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Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By pd12, 22 May 2014 at 6:30 pm UTC

While I'm mostly too scared to keep playing xD (and probably boot Windows a couple of times this year to muck about in the Star Citizen hangar), I was happy when I read the title, but then if I had to buy it again at full price, no dice. Probably only get it if it was heavily discounted, especially for pre-owners!

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By loggfreak, 22 May 2014 at 6:28 pm UTC

got only metro 2033(bought before i switched to linux), so that kinda sucks for me, the title gave me false hope :(

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 6:27 pm UTC

Witcher and Metro on linux...sorry im wipe my tears here!

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:27 pm UTC Likes: 1

Well, seeing as how my Steam copy of M2033 was free for "liking" them on Facebook I guess I won't complain about needing to re-buy it. Only $25 for each game, I'm assuming they include the DLC so not a total rip off.
I'm just hoping they optimize the games well for Linux (& windows).

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing I & II Action/RPG Games To Get Linux Ports
By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2014 at 6:26 pm UTC

Quoting: plazmathere is no linux logo on the game steam page, i wrote 2nd time first one is deleted.

Of course there's no Linux logo, it's not out.

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:24 pm UTC

If they give out discount tokens on Steam to existing Metro: Last Light owners, I might pick it up. I've had a fair number of crashes with MLL so far, so I've not played it as much as I might have.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By compholio, 22 May 2014 at 6:23 pm UTC

Quoting: Eduard Gotwig...
Add me on steam bro, maybe we can play together :D 4$ is not the world, but if you do me a favour, I would be glad lol!
...

Did you get a copy? I feel guilty only paying $4 for this game, but I don't want to wait - I want them to know my sale is because of Linux support.

Quoting: Anonymous...
WoW im foolish, the giveaway is over xD Well, 4$ is still nothing :) Have fun guys, and you are still very kind. I would love to play with you DotA2 or CSGO on Steam if you have time :)

If you're hard up for $4 then add "compholio" on Steam and message me.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By Shmerl, 22 May 2014 at 6:16 pm UTC

From the official announcement:

QuoteSpecial notice:
Together with AMD, we are working to bring Radeon™ graphic cards support for the game but, at this moment, linux gamers using AMD hardware will not be able to launch The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. We will issue a press statement when the drivers are ready.

Kudos to CD Projekt Red!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:14 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: Eduard Gotwig
Quoting: GoCorinthiansWho want a steam gift of witcher 2? I promised to buy 3 copies!
ME !! HERE PLS!

Add me on steam bro, maybe we can play together :D 4$ is not the world, but if you do me a favour, I would be glad lol!

Steamname masteredu !

WoW im foolish, the giveaway is over xD Well, 4$ is still nothing :) Have fun guys, and you are still very kind. I would love to play with you DotA2 or CSGO on Steam if you have time :)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:13 pm UTC

Quoting: GoCorinthiansWho want a steam gift of witcher 2? I promised to buy 3 copies!

ME !! HERE PLS!

Add me on steam bro, maybe we can play together :D 4$ is not the world, but if you do me a favour, I would be glad lol!

Steamname masteredu !

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By Metallinatus, 22 May 2014 at 6:13 pm UTC Likes: 3

THAT IS GREAT! I bought both games in some crazy sale some time ago.... now I will be able to play both =D


*Then I read the article*
*OK*

Steam In-Home Streaming Now Open To All, Linux Streaming To Come Soon
By Thijxx, 22 May 2014 at 6:10 pm UTC

This is the good stuff. I play Mass Effect 2 on my million years old laptop running Arch :D
(ThinkPad duo-core)

Wasteland 2 RPG Release Date Announced Plus New Build Live For Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:09 pm UTC

The beta is already a lot of fun and seeing how beta after beta the game get better is a nice experience.

Personally I don't feel like I'm spoiling or ruining my game so that it's no more fun to play. But I understand very well, if someone want to play the finished product.

Even helping translating the game is fun and believe me, there is a lot of spoil in there. ^_^

Metro 2033 & Metro Last Light Getting Upgrades, Metro 2033 To Release On Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 6:08 pm UTC Likes: 1

They could do some discounts like Square Enix did for Deus Ex: HR Director's Cut which was heavily discounted for people that already had the game

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing I & II Action/RPG Games To Get Linux Ports
By plazma, 22 May 2014 at 6:06 pm UTC

there is no linux logo on the game steam page, i wrote 2nd time first one is deleted.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By godlike, 22 May 2014 at 5:50 pm UTC Likes: 1

Bought it (for the second time) and downloading :)

Left 4 Dead 3 & Half-Life 3 Are Real According To The Creator Of Counter Strike
By Half-Shot, 22 May 2014 at 5:44 pm UTC

Valve secretly love these kind of leaks. Any news like this generates waves of hype for them. I'm sorta glad in a way that Half-Life 3 isn't out yet because I want a game that can actually trump the previous games, look at least an equal step up between source 2 and source as goldsrc as source did and also for valve to perfect their ports to an even greater quality.

