My new Linux Gaming News BLOG is UP !

[MaximB]

Linux Gaming News Blog
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com


Update from 05/01/2010 :

Mystery of Solarus DX – Zelda Remake ! :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/mystery-of-solarus-dx-zelda-remake/


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I would like to inform UbuntuForums visitors that I will no longer going to “popup” the LGN thread with updates (IF I’ll make the updates they will be only on the first post of the thread), I will however going to replay to questions/interesting posts.
So if you don’t see the LGN thread on the front page, it doesn’t mean the blog wasn’t updated.

You can bookmark LGN : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com
Or follow it with RSS feeder : http://feeds.feedburner.com/LinuxGamingNews

It's not fair that only LGN will have it's own thread at UF and all other wonderful Linux Gaming related websites don't - and if they would then it will spam the board ;) .

[ELD]

Excellent much easier to keep track of than a topic on this forum, and thanks for the link :D.

Bookmarked!

Edit > Added your link to here - http://www.gamingonlinux.info/links.php

[MaximB]

Excellent much easier to keep track of than a topic on this forum, and thanks for the link :D.

Bookmarked!

Edit > Added your link to here - http://www.gamingonlinux.info/links.php


Thanks

But I got to warn you , several of my upcoming news will probably be taken from the posts I've made here and most people forgot about ;)

[ELD]

Thats okay i have it live bookmarked so if i have seen them i won't be dissapointed heh.

[razorboy5]

well i'm fairly new to Ubuntu forum and i have no idea who u are but...

Linux Gaming! whoo~ Bookmarked

[Technophobia]

MaximB, Added your blog to my google ig page. Also saw you chatting in #LGP about a future article. Keep up the good work.

[MaximB]

MaximB, Added your blog to my google ig page. Also saw you chatting in #LGP about a future article. Keep up the good work.

Site updated with an article AND an interview (but those who follow my threads at Ubuntuforums might be disappointed as it's not so new).
But I count that you already forgotten about this so it will be new for you ;)


http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/
Interviews : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/?page_id=16

I indeed sent some questions to Michael from LGP - so once he answer them I'll put them there ;)
I warn you that it might take some time - my questions are difficult ;)

P.S

I kinda new to wordpress and I have some minor difficulties to do what I want - if you are an expert and think you could help, P.M me or send me an email.

Thanks.

[ELD]

Just a note "In this page I will post only interviews I personally done."

Should be "On this page I will post only interviews I have personally done."

Just reads better ;)

Also it seems they asked you a question "Interesting. Which sites are those? Would you like us to add you to our
press information list?" to which it seems you didn't respond? Edit -> Nevermind you answered it much later :D

[MaximB]

Just a note "In this page I will post only interviews I personally done."

Should be "On this page I will post only interviews I have personally done."

Just reads better ;)

Also it seems they asked you a question "Interesting. Which sites are those? Would you like us to add you to our
press information list?" to which it seems you didn't respond? Edit -> Nevermind you answered it much later :D


Yeah this interview was done in parts...
I published this at Ubuntuforums but I guess you forgot - exactly my point , it's old, but it's new for you ! ;)

[charlieg]

Good to see you finally put your interest and energies to productive use! I like the article length, nice and descriptive, keep it up.

Btw, when you do mention a Free game, let me know, and I'll link you.

[MaximB]

Good to see you finally put your interest and energies to productive use! I like the article length, nice and descriptive, keep it up.

Btw, when you do mention a Free game, let me know, and I'll link you.

Feegamer is already on my links ;)
And don't worry - IF the game is FREE software I will let the readers know about it as I think it's very important.
I already have an idea for an article about such game/software/tools ...

[ELD]

Only thing i would suggest is that page should have links to each individual interview you do, and that you should make the spacing a bit better, it's all clumped together atm.

[MaximB]

Only thing i would suggest is that page should have links to each individual interview you do, and that you should make the spacing a bit better, it's all clumped together atm.

Will do.

As I have only 1 interview I left it like this , but it will change once I have more (and more are indeed on the way...)

