I have just been sent a press release about this!
I have requested confirmation of when they will show up for all users, stay tuned.
Edit > The games will be going live this afternoon, just got some confirmation.
Good to see more titles heading to the store of my favourite Distro! Although I have never properly played either, guess it's time to check them out again!
I do prefer doing things via the software centre, I know it will work, have proper libs installed etc, Just makes it a lot easier! So hats off to Introversion for getting included!
What would you like to see added next? Let us know in the comments! Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
QuoteHello,
I just wanted to send you the below press release about the addition of Darwinia and Uplink games by renowned publisher Introversion to the Ubuntu software centre in case it is of interest. Users can buy, download, install these games in just a few clicks and for the first 30 days, the games can be bought from the Ubuntu Software Centre for the special price of $9.99 US, reduced from $12.
The addition of pay-for games to the Software Ubuntu Centre establishes it as another outlet on which games makers and developers can place and sell their content. The news also highlights that the Software Ubuntu Centre is growing in content, allowing Ubuntu users the ability to play great games on their preferred platform.
Do let us know if you have any questions or would like any further information!
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Falon
Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
London, 23rd March: Canonical today announced the addition of Darwinia and Uplink, games by renowned publisher Introversion to the Ubuntu Software Center. Users can buy, download, install these games in just a few clicks and for the first 30 days, the games can be bought from the Ubuntu Software Centre for the special price of $9.99 US, reduced from $12. These titles extend the applications that Ubuntu users can enjoy, allowing them to play great games on their preferred platform.
Darwinia won the Seamus McNally Grand Prize, Technical Excellence, and Innovation in Visual Art awards at the Independent Games Festival. Uplink is considered a classic game, concerned with simulated computer hacking and a firm favourite with Linux users who will welcome its availability on the leading Linux desktop platform.
Ubuntu Software Centre gives Ubuntu users access to thousands of applications both free and paid. A purchasing capability was recently added giving users access to yet more titles across a wider range of genres. The purchasing process is completely secure and integrated in the Ubuntu identity management system. In effect it offers a fully enabled applications store for Ubuntu users.
“Bringing new games and applications to Ubuntu through the Software Center is a fantastic development for our users” says Steve George, VP of Business Development, Canonical. “Introversion has consistently supported Linux, and now their classic titles are available to users easily and quickly. Games like Darwinia and Uplink, and those that follow, make Ubuntu a richer, more fun place for millions of Ubuntu users”
Mark Morris, Managing Director at Introversion Software comments; “This relationship is important for us because Ubuntu is opening the doors for our games to be distributed more widely reaching new audiences. We hope this will be the first wave of games from Introversion that Ubuntu users see through the Ubuntu Software Centre.”
Availability
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Ubuntu users can search for the game in the Ubuntu Software Centre. Payment and installation is a 2-click process for registered users. It’s that simple.
==Ends==
About Canonical
Canonical provides engineering, online and professional services to Ubuntu partners and customers worldwide. As the company behind the Ubuntu project, Canonical is committed to the production and support of Ubuntu – an ever-popular and fast-growing open-source operating
I have requested confirmation of when they will show up for all users, stay tuned.
Edit > The games will be going live this afternoon, just got some confirmation.
Good to see more titles heading to the store of my favourite Distro! Although I have never properly played either, guess it's time to check them out again!
I do prefer doing things via the software centre, I know it will work, have proper libs installed etc, Just makes it a lot easier! So hats off to Introversion for getting included!
What would you like to see added next? Let us know in the comments! Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Now that is what I have been talking about, some proper games in the Ubuntu Software Center, that is really great news!
Suggestions for future inclusion:
Minecraft
Lugaru
H-craft
Doom 3 (steam sell it still so why cant ubuntu sort something out to sell the linux version?)
Prey
Penumbra series
Amnesia
Oilrush when its finished
Steel Storm
Caster
Suggestions for future inclusion:
Minecraft
Lugaru
H-craft
Doom 3 (steam sell it still so why cant ubuntu sort something out to sell the linux version?)
Prey
Penumbra series
Amnesia
Oilrush when its finished
Steel Storm
Caster
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That's great news. Now, Subversion will be likely released on there as well, where I will gladly purchase it.
Coincidentally, I just started working on an Uplink mod last week. Check out the Uplink forums if you're interested. (Unlike other mods, mine actually includes Linux binaries!)
Coincidentally, I just started working on an Uplink mod last week. Check out the Uplink forums if you're interested. (Unlike other mods, mine actually includes Linux binaries!)
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I am surprised to see Subversion mentioned there... I was under the impression that Introversion had given up on us. Or was I misinformed? :confused:
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Hamish, I don't know what gave you that impression. Subversion will hopefully be released sometime this year, although they don't have an official release date yet. See here: http://forums.introversion.co.uk/introversion/viewtopic.php?t=2718
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Nice to see they haven't given up on it then! We don't even have multiwinia though.
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Yea, I suspect that releasing Multiwinia for Linux isn't a huge priority since it was a financial failure - but you can purchase the source code and get it working in Linux yourself if you're determined. I'm considering buying the source code - maybe I'll learn a thing or two about 3D rendering in games.
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Yeah, well, it annoys me when something like that happens anyway... like when we get the first or second game in a series but do not get the third or fourth. It ruins continuity. Granted, I am unaware of Multiwinia sharing anything in particular with the other Introversion titles (which I should admit I have never played either), but it still annoys me...
At least the source code is available, but I was under the impression it was under some weird payment model?
At least the source code is available, but I was under the impression it was under some weird payment model?
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I got Darwinia and would likely get Multiwinia if they made that avilable as well :D
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This is great! And I believe Minecraft will also end up in Software Center soon: http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/features
Scroll down all the way to the "Choose from hundreds of games" headline and what do you see? Minecraft is listed as supported software!
Scroll down all the way to the "Choose from hundreds of games" headline and what do you see? Minecraft is listed as supported software!
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