Street Fighter V has passed the initial Linux & SteamOS release window

*sigh* in this case I held back and still haven't bought SF V because I wanted to wait for Linux support. Just release the Linux version already so I can give you money, Capcom!

I think now Valve have lost interest in Steam OS. Therefore so has everybody else. Valve breaks promises ( like with Rocket League ). Still, we've got more games than I ever thought we would a few years ago.

Either way, Street Fighter V is still pretty much incomplete to this day. Even if it had been ported this spring, I would not spend 50 bucks on this game in its current state. It is sad that Capcom went for this kind of half baked release.

On another hand, there is an SNK Humble Bundle right now, so you can have some real VS fighting fix playing Mark of the Wolf (still the best fighting game to this day).


Last edited by omer666 on 22 June 2016 at 5:07 pm UTC

This is a game I was excited to see coming to Linux, until the reviews hit, and then I was considerably less excited.

You need to read this to understand Valve: http://www.valvesoftware.com/company/Valve_Handbook_LowRes.pdf

Beware that if you read this you might realise that there is now very little chance that HL3 ever come out.

It'll also make you really, really wish you could work for Valve.

If Valve is shifting focus away from SteamOS (in favor of VR), what makes you think developers and publishers are going to spend the extra effort if Valve is losing interest?

What gave you the idea that Valve is shifting focus away from SteamOS? It's a large and flexible company. They can have multiple focuses.

If Valve is shifting focus away from SteamOS (in favor of VR), what makes you think developers and publishers are going to spend the extra effort if Valve is losing interest?

What gave you the idea that Valve is shifting focus away from SteamOS? It's a large and flexible company. They can have multiple focuses.

"Echo chamber" effect, I think. He probably heard somebody else say it.

Definitely the "Echo chamber" effect.

I was stupid enough to pre-order. But hey that's how you learn.

If Valve is shifting focus away from SteamOS (in favor of VR), what makes you think developers and publishers are going to spend the extra effort if Valve is losing interest?

Maybe if Microsoft lock down Windows 10 and only allow distribution via their store and demand an unreasonable cut. Then developers might be interested! :P I doubt that'll happen though. There'll be an uprising with pitchforks if that happens!

That's pretty much the reason why they decided to push Linux in the first place. And I would be surprised if exactly this would NOT be Microsoft's long term goal. They are jealous of Apple completely controlling distribution and cashing in from literally every single piece of software sold for iOS. They are probably cursing themselves that they didn't lock down Windows in the first place. Yes, they know they can't just lock the door, of course. The transition will be very gradual. First the store will be optional (that's the present). Then they will offer some extra APIs or other goodies to applications tied to Windows Store (they will happen soon). And when they get enough market share they will announce that they no longer allow installation of software not from the store to protect people from malware. Something like that.

People don't seem to realize that the open PC platform was a fluke of history that would never, ever happen again. There is not a single type of hardware other than PCs that generally allows people to change the OS or install custom software not approved by the vendor.

I think now Valve have lost interest in Steam OS. Therefore so has everybody else. Valve breaks promises ( like with Rocket League ). Still, we've got more games than I ever thought we would a few years ago.

It's possible, but I doubt it. Microsoft has now shown its true intentions with its Windows Store and its merging of Windows 10 and Xbox One platforms. Valve anticipated all of this when it set out to create a viable Steam platform. Remember, Valve continues to make boat loads of money from Steam on Windows, Mac and Linux, even while SteamOS continues to bake in its virtual oven. Valve can take its time (and we know from experience that it will).

I removed SFV from my list lady night. Shaved down from 130 to 80 games, deleted all but 4 windows games, ibe been patient enough now it's time to forget with my wallet those who forget to support Steam Machines.

I'll let others play SF and be the meat shield first so I can learn if it's a good game or sucks.


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People don't seem to realize that the open PC platform was a fluke of history that would never, ever happen again. There is not a single type of hardware other than PCs that generally allows people to change the OS or install custom software not approved by the vendor.

Yup.


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Speaking of delayed - was there not suppossed to be info about what is happening about the Linux version of "Kindom Come: Deliverance" on the E3?

I suppose it is pretty safe to assume that the Linux version of KC: D will never see the light of day and that backers (like me) got royally screwed by Warhorse.

Daily Reminder: Never Pre-order.

You can add TW Rome 2 and Project CARS

And Total Warhammer. Day 1 release turned into a "soon" release.

I learned my lesson about pre-ordering the hard way with Batman: Arkham Knight. Now I just wait until the game officially comes out. I won't believe SF V will come to Linux until I see the little logo in the Steam store...or if I read about the release here first :D.

You realise that game port was officially cancelled right?

I believe he was talking in general - he learned the lesson on Batman, and now, whenever he wants to buy a game, he waits until that particular game is released.

I'm starting to think that Valve has a size problem. It's projects are to ambitious for the limited manpower they have.

It is clear that Valve has less manpower working on SteamOS than a year ago for example. However, you can't conclude from that that they no longer stand behind it. Companies have to make though decisions to allocate staff, and SteamOS got competition from StreamVR.

SteamOS is linked with Steam Machines. It doesn't make much business sense to release a much improved SteamOS with current hardware. It makes much more sense to do that with new hardware.

We saw new Steam Machines from Alienware, with comments that Alienware were bullish on SteamOS. Obviously they know more than we do.

Personally I expect a good opportunity to try SteamOS/Steam Machines again is the moment it is possible to release low cost Steam Machines based on AMD hardware.

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People don't seem to realize that the open PC platform was a fluke of history that would never, ever happen again. There is not a single type of hardware other than PCs that generally allows people to change the OS or install custom software not approved by the vendor.

Yup.

I've heard this before, but I don't believe it's even remotely true. It's just a thing certain experts (and "experts" aka media) like to say, without much basis in reality.