Also at this note I want to inform you that in the next few days I will move to another domain which will benefit the blog in a way that a wiki will be added and even maybe even forums later on...
I don't have the domain name yet but it will be hosted at : linux-hardcore.com

I have several names I can use :

1. linux-gaming-news.linux-hardcore.com
2. lgn.linux-hardcore.com
3. games.linux-hardcore.com
or any other gaming related name ...

I am open to suggestions...

[compiledkernel]

All efforts should have a worthy start.

Hive Rise comes to mind, Id love to see a full spread on the game, and even a review. If such a review existed, Im certain the UGA team would link back to you for it.

http://gwos.org/doku.php/games:alphabetical:h:hiverise

[MaximB]

All efforts should have a worthy start.

Hive Rise comes to mind, Id love to see a full spread on the game, and even a review. If such a review existed, Im certain the UGA team would link back to you for it.

http://gwos.org/doku.php/games:alphabetical:h:hiverise

First as I've said I need to settle on a domain name.
I already linked to UGA from my blog.
Review about Hive Rise ? mmm...I really don't know about this one...Let me try it first (just got back from work).

[MaximB]

Hello people !

I am happy to inform you that this blog is moved to new servers under the Linux-Hardcore domain !

Why ?
About a day ago my old friend Rich from Linux-Hardcore watched my new gaming blog – he was so exited that he asked offered me to host this blog at his domain.

Why it’s good for you ?
Under the new domain a wiki could (and will) be added.
Under the new domain the Linux-Hardcore Gaming forums are available
The WordPress (the software that I use for my blog) is much more customizable now, and I have much more themes, space and control over the blog.

My NEW Blog By the very same name “Linux Gaming News” is now located here :

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com

LGN Stands for Linux Gaming News, I could off course right it all – but I suspect this will be too much ;)

[MaximB]

The new blog is updated !

New interviews are also coming soon !

A new poll about the Theme is opened so Vote !

[ELD]

Have updated your link on GOL (http://www.gamingonlinux.info).

Also i voted on your poll, i dislike the theme.

[MaximB]

Have updated your link on GOL (http://www.gamingonlinux.info).

Also i voted on your poll, i dislike the theme.

A few people also voted they dislike the theme - and I have a no idea why.
What theme you think will be better ? (I have a HUGE collection to choose from), what colors do you think will suite it ?

As much as I love dark themes I don't think they good for my blog ...
The Blue theme from my old blog I cannot find.

What do you suggest ?

[ELD]

Well for me it makes the articles harder to read when the whole site is dark, i would go for a simple and light theme.

[dldev]

Hello Max, you don't know me I am a friend of Rich also (from Dreamlinux). I think you need the theme from Bruce's Conky Hardcore (http://conky.linux-hardcore.com), it's very good with lots of links, maybe you need them?

Also, if you need help with translate to Spanish PM me.

Dani

[MaximB]

Hello Max, you don't know me I am a friend of Rich also (from Dreamlinux). I think you need the theme from Bruce's Conky Hardcore (http://conky.linux-hardcore.com), it's very good with lots of links, maybe you need them?

Also, if you need help with translate to Spanish PM me.

Dani


Thanks
I can't take this theme as it's already in use , I want something uniqueFrom what I get you want it bright .... OK... I'll look into it.

[SolarOnline]

Great to see a dedicated Linux gaming blog.

I'm going to check out AfterWorld when i get a chance tomorrow.

Good work! :D

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !

This time apart from the new and hopefully final (except minor changes like the logo) theme, there is a "new" game - and it's even playable !

Rotc - NOT your ordinarily MOFPS game !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/

[fr34k_0/\/_4_1345l-l]

pretty good

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
This time - Interview With Michael From Viewizard.

I've translated this interview from Russian, so if I have any spelling/grammer mistakes - please tell me ;)

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-michael-from-viewizard/

[ELD]

Just a peice of friendly advice i think you should work on your grammer things like this:

"How are the sells went?"

