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The developers of 'Darksiders' comment on the Linux version, they couldn't fix the issues
30 Nov 2016 at 7:42 am UTC
30 Nov 2016 at 7:42 am UTC
Too bad, so sad. I was really looking forward having Darksiders on Linux. I played it through on Windows, and it's a really great game. The gameplay is neat, with nice graphics and some cool puzzles to solve. But as with some other titles, when you don't hear anything about the port for a long long time, it'll probably never come. (*cough* giana sisters *cough*)
If only Leszek Godlewski would have finished the port before leaving. But as he said, he is done with porting. Probably he wasn't pleased about all the questions about when the port is finally finished. Iirc he even removed all tweets about it, so nobody asks him anymore. Maybe that's even our fault.
I read the "Maybe Warmastered Edition will get a Linux port one day." as the same. More unlikely than likely. The Warmastered Edition probably won't have less issues than the original version. Of course I hope we'll get a port, but I don't count on it.
If only Leszek Godlewski would have finished the port before leaving. But as he said, he is done with porting. Probably he wasn't pleased about all the questions about when the port is finally finished. Iirc he even removed all tweets about it, so nobody asks him anymore. Maybe that's even our fault.
I read the "Maybe Warmastered Edition will get a Linux port one day." as the same. More unlikely than likely. The Warmastered Edition probably won't have less issues than the original version. Of course I hope we'll get a port, but I don't count on it.
GOG have something mysterious planned for December 1st
29 Nov 2016 at 7:56 pm UTC
So I guess this means it will never come to Linux :-( Though they have a filled Linux depot regarding to steamdb.
29 Nov 2016 at 7:56 pm UTC
Quoting: CreakEvolve?The development of Evolve is "finished". Turtle Rock Studios is no longer updating it.
So I guess this means it will never come to Linux :-( Though they have a filled Linux depot regarding to steamdb.
You will need to update your udev rules for the Steam Controller
24 Nov 2016 at 8:16 am UTC
24 Nov 2016 at 8:16 am UTC
Will the new rules be updated sooner or later distro-wise? Or will all Linux users have to do these changes manually?
Edit: ah, Eike's post already answers this ;)
Edit: ah, Eike's post already answers this ;)
A look at 'Pro Pinball Ultra' now it's Linux, some quick thoughts for you
17 Nov 2016 at 11:17 am UTC
17 Nov 2016 at 11:17 am UTC
When I remember correctly the space quest adventures and night mission where the first games I ever played on PC. These were the times where DOS was the operating system ;)
Later I also enjoyed some pinball simulators, but haven't played any for a long time. I guess the time has come again.
Later I also enjoyed some pinball simulators, but haven't played any for a long time. I guess the time has come again.
Alienware manager on Steam Machines lull: Windows 10 changed things
14 Nov 2016 at 4:27 pm UTC Likes: 1
14 Nov 2016 at 4:27 pm UTC Likes: 1
It's difficult. There are a lot of ups and downs regarding playing games on Linux. There are times, where I cheer about every game coming to Linux, but then I see how many people are still playing on Windows and there is no way for them to change their operating system.
But then there are coming big titles to Linux, thanks to all the hard work of all the porters and porting companies, so I cheer again. Just to realize, how much you have to fiddle around with those games, to make them work. There is always something you have to fiddle around on Linux, and it feels like it's a lot more than on Windows. Of course Windows also has its problems, but in general, it have to admit to get the impression, it's more stable in general. Even though it's running on even more different hardware setups.
So I'm torn about what to think. Atm I'm happy about what I can play on Linux without having to boot Windows. I've been to a LAN party again last weekend, and played a lot of games this time and never had to boot into Windows. Ok, I was playing some of the games with wine, but I'm fine with that. The performance was great and I could attend a lot of tournaments.
Also what flibitijibo has reported about Steam Dev Days, e.g. that all demos have been running on Linux machines, including VR!
On the other hand I'm afraid that this might change again. This article here, the article about Everspace... that's all not sounding pretty well. In the end, the money will decide. If not enough people are buying Linux games or Linux machines the support will be dropped.
I would really like to hear more details from Valve, what plans they have, how far their progress is, etc. But in fact we don't hear anything and just can hope it will all turn out good for us.
But then there are coming big titles to Linux, thanks to all the hard work of all the porters and porting companies, so I cheer again. Just to realize, how much you have to fiddle around with those games, to make them work. There is always something you have to fiddle around on Linux, and it feels like it's a lot more than on Windows. Of course Windows also has its problems, but in general, it have to admit to get the impression, it's more stable in general. Even though it's running on even more different hardware setups.
