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Latest Comments by einherjar
Viking strategy game Northgard arrives on GOG with a discount
22 May 2020 at 7:51 am UTC

Quoting: GuestSo if I want to buy the DRM-free version, I am expected to pay the full price but get only the single player content?

Sorry Shiro Games, but you are not going to see my money. A shame, because it looks like a nice game I could have enjoyed.
It always seems kinda weird to me, when a Linuxer gamer complains like that.
1. your are just one gamer in a small niche (about 0,86% according to steam)
2. in this niche, you represent another niche: "Must be Linux" AND "must be DRM free on GOG"

--> be thankful, that there is a well made Linux port and buy on steam would be my recommendation.
If the majority of Linuxgamers would act like you, there would just be even less (or nearly no) games for Linux.

And whom has to "shame" and why?

Serious Sam 4 announced for August, confirmed for Stadia (updated)
21 May 2020 at 4:21 pm UTC

I can see no sign of a Linux Version on Steam. Perhaps there will be one, perhaps not.
I would only buy it discounted anyways. I played SS3 only for about 20 hours, then I got bored, because it was just dumb enemies running at me. It is ok for a few hours of shooting, but I am not hyped.

Wasteland 3 characters can have super powerful quirks
19 May 2020 at 11:07 am UTC

Quoting: Eike
Quoting: einherjarI am not that eager to support a MS owned company with my money. We can be sure, that they will not support Linux in the future anyways. So it is better to give my money to companies that probably support Linux in the future.
The steam page does not show a Linux sign btw.
Hm. They won't support Linux for sure if we'd all do that. I would buy a good Linux game from Microsoft anytime.
Call me a pessimist, but I consider they will not do anyways. Just look at Minecraft Bedrock for example.

Wasteland 3 characters can have super powerful quirks
19 May 2020 at 7:22 am UTC

I am not that eager to support a MS owned company with my money. We can be sure, that they will not support Linux in the future anyways. So it is better to give my money to companies that probably support Linux in the future.
The steam page does not show a Linux sign btw.

Deep Rock Galactic leaves Early Access, works well with Steam Play on Linux
14 May 2020 at 10:41 pm UTC

Not working voice is kinda showstopper in a coop game. Looks interesting though, but IMHO 30€ is too much (especially with reduced function aka voice chat).

Egosoft, developer of X4: Foundations talks up moving to Blender and appreciating open source
11 May 2020 at 1:26 pm UTC Likes: 3

I really like to give my money to devs like these guys. I bought the "X4: Foundations Collector's Edition - Extra Content" and don't regret a cent. Even if the game was not in a very good shape when I bought it.

But spending money on a great game like this and support cool devs like these is a good way to empty my wallet :-)

Manjaro Linux and Star Labs team up for their Linux-focused hardware
8 May 2020 at 11:26 am UTC

Quoting: JeffD
Quoting: einherjarVery interesting news!
That is really nice.

Edit: Oh, no german keyboard is offered :(:(
Tuxedo computers would be a good place to look for a German keyboard. They also have one with Manjaro on it, but they are pricier.
I know them, but they are much too pricey, for my purpose.
I want a small Linux Notebook to replace the tablet of my daughter. She uses an Galaxy Tab 3 and because of the bloatware, that is instantly pushed on it, it is nearly unusable now.

I do not want to buy another android tablet for her, but a small NB would be ok. It is weird, even google apps that are not supported any more, can not be uninstalled and there is no good custom rom to be found.

So the small Star Lite Mk II would have been a great choice.

Manjaro Linux and Star Labs team up for their Linux-focused hardware
5 May 2020 at 9:15 pm UTC

Quoting: drlambI hope this company continues to grow and release new products. If the Lite had a lower-end Ryzen chip and supported NVMe drives (I don't know that it doesn't) I'd be all over it.
...
What exactly is wrong with the used Intel CPU?

Manjaro Linux and Star Labs team up for their Linux-focused hardware
5 May 2020 at 9:07 pm UTC

Very interesting news!
That is really nice.

Edit: Oh, no german keyboard is offered :(:(

What are you clicking on this weekend? Come have a chat in the comments
3 May 2020 at 9:23 am UTC

Quoting: RedneckI streamed some Saints Row 4 2 hours ago and I will be mostly playing csgo with my team! We're always on the lookout for new players. DM if interested!
What does team mean in your case?
Is it more like a clan, with training and so on? Or is it more to have a few friendly guys to play with from time to time?