Doesn't make too much sense, i know what you mean but it's not correct, if you really want your site to be taken seriously maybe think of someone to read it over before you post it.

[MaximB]

Just a peice of friendly advice i think you should work on your grammer things like this:

"How are the sells went?"

Doesn't make too much sense, i know what you mean but it's not correct, if you really want your site to be taken seriously maybe think of someone to read it over before you post it.


Thanks
That's just how I wrote my original mail to him, he also didn't understand it right and therefore I asked him this question in a different manner which explained afterwords.

I hope my translation from Russian to English was good ;) (his answeres were in Russian).

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
This time :

Adonthell 0.4 – Not Just A Game
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/adonthell-0-4-not-just-a-game/

[569874123]

Blog Updated !
This time :

Adonthell 0.4 – Not Just A Game
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/adonthell-0-4-not-just-a-game/

Interesting nice article.
Couldn't find any screenshots of neither 0.4, nor 0.3(went to the screenshot area in the official site, but it gave me an error [an error occurred while processing this directive]).

[MaximB]

Interesting nice article.
Couldn't find any screenshots of neither 0.4, nor 0.3(went to the screenshot area in the official site, but it gave me an error [an error occurred while processing this directive]).

I think the screenshots are not as important as the tools, you could take those tools and use them for your own RPG game.

[compiledkernel]

Interesting nice article.
Couldn't find any screenshots of neither 0.4, nor 0.3(went to the screenshot area in the official site, but it gave me an error [an error occurred while processing this directive]).

http://gwos.org/doku.php/games:alphabetical:a:adonthell

Screenshots there,569874123.

[MaximB]

http://gwos.org/doku.php/games:alphabetical:a:adonthell

Screenshots there,569874123.

Again ... those screenshots are for version 0.3, the game changed since then and looks differently.

[compiledkernel]

Eh, added a tab maxim, updated page.

Both sets of screenshots now.

[MaximB]

Eh, added a tab maxim, updated page.

Both sets of screenshots now.

I hope you understand the reason why I didn't include the screenshot for version 0.4 on my blog.
Version 0.3 doesn't represent the current status and my attention was not on the game, but on the tools.

You see, people seems to judge from first sigh, and the screenshot from version 0.4 could harm people's opinion about the game while the tools are good and useful in other projects.

[compiledkernel]

You see, people seems to judge from first sigh, and the screenshot from version 0.4 could harm people's opinion about the game while the tools are good and useful in other projects.

Thats a rather shallow view of the generalized gaming opinion by the populace as a whole. Not all gamers are 13 to 26 year olds, but to each his own for certain.

[MaximB]

Thats a rather shallow view of the generalized gaming opinion by the populace as a whole. Not all gamers are 13 to 26 year olds, but to each his own for certain.

I hope so.

[MaximB]

Blog updated !

This time :
Achron – meta-time strategy game

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/achron-meta-time-strategy-game/

[MaximB]

Blog updated !
This time - Amazing action advanture game named Garshasp !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/garshasp-action-adventure-game/

[nomnomnom]

Blog updated !
This time - Amazing action advanture game named Garshasp !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/garshasp-action-adventure-game/

That looks interesting.

[MaximB]

Update :
And this time...

Dark Salvation - Horror FPS !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/dark-salvation-horror-fps/

[MaximB]

Blog updated again !

This time, worth reading more then ever ;)

Venetica Action RPG game from Deck13 !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/venetica-action-rpg-game/

[MaximB]

It's been awhile since my last update, but hopefully the waiting was worth it.

Love - Unique Multi-Player Online Game !
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/love-unusual-mog/

Interview coming soon ...

[MaximB]

Blog Updated as usual !
This time :
Eschalon: Book II – Old School cRPG : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/eschalon-book-ii-old-school-crpg/

[BigSilly]

In spite of the generic sounding, typical FPS name, Dark Salvation (sheesh)looks to be a fun single player shooter. Just the thing we need on Linux. Please post up if you have any more info on the Linux version. :KS

[MaximB]

In spite of the generic sounding, typical FPS name, Dark Salvation (sheesh)looks to be a fun single player shooter. Just the thing we need on Linux. Please post up if you have any more info on the Linux version. :KS

You can count on it.
I try to keep up to date with "in development commercial titles".

[569874123]

I for one, can't wait for Achron.

[MaximB]

Blog updated with it's first review of the already released game Mystic Mine : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/mystic-mine-review/

Enjoy.

[koonsolo]

Thanks for the great review! :D

[MaximB]

Thanks for the great review! :D

Thanks, I'm glad you are talking my criticism to the good side as I intended.

Meanwhile I've published our interview here :


http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-koen-from-koonsolo/


I enjoyed your answers.

[MaximB]

Many of you took interest in Garshasp, so I've interviewed their development director - Amir about their upcoming game.
Enjoy :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-amir-from-fanafzar-garshasp-developers/

[569874123]

Very nice blog. I would love to see at least one article on an upcoming adventure game(not to be confused by action/adventure).

[MaximB]

Very nice blog. I would love to see at least one article on an upcoming adventure game(not to be confused by action/adventure).

As you requested !
Today it's about the Adventure game The Legend Of Crystal Valley : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/the-legend-of-crystal-valley-adventure-game/

Coming soon to GNU/Linux !

[djt23]

nice site i have bookmarked

[MaximB]

Blog updated and this time something a bit different "How To Find GNU/Linux Games" :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/how-to-find-gnulinux-games/

[569874123]

I hope you do not mind, but i suggested your site to be added in the news section in application djl, the developer agreed in adding it.
I did this in hope of attracting well deserved attention to your blog.

[MaximB]

I hope you do not mind, but i suggested your site to be added in the news section in application djl, the developer agreed in adding it.
I did this in hope of attracting well deserved attention to your blog.

Thanks although I don't see how my or any GNU/Linux gaming website is related to this app : http://en.djl-linux.org/?q=node/17

"Djl is an open-source (GPL licensed) game manager written in Python 2.5 for the GNU/Linux Operating Systems. It is inspired by Valve's Steam software for Windows."

[569874123]

It is inspired by Valve's Steam software for Windows, but instead of having Windows games it has linux games that can be installed on any GNU/Linux Distro with ease(hope that clarifies things :)).
It is related to your blog and others, because it has in its repository demos for linux commercial games and full open-source and freeware linux games.
Descriptions can be deceiving :P.

[joeelmex]

MaximB just want you to know I check the blog everyday hoping to see another future game for Linux. Keep up the great work it's appreciated.

[-_- Joseph -_-]

Really well done im bookmarking

[MaximB]

Thanks for your support - this really means so much for me.

Blog updated, this time "Interview With Wolfire Games" : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-john-from-wolfire-games/

Really good stuff...

[569874123]

Nice interview.
I didn't like the answer to the last question ;).

[MaximB]

Blog updated, this time :

Syndicate-Online, Sci-Fi MMORPG : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/syndicate-online-sci-fi-mmorpg/

[MaximB]

I've just received an email from Koen Witters the developer of Mystic Mine about the very surprising sales of his game, so I just HAD to publish them on my blog :

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/gnulinux-users-show-their-love-for-indie-game-by-koonsolo/

Two updated in one day...;)

[MaximB]

There is a very high chance for idTech5 and Rage for GNU/Linux after all...

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/id-software-and-linux-by-ttimo/

[MaximB]

This update is exciting to the GTA fans :
A new java browser MMORPG game is coming soon !
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/poisonville-gta-style-action-mmorpg/

On other note LGP also updated their blog :
http://blog.linuxgamepublishing.com/2009/09/16/shadowgrounds-a-surprise-release/

Not only "Shadowgrounds Survivor" but the original Shadowgrounds are coming to Linux this week !

[569874123]

I really hope Poisonville has a native version, not a fan of cashshop ,but if it isn't too grindy i might change my mind.

