The Linux 2017 GOTY Awards are now open for nominations

This isn't a game, but for the Favorite Foss Project, would LSI (Linux Steam Integration) from the Solus devs count? I didn't see it as an option, but I'm not sure if that's something that goes on the database or not.

This isn't a game, but for the Favorite Foss Project, would LSI (Linux Steam Integration) from the Solus devs count? I didn't see it as an option, but I'm not sure if that's something that goes on the database or not.

Considering last year we accepted software and Wine is accepted as a nomination, I see no reason why LSI couldn't be nominated too.

When adding stuff like that, just hit the "Is an application?" checkbox (I'll adjust the text later to say software rather than application).

Perhaps too much a niche, but best VR game released in 2017, for me would be [The Talos Principle VR](http://store.steampowered.com/app/552440/The_Talos_Principle_VR/).
Taking control of a robot [avatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(2009_film)) to solve puzzles in such an atmospheric environment...

This isn't a game, but for the Favorite Foss Project, would LSI (Linux Steam Integration) from the Solus devs count? I didn't see it as an option, but I'm not sure if that's something that goes on the database or not.

Considering last year we accepted software and Wine is accepted as a nomination, I see no reason why LSI couldn't be nominated too.

When adding stuff like that, just hit the "Is an application?" checkbox (I'll adjust the text later to say software rather than application).

Ok, cool. :) Just submitted.

PSA: I've moved the nomination box inside the categories. You all find interesting ways to show-up my coding skills...

Essentially, I made it so the category dropdown box would change the data source when you picked the "favourite porter" category. I didn't account for people picking a game first, then submitting it to that (wrong) category. So this is a quick fix that works :P

EVERSPACE is nominated? Hmmm... Officially EVERSPACE is not available on Linux (according to Steam/GOG websites). It means that it could be abandoned. On the other hand - Ticket to Ride in theory has Linux version (according to Steam website), but in fact it is obsolete - developer has abandoned Linux version some time ago...

EVERSPACE is nominated? Hmmm... Officially EVERSPACE is not available on Linux (according to Steam/GOG websites). It means that it could be abandoned. On the other hand - Ticket to Ride in theory has Linux version (according to Steam website), but in fact it is obsolete - developer has abandoned Linux version some time ago...

You can buy it, install it and play it on Linux and they have kept it up to date including DLC support. After weighing it up, I decided to allow it.

I got an SQL Error when submitting Freeserf under the "Favourite FOSS project" category. No other details given on the error page (was simply a white page with "SQL error" in black text), but hopefully you can see what went wrong behind the scenes. :)

I got an SQL Error when submitting Freeserf under the "Favourite FOSS project" category. No other details given on the error page (was simply a white page with "SQL error" in black text), but hopefully you can see what went wrong behind the scenes. :)


I tried to submit a FOSS game, but it's license (Apache) is missing from the list.

LISA had a great soundtrack (I'm not sure if the criteria means the game has to have been released in the last year though)

View video on youtube.com

View video on youtube.com

I tried to submit a FOSS game, but it's license (Apache) is missing from the list.

Added Apache as a license option.

LISA had a great soundtrack (I'm not sure if the criteria means the game has to have been released in the last year though)

The categories and descriptions should all explain it, LISA does not count, it was released in 2014.

is the "best graphics" category meant for technical graphical achievement or art style? because if is for the later then maybe consider renaming the category and if not maybe make it more clear.


Last edited by Lonsfor on 4 Jan 2018 at 1:55 am UTC

Should have a best dev category too :P

I have a few questions about the Most promising game in early access category.

Can the first early access version of the game have been released before 2017 for the game be nominated to the most promising early access game in 2017?

How is "Early access" defined? If the developers do not use the term "early access" but instead use "active development" and they have not relased a 1.0 version does that count as an "early access" game?

Example: Factorio (but imagine it was only available on GoG where it says "in development" and not on Steam where it says "early access")

I tried to submit a FOSS game, but it's license (Apache) is missing from the list.

Added Apache as a license option.

LISA had a great soundtrack (I'm not sure if the criteria means the game has to have been released in the last year though)

The categories and descriptions should all explain it, LISA does not count, it was released in 2014.

I suggest increasing the visability of that note and displaying it on the main page prominently.

I tried to submit a FOSS game, but it's license (Apache) is missing from the list.

Added Apache as a license option.

LISA had a great soundtrack (I'm not sure if the criteria means the game has to have been released in the last year though)

The categories and descriptions should all explain it, LISA does not count, it was released in 2014.

I suggest increasing the visability of that note and displaying it on the main page prominently.

It is already noted on the main page and each category name/description.

I have a few questions about the Most promising game in early access category.

Can the first early access version of the game have been released before 2017 for the game be nominated to the most promising early access game in 2017?

How is "Early access" defined? If the developers do not use the term "early access" but instead use "active development" and they have not relased a 1.0 version does that count as an "early access" game?

Example: Factorio (but imagine it was only available on GoG where it says "in development" and not on Steam where it says "early access")

All early acces/in-dev games are accepted. Will adjust the description to be clearer.

From 2017, I enjoyed Everspace, Sky Force Reloaded, CIV6 and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
I would have the time and money to try: Hand of Fate 2, Full Throttle Remastered, Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition, Torment: Tides of Numenera, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, Darkwood (just to see as I don't like horror style, I found enough horror in our world to seek for it in fiction), Immortal Redneck, Hitman...
In fact, so many that the final 2017 list would be challenging for you Liam! :))

I would love to see some 2017 game ports of Divinity: Original Sin 2, Middle-earth:Shadow of War, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and the traditional TheWitcher3&DLC, Shadow Warrior 2, Skyrim, Fallout4 .. and to test: okami, endless space2, doom, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, one South Park rpg.

*in bold, not nominated games yet?

Regarding "Most anticipated game for 2018" I'm missing the following Games in the Database:
- Tropico 6
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
- Surviving Mars
- Shoppe Keep 2

How about a Category like "Most awaited Game that made it NOT to Linux". There could be a "vapor ware award" or similar for the most promising and awaited feature/sw/game that did not arrive.

Regarding "Most anticipated game for 2018" I'm missing the following Games in the Database:
- Tropico 6
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
- Surviving Mars
- Shoppe Keep 2

All have been added.

How about a Category like "Most awaited Game that made it NOT to Linux". There could be a "vapor ware award" or similar for the most promising and awaited feature/sw/game that did not arrive.

Afraid not, we don't want to put out a bunch of negativity.


Last edited by Liam Dawe on 4 Jan 2018 at 10:18 am UTC