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SuperTuxKart is trying to get on Steam, be sure to give it a vote
24 Feb 2017 at 11:29 am UTC
24 Feb 2017 at 11:29 am UTC
Voted. I love this game ^_^
HITMAN released for Linux, initial port report and two gameplay videos
18 Feb 2017 at 11:27 am UTC
18 Feb 2017 at 11:27 am UTC
Quoting: EgonautThe game runs so poorly, I can't even get stable 40 FPS @1080p on lowest settings. My GTX 970 is at 100% load all the time, it's incredible. And yes, with lowest settings I mean everything on low or off till the game looks awful, still bad performance (SSAA is at 1.0). I have the latest drivers (378.13) installed.I'm running a 970 with 378.13 and I have a solid 60+ fps on the training mission at medium to high settings. My CPU is an i7-4790k. You've got a problem elsewhere by the sounds of it.
HITMAN released for Linux, initial port report and two gameplay videos
17 Feb 2017 at 2:49 pm UTC
17 Feb 2017 at 2:49 pm UTC
I bought it direct from the Feral store also. Only played about 30 minutes but should be up to speed pretty soon!
HITMAN for Linux officially announced, port by Feral Interactive and arriving this month
7 Feb 2017 at 4:13 pm UTC Likes: 1
7 Feb 2017 at 4:13 pm UTC Likes: 1
Good-o! Looking forward to this, just finished DeusEx too :D
Nearly five years after the Kickstarter, Carmageddon still isn’t on Linux despite the stretch goal being reached
19 Jan 2017 at 10:57 pm UTC Likes: 3
Scammers like this spoil it for genuine developers as I've not backed anything since and never will again.
19 Jan 2017 at 10:57 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: apocalyptechI backed this one. I've reported them to Kickstarter and requested a refund and guess what... no reply regarding either. How can they get away with this?Quoting: ZaxthNo projects on Kickstarter have to deliver to you what they promise, it's like a charity, you can't demand anything from them after giving them money.That's... actually not the case. From the Kickstarter TOS at https://www.kickstarter.com/terms-of-use [External Link] :
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The creator is solely responsible for fulfilling the promises made in their project. If they’re unable to satisfy the terms of this agreement, they may be subject to legal action by backers.Now, I'm not sure how often or successfully that kind of thing has been challenged in court, but you ARE entitled to refunds if a creator defaults on their obligations.
Scammers like this spoil it for genuine developers as I've not backed anything since and never will again.
Some thoughts on switching from Ubuntu to Antergos for Linux gaming
19 Jan 2017 at 10:29 am UTC Likes: 1
19 Jan 2017 at 10:29 am UTC Likes: 1
I suppose I should make an obligatory comment as I'm using Arch (since 2009) ;)
The best thing about installing Arch is that you learn exactly how your system works - and it can be any kind of install your imagination can come up with. I don't run a DE, for example, my desktop is basically the WM (Compiz), Conky, Cairo-Dock, stalonetray, xsettingsd. Also, as has been mentioned, you have the wonderful AUR (I use Cower and a bunch of aliases for this), the Wiki and Pacman.
I've never reinstalled, only rsync'ed my boot drive when I've had to upgrade the hardware. You will experience problems occasionally but I'd call these niggles and I've never had one I couldn't solve quickly just by checking the forums or Wiki. Call me perverse but I actually like problem solving any issues anyway! If you know what's installed (because you installed it) and why, then it's easier to troubleshoot and becomes second nature (I'm no techie by any means).
It won't be for everyone, obviously, but if you want absolute control over your install and have the latest software as soon as it's updated/released then give it a go.
The best thing about installing Arch is that you learn exactly how your system works - and it can be any kind of install your imagination can come up with. I don't run a DE, for example, my desktop is basically the WM (Compiz), Conky, Cairo-Dock, stalonetray, xsettingsd. Also, as has been mentioned, you have the wonderful AUR (I use Cower and a bunch of aliases for this), the Wiki and Pacman.
I've never reinstalled, only rsync'ed my boot drive when I've had to upgrade the hardware. You will experience problems occasionally but I'd call these niggles and I've never had one I couldn't solve quickly just by checking the forums or Wiki. Call me perverse but I actually like problem solving any issues anyway! If you know what's installed (because you installed it) and why, then it's easier to troubleshoot and becomes second nature (I'm no techie by any means).
It won't be for everyone, obviously, but if you want absolute control over your install and have the latest software as soon as it's updated/released then give it a go.
Football Manager 2017 released with day-1 Linux & SteamOS support, demo available
5 Nov 2016 at 12:57 pm UTC
5 Nov 2016 at 12:57 pm UTC
The full game's too much for me so I bought the Touch version last time. Despite trying hard to keep my team personnel up to date the "transfer market" is proving too difficult so I'll probably get the new Touch instead!
I'm hoping I'll notice the "improvements" in the match engine because the 2016 variety had some annoyances.
I'm hoping I'll notice the "improvements" in the match engine because the 2016 variety had some annoyances.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided released for Linux, port report and review
3 Nov 2016 at 12:31 pm UTC Likes: 1
3 Nov 2016 at 12:31 pm UTC Likes: 1
Wow, that's really whetted my appetite! I have a 970 so I may settle for medium graphic settings... but then if it's as gorgeous as you say I may have to start "high" and tweak as necessary ^_^
Anyway, I'm only a few days into Mad Max (so unfortunately Deus Ex will have to queue for the moment) and I like to take my time and explore. In fact, I've hardly touched story missions, I'm having too much fun collecting scrap from other drivers!
Good times! :D
Anyway, I'm only a few days into Mad Max (so unfortunately Deus Ex will have to queue for the moment) and I like to take my time and explore. In fact, I've hardly touched story missions, I'm having too much fun collecting scrap from other drivers!
Good times! :D
Using Nvidia's NVENC with OBS Studio makes Linux game recording really great
28 Oct 2016 at 9:51 am UTC
28 Oct 2016 at 9:51 am UTC
This was rather easy to install for me on Arch. Two AUR packages - nvidia-sdk and ffmpeg-nvenc. A very quick build later and it's working with obs-studio. No audio though as ALSA recording doesn't appear to work for me.
TheDaftRick - same here, I can only use simple mode.
TheDaftRick - same here, I can only use simple mode.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided arrives on SteamOS & Linux on the 3rd of November
21 Oct 2016 at 12:35 pm UTC Likes: 1
21 Oct 2016 at 12:35 pm UTC Likes: 1
I haven't got around to buying Mad Max yet... hmmmm, dilemma... must be extra nice to the Mrs! :whistle: