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Arc Savior, another space combat game will be supported on Linux after release
13 January 2019 at 3:47 pm UTC
Yes, very much yes! Wishlisted
Free public Itch alpha of space shooter Gravity Ace is up for grabs
13 January 2019 at 3:45 pm UTC Likes: 1
I was thinking this looks really familiar and reminds me of another game, but it is probably just me re-remembering this exact game again... :D
Hellshots Golf is basically Doom Golf and it's somewhat amusing
11 January 2019 at 7:24 pm UTC Likes: 1
DooM DoOM doOm DOMM MOO DOOM! This is madness, moar!

Spoiler, click me
I like DOOM!:D
Grab a free copy of 'A Story About My Uncle' in the Humble Store Winter Sale that's now live
10 January 2019 at 11:22 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: CFWhitmanI thought it was interesting that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is already shown with a Linux compatibility icon. I'm guessing that this doesn't mean the port is actually available yet, just that they know it will be.
I think that speaks to how fantastic Feral are. No fake news bullshit there. <3
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for Linux has been officially cancelled
9 January 2019 at 3:19 pm UTC
Quoting: ssokolowThe official response from 505 is that they can't refund Linux and Mac backers because the money from the Kickstarter has been spent.

...creative accounting...
What a bunch of dickbags. Lawsuit incoming?
Spinnortality, a cyberpunk management sim with an aim of becoming immortal is coming to Linux
9 January 2019 at 3:04 pm UTC Likes: 1
That's a clever name right there. Not sure I want more of the horrific madness I already see when I look in the news...
Eastshade, the open world adventure where you're a travelling artist has a new trailer and release date
9 January 2019 at 3:00 pm UTC
Nice trailer, says absolutely nothing about the game.
Slime Research, a physics-based slimey puzzle-platformer is out in Early Access
8 January 2019 at 5:28 pm UTC
Compared to the well-polished Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, this game looks pretty rough. :S:

edit: I realize Slime Research is an Early Access title and not exactly the same as Tales... but I think they're similar enough to at least warrant mentioning.
NVIDIA to support VESA Adaptive Sync with 'G-SYNC Compatible' branding
8 January 2019 at 2:02 pm UTC
Iirc, some Nvidia dev said that if you don't see the G-Sync indicator, it's not working. Cba to find a source but it would most likely have been in the Nvidia dev forums.

Windows can use G-Sync over multiple monitors, no need to disable anything. Can also use it in windowed applications but you have to manually enable that first.

I bought an Acer X34p to go along with my 1080Ti (yes that was a damn fortune). I also have a portrait mode 24" 60Hz on the side and having to disable this monitor is simply unacceptable.

Nvidia blames X for the limitations in Linux. I guess they are right. Who knows if Freesync can work around it, or if Wayland will solve these issues... anyway if you need a monitor, don't wait until this gets sorted. Just buy the best one you can afford, and probably refrain from spending extra on that G-Sync tax... or go AMD.
NVIDIA to support VESA Adaptive Sync with 'G-SYNC Compatible' branding
7 January 2019 at 4:05 pm UTC Likes: 1
Multi-monitor G-Sync in Linux... yeah. Kill me now.
Warning: Angry rant hidden in the spoiler. Feel free to ignore!

Spoiler, click me
It IS possible IF your application is fullscreen over the entire X screen, a single X screen; but among other things, that requires all monitors configured to that X screen to be G-Sync capable. Identical monitors seems like a very good idea here.

So you shelled out for two G-Sync monitors, say dual 24" 16:9 1080p 144Hz. Side by side perhaps? What sort of games will you effectively play on that, with a border between them (regardless of "thin" bezels) and a super wide 32:9 aspect ratio? If you thought getting ultra wide 21:9 working on a single monitor was bothersome, you're in for some tough lessons from reality. Maybe you can live with the border in the middle of your games.
Or get three monitors... and now your setup is simply stupid, expensive and impractical for the vast majority of games in existence. Sure cool to run F1 racing games on that 5760x1080 setup! Let's hope your PC can handle it, and your eyes somehow evolve super wide peripheral vision!

Maybe you can flip all three on their side and have a 3240*1920 setup. Huh. Why don't you just buy a 4K monitor instead.

So perhaps the better choice is to go with a bigger monitor, maybe ultra wide 21:9 34" 3440x1440, but then you run into the problems of them being expensive as a mofo. Plus, that's not multi-monitor is it?


So then you think, hang on, did he say single X screen? Yes, thanks X! You ancient #%&§#¤ piece of computer history ¤%&#& omfg why are we still using it argghhh
Just use dual X screens! Yes, perfect! Piss right off with that happy hippie crap. Getting dual X screens working correctly is easier said then done. You're welcome to try.

So what we are left with are the last resort options.
1. Disable other monitors to get G-Sync working.
2. Have no syncing at all and get tearing/stutter/flickering etc, flip a coin.
3. Mess around with forced composition pipelines and V-Sync and just hope it's good enough.

In my personal opinion those choices range from unacceptable to barely good enough while still performing well enough.
Thanks Nvidia.

TLDR: Multi-monitor G-Sync in Linux sucks goat nads. My next card will be AMD. Period.
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