I AM hyped for Left 4 Dead 3, the series is one of the best us gamers have and its a comfort to know valve are still making games XD. And that it will have a storyline, the Left 4 Dead 2 maps were very well designed and the comics were Ace!

Left 4 Dead 3 & Half-Life 3 Are Real According To The Creator Of Counter Strike
By Nezchan, 22 May 2014 at 5:40 pm UTC

Well, not so much that HL3 is real so much as a couple of pieces of concept art that are probably for HL3 are real. That's about as solid as London fog.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 5:35 pm UTC

Quoting: wleoncio
Quoting: GoCorinthiansStill 1 gift copie left! someone?
Me, me, me! I'm Nettola on Steam (from Brazil too, BTW). :)
Aceita la. Te envio!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By Pinguino, 22 May 2014 at 5:30 pm UTC

Quoting: GoCorinthians
Quoting: wleoncio
Quoting: GoCorinthiansStill 1 gift copie left! someone?
Me, me, me! I'm Nettola on Steam (from Brazil too, BTW). :)
Sorry...gifted all already!
http://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/846944689669416224/?tscn=1400782564#p26

No problem, I appreciate your generosity anyway.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 5:25 pm UTC

Quoting: wleoncio
Quoting: GoCorinthiansStill 1 gift copie left! someone?
Me, me, me! I'm Nettola on Steam (from Brazil too, BTW). :)
Sorry...gifted all already!
http://steamcommunity.com/app/20920/discussions/0/846944689669416224/?tscn=1400782564#p26

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By Pinguino, 22 May 2014 at 5:15 pm UTC

Quoting: GoCorinthiansStill 1 gift copie left! someone?

Me, me, me! I'm Nettola on Steam (from Brazil too, BTW). :)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 5:13 pm UTC

Still 1 gift copie left! someone?

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By Xpander, 22 May 2014 at 5:08 pm UTC

and quick and dirty gameplay video:

View video on youtube.com

vsync enabled causes weird framerate drops.. when disabled it runs smooth but recording output is still jumping a lot in frames... i dunno why and didnt find a cure for it...

Steam In-Home Streaming Now Open To All, Linux Streaming To Come Soon
By , 22 May 2014 at 5:04 pm UTC

I have been playing alittle with inhome streaming while in beta and my old centrino2 laptop with onboard nvidia 9650m gt 1gb as client. Streaming from my ivry-bridege i7, 32gb with a AMD r9280 gpu.

With the client Connectet wirelessly, graphis demanding games like GRID 2 or Rise of the triad had to many red spikes but on gigabit i cut enjoy Grid2 without notisable lag.

The fact that you cant stream without having the game showing on both client and server is a big turnoff for me

Installing streaming server on a windows 7 virtual KVM machine with 16gb ram and the AMD r9280 gpu passed throug with newest virtio drivers for both ssddisk and network card instaled the game Rise of the triad had big lags when using host as client. I havent tryed passing throug a dedicated network card to the streaming server or using bridged network so i can use the laptop as clint to the virtual streaming server yet.

A virtual streaming server makes it possible to hide the signal through a diffrent monitor or monitor input source.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 5:01 pm UTC

Quoting: Anonymous@GoCorinthians : I'm interested. My Steam nickname is "berillions"

Thanks,
I need u to be "friend" to send u" So accept the invite!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By GoCorinthians, 22 May 2014 at 4:58 pm UTC

Quoting: Anonymous@GoCorinthians : I'm interested. My Steam nickname is "berillions"

Thanks,
Sending it now!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By , 22 May 2014 at 4:54 pm UTC

I just got both games for less than £5, Result!

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition Released For SteamOS Linux
By abelthorne, 22 May 2014 at 4:53 pm UTC

Quoting: Anonymousdiscounts are awesome for me and for you. but, for 1st game on linux for developer who is testing viability... discount might prove as double edged sword for linux

they might come short on earnings and thus skew as linux being even lower margin market. this could affect their future decisions on how viable linux is
Oh, I guess The Witcher 2 has been "paid back" (not sure of the english term) a long time ago. It has had discounts like this several times. I don't think they'll be short on earnings with this one-time discount or believe that this sale will be representative of the Linux market.