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Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By Hamish, 24 March 2011 at 5:05 pm UTC

Yeah, well, it annoys me when something like that happens anyway... like when we get the first or second game in a series but do not get the third or fourth. It ruins continuity. Granted, I am unaware of Multiwinia sharing anything in particular with the other Introversion titles (which I should admit I have never played either), but it still annoys me...

At least the source code is available, but I was under the impression it was under some weird payment model?

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By , 24 March 2011 at 11:36 am UTC

Yea, I suspect that releasing Multiwinia for Linux isn't a huge priority since it was a financial failure - but you can purchase the source code and get it working in Linux yourself if you're determined. I'm considering buying the source code - maybe I'll learn a thing or two about 3D rendering in games.

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By Liam Dawe, 24 March 2011 at 10:56 am UTC

Nice to see they haven't given up on it then! We don't even have multiwinia though.

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By , 23 March 2011 at 11:00 pm UTC

Hamish, I don't know what gave you that impression. Subversion will hopefully be released sometime this year, although they don't have an official release date yet. See here: http://forums.introversion.co.uk/introversion/viewtopic.php?t=2718

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By Hamish, 23 March 2011 at 10:45 pm UTC

I am surprised to see Subversion mentioned there... I was under the impression that Introversion had given up on us. Or was I misinformed? :confused:

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By , 23 March 2011 at 6:41 pm UTC

That's great news. Now, Subversion will be likely released on there as well, where I will gladly purchase it.

Coincidentally, I just started working on an Uplink mod last week. Check out the Uplink forums if you're interested. (Unlike other mods, mine actually includes Linux binaries!)

Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion
By Rustybolts, 23 March 2011 at 5:06 pm UTC

Now that is what I have been talking about, some proper games in the Ubuntu Software Center, that is really great news!

Suggestions for future inclusion:

Minecraft
Lugaru
H-craft
Doom 3 (steam sell it still so why cant ubuntu sort something out to sell the linux version?)
Prey
Penumbra series
Amnesia
Oilrush when its finished
Steel Storm
Caster

Molten Sky Linux version
By Liam Dawe, 22 March 2011 at 11:01 am UTC

Keep us posted on this one rusty, may have to pick it up!

Molten Sky Linux version
By Venn, 22 March 2011 at 1:29 am UTC

It's, just... wow. Even the Linux "is might not work comrade" build... 0_0

They have something.

Spiral Knights
By Rustybolts, 21 March 2011 at 7:22 pm UTC

Thanks for suggestion, makes sense, have moved the video up, will try to remember to do that in future.

Spiral Knights
By TheAncientGoat, 21 March 2011 at 5:43 pm UTC

Yay for following up on my news :) Just a general little bloggy suggestion: More pictures earlier on to catch the eye + game details before content like the confirmation. rnrnBut awesome otherwise :)

Molten Sky Linux version
By Hamish, 20 March 2011 at 7:23 pm UTC

Looks kind of neat, though I have never played a flight simulator outside messing with some of the free software ones. Nice graphics though.

Snaphot Linux Version in the Works
By tweakedenigma, 18 March 2011 at 7:11 pm UTC

I love platformers, and this one looks pretty good.

Apalia HD Beta 3.9 Video
By Liam Dawe, 15 March 2011 at 9:42 am UTC

Looks interesting but the combat looks uncontrollably clumsy.

Apalia HD Beta 3.9 Video
By Venn, 15 March 2011 at 5:08 am UTC

Well, I just said "gimmie" so we should have a proper rundown on the game in short order.

0 A.D. Alpha 4 Released!
By Hamish, 14 March 2011 at 10:30 pm UTC

The last alpha I tried was Alpha 3 Cerberus, but as the fan on my GPU quit and I am stuck on my onboard one, it looks like I may have to give this one a pass.

Achron v0.8.1.0
By Hamish, 14 March 2011 at 10:27 pm UTC

Looking pretty good, I like the graphics - they do not overwhlem you while not underwhelming you either, wich is important for an RTS game.

Eschalon Book 3 Teaser
By Hamish, 14 March 2011 at 10:24 pm UTC

Hey, the fact that he already has even a basic teasear out shows they are hard at work already. It takes a while to make a good RPG game.

