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Quoting: berillionsHi Liam,

Have you got the possibility to ask to "Zombie Studio" if their game called "Daylight" will be available in the future on Linux/SteamOS. It's the first game on PC/Console which use UnrealEngine 4

Thanks,
Max

I have snail mailed them.

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Quoting: neffoScumm (the original) is a VM. Which is an even higher level to a a translation layer.

Yes, and no.

It's a "VM" in as much as the game logic is not hardcoded in C or asm, but using a scripting language. "Only" the script interpreter and things like drawing operatings and sound output are written in C and asm, since those use the different hardware platforms available at the time.

The upside is that "only" that has to be rewritten when porting the game, not the game logic. Back in the days, this was very uncommon. Nowadays, this is what every game does, be it NWN's NWScript or The Witcher's Lua. Hell even World of Warcraft uses Lua, partially open for interface by the users (that's what extensions and custom GUI overlays do).

It is not a VM in the sense of that VMWare, VirtualBox or qemu do. Not even in the sense of what Java does. The meaning of the term has shifted.

Wine is even a third kettle of fish altogether.

Quoting: neffomy point was that Wine does a really, really good job

As long as you keep using x86-based architectures. Now, if you want to play the game on your ARM-based Android phone, you're out of luck.

Or, games a bit older might have had a separate Mac release, and there might even have been differences (like games older still did frequently, back in the DOS/Win 3.1 vs. Amiga vs. Atari vs. Mac days). You won't be able to run those binaries with wine on your x86 system.

Should we ever move to a different architecture in the future again, all this history of games will be lost. Again.

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Quoting: neffoWhat is this Linux thing they are talking about?

I don't gnu what you mean.

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Quoting: DrMcCoyAs someone who's with ScummVM, I very much disagree with you there, neffo.
Old games you be properly ported, even to the point of them being able to run on non-x86 architectures, sometime which Wine can't do.

Scumm (the original) is a VM. Which is an even higher level to a a translation layer.

I'm not quite sure what you meant, I think you missed a in there somewhere. However, my point was that Wine does a really, really good job and porting the game is pointless. (I don't know of a game of that vintage that doesn't work - but I don't tend to replay old games.)

My other point, which I have made before is that new games are what drives platform popularity, not old ones. Getting a native version of System Shock 2 will do as much for Linux as the native port of Quake did for the Amiga. New games - AAA games - are coming, they are the ones that matter. SS2 in a Wine bottle does the job just fine.

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Deus Ex with Unreal 4

I can't wait :)

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GOG Linux support is much more likely due to their owners deciding to support Linux with Witcher 2.

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What is this Linux thing they are talking about?

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Quoting: QantouriscYou will need this (Google cache)

Works fine on Steam without that for me.

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Yeah, engine support is no longer an excuse for lack of Linux support. The remaining problem is when devs taint their game with other third party tech that doesn't support Linux.

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And Also the Red Engine of The Witcher 2 :D

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"The engine we are using doesn't support Linux" is getting harder and harder to use as an excuse for not bringing a game to Linux. Linux has Goldsrc, Source, id Tech 1, id Tech 2, id Tech 3, id Tech 4, Unreal Engine 1, Unreal Engine 2, Unreal Engine 4, Unity 4, Unity 5, CryEngine 3, Leadwerks(can't remember version number), Unigine, Godot Engine, C4 Engine, a boatload of FLOSS engines and a boatload of engines propietary to certain developers and/or publishers. With more engines being easily portable. There should be something for virtually every conceivable use/need out there. 2D, 3D, Indie, FLOSS and AAA are all covered with several different choices for each of those categories.

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Yes we have Cryengine, Unity, Source (and for sure Source 2), Unreal Engine, and many minor engime, great news for Linux Gaming People like me.

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Just asked on Steam about adding the Linux version there.

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Hi Liam,

Have you got the possibility to ask to "Zombie Studio" if their game called "Daylight" will be available in the future on Linux/SteamOS. It's the first game on PC/Console which use UnrealEngine 4

Thanks,
Max

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Quoting: imantsIsn't it sounds way too familiar to Harvest Moon?

It sounds like same game. Not a bad thing, imho, as Harvest Moon is locked to Nindento platforms, but looks somehow funny with that "Product of passion and creativity" line in video.

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<3 the inception trailer

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You will need this (Google cache)

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Steam...I love u!

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Just saw this on their official forums:

QuoteThe game is currently only available on Windows, but most likely we will have a Linux and Mac version soon. Cannot make promises here, but we will do our best

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Widget on HB site: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/icebound/Isldkw10dk

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game works well, as for a desktop launcher, it needs to be the same commands as you would run it from the terminal I suppose.

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Quoting: LinasI participated in a few of those. Friendly atmosphere, lots of fun, even if a bit chaotic at times. Also do not worry if you have never tried the game before. You will probably be not the only one. Highly recommended.

Glad to hear such a positive recommendation! Thanks :D

Quoting: DannyWawww... no Serious Sam: BFE co-op? ;)

We did that in March. I'm certain we'll come back for more Serious Sam: BFE in the future :)

Our servers are always open for people to use, though. You may be able to find others who're keen on a game in the SteamLUG IRC channel.

Quoting: liamdaweI would join in the TF2 event, but sadly it's one of the few times someone comes over to visit!

We've been talking about having regular Guns of Icarus Online events outside our usual schedule. If that goes well, we may branch out and do that for our other more popular games like TF2. Fingers crossed ^_^

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I can't seem to get a working .desktop file for this, it just refuses to work. any ideas?

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I think this will have a big impact on Linux down the road along with cryengine!

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Wow this seems neat. Wonder how I never heard of it

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Nice

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Everyone's doing the same 'screen interference' title effect in their trailers, it's getting really tiring.

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Now Valve have announced they will used Linux as a base for their new console, we love Linux! Just forget about UT3 and that mess, we had no idea it could be good.

But really, good news I guess.

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I love Linux too :)

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I expected a delay for the Linux version, it's a small team. That said they are very talented & I'm sure they will deliver in the end.

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