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Aspyr Media Are Teasing A New Launch Tomorrow

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You like new ports right? Well Aspyr Media have something up their sleeves for tomorrow, looks like we could be busy.

Posting on their facebook was this:

Hey! Do you like video games? Because we’re launching something new for our Mac and Linux users tomorrow!

Posted by Aspyr Media on Monday, 20 July 2015


Oh boy! Begin wild speculation. What do you think it will be you fine Linux gamer folk?

I'm always impressed by the quality of Aspyr ports, and I'm sure this will be no different.

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Cmdr_Iras Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: EikeShouldn't a VP port be way easier then this?

VP port would certainly be quick and 'easy' though how good the end product would be is open to debate, while I had no major issues with W2, certainly nothing game breaking many did have issues to start with.

Also if CDPR also intends on releasing Cyberpunk for Linux as well it would be easier in the long run to do a proper engine port rather than a wrapper that would be specific to W3 (There was an excellent article on this site a while ago about the different types of port)
Eike Jul 21, 2015
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Quoting: ajgp
Quoting: EikeShouldn't a VP port be way easier then this?

VP port would certainly be quick and 'easy' though how good the end product would be is open to debate, while I had no major issues with W2, certainly nothing game breaking many did have issues to start with.

If they would be taking the less easy way, porting, this could totally be worth full price for me, and maybe even an upgrade from my GTX660. :)
Eike Jul 21, 2015
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After reading their post yet another time, I got unsure if this really is about a game.
"we’re launching something new for our Mac and Linux users tomorrow!", that might be a shop or a launcher or something else as well?
WorMzy Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: EikeAfter reading their post yet another time, I got unsure if this really is about a game.
"we’re launching something new for our Mac and Linux users tomorrow!", that might be a shop or a launcher or something else as well?

I hope it's a automated drone system which goes around giving Linux and Mac users massages and cake. :D


Last edited by WorMzy on 21 July 2015 at 10:20 am UTC
MayeulC Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: FergleFerglesonGiven my experiences so far with Aspyr, they could release an empty text file and I'm going to buy it first-day, and then pick-up whatever text-file DLC they want to release. :)
Sure, but it has to be well priced.

Quoting: FredOWhat about Evolve, do we know who's porting that? That's also a MAC/Linux port.
Virtual Programming, IIRC.
titi Jul 21, 2015
How to buy a game to the support the porting company the best way I can ? ( in this case Aspyr Media )
Eike Jul 21, 2015
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Quoting: titiHow to buy a game to the support the porting company the best way I can ? ( in this case Aspyr Media )

Most important make sure it counts as Linux sell (buying from Linux, playing on Linux).
AFAIR they've got a shop themselves, this would probably be the optimal solution.
wolfyrion Jul 21, 2015
Hmm is abit strange but I see that Shadow of Mordor and Alien Isolation are ready for Launch :o
I mean the depots have all the data + dlcs for mac and Linux

Shadow of Mordor

https://steamdb.info/app/241930/depots/
https://steamdb.info/app/241930/history/

Alien Isolation
https://steamdb.info/app/214490/depots/
https://steamdb.info/app/214490/history/

Are they planning to release both games the same day ? :D


Last edited by wolfyrion on 21 July 2015 at 11:43 am UTC
rustybroomhandle Jul 21, 2015
KOTOR II is most likely guess.

Hmmm, but why were they tweeting about Rage?
Mountain Man Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: wolfyrionHmm is abit strange but I see that Shadow of Mordor and Alien Isolation are ready for Launch :o
I mean the depots have all the data + dlcs for mac and Linux

Shadow of Mordor

https://steamdb.info/app/241930/depots/
https://steamdb.info/app/241930/history/
It would be awesome if it was Shadow of Mordor, but it's unlikely that Aspyr would be teasing a Feral port.


Last edited by Mountain Man on 21 July 2015 at 12:08 pm UTC
mao_dze_dun Jul 21, 2015
Ahahahahah... GTA V... NO!!! :))). This is isn't even in the area of delusion, people. A 500 million dollar game getting ported for 1% of the audience. They'd never be able to get their money back. I'm guessing most you of hoping, haven't actually played the game. It's a huuuuuge world and a very complex one at that. Porting it to a new platform is positively a big effort. Just consider - it took two years for the Windows port. I have half a mind that Rockstar wouldn't bother with a Linux port even if Steam OS turns out to be the best thing since sliced bread.

But just so you don't blame me for never speculating - here is a thought. Fallout 4 is coming out on November 10th. So is the Steam controller and the Steam Machines. Valve already has a working relationship with Bethesda since they became partners in crime with the mod fiasco this spring. Who knows what surprises might come up come November.
burnall Jul 21, 2015
For the love of penguin they will do it! :D
Mountain Man Jul 21, 2015
So they've announced the announcement. When is the actual announcement?
Eike Jul 21, 2015
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Quoting: michahttp://store.steampowered.com/app/10500/

http://steamcommunity.com/app/10500/discussions/0/624076851324354383/
Corben Jul 21, 2015
Elite: Dangerous please ;)
Beamboom Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: rustybroomhandleKOTOR II is most likely guess.

Would that be new to Mac?
Polozoff Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: Beamboom
Quoting: rustybroomhandleKOTOR II is most likely guess.

Would that be new to Mac?

Yes.
RTheren Jul 21, 2015
Company of Heroes 2 is beign worked by Feral of Aspyr?
Polozoff Jul 21, 2015
Quoting: RTherenCompany of Heroes 2 is beign worked by Feral of Aspyr?

Feral.
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