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Latest Comments by scaine
The Funding Crowd 17 (Aug 28th - Sep 2nd)
3 September 2013 at 8:34 pm UTC

I do mean Constant C yes. You've made me pledge to so many Kickstarters/IndieGogos that I've pretty much lost track of them all. I pledged to C-wars too. I think...

[Edit : Yes. Yes I did. <sigh>]

Baldur's Gate:Enhanced Edition Is Still Heading To Linux
3 September 2013 at 8:07 pm UTC

Didn't know about this - very hyped. I loved the BG series and it's been so long since I played a really good RPG and I love the D&D back end. Speaking of which, is this still based on 2nd Edition? Or have they updated it - I think Neverwinter used 3rd Edition and didn't NW2 use 4th? I'm not sure, but I liked the 3rd ruleset - it was much simpler to understand.

The Funding Crowd 17 (Aug 28th - Sep 2nd)
3 September 2013 at 7:54 pm UTC

Another two backed here. Munt, you're costing me a fortune dude! C-Wars, despite it's flexible funding because it looks nearly complete, and I backed Enhanced Wars too because I played Advance Wars and AW-Dual on my DS back in the day... for about 60+ hours. Really looking forward to that one!

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Is Heading To Linux
3 September 2013 at 5:19 pm UTC

Sweet! PixelJunk are porting ALL their back catalogue to linux. I CAN'T WAIT for Shooter 1 and 2. Unlike Monsters where I need to be convinced to buy it again... I'll be shelling full price for those two. And maybe Eden as well if they're porting the lot. Great news!

http://steamcommunity.com/app/243780/discussions/0/864977479756438359/?tscn=1378202700

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Is Heading To Linux
2 September 2013 at 8:11 pm UTC

Just noticed that Pixel-Q are working on moving their entire back catalogue over to Steam. I've left a comment asking for Shooter 1 or 2 to be included in the linux-porting too. Fingers crossed. These guys make some of the best games I've played on the PS3. If you've never played the Shooter series, it's almost worth picking up an old PS3 just for them (or begging for it to come to linux, like I am). Eden is great fun too, in a slower-paced kind of way.

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate Is Heading To Linux
2 September 2013 at 7:58 pm UTC

I've got this on PS3 and it's really, properly tough. A really good TD game - very pretty, very challenging.

I'd be delighted to play it again (never use my PS3 these days), but at £15, it's one I have to work hard to justify. I'm sure there's extra content in the Steam version though, so we'll see.

[Edit : Couldn't resist signing up for the Beta testing. You never know...]

Steam's August Hardware Survey, Linux Dips Below 1%
2 September 2013 at 7:44 pm UTC

Quoting: richie442Serious Sam 3 :BFE, Brutal Legend, Legend of Grimrock, Crusaders Kings 2, Europa Universalis IV, Portal ( Portal 2 coming), Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor, The Cave, CS: Source, DOTA 2, Team Fortress 2, Eurotruck Simulator 2 ( beta), Natural Selection 2, Trine 2, Metro: Last Light coming, Cities in motion coming, Wasteland 2 coming, Amnesia: Machine for pigs, Tropico 5 is coming, X3 is on Linux, Wargame is on Linux, Football Manager 2014. Of course, that's not so much compared to Windows..but just remember when Linux client came out :).....   there is already a bunch of really good looking games on Linux.. and i hope in the future there will be more of them

That's a nice list.

If I'm being petty, then I think we need to see an commitment from Unreal to bring their technology over. That would open the door for titles like Borderlands 1 & 2, Bioshock Infinite and Dishonoured among others (Sanctum, which I love, or even the likes of Mass Effect). I know that ports have been done for Killing Floor and Dungeon Defenders, but they have been hacked ports, not "official" support from the engine designers.

Also, Skyrim. Just saying.

And of course, all we need to bring another 8 million potentials over would be World of Warcraft support. But I can't see that happening. Or Skyrim, if I'm being honest.

But I live in hope that U3 makes an appearance at some point.

Steam's August Hardware Survey, Linux Dips Below 1%
2 September 2013 at 12:36 pm UTC

I agree that purchases are more important. 113 of my 389 games are now linux friendly. However, it's fair to say that I've played most of those 113 games to death when Steam wasn't available to linux.

We're close to a tipping point though - Steam has now been available on linux long enough that newer games are coming through that I have only ever played on linux. The excellent "Gateways", recent "Natural Selection", "Teleglitch", "Sir you are being Hunted", "DOTA2" and maybe a dozen others. It's now been around a month since I logged into Windows to play a game (some DLC from the summer sale - Dishonoured and Borderlands). And the only games that have tempted me to consider Windows in the last 3 months (I resisted) are PayDay 2 and possibly the new Saints Row game.

But of course none of this matters, because I wasn't asked to participate in the Steam survey.

Greenheart Games Detail The Delay For Game Dev Tycoon Linux Updates And Steam Support
2 September 2013 at 10:28 am UTC

I loved Kairosoft's Game Dev Story on Android and this looks like a more in-depth spiritual successor, so I'll likely dip into my wallet for this one. Also, I loved what Greenheart did to highlight piracy - if you haven't read their awesome story, I'd recommend you do so. Very funny, in a really depressing kind of way.

New Wasteland 2 RPG Footage And Linux Release Info
1 September 2013 at 10:49 am UTC

Do they own the source code? I guess so, but not the franchise. So they'd have to get EA's permission to open source that. So.... I'm not gonna hold my breath.