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Unreal Engine 4.21 is out, now defaults to the Vulkan API on Linux
7 November 2018 at 5:45 pm UTC

"Who knows, maybe now that Vulkan is in better shape in Unreal Engine, Epic Games might eventually bring Fortnite to Linux. I can dream right?"

Could be a good way to make Linux support even better... Yep! One can dream!

How is doing the Linux build of Unreal Tournament? Didn't hear about it for quite a while...

Book of Demons no longer getting a native Linux port, developer plans on 'supporting' Steam Play (updated)
5 November 2018 at 10:02 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: the3dfxdudeProducts are abandoned by their developers on their original platforms all the time too.

... And for these old titles that are not supported on Windows anymore, all you need to do is run them on Linux through Wine... Did I said that?! Lol!

@Arkhenius: Hey! It's been a long time I haven't seen anything Raistlin related. Nice! Gave me an idea...

Looks like the racing game 'Gravel' will be getting a Linux version
25 October 2018 at 7:30 pm UTC

Quoting: tuubi
Quoting: RedneckContrary to this popular belief, Dirt Rally is actually easier with a controller. The wheel (while more precise) is way more challenging than a gamepad and I've beated quite a few players who used the wheel, both in DR and Grid Autosport.
It's rare to see any top-ten times in any of the Dirt Rally online events that were not done with a wheel, as proven by the leaderboards. You can be good with a gamepad, but a proper wheel and pedals do give you an edge if you've got the skill. But I do agree that a wheel isn't required to enjoy the game, and a better controller doesn't make you into a better driver.

In fact, I think you nailed the right expression: Simulation racing vs Arcade racing. I have a lot more fun in Arcade racers where you don't need to be in the right path, at the good speed, where you have to brake + accelerate at the right time and where precision is the key. I prefer more "casual/arcade" racers like Dirt: Showdown or, maybe, Distance.

This said, on more racing game is always good!

Looks like the racing game 'Gravel' will be getting a Linux version
25 October 2018 at 12:56 pm UTC Likes: 1

Driving like Dirt Rally or Dirt: Showdown? I would gladly use a lot more Dirt:Showdown style games. Something that doesn't require a Steering wheel to be competitive... If you know what I mean?

Valve have updated Steam Play with the 3.16-1 beta based on Wine 3.16 and new DXVK
15 October 2018 at 4:12 pm UTC

Looking forward to being able to manage SteamPlay via SteamOS BPM... Maybe in Clockwerk?

Feral Interactive are teasing ANOTHER new Linux port
21 September 2018 at 5:06 pm UTC

I'm pretty bad at this game and I can't find the link with Seagulls, but searching Aurora reveals this:

http://aurora-aksnes.wikia.com/wiki/Murder_Song_(5,_4,_3,_2,_1)

A clue to Hitman 2?

Feral Interactive are teasing a brand new native Linux port
5 September 2018 at 1:51 am UTC

Quoting: DuncOkay, I'm calling it: Shadow of War. This isn't after hours of extensive research. It's actually been in the back of my head for a while, and on a whim I looked up its Wikipedia page this afternoon:

QuoteThe player continues the story of the ranger Talion and the spirit of the elf lord Celebrimbor, who shares Talion's body, as they forge a new Ring of Power
Yes, yes, “fire and steel”, and the Ring is gold. But a forge is usually steel, and the background to the image seems to be gold. Plus Feral did Shadow of Mordor.

Not sure where the star comes in (I'm not a big Tolkein fan), but if I were a betting man, that's where my money would be right now.

Maybe because Celebrimbor is from house Feanor and the symbol of the House was an eight-rayed silver star (doesn't look the same though)?

Edit:
http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/House_of_Fëanor

A writer for Forbes has been talking about the positives of switching to Linux
4 September 2018 at 6:09 pm UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: SalvatosAn acquaintance recently told me he had removed all the privacy-violating crap from his Windows 10 laptop, to which I quipped "well, what you know about at least." He insisted that he went deep into the system ripping things apart and didn't just change the user-facing settings, but I didn't have time to enquire further. I would have liked to ask why he would go to that much trouble if he was really concerned with privacy (he also uses ProtonMail) instead of just using Linux.

"Habbits are strong with this one." :)

A writer for Forbes has been talking about the positives of switching to Linux
4 September 2018 at 4:45 pm UTC Likes: 4

Quoting: dodrianIf you want to be a gamer in the sense of being on the cutting edge and keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in gaming, then maybe Linux isn't for you, or not as your main gaming OS.

I might be dreaming, but Proton might change that. What I mean is that might come a day when initial releases of AAA titles will include a "Steam Play Ready" mention (meaning collaboration between Valve and the gaming studio).

Ok, I probably just put my rose colored glasses on... :)