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Proton Experimental improves Halo Infinite, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger and more
17 May 2024 at 6:44 pm UTC Likes: 1
17 May 2024 at 6:44 pm UTC Likes: 1
Oh, right, that's Gunslinger. Well, then. Incompetent game devs. Or something.
Proton Experimental improves Halo Infinite, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger and more
17 May 2024 at 5:29 pm UTC
17 May 2024 at 5:29 pm UTC
At least Call of Juarez is a game from 2007, I'd say the most you could count on back then were two cores.
With a Nintendo Switch 2 on the way, I hope Valve make a Steam Deck 2
9 May 2024 at 5:31 am UTC Likes: 2
Hmm, maybe, but remember, only every-second Nintendo console ever sells well.
From a purely "consumer" point of view, always more, more, best, let me buy new stuff all the time is the norm. Moar shiny and all that, but also just get the most popular thing. This includes all those Nintendo customers, but all the PC master racists, too.
For a "thinksumer", all these other considerations come into play: is the company making the product a bunch of cunts, what about the planet, maybe I'll go on a holiday instead or invest in big tech shares.
It's certainly much easier being a consumer. We all know that, though, right? This being a Linux gaming site and all.
Edit:
But on topic: I'll welcome a Deck 2 in 3 years (meaning: I'll buy it gladly. If they put it out sooner I'll buy it ungladly). I think switching to a 16:9 aspect ratio would be best for seamless portable-docked transitions, I love 16:10 in a laptop, but less so for a purely gaming device. I'd like it to have 2-3x the power in the same power envelope (20W). The form factor is fine, something perhaps a touch smaller would be great. I don't need a higher res screen, but I'd like Valve to put more pressure on devs to test their games on small screens. A higher resolution at 7-8" doesn't mean all those tiny letters will now magically become readable.
9 May 2024 at 5:31 am UTC Likes: 2
QuoteThe Switch 2 will no doubt sell by the truck-loads once again.
Hmm, maybe, but remember, only every-second Nintendo console ever sells well.
From a purely "consumer" point of view, always more, more, best, let me buy new stuff all the time is the norm. Moar shiny and all that, but also just get the most popular thing. This includes all those Nintendo customers, but all the PC master racists, too.
For a "thinksumer", all these other considerations come into play: is the company making the product a bunch of cunts, what about the planet, maybe I'll go on a holiday instead or invest in big tech shares.
It's certainly much easier being a consumer. We all know that, though, right? This being a Linux gaming site and all.
Edit:
But on topic: I'll welcome a Deck 2 in 3 years (meaning: I'll buy it gladly. If they put it out sooner I'll buy it ungladly). I think switching to a 16:9 aspect ratio would be best for seamless portable-docked transitions, I love 16:10 in a laptop, but less so for a purely gaming device. I'd like it to have 2-3x the power in the same power envelope (20W). The form factor is fine, something perhaps a touch smaller would be great. I don't need a higher res screen, but I'd like Valve to put more pressure on devs to test their games on small screens. A higher resolution at 7-8" doesn't mean all those tiny letters will now magically become readable.
VR game Alien: Rogue Incursion releases late 2024
29 April 2024 at 9:25 am UTC
29 April 2024 at 9:25 am UTC
That is a very disappointing announcement. The game is less than 8 months away!
I'm hesitant of my ability to survive the terror in VR, but if it's the only way to play it, I'll probably at least try. My last two gaming Alien experiences have been superb (Isolation and Dark Descent).
I'm hesitant of my ability to survive the terror in VR, but if it's the only way to play it, I'll probably at least try. My last two gaming Alien experiences have been superb (Isolation and Dark Descent).
Take back 1944 occupied Poland in '63 Days', will be optimised for Steam Deck
17 April 2024 at 8:29 pm UTC
17 April 2024 at 8:29 pm UTC
This has led me to check out War Mongrels. The Steam reviews are quite something for that one.
Check out the Manjaro Linux lead talk about the Orange Pi NEO gaming handheld
8 April 2024 at 8:09 am UTC Likes: 5
8 April 2024 at 8:09 am UTC Likes: 5
It's a terrible presentation. The guy not being a great speaker doesn't help.
No screws on the outside, because those tiny screw holes look so bad! Said noone ever. So, you have to damage the case to open it? Fsck that.
They talk about cooling well, but they don't talk about fan noise, a crucial element in a handheld.
Large battery and 4 hours battery MAX??? Wow.
A lot of technical details which are largely irrelevant and not addressing any usability key points.
I wish them all the best, but I wonder if they are able to get back their R&D costs. I see Windows appearing on it very soon to try and appease the mass market.
No screws on the outside, because those tiny screw holes look so bad! Said noone ever. So, you have to damage the case to open it? Fsck that.
They talk about cooling well, but they don't talk about fan noise, a crucial element in a handheld.
Large battery and 4 hours battery MAX??? Wow.
A lot of technical details which are largely irrelevant and not addressing any usability key points.
I wish them all the best, but I wonder if they are able to get back their R&D costs. I see Windows appearing on it very soon to try and appease the mass market.
EA anticheat arrives for Battlefield V in April, will break it on Linux / Steam Deck
28 March 2024 at 5:54 am UTC
28 March 2024 at 5:54 am UTC
Anti-cheat will, of course, always be necessary as long as people continue to be c**ts. I'm sure people who play Battlefield V are having a horrible experience of it.
Is creating a good server-side anticheat solution even possible?
Is creating a good server-side anticheat solution even possible?
GitLab takes down Nintendo Switch emulator suyu due to the DMCA
22 March 2024 at 8:55 am UTC
LOL.
You want MORE monopoly in the software distribution space? Games on Steam do not get pirated? 130+ million people who bought the Switch are not people? Keep dreaming.
22 March 2024 at 8:55 am UTC
Quoting: ElectricPrismDear Nintendo:
SELL YOUR GAMES ON STEAM. PIRACY IS A SERVICE PROBLEM. STOP CUTTING OFF YOUR NOSE TO SPITE YOURFACEFANS.
PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO BUY YOUR STUPID WALLED GARDEN HARDWARE.
That is all.
LOL.
You want MORE monopoly in the software distribution space? Games on Steam do not get pirated? 130+ million people who bought the Switch are not people? Keep dreaming.
chiaki4deck PlayStation to Steam Deck streaming app v1.6.4 adds a few useful options
20 March 2024 at 9:58 am UTC
20 March 2024 at 9:58 am UTC
You do realise Chiaki works with PS4 as well?
Personally, I find many games much improved on the Deck's smaller screen. Plus, I can go to another room and not listen to the PS4's hugely loud fan.
Remembering the login pin is a very welcome addition to an otherwise already excellent app.
Personally, I find many games much improved on the Deck's smaller screen. Plus, I can go to another room and not listen to the PS4's hugely loud fan.
Remembering the login pin is a very welcome addition to an otherwise already excellent app.
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