[MaximB]

Anyone likes Online Space games ? : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/angels-fall-first-the-second-antarean-war-spaceships-online/

[MaximB]

Blog updated with an interview of Thomas from Basilisk Games the developer of the Eschalon series : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-thomas-from-basilisk-games/

[ElSlunko]

Great work! Thanks for being so active.

[MaximB]

Great work! Thanks for being so active.

It isn't as easy to find new games as it used to in the beginning when I already had a fair list of upcoming games for GNU/Linux.

Lately I actually needed to search new games like I used to do a long time ago in the ages of my Ubuntu Gamers Arena contribution ;)

Anyways, the Blog is updated once more...

This time :
DeathSpank Comical cRPG Adventure : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/deathspank-comical-crpg-adventure/

Hope you'll enjoy it ;)

[Lauxmonster]

Ah thanks!

[MaximB]

This update is about a new Sci-Fi MMORPG game which set to lunch at 2010, it looks very interesting and will have a GNU/Linux client in the future :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/xenocell-unconventional-sci-fi-mmorpg/

Enjoy.

[mirado]

Awesomeness:P

[tuahaa]

That's great news! I'm always in the hunt for some Linux games, so I hope you don't abandon this. Great initiative!:guitar:

[MaximB]

That's great news! I'm always in the hunt for some Linux games, so I hope you don't abandon this. Great initiative!:guitar:

Always in the hunt for Linux games huh ?
Well, if you know a game that you think I'm not - tell me about it.

Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who actually seeks for Linux games ;)

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
This time : Micro-Warrior - Heal with a Kill : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/micro-warrior-heal-with-a-kill/

[tuahaa]

Bookmarked. Thanks for taking the initiative:cool::D

[u235sentinel]

Always in the hunt for Linux games huh ?
Well, if you know a game that you think I'm not - tell me about it.

Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who actually seeks for Linux games ;)

Nope.

Your not alone :-)

[MaximB]

Nope.

Your not alone :-)

I would be more then happy to hear about the Linux games you know (assuming I don't know about them ;) ).

[joeelmex]

Keep up the great work. I think you can make it better by adding a review section. There aren't many Linux only review web pages. I just bought shadowlans and could not find any reviews for it. I ended up reading a review for it for windows. I know thats quite a bit of work but I'm sure we can get people to help you review the games. Even I can help but writting was never my strong point. I am enjoying shadowgrounds very much.

[MaximB]

Keep up the great work. I think you can make it better by adding a review section. There aren't many Linux only review web pages. I just bought shadowlans and could not find any reviews for it. I ended up reading a review for it for windows. I know thats quite a bit of work but I'm sure we can get people to help you review the games. Even I can help but writting was never my strong point. I am enjoying shadowgrounds very much.

Actually there are already a few sites that review Linux games, that what I was trying to avoid in my blog, until the Mystic Mines developer contacted me asking to review his game (and at that time there was already a few reviews of mystic mines), luckily my interview with him lead to surprising results (Linux users tend to buy more them Windows and Mac users,specially considering there market share).

Anyways, I thought again about reviewing more games, I bought Shadowgrounds and enjoyed it very much up to the second mission - then it crashed my PC.
It was my ATI Radeon's 4870HD fault so today I've ordered a new Nvidia videocard, hopefully next week it will arrive and I could try again the SG series and all my PC problems will be solved.

A review is a matter of opinion, some review prise games that many people don't like, others bash A++ games for good reasons.

The AoD developer Vince reviewed Oblivion and Fallout3, while I enjoyed Oblivion he bashed it hard, he had very good explanations on the subject (being in the cRPG world for that long) and I tend to agree with him, but I still enjoyed the game - at the time.

If you read my Mystic Mines review you have seen that there was some dark points in the game, the developer agreed with me about them.

Anyways, all of the proprietary games that were ported to Linux were also available on Windows and Mac, so the reviews where already done long time ago - and it's the same game, so giving my perspective of the game will give you another opinion - but it doesn't mean that what I write is what you will feel when you play the game.

I thought about reviewing Prey which imo is a brilliant game, but there are already dozens of reviews and the Linux version is no different.

