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Vulkan 1.0 specification and SDK have been released
16 Feb 2016 at 2:47 pm UTC Likes: 1

Hah, the "Multiple operating systems" slide in the video shows several specific Linux distros, plus a generic tux icon. :)

XCOM 2 released for SteamOS & Linux, port report included
5 Feb 2016 at 12:35 pm UTC

Quoting: zebI have a serious rendering bug (and contacted Feral about it) which makes it unusable.

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Any idea?
Oh I know what's happening here. You are running it on a ZX Spectrum. :D

XCOM 2 released for SteamOS & Linux, port report included
5 Feb 2016 at 11:13 am UTC

If you set the quality to Minimal and then set Texture Quality to High and enable FXAA and Bloom it runs well without looking too crummy. Not ideal but might be ok until they patch it properly.

American Truck Simulator has an early release, day one for Linux
3 Feb 2016 at 2:25 pm UTC

Quoting: Mountain Man
Quoting: kshadeDid they fix Steam Controller support under Linux?
I was wondering about that myself. They're aware of the problem in Eurotruck Simulator 2 and have said they're working on it, but no fix yet.
There seems to be a general controller issue on Linux. I got opentrack head tracking working via my Android phone, which sets up a virtual controller at /dev/input/js2 but ETS2 does not see it at all.

American Truck Simulator has an early release, day one for Linux
3 Feb 2016 at 8:28 am UTC

Quoting: PlintslchoIt's just that I don't find the idea of doing such a job on the computer a whole lot of fun.
With *TS it's not so much about doing the job though. What usually happens is that you get totally absorbed in your surroundings as you drive. Your mind gradually goes from unfocused to focused, and then your body starts to unwind. It's an almost entirely stress-free game too. You can crash, or run out of fuel, or run out of money, but for the most part these things are more to serve as flavour than challenge. The audience for this is not hardcore simulation enthusiasts, it's people who just want to chill for a few hours.

Arcen Games, developer of AI War & The Last Federation laying off staff
29 Jan 2016 at 7:59 am UTC

To help them out, why not buy a few of their titles? I'm rather enjoying Skyward Rogue at the moment.

Feral Interactive are teasing a new Linux port on their radar
20 Jan 2016 at 8:31 am UTC Likes: 1

I am not into racing games, but I picked up Feral's GRID Autosport port, then had the crazy idea to also buy a racing wheel. Ended up with a Logitech Driving Force GT. Best decision ever. Works perfectly with GRID - rumble, force feedback and all that stuff working exactly as it should. The feeling of fighting with the G-force as you take sharp turns is great.

Although, I have spent most of my time playing Euro Truck Sim 2 with it. Also totally transformed the experience, even though the force feedback stuff does not seem to be implemented on Linux.

Anyhoo, might consider grabbing F1 2015 so that my wheel has more things to do. Don't want the poor little fella feeling like he's not getting enough attention.

OUYA is blocking a Linux version of That Dragon, Cancer being on Steam
14 Jan 2016 at 1:08 pm UTC Likes: 1

Look, anyone cranky enough to complain about this would probably never have bought this game in the first place.

Homefront: The Revolution aiming for a day-1 Linux & SteamOS release on May 20th
12 Jan 2016 at 7:08 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: TheBoss
Quoting: GuestShitty anti-communist propaganda.

The story is just bullshit, trying to say that USA is the opressed by Koreans in the future.
Maybe stop harrassing NK?
It's a fracking game, chill out.
While I don't agree with the sentiment that the game is propaganda, I also don't think "it's a game" is a very good attitude to have towards the medium. Games are no less capable of having things to say and to affect our way of thinking. Games, just like books, film, etc. can mould how we view the world.