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Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Shmerl, 7 April 2017 at 3:57 pm UTC
Quoting: EikeThey pay, then port, then sell.

They pay? That's the reverse of what I'd expect. But I guess it's up to how they agree to share the profit.
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By pmstroex, 7 April 2017 at 3:47 pm UTC Likes: 2
I must be an odd duck, but I actually like the idea of Liam doing a Linux news site.
Yes, there are plenty of them, so here´s my 2 cents on why he should do it :
Over the years I have seen (tech) news sites come and go, rise and fall. If we don´t, on occasion, have some new ones popping up then you run the risk of getting stuck in sites that have dropped their standards so low that they´re no longer relevant - tomshardware springs to mind, used to be great when Tom was still doing the critical reporting, sunk like a brick ever since he left - just an example.
Getting linux news from a guy who already does a proper job on reporting the gaming side would be interesting to see, different angle and frequent nods on how some news would/could affect the gaming side of linux - yes please.
Also, I think it would be good for Liam too. Reporting on games only day in day out, come on - no matter how much you love gaming, it´s going to get stale at some point. Take it from a guy who once made his hobby his job : not a good idea. Diversify and you will be happier, trust me on this :)
Quick suggestion, I know it´s not an easy request, but if you do the news site, maybe pop something in about linux compatible hardware ? Or some way to report on that by users ? Maybe you could make that the little edge that makes the news site stand apart and a reason for people to visit the site specifically.
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter & Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter released in full
By slaapliedje, 7 April 2017 at 3:45 pm UTC
Quoting: bubexel381.09 i tested them, and yes it compile on kernel 4.10 but it haven't direct mode. It's useless for VR.

I was using it in Arch Linux last night.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/forum/topic/2679

I haven't been able to get 'Direct Mode' to work on Linux at all. It prompts to change to it, I click the button, and SteamVR crashes, and it prompts it's not in direct mode again when I load it up.

But it's still working, as per that forum post.
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By STiAT, 7 April 2017 at 3:44 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: GrimfistBecause there is one thing that Unity 7 did absolutly right compared to ALL other Linux DE's out there, in times where 16:9 widescreens are the norm, vertical screen space is very precious compared to horizontal screen space. Having a monstrous launcher bar at the bottom is just bad UX design when you can have it at the left side of the screen, preserving precious vertical screen space and using the available but only 80% or so used horizontal screen space. And delivering such a good out of the box experience is what drives Ubuntu.

Actually, this is just sometimes true.

When I use in example QtCreator, I have a project pane left, a debugging pane right and often the documentation frame to the right. I have less space horizontally than vertically....

Most 3d studios, animation software etc. are moving to a horizontal layout...
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Beamboom, 7 April 2017 at 3:33 pm UTC
Quoting: Shmerl
Quoting: BeamboomBased on what they've ported so far it's also very reasonable to expect a game with a metascore at

Why would that matter? They are paid by the company which owns the game. That company decides.

Sure it's that simple or are you just speculating?
I believe there's also a process on their side involved. Remember they ask for feedback on what to port quite often, with their "requestinator". So yeah, of course they must be approved by the owners, but I don't think they just sit there and wait for someone to knock on their door.
Another weekly look at some good Linux gaming deals going on right now
By calfret, 7 April 2017 at 3:32 pm UTC
Just bought a game that looks like it might be pretty cool. Satellite Reign. Gonna give it a try later. Got it from GOG.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Eike, 7 April 2017 at 3:30 pm UTC
Quoting: ShmerlYou mean right to distribute (in their store)? Either way, my point was, they are paid by those who own the game in some form, either as percentage of sales, or some fixed amount.

But they aren't. They pay, then port, then sell. Not only at their store, all Linux Steam (and other) sales are theirs as well (minus the store's sharr). That's why it's even more important to get the sales numbers for the right system - it's what directly pays their dinner.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Shmerl, 7 April 2017 at 3:26 pm UTC
Quoting: Eike
Quoting: ShmerlWhy would that matter? They are paid by the company which owns the game. That company decides.

No. They are paying for the code and the right to port and publish.

