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For me personally, I've actually been doing something a little different. Since my 32nd birthday is coming up soon on July 30, I picked up a Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB model) and what a wonderful little device it is. I can finally join the world of tiny computers! Using the full Raspberry Pi 4 Desktop Kit, it couldn't have been any easier and what a joy it was to get going.
Snap it together into the little case, plug it in with the SD card that came with the 'NOOBS' installer so there's absolutely no fuss. Okay, that's a small lie, there was a tiny bit of fuss with KODI having a really slow mouse which was solvable by adding "usbhid.mousepoll=0" to the end of "/boot/config.txt".
Without much fuss then it was up and running—yes that's Halo: Reach with Steam Play Proton being streamed from a Manjaro desktop to the Raspberry Pi. Glorious. I also need to one day invest in a better camera but priorities…
So as you might expect, I've been testing out a lot of games with the Steam Link from my Linux desktop to my new Linux-powered Raspberry Pi 4 and so far it's handled it like an absolute champ. It's surprising how much better Steam Link works now than the last proper time I tested it, where it was quite rough, now it seems fantastic.
If you're also interested in the Raspberry Pi, Humble have a dedicated Raspberry Pi Book Bundle on until August 10.
Over to you: what have you been gaming on Linux lately? Serve up your recommendations in the comments.
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Ehvis 20 Jul 2020
I've been spending way too much time building in Satisfactory. First big building done, but still needs some flair.
I've also been going through Beneath a Steel Sky again before diving into its follow-up.
I've also been going through Beneath a Steel Sky again before diving into its follow-up.
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Solarwing 20 Jul 2020
Hey Liam! check this out:https://www.electromaker.io/tutorial/blog/getting-started-with-twister-os-on-raspberry-pi
Twister os is a very promising thing and it tempts me to buy raspberry pi 4 8 Gt.As for playing the games I'm on a vacation right now
Twister os is a very promising thing and it tempts me to buy raspberry pi 4 8 Gt.As for playing the games I'm on a vacation right now
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Nasra 20 Jul 2020
NoManSky, with a new PC, new graphics ;)
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Liam Dawe 20 Jul 2020
Hey Liam! check this out:https://www.electromaker.io/tutorial/blog/getting-started-with-twister-os-on-raspberry-piThanks for the tip but I don't need my OS to look like another, I'm perfectly happy with the official RPi Debian-based OS on it :)
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Ananace 20 Jul 2020
Been still enjoying myself in Star Citizen, the game's undoubtedly still in Alpha, but it's quite nice to play nonetheless.
Played some Stationeers too, a rather nice little game even with the clunky controls.
Played some Stationeers too, a rather nice little game even with the clunky controls.
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UnixOutlaw 20 Jul 2020
I'm on my 2nd RPi4B now - saw the 8 GB model release, and couldn't resist...
However - I insist on running 64 bit on these, I've got 4 GB model running elementary 5.1 64 bit (which I'll probably end up switching to a headless server), and an 8 GB model running XFCE 64 bit - trouble is the Steam Link app for arm is only armhf, there's no arm64/aarch64 (I'm also running arm64 Raspbian on my RPi3B headless [pi-hole and openVPN server])
In fact I broke my original 8 GB XFCE install trying to get Steam Link armhf to run on aarch64 (did a series of "sudo apt install [thing]:armhf" to get all the dependancies that steamlink.deb required to install - and then it proceeded to replace ALL of my aarch64/arm64 binaries and libraries with armhf versions)...
No rush - I'll wait and see if a 64 bit release of Steam Link for Raspbian gets released, eventually, I waited 9 months for an "official" 64 bit Raspbian, I can wait... But it wouldn't be that hard surely, there's already a plethora of Single Board Computers out there running 64 bit Linux... Note - 64 bit Raspbian (now rebranded as RaspiOS I believe?) does let you "sudo apt install steamlink", but it doesn't work (and looks like it's trying to trash your system by replacing arm64 staff with armhf)...
Planning on making the 8 GB RPi4 model my portable workstation when Covid 19 isolation is over (getting a NextDock 2)...
However - I insist on running 64 bit on these, I've got 4 GB model running elementary 5.1 64 bit (which I'll probably end up switching to a headless server), and an 8 GB model running XFCE 64 bit - trouble is the Steam Link app for arm is only armhf, there's no arm64/aarch64 (I'm also running arm64 Raspbian on my RPi3B headless [pi-hole and openVPN server])
In fact I broke my original 8 GB XFCE install trying to get Steam Link armhf to run on aarch64 (did a series of "sudo apt install [thing]:armhf" to get all the dependancies that steamlink.deb required to install - and then it proceeded to replace ALL of my aarch64/arm64 binaries and libraries with armhf versions)...
