Lots of pixels here, but Hyper Light Drifter is the best!

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Quoting: NociferWell, ...but also a world where we're gaming not on Windows but on Linux via second-hand tools like Proton and DXVK and that takes its toll on performance as well (and also requires its own separate game of bug hunting), the open source model of having the GPU driver releases ...

Yea, I am am aware that we Linux fans are 2nd class citizens. It's OK. But if Valve recommends AMD vor Linux VR (as they did at least for one game in 2020), I expect it to work. Here Valve made a shit statement. And problems start in the SteamVR home screen at the moment. But I won't go into details as it's not a bug report here.

I expected AMD to be on par with Nvidia in 2021, which is not the case. But I think AMD will get stronger than Nvidia and eventually get better, that's why I will not switch back, for the moment. Just more patience required, I think.

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Quoting: LubosDWell, now I'm not so worried any more.

No worry. Just enjoy it, you did everything right. A 2060 should work nicely enough. Even my 1660Ti was good enough to finish HL:A without major PITA.

Happy VR gaming bro.

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I miss Nvidia since I switched from Intel/Nvidia to AMD (3700X/RX6800) just because AMD pushes open source. But regarding the "expierience", It's bug hunting again instead of gaming. At least with my VR setup.
So, no, I still wouldn't recommend AMD over Nvidia on Linux right now, except if you have a very special reason. Nvidia with Manjaro was great, AMD gives me just headaches.

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Quoting: RandomizedKirbyTree47I'm a fan of VVVVVV and Terry Cavanagh's other games so I am looking forward to the next release.

Once upon a time, when I only had a linux potato laptop, 2 games helped me to survive a vacation:
1. VVVVVV
2. Gemini Rue

Two great linux games I can recommend :grin:

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Quoting: Liam Dawejust talk about what they enjoyed across 2020 :)

Some of the games I enjoyed this year (order by last played):

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• Half-Life: Alyx VR (Proton at that time, has now a native version).

Yeah, gaming doesn't get much better than HL:A.
It just takes that crazy amount of money and patience to get an Index and good hardware. I can't wait to play it again on a serious GPU next year.

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Sure, I have 3 euro for it. It was fun while it lasted.

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Yeah, Valve taught me how to spend my money on games like women on shoes. Thanks Gaben

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Not interesting as long as Valve keeps pushin linux gaming directly. On the desktop and also VR. The Valve Index is one of the greatest piece of tech ever as well as Proton! Keep that in mind.

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It was an ootb experience on Manjaro with Nvidia. Except the bluetooth connection to the base stations for power management, but there is an Android app, Lighthouse PM, that can be used as a workaround.
Whole thing works better than expected. Beefy GPU recommended though.

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