 pm UTC
"Doggos"?? WTF?
The Frostbite engine apparently has partial Linux support but that doesn’t mean we’ll get ports anytime soon
7 Sep 2017 at 8:36 pm UTC Likes: 3
7 Sep 2017 at 8:36 pm UTC Likes: 3
I would buy EA and Ubisoft titles in a heartbeat if it weren't for Origin and uPlay. Even if EA launch origin tomorrow and bring us their Frostbite games... I don't know. I'd be torn. Torn between sticking them the finger and supporting my beloved Linux platform.
I'd love to say I wouldn't buy and I'd just hope that others did. But that kind of mentality landed us Brexit and Trump, so maybe I'd bite my tongue and buy at least one title. Maybe.
(For the avoidance of doubt, I did vote, not for Brexit and if I could have voted for Hilary, I would have. Just, you know, clearing that up.)
I'd love to say I wouldn't buy and I'd just hope that others did. But that kind of mentality landed us Brexit and Trump, so maybe I'd bite my tongue and buy at least one title. Maybe.
(For the avoidance of doubt, I did vote, not for Brexit and if I could have voted for Hilary, I would have. Just, you know, clearing that up.)
RUNNING WITH RIFLES updated and the Pacific DLC price & store page is up
6 Sep 2017 at 9:34 pm UTC
6 Sep 2017 at 9:34 pm UTC
Cracking game, quite addictive. I sank more hours into than I expected and this could well send me back to play a bit more. Nice.
Immortal Redneck patched to increase performance, add Polish language and more
5 Sep 2017 at 4:04 pm UTC
5 Sep 2017 at 4:04 pm UTC
Really enjoying this one - I got it yesterday when I noticed that the GOL livestream was going to feature it and I couldn't believe I'd missed an FPS for Linux!
It's like a 3D Rogue Legacy. And if you read that sentence without immediately wanting to buy this game, you have no soul.
It's like a 3D Rogue Legacy. And if you read that sentence without immediately wanting to buy this game, you have no soul.
Planet Nomads drops plans to have co-op and multiplayer
3 Sep 2017 at 8:00 am UTC
3 Sep 2017 at 8:00 am UTC
I'm pretty gutted about this. I was assuming it was multiplayer and looking forward to buying a four pack for my son's and I. I can't get excited by this title now. I realise that Planet Nomads (Nomad now, I suppose?) Is shaping up to be a better title than Skybreak, but that's a good example of how empty and lonely a survival title is when it's just you.
TINY METAL, a "spiritual successor" to Advance Wars has plans for a Linux version
3 Sep 2017 at 7:52 am UTC
3 Sep 2017 at 7:52 am UTC
Advance Wars was (and still is) a masterpiece. If this honours the mathematics of that title and gets its balance right, it going to be an absolute classic and I'll buy it immediately. But if they throw some RNG in there, it'll be ridiculed as a faithless clone. Time will tell!
Nanobang, Advance Wars is a Nintendo-only strategy game with a cartoon style and brilliant singleplayer campaign. It's almost chess-like in the precise way that units interact. Indeed a whole side game you could play ran like 'how can you win in 10 moves?' puzzles.
Advance Wars was amazing.
And if you like a bit of RNG in a fantasy setting, the incredible Fire Emblem series are well worth checking out. Very different mechanics, but awesome stories and characterisations.
Nanobang, Advance Wars is a Nintendo-only strategy game with a cartoon style and brilliant singleplayer campaign. It's almost chess-like in the precise way that units interact. Indeed a whole side game you could play ran like 'how can you win in 10 moves?' puzzles.
Advance Wars was amazing.
And if you like a bit of RNG in a fantasy setting, the incredible Fire Emblem series are well worth checking out. Very different mechanics, but awesome stories and characterisations.
Better late than never, GOG now has the Linux version of Dust: An Elysian Tail
28 Aug 2017 at 7:09 pm UTC
So, just to get this straight... you'd rather that they didn't sell Linux games at all? You'd rather than there was one less store in the world selling Linux titles?
And if so, what does that accomplish? Or more directly, how does GOG being picky about the games they sell and the technologies they support actually hurt Linux?
Sure, I don't buy from them because Steam is more convenience, but it's awesome that they sell Linux games, in my opinion. I'd prefer that they supported every game, but I realise it's not possible. And I'd love it if they brought Galaxy out, but that's a business decision and it's great that they still sell Linux titles.
Where's all the hate coming from?
28 Aug 2017 at 7:09 pm UTC
Quoting: elbuglioneStop GOG support, they are NOT Linux friendly.So, this isn't the first time you've posted about this - you're about as hostile towards GOG as you claim they are towards Linux.
On they words, Linux is "not a priority"
Looks like GOG Galaxy won't come to Linux any time soon, as it's "not a priority"
I told you...
So, just to get this straight... you'd rather that they didn't sell Linux games at all? You'd rather than there was one less store in the world selling Linux titles?
And if so, what does that accomplish? Or more directly, how does GOG being picky about the games they sell and the technologies they support actually hurt Linux?
Sure, I don't buy from them because Steam is more convenience, but it's awesome that they sell Linux games, in my opinion. I'd prefer that they supported every game, but I realise it's not possible. And I'd love it if they brought Galaxy out, but that's a business decision and it's great that they still sell Linux titles.
Where's all the hate coming from?
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