No rush - I'll wait and see if a 64 bit release of Steam Link for Raspbian gets released, eventually, I waited 9 months for an "official" 64 bit Raspbian, I can wait... But it wouldn't be that hard surely, there's already a plethora of Single Board Computers out there running 64 bit Linux... Note - 64 bit Raspbian (now rebranded as RaspiOS I believe?) does let you "sudo apt install steamlink", but it doesn't work (and looks like it's trying to trash your system by replacing arm64 staff with armhf)...
Planning on making the 8 GB RPi4 model my portable workstation when Covid 19 isolation is over (getting a NextDock 2)...
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Solarwing 20 Jul 2020
hanks for the tip but I don't need my OS to look like another, I'm perfectly happy with the official RPi Debian-based OS on it :)
Ok. I understand it. I didn't mean you should install or try it. I just mentioned it for the common knowledge also. It's a good thing to know that this kind of alternative exists:)
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Julius 20 Jul 2020
Super annoying though that the Steamlink software for the RasberryPI is incompatible with other SBCs and stuff like the Pinebook Pro. Come one Valve, just release the source code of it :(
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chorn 20 Jul 2020
I've also been spending much time with the Raspi4 lately.
[Fedora runs out of the box with the plain Fedora kernel](https://fluxcoil.net/hardwarerelated/raspberry_pi_4#which_os_to_run)!
I also played with the [H2C-RPI-B01](https://fluxcoil.net/hardwarerelated/raspberry_pi_4_tc358743), an addon board for the Raspi for ~40€, which can grab HDMI. No 1080p@60Hz, also no audio, but does impressive things for the money.
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[Fedora runs out of the box with the plain Fedora kernel](https://fluxcoil.net/hardwarerelated/raspberry_pi_4#which_os_to_run)!
I also played with the [H2C-RPI-B01](https://fluxcoil.net/hardwarerelated/raspberry_pi_4_tc358743), an addon board for the Raspi for ~40€, which can grab HDMI. No 1080p@60Hz, also no audio, but does impressive things for the money.
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a0kami 20 Jul 2020
Death standing! :O
Was a pain to cet working ans keep it working.
Proton 5.0-9_ next branch made the 1.0 work flawlessly but 505 Games pushed a 1.01 update on Friday with fresh a 5GB file that breaks the game under proton. (Reverting that file works with the 1.01 executable)
Was a pain to cet working ans keep it working.
Proton 5.0-9_ next branch made the 1.0 work flawlessly but 505 Games pushed a 1.01 update on Friday with fresh a 5GB file that breaks the game under proton. (Reverting that file works with the 1.01 executable)
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ageres 20 Jul 2020
The Steam versions of Earthworm Jim 1&2 with Boxtron and antimicrox. Both have the best graphics among all versions but lack levels. But EWJ1 has broken controls and physics, almost unplayable. I've tried EWJ 3D as well, its font doesn't work for some reason, so no text or number.
Also, Final Fantasy IX. There is Moguri Mod with ESRGAN-enhanced textures, but it's glitchy on Linux, so I'm playing the standard game.
Also, Final Fantasy IX. There is Moguri Mod with ESRGAN-enhanced textures, but it's glitchy on Linux, so I'm playing the standard game.
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Avehicle7887 20 Jul 2020
My gaming time has been cut in half ever since I got a new puppy. Yesterday I took my system apart for the bimonthly dust cleanup, and also updated my distro to the latest point release.
Today I'm going to make an image of my HDD as a backup and then I don't know what's next. :)
Today I'm going to make an image of my HDD as a backup and then I don't know what's next. :)
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psy-q 20 Jul 2020
Finally finished Dead Cells and almost finished it again on hard, but it's time to move on now. What a game! Best 2D thing I bought along with Shovel Knight.
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Nanobang 20 Jul 2020
Still playing Dying Light with my friend, finished the campaign and just started on the Following yesterday. On my own I've restarted Subnautica, but in freedom mode, without the need to eat and drink. The failure of the game to provide better food and water storage and production methods meant I just got tired of constantly stopping what I was doing to deal with it. So far, so good, much more fun.
I've installed Just Cause 3 on my Linux box with an eye towards starting that up again. It's on my Win7 box, but I stopped playing because it's just such a drag to use that thing.
I've installed Just Cause 3 on my Linux box with an eye towards starting that up again. It's on my Win7 box, but I stopped playing because it's just such a drag to use that thing.
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Project Gorgon :), runs great on elementary OS
https://store.steampowered.com/app/342940/Project_Gorgon/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/342940/Project_Gorgon/
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Dunc 20 Jul 2020
I've been heavily back into Elite: Dangerous, unlocking some Guardian upgrades. Or trying to. “It only takes 20 minutes!”. Yeah, it does if you go to the right Guardian Site in the first place, have enough focus crystals, and know that “exquisite” and “refined” ones don't cut it. Grr. Over a week later, though, I now have an Asp that'll do almost 50ly in one jump. Woohoo! 
Now Colonia's only... about 500 jumps away. Hmm. I think I'll leave it for the moment until I've figured out the neutron star supercharging thing...
