Well now, this was a nice surprise, it looks like Portal 2 is extremely close to dropping onto Linux.
Update: You need to manually opt-into the beta according to Valve. Find it in the beta tab on the properties section of Portal 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tax4e4hBBZc
To quote the excellent SteamDB entry for Portal 2
The epic sequel to the puzzle game Portal will be a welcome addition to everyones Linux library I am sure.
Features
Extensive single player: Featuring next generation gameplay and a wildly-engrossing story.
Complete two-person co-op: Multiplayer game featuring its own dedicated story, characters, and gameplay.
Advanced physics: Allows for the creation of a whole new range of interesting challenges, producing a much larger but not harder game.
Original music.
Massive sequel: The original Portal was named 2007's Game of the Year by over 30 publications worldwide.
Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included.
You can report bugs to the official github page for Portal 2 Linux right here.
Have you been waiting for it?
Update: You need to manually opt-into the beta according to Valve. Find it in the beta tab on the properties section of Portal 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tax4e4hBBZc
To quote the excellent SteamDB entry for Portal 2
Quote4 minutes ago Changed Depots
661/config/oslist: linux
661/name: Portal 2 linux content
4 minutes ago Changed App Config
launch/2/arguments: -game portal2 -steam
launch/2/config/oslist: linux
launch/2/executable: portal2.sh
4 minutes ago Changed oslist – windows,macos,linux
4 minutes ago Added name_linux – Portal 2 (Beta)
The epic sequel to the puzzle game Portal will be a welcome addition to everyones Linux library I am sure.
Features
Extensive single player: Featuring next generation gameplay and a wildly-engrossing story.
Complete two-person co-op: Multiplayer game featuring its own dedicated story, characters, and gameplay.
Advanced physics: Allows for the creation of a whole new range of interesting challenges, producing a much larger but not harder game.
Original music.
Massive sequel: The original Portal was named 2007's Game of the Year by over 30 publications worldwide.
Editing Tools: Portal 2 editing tools will be included.
You can report bugs to the official github page for Portal 2 Linux right here.
Have you been waiting for it?
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Yes!! Was hoping it would see the linux light, it's the perfect living room game <3.
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Quoting: XpanderQuoting: PKMDid anyone else notice that the Steam counter for Linux games went from 538 to 338? What's up with that?doesnt count DLC's anymore i guess
You can find the counter by going into the Linux games tab, it just says "games".
I think that's correct. It more or less matches up with SteamDB's number now: http://steamdb.info/linux/
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please sign and share, we need a good mmo :(
bethesda should make a linux version, instead of only supporting mac and dropping us
https://www.change.org/petitions/bethesda-make-a-linux-version-of-the-elder-scrolls-online
bethesda should make a linux version, instead of only supporting mac and dropping us
https://www.change.org/petitions/bethesda-make-a-linux-version-of-the-elder-scrolls-online
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downloading it
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Quoting: jeroenplease sign and share, we need a good mmo :(
bethesda should make a linux version, instead of only supporting mac and dropping us
https://www.change.org/petitions/bethesda-make-a-linux-version-of-the-elder-scrolls-online
http://albiononline.com
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Quoting: liamdaweQuoting: Half-ShotBloody hell Liam, how do you do that so fast :DImagine the film the Matrix, I am plugged into it.
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Quoting: liamdaweGood internet speeds then. Guess brain streaming tops copper wiring.Quoting: Half-ShotBloody hell Liam, how do you do that so fast :DImagine the film the Matrix, I am plugged into it.
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Nice, it's already downloading.
I've already completed the game so can anyone recommend some unmissable mods?
I've already completed the game so can anyone recommend some unmissable mods?
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Man, what a relief - this is great news. Portal 2 to play again is superb... once I get my house move out of the way and have a computer again. Argh!!!
And Stanley Parable should be hot on its heel. Amazing news. Superb!
And Stanley Parable should be hot on its heel. Amazing news. Superb!
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Can't wait to play this. Hopefully Valve doesn't have too much difficulty bringing this out of the beta.
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