You mean right to distribute (in their store)? Either way, my point was, they are paid by those who own the game in some form, either as percentage of sales, or some fixed amount.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Eike, 7 April 2017 at 3:24 pm UTC
Quoting: ZodiacMentorAs for what this is, I'm pretty sure it's Shadow Warrior (1 or 2),

Erm, isn't the first one already ported and has been part of some Humble Bundle?
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Eike, 7 April 2017 at 3:22 pm UTC
Quoting: ShmerlWhy would that matter? They are paid by the company which owns the game. That company decides.

No. They are paying for the code and the right to port and publish.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By m0nt3, 7 April 2017 at 3:20 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: ellie_feralThis is fun.

Troll!!!! Having a good feast? :)
Shroud of the Avatar major update, also free to try for a few days
By khalismur, 7 April 2017 at 3:20 pm UTC
Loading screens everywhere and the overworld map are TOTALLY immersion-breaking. Hell, even with zone-loading you can make an amazing online RPG (looking at you Guild Wars 1), but they managed to screw it up with SotA.

Early backer here, really regret having spent 50 euros on this. Also terrible performance for bad graphics... A pitty.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By ZodiacMentor, 7 April 2017 at 3:18 pm UTC Likes: 1
...and besides, a really great way to increase hype and get some free marketing before the announce.

As for what this is, I'm pretty sure it's Shadow Warrior (1 or 2), as "Made to Wade" and the japanese tea company would direct. I have only a mild interest on Shadow Warrior, and no interest at all to Total War: Shogun, so I might possibly pick up Shadow Warrior if it turns out to be it.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Shmerl, 7 April 2017 at 3:14 pm UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: Mountain ManAm I the only one who is annoyed by and subsequently doesn't give a crap about these "teasers"? If you have something to announce then just announce it.

I think they are harmless and can be fun. Also, they probably can't announce something directly because of contractual restrictions, but doing it as a hint is acceptable I suppose.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Mountain Man, 7 April 2017 at 3:11 pm UTC Likes: 2
Am I the only one who is annoyed by and subsequently doesn't give a crap about these "teasers"? If you have something to announce then just announce it.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Shmerl, 7 April 2017 at 3:11 pm UTC
Quoting: BeamboomBased on what they've ported so far it's also very reasonable to expect a game with a metascore at

Why would that matter? They are paid by the company which owns the game. That company decides.
Europa Universalis IV: Mandate of Heaven now available
By Mountain Man, 7 April 2017 at 3:10 pm UTC Likes: 1
I think once I get some more cash to spend, I'll be giving a bunch of it to Paradox. Crusader Kings II, Europa Universalis IV, Hearts of Iron IV, and Stellaris all have juicy new content that I want to buy!
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By Ketil, 7 April 2017 at 3:07 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: GrimfistBecause there is one thing that Unity 7 did absolutly right compared to ALL other Linux DE's out there, in times where 16:9 widescreens are the norm, vertical screen space is very precious compared to horizontal screen space. Having a monstrous launcher bar at the bottom is just bad UX design when you can have it at the left side of the screen, preserving precious vertical screen space and using the available but only 80% or so used horizontal screen space. And delivering such a good out of the box experience is what drives Ubuntu.
KDE is very configurable. While KDE's default layout isn't too great, everyone can tweak it easily. I reduced the vertical space usage on my desktop running KDE already in 2008 after a conversation with a friend and kind of stuck with that custom design until I switched to i3 last year.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Beamboom, 7 April 2017 at 3:07 pm UTC Likes: 1
Based on what they've ported so far it's also very reasonable to expect a game with a metascore at least higher than 70, probably higher than 80. There are exceptions in their catalogue (F1 being an obvious one) but I think it can work as a general probability filter on the guesses.
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By Mountain Man, 7 April 2017 at 3:06 pm UTC Likes: 2
QuoteQuestion: Is there any interest in me doing a separate site to cover general Linux news?
In my case, no. There are already dozens of tech sites out there covering Linux news. Stick with your niche.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Ehvis, 7 April 2017 at 2:58 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: ellie_feralThis is fun.