GOL Featured on Linux.co.uk!
By Liam Dawe, 11 March 2011 at 10:52 am UTC

Thanks again and welcome to the forum as well :D

Ungine Oilrush Sales Statistics
By Hamish, 9 March 2011 at 9:43 pm UTC

Well, you got my attention there Maxim :D

Ungine Oilrush Sales Statistics
By Rustybolts, 9 March 2011 at 8:38 pm UTC

Quote
[URL='http://twitter.com/#%21/oilrush_game']oilrush_game[/URL] OilRush game

Do you have a fruit-labeled computer? Well, may be you'll be able to bring some rush to it soon...


Confirmation of Mac port from twitter

Ungine Oilrush Sales Statistics
By MaximB, 9 March 2011 at 8:35 pm UTC

Quoting: "tweakedenigma, post: 1340"I am a little disapointed to see the numbers so low, However it looks like I might be buying two copies as I have heard a Mac Version will also be released and the GF will enjoy this game too.


I hope you right, but from what I keep hearing (and asking Unigine and getting the same answer) No MacOS port of Unigine is planned ... why ? I really don't know.
So if the engine won't support MacOS then sadly the game won't be native ...

On the other hand I *might* have some EXCELLENT non unigine related news soon... (when I will confirm this and find the time to post).

Ungine Oilrush Sales Statistics
By Hamish, 9 March 2011 at 8:23 pm UTC

I have done some work to pimp the game on my own:

http://forums.transfusion-game.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2428

But to quote what I said in that thread, "They still would like more pre-order sales, but frankly this seems to be as much their fault as anyone else's. They simply have not done enough marketing, and you do not even need to spend money on it to get the word out. Linux users have been very generous, but Windows users basically have not shown up, and that is because it has not been marketed to them. That is why I posted this thread of course, but still, Unigine needs to learn how to market its games."

Super Meat Boy Linux Confirmation
By tweakedenigma, 9 March 2011 at 7:24 pm UTC

Yeah those comments are a little over the top, up I would agree with Rusty More games on Linux the Better. Not to metion if there is a Linux version I will by it just to prove him wrong.

Ungine Oilrush Sales Statistics
By tweakedenigma, 9 March 2011 at 7:17 pm UTC

I am a little disapointed to see the numbers so low, However it looks like I might be buying two copies as I have heard a Mac Version will also be released and the GF will enjoy this game too.

Super Meat Boy Linux Confirmation
By Rustybolts, 9 March 2011 at 6:00 pm UTC

Welcome to the forums! :)

Personally I'm really not interested what he has said in the past, if Super Meat Boy materialises on Linux it can only help those of us who are interested in gaming on the linux platform. the more games that are produced for our platform of choice the better. Which in turn will produce more people willing to give Linux as their OS a chance. More games, More users, and hopefully we can get out of this catch 22 situation Linux is in.

GOL Featured on Linux.co.uk!
By Rustybolts, 9 March 2011 at 5:52 pm UTC

Thank you!
Oh and welcome to the forums!

GOL Featured on Linux.co.uk!
By Mark Greaves, 9 March 2011 at 5:26 pm UTC

You're Welcome :)

I'm happy to see the Site/Forum growing... well done, and keep up the good work.

Super Meat Boy Linux Confirmation
By paveln, 9 March 2011 at 12:16 pm UTC

I have no interest in giving this guy any money after hearing this interview with him (skip to around 43:55):

"There'll also be a Linux version, because (laughing) we're gonna waste our time with a Linux version (laughs). Linux is garbage."

"I can't wait for some Linux programmer guy to e-mail me and say "I'll port this for free", because I already have the e-mail already written that I'm going to send back to him, and basically tell him to fuck off, indefinitely."

"The source belongs to [B]me[/B], alright. So open source, no way. Linux, Linux can fuck off for all I care."

Super Meat Boy Linux Confirmation
By , 7 March 2011 at 4:20 am UTC

Wow, I tried it under wine, but no sound, I hope they release it as soon as possible.

After you run super meat boy ur going to get crazy.