Also Assetto Corsa to unwind when I got cheesed off with E:D (I avoided the career mode before because everyone says its' rubbish; it's not the best in the world, but hey, it gives you some goals to achieve), and Minecraft when I got cheesed off with AC.
The Pi 4 is impressive, but I've never been able to get sound to work over Steam Play. I think it's Pulse playing silly buggers on the host end though, because it's the same on my phone (not that my old Moto G would be any good anyway with its 4.5" screen, but you have to try it, don't you?).
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Now Colonia's only... about 500 jumps away. Hmm. I think I'll leave it for the moment until I've figured out the neutron star supercharging thing...Also Assetto Corsa to unwind when I got cheesed off with E:D (I avoided the career mode before because everyone says its' rubbish; it's not the best in the world, but hey, it gives you some goals to achieve), and Minecraft when I got cheesed off with AC.
The Pi 4 is impressive, but I've never been able to get sound to work over Steam Play. I think it's Pulse playing silly buggers on the host end though, because it's the same on my phone (not that my old Moto G would be any good anyway with its 4.5" screen, but you have to try it, don't you?).
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scaine 20 Jul 2020
Not much change from last week - still playing 7 Days to Die A19 natively (Vulkan), and Grim Dawn via Proton. However, Superhot: Mind Control Delete came out last week and I sank around 8 hours into that too. Amazing game, like a roguelite version of the original, but makes you EVEN MORE awesome.
And I'm still dipping into Dota Underlords for the odd game. Turns out, those heroes I mentioned that had been cut from the final release? Not really - Valve are doing the whole "seaons" thing with Underlords now, and about 15 heroes are "out of season", so no doubt they'll be back when season 2 lands, whenever that might be. I haven't looked at figures for Underlords, but given that it takes a good 30 seconds to score a multi-player casual game, I wonder if numbers are dwindling. It was near-instantaneous before!
Oh, and I did a few of Mana Spark too. So replayable and has the whole "one more game" lure. So glad I bought this one.
And I'm still dipping into Dota Underlords for the odd game. Turns out, those heroes I mentioned that had been cut from the final release? Not really - Valve are doing the whole "seaons" thing with Underlords now, and about 15 heroes are "out of season", so no doubt they'll be back when season 2 lands, whenever that might be. I haven't looked at figures for Underlords, but given that it takes a good 30 seconds to score a multi-player casual game, I wonder if numbers are dwindling. It was near-instantaneous before!
Oh, and I did a few of Mana Spark too. So replayable and has the whole "one more game" lure. So glad I bought this one.
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TobyGornow 20 Jul 2020
I've finished Hotline miami, great but frustrating game, took me 100 tries to beat this moth******ing last boss. And they say Dark souls is hard...
Else, opus magnum.
Still have to clear time to play beneath a steel sky for the tenth tome before diving into the sequel
Else, opus magnum.
Still have to clear time to play beneath a steel sky for the tenth tome before diving into the sequel
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brokeassben 20 Jul 2020
I picked up a Raspberry Pi a few weeks ago and installed Pi Hole for network-wide (DNS based) ad blocking and setup Plex for my music and video library. There are so many other projects that I could be doing with it that I'm tempted to get another.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - It's not very good so far and performance is pretty meh. The puzzles are tedious and action seems to have dropped off drastically after the first 20 minutes. If you don't figure out the puzzles right away, Lara will repeat the same hint dialogue every few seconds til you get past it. SO damn annoying.
Carcassonne - I've been getting a few friends to play it through Steam's Remote Play Together. It's a solid adaptation of the board game.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Runs really well with proton and is a great game with maybe a few rough edges. Tried to do a no-kill run but accidentally blew up a bunch of people a couple hours in. Oh well.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Beautiful game in a very grim kind of way. But I don't know if I'm cut out for how difficult it is. Slightly embarrassed to say that I can't get past the first mini boss. Runs fantastically well on proton.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider - It's not very good so far and performance is pretty meh. The puzzles are tedious and action seems to have dropped off drastically after the first 20 minutes. If you don't figure out the puzzles right away, Lara will repeat the same hint dialogue every few seconds til you get past it. SO damn annoying.
Carcassonne - I've been getting a few friends to play it through Steam's Remote Play Together. It's a solid adaptation of the board game.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Runs really well with proton and is a great game with maybe a few rough edges. Tried to do a no-kill run but accidentally blew up a bunch of people a couple hours in. Oh well.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Beautiful game in a very grim kind of way. But I don't know if I'm cut out for how difficult it is. Slightly embarrassed to say that I can't get past the first mini boss. Runs fantastically well on proton.
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Creak 20 Jul 2020
I cheated a bit this week, I played The Last Of Us (Part 1) on PS4. It is magnificent.
Otherwise, I am still playing Transport Fever 2 (which I started to stream on Twitch). I am near the end of the scenario now ;)
Otherwise, I am still playing Transport Fever 2 (which I started to stream on Twitch). I am near the end of the scenario now ;)
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