So in one hand I try to put things on my blog that are new and on the other hand those reviews were already been made.
Thought decision.

[joeelmex]

I can see your point, sorry about your crash with Shadowgrounds, been running like a champ here but Im on a 9800 GTS Nvidia card here. I did read your review on Mystic Mines and I tought you did an excellent job. I meant you could just review Linux actual native games and stay away from the PC games runing under Cedega/Wine. All the games you describe on your blog about are going to hopefully have a native client, you could review the native client games. I been impress with LGP, both games I have bought installed without a single glitch, I bought jetsnguns and shadowgrounds. Just keep doing the great work you are doing, I check your blog daily to see whats in store for the future for us.

[MaximB]

I never intended and won't review Windows games that run on Wine but without a NATIVE GNU/Linux client.

Thanks for your interest in my blog, meanwhile here's another update :

Natural Selection 2 : Sci-Fi Online RTS/FPS :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/natural-selection-2-sci-fi-online-rtsfps/

[MaximB]

Blog updated with a remarkable !

I've interviewed Konrad from Bitgap - the Xenocell Sci-Fi MMORPG developers.
This interview is long and very detailed - so I hope you will enjoy it :

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-konrad-from-bitgap-the-xenocell-developers/

[MaximB]

Blog updated with Aquaria An Underwater Fantasy Adventure Game : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/aquaria-an-underwater-fantasy-adventure-game/

Also, I am going to Prague for a week, so if you won't see any updates this week - you will know why ;)

[enosis]

Thanks for this very interesting blog MaximB, keep up the good work! :)

[Naegling23]

Do you have any plans to discuss, or devote a section to windows games that run flawlessly through wine? I know you stated earlier you have no plans to review them, and that is perfectly fine. My opinion, is that linux native is the first choice, but if that fails, a game that runs flawlessly through wine is fine by me. So, for example, WoW will run without a hitch through wine, if any linux gamer is looking for an MMO, WoW is worth mentioning. But a game like, say oblivion may not run so well, making the experience not worth it for me. The wineHQ forums can be difficult when navigating to determine if the game will run well or not, another voice that could let us know would be welcome.
In addition, while it is fashionable to bash game companies for not releasing linux ports, I think we should praise companies like blizzard that at least take the time to work with the wine community to ensure compatability even if they dont directly offer support.

[MaximB]

Hello Naegling23, sorry for not replying earlier - I must have missed your replay.

I do not plan to review, write or devote a section to Windows games that run 100% on wine.
One of the reasons for that is that I do not buy Windows games that don't have a native Linux client, thus I can't write about games that I never played from my perspective.
Also I do not want to encourage GNU/Linux gamers to support such companies who do not bother making a native GNU/Linux clients for their games.

I do know about companies that make sure their games run on Wine, but for me it's not enough - it doesn't serve our goals as GNU/Linux gamers.
If we want more native games to be made we do not need to support Windows games, even if they happen to run on Wine.

On other note :
I've updated my blog.
The Ubuntuforums readers might be familiar with today's topic of my blog which is making the developers of Torchlight release a native GNU/Linux client.
Read more about it here : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/vote-for-torchlight-gnulinux-port/

Enjoy
MaximB.

[MaximB]

Ok, I was a bit late with those news but I just HAD to post them :
GNU/Linux Users Pay And Buy More ! (2DBoy sales day).

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/gnulinux-users-pay-and-buy-more/

[Glucklich]

Ok, I was a bit late with those news but I just HAD to post them :
GNU/Linux Users Pay And Buy More ! (2DBoy sales day).

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/gnulinux-users-pay-and-buy-more/

That's quite interesting news and a very good interview, based on a developer's experience. Great job ;)

[the fix it man]

Why not just buy a PS3

The CPU on that thing is incredibly powerful and will allow the ps3 to do things Pc's cannot do, and will not do for a long time yet. Thats just one example, PC's get better every day yes, but like i said before their not 'dedicated gaming machines' and in terms of processor power consoles are gonna win all day, your going to have to keep upgrading your Pc to play all the latest games.

