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Developers of We Happy Few have started working on the Linux version
3 September 2017 at 4:14 pm UTC
Ah, ok. Thanks for the info. Sounds a bit iffy for a single player game but I'd have to evaluate that on a per game basis. Slippery slope though, all the same.
Developers of We Happy Few have started working on the Linux version
3 September 2017 at 12:35 pm UTC
I'm really interested in this one. I will assess the pros and cons of DLC etc only after the Linux release.

Quoting: SolitaryJust look what they did to Shadow of War (sequel to Shadow of Mordor). I don't even care if they port it or not, it's shameful.

What happened exactly? I don't follow gaming news in general, i.e. Windows/consoles, only Linux related, so I wouldn't know.
SteamWorld Dig 2 to release in September with Linux support
31 August 2017 at 11:10 am UTC
Absolutely loved the first one, I'll be picking this up for sure! I'm more excited by the release of this than something like Hitman. And I mainly play FPS type games. And I loved Hitman. :D
Open-world first-person shooter "The Signal From Tölva" has a Linux version in progress
21 August 2017 at 10:04 am UTC
This is a definite buy for me - once released of course.

I loved 'Sir You Are Being Hunted' and had a lot of value from that one. Plus, Big Robot were superb with the Linux build all through Kickstarter (SYABH) and it worked perfectly on a par with the Windows version right from the start.
Looks like GOG Galaxy won't come to Linux any time soon, as it's "not a priority"
19 August 2017 at 3:08 pm UTC
Quoting: Guest
Quoting: fabertawe
Quoting: g000hFor people going on about Steam client being proprietary closed source... well the GOG Galaxy client for Windows is the same. Also what is your issue with Game Clients being Closed Source, when the Games themselves which you want to install and play are closed source. I'm directing this at Shmerl's position. Surely if you need to run open source everywhere, then that should also include the Game code itself?

This is exactly what I was thinking and going to post. Some people will only use an open source graphics driver to run their closed source game? Logic implosion! Someone please explain that one.

I'd love the world to be open source and it's something to strive for certainly. I detest hypocrisy too.

Needing proprietary software to use your hardware is different to choosing. It's the choice that people want, even if it's not an exclusive choice.

Fair enough. It's the people who are vehemently opposed to closed source who don't apply it to everything they use who are hypocritical.

Edit: Perhaps I should have said "who don't apply it to everything they use - where that possibility does exist and they actually have that choice".
Looks like GOG Galaxy won't come to Linux any time soon, as it's "not a priority"
19 August 2017 at 2:42 pm UTC
Quoting: g000hFor people going on about Steam client being proprietary closed source... well the GOG Galaxy client for Windows is the same. Also what is your issue with Game Clients being Closed Source, when the Games themselves which you want to install and play are closed source. I'm directing this at Shmerl's position. Surely if you need to run open source everywhere, then that should also include the Game code itself?

This is exactly what I was thinking and going to post. Some people will only use an open source graphics driver to run their closed source game? Logic implosion! Someone please explain that one.

I'd love the world to be open source and it's something to strive for certainly. I detest hypocrisy too.
We Happy Few to launch on April 13th 2018, Linux release will be 'on or shortly after'
17 August 2017 at 9:26 am UTC Likes: 1
I'm loving the vibe of this, it strikes me as somewhat Bioshock-ish but in a different setting. I'll definitely get this if released for Linux.
Football Manager 2018 release date announced with Linux support once again
16 August 2017 at 9:48 am UTC
Quoting: Ari El Uno
Quoting: edono, its too expensive and it never gets cheaper since it gets deleted after a year
Football Manager 2017 price is now at -80% OFF, if you think it is still expensive then this game is really not for you.

I think the point is the 2017 version is now out of date. The new season's started here in the UK and the staff and squads have changed. So if you want it to be realistic (after all it is a simulator of sorts) then you have to buy the new updated version every year. Too expensive for me I'm afraid.

I tried limping on with my old version for a while but I do want the players to be up to date. If you're not bothered by that of course, then you can play the same version forever :) It would be nice if you could just buy an update for the database to stay fresh.
AMD RX Vega GPUs released along with a new AMDGPU-PRO Driver
15 August 2017 at 8:56 am UTC Likes: 1
I'll be sticking with my GTX 970 and i7 4790K until one of them dies but it's great to see AMD putting up some competition. This was actually my first Intel CPU, I've always used AMD in the past for value for money reasons and if they continue on this trend my next CPU will be AMD again.

My next GPU however remains to be seen. I've always used Nvidia on Linux (since 2006) but I will use what's best for me (I don't understand fanboyism of any kind). And btw, I'm very happy with the closed source driver, that's not an issue - at the moment anyway.
What have you been playing on Linux lately and what do you think?
10 August 2017 at 4:18 pm UTC Likes: 1
I'm still playing Dying Light, about 70% through the main storyline and over 100 hours clocked up so far. I have to concentrate on one game at a time usually, although I'm dipping in and out of Pony Island as well.
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