Update: They posted this in reply to someone in a forum topic I started
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It would have been nice to have this simply mentioned to begin with, then the outlook would have been more positive. I am a big fan of open communication and they failed here, but it's great to see it's coming still.
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Another developer going the silent route on previous plans. Atari Vault was confirmed by the developers to be releasing on Windows and SteamOS/Linux, but Mac later. Now it has launched with no hint about Linux.
To save you going to our old article linked above, here's the image:
It released yesterday with no mention on Linux/SteamOS.
I seriously don't get what is so damned hard about developers being open about previously confirmed platforms.
We have reached out to them to ask what's going on, but I doubt Atari will even see our message as they probably get thousands daily.
This guys, is why you don't pre-order, I'm glad I stick to my rule. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
QuoteWith experience in software development, you should be familiar with hardware issues. The average game, when porting only has to consider control configurations for one game; this package has 42 distinct control schemes. The number of configurations is quite astounding, more than average modern game. It take a long time work through these things. Still, the Linux version is coming shortly. Launch has also exposed a few issues on the Windows side that we're going to patch (for the benefit of Linux too) before the Linux build is released.
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It would have been nice to have this simply mentioned to begin with, then the outlook would have been more positive. I am a big fan of open communication and they failed here, but it's great to see it's coming still.
Original article
Another developer going the silent route on previous plans. Atari Vault was confirmed by the developers to be releasing on Windows and SteamOS/Linux, but Mac later. Now it has launched with no hint about Linux.
To save you going to our old article linked above, here's the image:
It released yesterday with no mention on Linux/SteamOS.
I seriously don't get what is so damned hard about developers being open about previously confirmed platforms.
We have reached out to them to ask what's going on, but I doubt Atari will even see our message as they probably get thousands daily.
This guys, is why you don't pre-order, I'm glad I stick to my rule. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Article updated, it will come soon apparently.
Got the reply I asked for, job done :)
Got the reply I asked for, job done :)
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Johan Lejonborn Mar 26, 2016
Quoting: TheBossArticle updated, it will come soon apparently.
Got the reply I asked for, job done :)
Thanks for chasing down an answer, good to see it's coming.
Never played any of the old Atari games so i might pick it up later on for the arcade versions of Centipede, Millipede and Tempest.
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rustybroomhandle Mar 26, 2016
Quoting: TheBossYou may think it's overreacting, but I will keep pointing out developers that do stuff like this.
Do stuff like what?? Tone it down a little, maybe.
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Quoting: rustybroomhandleTone it down? Cheeky.Quoting: TheBossYou may think it's overreacting, but I will keep pointing out developers that do stuff like this.
Do stuff like what?? Tone it down a little, maybe.
I think you're fully aware of what I am talking about: Developers who state Linux is a platform right up until release, then release without Linux support and don't mention it anywhere. Forcing me and other users to chase them up for answers.
I will continue to point out developers that do it, as the majority appreciate it. We also have people who like to know what happens with games that we previously covered.
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rustybroomhandle Mar 27, 2016
Quoting: TheBossQuoting: rustybroomhandleTone it down? Cheeky.Quoting: TheBossYou may think it's overreacting, but I will keep pointing out developers that do stuff like this.
Do stuff like what?? Tone it down a little, maybe.
I think you're fully aware of what I am talking about: Developers who state Linux is a platform right up until release, then release without Linux support and don't mention it anywhere. Forcing me and other users to chase them up for answers.
I will continue to point out developers that do it, as the majority appreciate it. We also have people who like to know what happens with games that we previously covered.
When did we suddenly start expecting day 1 releases by default?
We're 2% of the market, and like it or not, whether intentional or not, GOL represents the face of that 2%. And if you go about this thing with all the grace and tact of a British tabloid, it does a huge disservice to us all.
So yeah, tone it down.
The "majority" you speak of is debatable too - did you take a survey?
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Quoting: rustybroomhandleSo yeah, tone it down.Yeah, Boss, you heard the man. Remember your place and be happy with whatever trickles down to us second class citizens. Honest communication is obviously too much to ask, unless you represent more than two percent of the gaming public.
Well done, Sir (or Madam) Handle. Now you can move on and tell the next guy what they are allowed to do on their own damn site.
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Quoting: rustybroomhandleQuoting: TheBossQuoting: rustybroomhandleTone it down? Cheeky.Quoting: TheBossYou may think it's overreacting, but I will keep pointing out developers that do stuff like this.
Do stuff like what?? Tone it down a little, maybe.
I think you're fully aware of what I am talking about: Developers who state Linux is a platform right up until release, then release without Linux support and don't mention it anywhere. Forcing me and other users to chase them up for answers.
I will continue to point out developers that do it, as the majority appreciate it. We also have people who like to know what happens with games that we previously covered.
When did we suddenly start expecting day 1 releases by default?
We're 2% of the market, and like it or not, whether intentional or not, GOL represents the face of that 2%. And if you go about this thing with all the grace and tact of a British tabloid, it does a huge disservice to us all.
So yeah, tone it down.
The "majority" you speak of is debatable too - did you take a survey?
If GOL is the "face" of the 2%, then I will continue to point out developers who do shady things. And I will continue to be happy doing so. I get annoyed by it as a potential customer, and as someone who reports on things based on the word of these developers.
I feel like I'm repeating myself here. The Steam store and everywhere mentions Linux right up until the release. It releases and the Linux mentions are removed, and no communication until quizzed on it.
If you feel like me chasing down developers who bait and switch isn't worth your time, I really don't care.
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