[MaximB]

Why not just buy a PS3

The CPU on that thing is incredibly powerful and will allow the ps3 to do things Pc's cannot do, and will not do for a long time yet. Thats just one example, PC's get better every day yes, but like i said before their not 'dedicated gaming machines' and in terms of processor power consoles are gonna win all day, your going to have to keep upgrading your Pc to play all the latest games.

I hope you are not trolling...
It's a GNU/Linux forum, Ubuntu more specifically - I hope it tells you something.
Other then that PS3 is expensive and each game costs much more then it's PC variation.
Please don't talk about consoles in this thread, unless it's somehow related to GNU/Linux.

[MaximB]

Blog updated again, this time I got a short news letter from Frictional Games :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/next-frictional-games-title-name-revealed/

[MaximB]

Blog updated, this time I am asking if you know of any GNU/Linux game porters :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/gnulinux-game-porters-needed/

[guitar_man]

Nice blog....I really like it...

[MaximB]

Blog Updated ! This time it's about Blood ports and remakes : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/i-live-again/

[569874123]

I would love to see another update :)
You have been doing a really nice effort until now, thank you once more.

[MaximB]

I would love to see another update :)
You have been doing a really nice effort until now, thank you once more.

Thanks.
Sorry for not posting more, but for some strange reason I was loaded with work for the past 2 weeks.
Sometimes Linux/Windows System administrators actually do stuff to get payed ;)
But I hope that soon I'll be back to the regular regime of doing nothing, show my face and get payed :D

Also, I see that there are many people who read my blog, but almost none replies to my posts - so I'm not sure what people want to read, what they like or dislike...

Your comments are valuable !

I'll try to update my blog when I'll have more time.

[joeelmex]

I check your blog every other day to see if its updated.

[hitman9211]

Excellent much easier to keep track of than a topic on this forum, and thanks for the link

[johnboy1313]

this is bookmarked, thank you!!

[ZoiaGuyver]

Def bookmarked and RSS feed :D

Nice to see more people into the "gaming" side of linux :), so far i've managed to get all my game's going bar Aion (stupid NCLauncher meh) going in Ubuntu with sometimes better performance than in Windows :).

[MaximB]

As you can probably notice I’ve been very busy with my job as a GNU/Linux and Windows System Administrator in the past month and I didn’t have much time to update my blog.
But this is hopefully about to change now…

I’ve noticed that many people where interested in Dark Salvation from Mangled Eye Studios, so I’ve managed to to interview Thearrel McKinney – the founder and main (and almost only) developer of the game.

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-thearrel-mckinney-from-mangled-eye-studios-the-dark-salvation-developer/

Enjoy !

[joeelmex]

Well a bit sad he gave no time frame when it will be out, and he is only working part time on the Linux port for Dark salvation. What can you do, you need to do what will pay the bills I reckon. Great work on getting the interview. Only thing I will add if we pre-order but a lot of linux users are not wanting to pre-order due to the UT saga.

[MaximB]

Well a bit sad he gave no time frame when it will be out, and he is only working part time on the Linux port for Dark salvation. What can you do, you need to do what will pay the bills I reckon. Great work on getting the interview. Only thing I will add if we pre-order but a lot of linux users are not wanting to pre-order due to the UT saga.

UT is very different from id tech 3, id tech 3 is GPLed so no licensing issues here.
It's just a matter of time.

And the pre-orders are only for the CD versions, so he could know how much hard copies to make (they cost money you know ;)), there is no need to pre-order the download version - they will be released regardless.

[MaximB]

Frictional Games the developers of the horror Penumbra series recently revealed the title of their next project – Amnesia : The Dark Descent which I wrote about earlier.
For this special event I interviewed the developers about their next title.

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/interview-with-frictional-games-amnesia/

[Grenage]

Woot, they are making another? Excellent!

[MaximB]

Blog Updated Again,
This time : Call Of The Kings – Online Strategy RPG !
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/call-of-the-kings-online-strategy-rpg/

A lot of work is being done in other sections of my blog, for example the :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/list-of-upcoming-gnu-linux-games/ section was updated several times in the past 2 days (and nights) and a lot of new games where added to the list.