Isn't that why the whole Feral radar exists? :P
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By rustybroomhandle, 7 April 2017 at 2:57 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: ellie_feralThis is fun.

Fiend!
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By MaCroX95, 7 April 2017 at 2:55 pm UTC Likes: 1
This better be a AAA title that will make a hole in my wallet :P

Shadow Warrior, Total War titles would mean nothing to me to be honest :D except the overall number of availible titles on linux :P
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By STiAT, 7 April 2017 at 2:55 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: Shmerl
Quoting: SkarjakComplaining about fragmentation is completely ridiculous.

No, it's not. Especially when it slows down Linux desktop progress a lot. You just don't pay attention, or aren't aware how complex moving from X11 to Wayland for many projects can be (consider Firefox, Wine, Qt, GTK, SDL and so on). Adding Mir to that mix could slow them down even more. So it's a major win that Mir is now being canned.

And fragmentation in an open environment will happen. Always. The question is where the fragmentation lays. On a layer like the desktop - phew, who cares. Yes, of course if all would pull on the same string a project would have more manpower. And more overhad, different views, and more discussions. I personally do not see the desktop layer as an issue, even if there are dozens of desktops out there. It would be nice if all would come together and work on one thing, if not - ok.

Breaking on a technological level as Mir and Wayland - that's an issue. That's a huge issue and had potential impact on dozens of projects (games, window managers, graphics drivers, toolkits .. just to name a few).

We are mostly focussed in the Linux world. There are not too many technological choices on a real low level (system whise, not talking package managers and stuff like that). Probably because it IS harder to devlop in that space, and there are not too many people with the skillset.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Mike, 7 April 2017 at 2:55 pm UTC Likes: 1
I tend to think this is Shogun 2 : Total War too as we've seen hints that it might be ported and Feral are behind a lot of the Total War ports for Linux.

Edit: Plus this is my favorite Total War title!
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By ellie_feral, 7 April 2017 at 2:53 pm UTC Likes: 24
This is fun.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By MasterSleort, 7 April 2017 at 2:49 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: micha
Quoting: m0nt3Nier: Automata
Nier: Automata (Japanese: ニーア オートマタ Hepburn: Nīa Ōtomata?, stylized as NieR:Automata)
And is a squenix game.

Would love it to be N:A but unlikely:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/61xp9x/feral_please_bring_us_nier_automata/dfidgl2/

Still it's Square Enix who developed and published the game. They have a quite good history with Linux and seems to also have a good relationship with Feral Interactive.

edit: Also the repsonse "If we bring NieR: Automata to Linux one day, we'll probably let someone know." is rather ambiguous. It could simply be Feral's way of saying "When it's released you'll know" or the usual teasing on their radar could be their way of letting someone know and lastly "someone" could be someone like Liam and not the rest of us :D
Canonical drop the Unity desktop environment for Ubuntu favour of going back to GNOME
By STiAT, 7 April 2017 at 2:48 pm UTC
Quoting: Shmerl
Quoting: liamdaweI've been shown a different log in IRC now https://irclogs.ubuntu.com/2017/04/07/%23snappy.html where Mir will stay for IoT devices.

That's weird. The reason they are dropping Mir is lack of manpower to reinvent the wheel. Why would they keep it now, if Wayland can work on IoT devices all the same?

Wouldn't be the first time they go back on their word using Wayland in the end ;-).
I don't see more security issues with Wayland than I do with Mir.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By Tchey, 7 April 2017 at 2:47 pm UTC Likes: 2
I hope it's not a Total War. I hope it's not of the games quoted here, as none get my interest ! Beside this, i have no idea.
Feral Interactive have released a new teaser for a Linux & Mac port to come
By micha, 7 April 2017 at 2:46 pm UTC
Quoting: m0nt3Nier: Automata
Nier: Automata (Japanese: ニーア オートマタ Hepburn: Nīa Ōtomata?, stylized as NieR:Automata)
And is a squenix game.

Would love it to be N:A but unlikely:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/61xp9x/feral_please_bring_us_nier_automata/dfidgl2/
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