The latest entry in the Borderlands series 'Borderlands: The Pre-sequel' has been released in the Americas today. Unfortunately the rest of the world will have to wait a few days before getting their hands on the game.
This is the first AAA title to have a simultaneous day one release on Linux as well as other platforms and we have Aspyr Media, the porters of Borderlands 2 and Civilization V, to thank for this. The game runs about as well as the recently-ported Borderlands 2 and I've encountered no issues thus far in my limited playthrough using the open-source drivers on my Radeon HD 7870.
For those who don't know what Borderlands is, the launch trailer captures the spirit of things rather well:
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The gameplay is a mix of a first person shooter with stats-based weapons, light RPG elements and character customization. Not to mention plenty of loot! The game series is also known for its four-player coop which allows players to drop in and out as desired. That and its sense of humour, which overall makes it a unique blend of engaging gameplay and often absurd characters and setting.
This time around we depart the mysterious planet Pandora for its moon, Elpis, and meet characters both new and old for a campaign that's said to be similar in length to its predecessors. So expect at least 20 hours of gameplay if you go at a breakneck speed but considerably more if you do side quests and explore the environment fully. There's more replayability in playing as a different class of character as well as doing the (usual) high-level end game bosses with a full party of players.
It sure is a great time to be a Linux gamer! All this choice for games is sure to empty many a wallet.
Buy It
Grab it from GameAgent the store run by Aspyr Media and support the porters directly! It will give you a Steam key right away.
If you don't fancy buying from GameAgent then buy it on Steam directly. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
This is the first AAA title to have a simultaneous day one release on Linux as well as other platforms and we have Aspyr Media, the porters of Borderlands 2 and Civilization V, to thank for this. The game runs about as well as the recently-ported Borderlands 2 and I've encountered no issues thus far in my limited playthrough using the open-source drivers on my Radeon HD 7870.
For those who don't know what Borderlands is, the launch trailer captures the spirit of things rather well:
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The gameplay is a mix of a first person shooter with stats-based weapons, light RPG elements and character customization. Not to mention plenty of loot! The game series is also known for its four-player coop which allows players to drop in and out as desired. That and its sense of humour, which overall makes it a unique blend of engaging gameplay and often absurd characters and setting.
This time around we depart the mysterious planet Pandora for its moon, Elpis, and meet characters both new and old for a campaign that's said to be similar in length to its predecessors. So expect at least 20 hours of gameplay if you go at a breakneck speed but considerably more if you do side quests and explore the environment fully. There's more replayability in playing as a different class of character as well as doing the (usual) high-level end game bosses with a full party of players.
It sure is a great time to be a Linux gamer! All this choice for games is sure to empty many a wallet.
Buy It
Grab it from GameAgent the store run by Aspyr Media and support the porters directly! It will give you a Steam key right away.
If you don't fancy buying from GameAgent then buy it on Steam directly. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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QuoteSo expect at least 20 hours of gameplay if you go at a breakneck speed but considerably more if you do side quests and explore the environment fully.
Haha - I am closing in on 40 hours in Borderlands 2 now, and I'm roughly half-way through the main story.
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Weird, I'm in Brazil and I seem to be able to buy it. VPN is off.
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What happens if someone from an unlocked region buys the game on Steam and gifts it to someone from a locked region? 
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Im still enjoying bl2 a lot... and I just bought this... I had almost avoided the temptation so far...
damn.. I wont even be able to play this weekend when is released...
curse you!!!
damn.. I wont even be able to play this weekend when is released...
curse you!!!
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oldrocker99 Oct 14, 2014
Europa Universalis IV, which I certainly consider an AAA game, did come out August 13,2013 for Windows, Mac and Linux on the same day. This native port was developed in-house by Paradox Development Studios. NO slagging of Aspyr or Feral (who are freaking awesome) intended here.
Just sayin'.
Just sayin'.
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Quoting: wleoncioWeird, I'm in Brazil and I seem to be able to buy it. VPN is off.AmericaS. Nos estamos incluidos nas datas dos gringos!
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Quoting: GoCorinthiansQuoting: wleoncioWeird, I'm in Brazil and I seem to be able to buy it. VPN is off.AmericaS. Nos estamos incluidos nas datas dos gringos!
Hmm, I could swear I read "North America" before. Anyway: bão demais. :)
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Quoting: oldrocker99Europa Universalis IV, which I certainly consider an AAA game, did come out August 13,2013 for Windows, Mac and Linux on the same day. This native port was developed in-house by Paradox Development Studios. NO slagging of Aspyr or Feral (who are freaking awesome) intended here.
Just sayin'.
I'm a huge Paradox fan (been playing since the early 00s) but they aren't 'AAA' insofar the industry is concerned. The term isn't really an appellation for the game's quality but its budget and production style. Dozens if not hundreds of people are involved and millions of dollars are spent. PDS has grown since the days of Vicky and HoI 1 but it still numbers at less than a hundred people in their studio and they frugally (and wisely IMO) spend their budgets in the development process. It is nothing compared to the bloated budgets of games like Destiny or the Battlefield series (coincidentally also by Swedes, though they're on the other side of the Old City in Stockholm maybe that's the difference).
I also wasn't able to confirm it at launch (because I was too busy playing :D) but the game is also available in most of Asia, not just the Americas, according to steamdb at least. I hate regional release dates and regional pricing myself and remember suffering at the launch of Civ 5 and its subsequent expansions for two whole days while others were already enjoying the game.
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