So even when the front page is not updated, other sections sometimes are...

[MaximB]

Blog Updated :
Conquest simultaneous turn based strategy game : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/conquest-simultaneous-turn-based-strategy/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
Trauma – Flash Based Point-and-Click Adventure :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/trauma-flash-based-point-and-click-adventure/

[Gen2ly]

Thanks for the interview with Frictional Games, been wondered about their next title since I saw the developer preview some months back. Nice job.

[MaximB]

Thanks.

Blog updated, this time it's the long anticipated Afterfall Universe and the first title named Rascal :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/afterfall-universe-rascal-draft-title/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
Brink - Unique Immersive FPS from SplashDamage :

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/brink-unique-immersive-fps/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !
This time the game could be played now for free as it was released this month.

M.U.L.E Economic Online Strategy Game !
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/planet-m-u-l-e-online-economic-strategy/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated Again !

Max Zettlmeissl just sent me those wonderful news from Ryan Gordon aka Icculus about the open beta release of Aquaria :

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/aquaria-open-beta/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated with a newly released game !

Irukandji – score attack shooter
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/irukandji-score-attack-shooter/
Pay as much as you want starting from 1USD !

[MaximB]

Blog Updated :
Bullet Candy Perfect – Space Shoot-Em-Up game
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/bullet-candy-perfect%E2%80%93space-shoot-em-up-game/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated :
Scoregasm – Combo Space Shooter
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/scoregasm-combo-space-shooter/

[MaximB]

Blog haste update !

Heroes of Newerth Beta open for the the Holidays !

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/heroes-of-newerth-beta-is-now-open-for-the-the-holidays/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !

Joe-Danger – Stunts Racing Game :
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/joe-danger-stunts-racing-game/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !

Primal Carnage – Humans VS Dinosaurs
http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/primal-carnage-humans-vs-dinosaurs/

[MaximB]

Blog Updated !

Iron Sky: Operation Highjump – Action Adventure : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/iron-sky-operation-highjump-action-adventure/

[jarlath]

Excellent job Max, I didn't realize all of these developments were going on. Thank you. By the way - I also voted that I didn't like the theme. But, I love the content ;)

I think the theme is too cluttered. There is almost no space between the various elements of the page and worst of all (for me), you don't use paragraphs. I find it difficult to read because of this. But, I know English isn't your first language so well done on a great job. Here's an example of a site that I really enjoyed reading, because the layout was good. http://www.wholefoodmatters.com/

Best of luck to you and thank you for the good work you're doing.

[MaximB]

Hello everyone and welcome to my last "popup-update".

I've summarized all the states from the day LGN was "born" to 03/01/2010.
It's a very long thread that some of you might find interesting.

http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com/welcome-to-2010/


I would like to inform UbuntuForums visitors that I will no longer going to “popup” the LGN thread with updates (IF I’ll make the updates they will be only on the first post of the thread), I will however going to replay to questions/interesting posts.
So if you don’t see the LGN thread on the front page, it doesn’t mean the blog wasn’t updated.

You can bookmark LGN : http://lgn.linux-hardcore.com
Or follow it with RSS feeder : http://feeds.feedburner.com/LinuxGamingNews

It's not fair that only LGN will have it's own thread at UF and all other wonderful Linux Gaming related websites don't - and if they would then it will spam the board ;) .

If you want to keep this thread active (and me updating it at the front page), discuss about LGN, games, developers, porters, etc... here and keep this thread interesting.


Thank you again for visiting LGN !

@jarlath :
As you've said , the content - that what counts.
I've played with different themes in the first days of the blog, and I can't find a theme that everyone would like, it's all about taste.
I like the current theme, and by the poll I've made, it seems acceptable by most people.
If you find many more people that want the theme to be changed and propose a different theme - I'll think about it.

Thank you for sharing.

[Lepodo]

Awesome blog, Bookmarked it. Well Done!