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GOL has been updated, few new bits to be aware of
9 Mar 2016 at 8:27 pm UTC
9 Mar 2016 at 8:27 pm UTC
git rocks! ;)
If you want to have something like github, but locally... recently I stumbled over https://gogs.io/ [External Link]
If you want to have something like github, but locally... recently I stumbled over https://gogs.io/ [External Link]
What game would you most like to see on Linux this year?
29 Feb 2016 at 12:36 pm UTC Likes: 6
29 Feb 2016 at 12:36 pm UTC Likes: 6
Elite: Dangerous!
Batman: Arkham Knight for Linux & SteamOS cancelled
3 Feb 2016 at 9:02 pm UTC
3 Feb 2016 at 9:02 pm UTC
Sad news. Did Feral give a statement already? I guess they were already working on the port and found unfixable issues.
Garry Newman of Rust and Garry's Mod regrets supporting Linux
28 Jan 2016 at 2:00 pm UTC
28 Jan 2016 at 2:00 pm UTC
He tweeted the sales per platform here [External Link]. So there might be 8 thousand people who are unsatisifed with the quality and support of the game.
And complaining people can be quite loud, even if they are a minority.
I don't know how they can see those per platform sales, if Steam is showing it to them, or if they can see the downloads or if they have an internal mechanism... probably there is noise on those numbers. Some bought it while they where online with Windows, but want to play it on Linux... vice versa, etc, pp.
Nevertheless, what does Mr. Newman expect from people who bought his game for their platform, but are unsatisfied with it? Especially if the support and performance on other platforms are way better. I find his reason for supporting Linux were right, he posted some thoughts on reddit [External Link].
From my experience, Linux gamers are more passionate about their games, in either praising them or in complaining about them. So Linux gamers will have a deeper impact on developers' memories. In this case I can understand that he regrets supporting Linux. But he has it in his own hands.
And complaining people can be quite loud, even if they are a minority.
I don't know how they can see those per platform sales, if Steam is showing it to them, or if they can see the downloads or if they have an internal mechanism... probably there is noise on those numbers. Some bought it while they where online with Windows, but want to play it on Linux... vice versa, etc, pp.
Nevertheless, what does Mr. Newman expect from people who bought his game for their platform, but are unsatisfied with it? Especially if the support and performance on other platforms are way better. I find his reason for supporting Linux were right, he posted some thoughts on reddit [External Link].
From my experience, Linux gamers are more passionate about their games, in either praising them or in complaining about them. So Linux gamers will have a deeper impact on developers' memories. In this case I can understand that he regrets supporting Linux. But he has it in his own hands.
Our Linux & SteamOS gamer survey results for January 2016
24 Jan 2016 at 7:36 am UTC
24 Jan 2016 at 7:36 am UTC
In Safari on iOS the graph's titles are very tiny. So tiny I didn't see them in the first place and thought there weren't any.
Imho a monthly survey is better than a survey every two months, as it will give more fine grained data to look at over time and in the future. I don't think it will affect the number of people participating.
Imho a monthly survey is better than a survey every two months, as it will give more fine grained data to look at over time and in the future. I don't think it will affect the number of people participating.
Saints Row IV now available on SteamOS and Linux
22 Dec 2015 at 1:17 am UTC
I'm on a C2Q [email protected] with a nVidia GTX 670 and 8 GB RAM (DDR2 :P). Running on detected medium settings at 1680x1050. I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with proprietary divers version 358.16
In the cutscenes I have ~30FPS (not below) and ingame between 30 and 50. Mostly about 40 FPS. Feels smooth all the time, no stuttering. It's very well playable. I'm satisfied with the performance so far.
22 Dec 2015 at 1:17 am UTC
Quoting: nIQnutnhow do you get the framerate ?You can enable an ingame FPS counter in the Steam client settings (menu In-Game).
I'm on a C2Q [email protected] with a nVidia GTX 670 and 8 GB RAM (DDR2 :P). Running on detected medium settings at 1680x1050. I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with proprietary divers version 358.16
In the cutscenes I have ~30FPS (not below) and ingame between 30 and 50. Mostly about 40 FPS. Feels smooth all the time, no stuttering. It's very well playable. I'm satisfied with the performance so far.
Speculation: A job posting for Elite Dangerous hints at possible future Linux support
21 Dec 2015 at 11:36 pm UTC Likes: 1
21 Dec 2015 at 11:36 pm UTC Likes: 1
Elite Dangerous on Linux? That would be too good to be true.
GOL Asks: What have you been playing on Linux & SteamOS recently?
23 Nov 2015 at 8:58 pm UTC
23 Nov 2015 at 8:58 pm UTC
Recently played, all with Steam Controller:
- Trine 3
- Adventure Capitalist
- Time Clickers
- Axiom Verge
Except Trine 3 I played them via Steam Link on my TV. The idle clickers games are well playable with the keyboard mouse emulation of the Steam Controller.
Interesting is the input lag for Axiom Verge. It is also very well playable via Steam Link, but when you got used to the delay (even though it's quite little), you have problems playing it on (Linux) PC again ;)
- Trine 3
- Adventure Capitalist
- Time Clickers
- Axiom Verge
Except Trine 3 I played them via Steam Link on my TV. The idle clickers games are well playable with the keyboard mouse emulation of the Steam Controller.
Interesting is the input lag for Axiom Verge. It is also very well playable via Steam Link, but when you got used to the delay (even though it's quite little), you have problems playing it on (Linux) PC again ;)
Batman: Arkham Knight Will Be Available On Linux And SteamOS In Spring 2016
31 Oct 2015 at 1:31 pm UTC
31 Oct 2015 at 1:31 pm UTC
Maybe this is a chance. If Feral is optimizing the game while porting, it may even run better on Linux than on Windows. That would be a great surprise, when the game is released.
Saints Row 2 & 3 Are Being Ported By Virtual Programming
16 Oct 2015 at 10:00 am UTC Likes: 1
16 Oct 2015 at 10:00 am UTC Likes: 1
Looks like both entries (SR2 and SR3) are gone from the "In development" section?