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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Downloading too...
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Quick Run also:
View video on youtube.com
missing announcer and wheatley voice
other than that works perfectly
edit: voices has been fixed..
need to rename libmiles.so to LibMiles.so in the Portal 2/bin folder though
View video on youtube.com
missing announcer and wheatley voice
other than that works perfectly
edit: voices has been fixed..
need to rename libmiles.so to LibMiles.so in the Portal 2/bin folder though
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The Linux version of Cannons Lasers Rockets hit Steam for Linux today too!..Downloading it now. :)
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Excellent, this also means we're one step closer to having the SDK available for a port of Stanley Parable.
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Quoting: OrkultusThe Linux version of Cannons Lasers Rockets hit Steam for Linux today too!..Downloading it now. :)
So it did. http://store.steampowered.com/app/265770/
Never heard of it! Free to Play though, so it's gotta be worth a look, I suppose.
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Quoting: scaineQuoting: OrkultusThe Linux version of Cannons Lasers Rockets hit Steam for Linux today too!..Downloading it now. :)So it did. http://store.steampowered.com/app/265770/
Never heard of it! Free to Play though, so it's gotta be worth a look, I suppose.
A F2P spaceship like MOBA, sounds really interesting !
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Yes yes yes! Bring on Portal 2!!
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Now waiting for Witcher(s) and maybe Evoland and maybe even Metro 2033
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Wut.
Does this mean (effectively) all Linux folks get P2 for free?! At least beta quality?
Downloading.
Confused...
Does this mean (effectively) all Linux folks get P2 for free?! At least beta quality?
Downloading.
Confused...
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