So I'm torn about what to think. Atm I'm happy about what I can play on Linux without having to boot Windows. I've been to a LAN party again last weekend, and played a lot of games this time and never had to boot into Windows. Ok, I was playing some of the games with wine, but I'm fine with that. The performance was great and I could attend a lot of tournaments.
Also what flibitijibo has reported about Steam Dev Days, e.g. that all demos have been running on Linux machines, including VR!
On the other hand I'm afraid that this might change again. This article here, the article about Everspace... that's all not sounding pretty well. In the end, the money will decide. If not enough people are buying Linux games or Linux machines the support will be dropped.
I would really like to hear more details from Valve, what plans they have, how far their progress is, etc. But in fact we don't hear anything and just can hope it will all turn out good for us.
The Linux port of space action game 'EVERSPACE' is sounding a bit iffy now
14 Nov 2016 at 4:09 pm UTC
14 Nov 2016 at 4:09 pm UTC
That is sounding way worse than in their last Kickstarter Update:
Who knows what deal they had to sign, to get in on XBox One, maybe now we have to pay the price. Just guessing :->
If this really fails, it was the last Kickstarter game I pledged, that promised Linux support. Because here I pledged a lot of money. All Kickstarter games promising Linux support (also those with Linux only as a stretch goal), should present a working demo, like System Shock or Greedy Guns did. Here we can be quite sure to get a Linux version.
Meh, it would be too bad if Everspace won't come to Linux.
Linux State of MindWhat's disturbing me is, that they worked on a XBox One version before the Linux version, even though the Linux stretch goal was reached, but the console stretch goal wasn't. So it looks like the work on the Linux version was indeed started way too late, and now we might never get it :-(
We know the promised Linux support is dragging along but we're making progress. We fixed the graphic glitches using OpenGL 4.0 and we see some good performance, too. We also got the mouse controls working in windowed mode but in full screen we still got quite a few issues. It turned out to be a lot harder to port the game to Linux than we originally thought, but rest assured that we are still working on it and hope to get the remaining issues solved, soon.
Who knows what deal they had to sign, to get in on XBox One, maybe now we have to pay the price. Just guessing :->
If this really fails, it was the last Kickstarter game I pledged, that promised Linux support. Because here I pledged a lot of money. All Kickstarter games promising Linux support (also those with Linux only as a stretch goal), should present a working demo, like System Shock or Greedy Guns did. Here we can be quite sure to get a Linux version.
Meh, it would be too bad if Everspace won't come to Linux.
Developer of 'Steam Marines' talks sales, Linux represented 2% over the lifetime of it
8 Nov 2016 at 7:55 pm UTC Likes: 1
8 Nov 2016 at 7:55 pm UTC Likes: 1
Hmm... how about people buying it on Windows, still wishing for a Linux version, and when made available play it on Linux then?
Those aren't counted as Linux, right?
As Windows having over 90% market share, this isn't unlikely. Valve should make available stats, which show how the percentages are where people are playing their games. This would be a much more accurate number for the devs, than only on which platform a game is bought.
Also there might be a significant percentage of players waiting for having enough games on Linux before they stop dualbooting. Those people might also buy their games primarily on Windows instead of Linux.
Of course this is just a guess, as there aren't any official numbers, and devs can only see on which platform their games are bought.
Those aren't counted as Linux, right?
As Windows having over 90% market share, this isn't unlikely. Valve should make available stats, which show how the percentages are where people are playing their games. This would be a much more accurate number for the devs, than only on which platform a game is bought.
Also there might be a significant percentage of players waiting for having enough games on Linux before they stop dualbooting. Those people might also buy their games primarily on Windows instead of Linux.
Of course this is just a guess, as there aren't any official numbers, and devs can only see on which platform their games are bought.
Steam Dev Days 2016 videos are now up, something to watch over the weekend
4 Nov 2016 at 12:43 pm UTC Likes: 3
4 Nov 2016 at 12:43 pm UTC Likes: 3
You can also watch it directly on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/534600/ [External Link]
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Linux system requirements revealed, Nvidia only for now
2 Nov 2016 at 3:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
2 Nov 2016 at 3:24 pm UTC Likes: 2
Yeah let's see how the performance on my old rig will be. I'm still enjoying Feral's ports (like Tomb Raider or Mad Max) on it, with decent framerates and not even on lowest settings.
Looking forward to this game! Hopefully the predecessor will also be ported.
Looking forward to this game! Hopefully the predecessor will also be ported.
Linux gamers are sweet-talking Aspyr Media again
31 Oct 2016 at 11:21 pm UTC Likes: 3
31 Oct 2016 at 11:21 pm UTC Likes: 3
I would love to see Homeworld Remastered on Linux, but looks like Gearbox wasn't pleased by the sales of their Borderlands ports?