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Why Gaming Sucks On Linux

lseltzer writes

"Efforts have been made to improve the situation, but things have actually gotten worse for gaming on Linux rather than better. If you're a gamer you're just plain better off running Windows and dual-booting (or VMing) between the two operating systems than hoping your games will run in Cedega or some such product."

From the article:

"So where does all of this leave Linux gamers? One word: Windows. Yep, you read that right. If you're a gamer, do yourself a favor and just buy a copy of Windows and set up a dual-boot system. Why bother to torture yourself with the headaches presented by Linux gaming? Why should you continually not have the games you want to play? Why settle for half-assed solutions that might or might not run the games you crave so desperately?"

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big_tim6380d ago

So, what does this have to do with the PS3? It will offer Linux but doesn't solely use it. It was my understanding that it will be available for home-brew apps. This article has nothing to do with the PS3.

I was looking through your other posts and can't tell if you are trying to cause a flame war by this article or what. I understand what the article says, but it doesn't relate to the PS3.

eques judicii6380d ago

the ps3 is built on yellow dog linux... derr...

kmis876380d ago

I hope you're joking, and you actually do know a little bit more about the system you criticize so much then that post seems to indicate.

eques judicii6379d ago

not trying to start anything... but ps3 is built on linux, i'm not making that up... anywho, doesn't mean that games can't be made for it, as surely they can :-D

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specialguest6380d ago (Edited 6380d ago )

who actually plays PC games on Linux anyway? on top of that, i don't know anyone who uses Linux.

Munky6380d ago

I Post articles that I find interesting, and that might possibly be interesting to others. Notice how I also tagged that article with "PlayStation 3 - Gaming - PC - Industry News" also...so relax. And the fact that PS3 does use Linux it does have something to do with the PS3. Peaz ;)

big_tim6380d ago

I understand the article is "interesting." It only refers to PC gaming. So tag it appropriately. I agree with the article. If your gaming on PC, stick with Windows. I wish that would change. Apples are better suited for gaming but don't get the support.

Munky6380d ago (Edited 6380d ago )

That is why articles go through the approval process. If a article is tagged incorrectly the mods sort it out, no harm no foul.

Munky6380d ago (Edited 6380d ago )

Voila! the PS3 tag is gone. Does tiny tim feel better now? ;)...just playin man. I'm out. Peaz

EnforcerOfTheTruth6380d ago

...cause next to none game devs support it. They are partly responsible for MS having such a monopoly.

BIadestarX6380d ago

I always forget; how does the song goes?.... ohh yeah... "Cry me a river..." can you at least indicate how is this microsoft fault? Reason why Linux sucks when it comes to games it's not because of microsoft. There are various reasons:
1) Linux is not user friendly. Have you try installing linux?
2) No 800 number anyone that just got their first computer can call if something goes wrong. Why do you think Linux experts make so much money?
3) It's not microsoft fault most developer (including myself) do not want to develop for linux; unless is for linux servers since there are many more options and better tools that make development for windows a lot easier and better.
4) Since Linux is completely based on the Open Source (the movement of the free world; where software are distributed free) most companies do not like that modal, and prefer creating applications for windows first and if possible for both OS.
5) DirectX my friend. Microsoft spends lots of money maturing this game SDK; while OpenGL exists in linux (Supported by windows too) and can be used by game; ask any game developer which library they prefer to use? DirectX it's a lot more flexible and powerful then OpenGL expecially now that DirectX is managed code and can be used with the .net framework.

Now, why should microsoft spend millions to support linux; so DirectX works well on it?
Why should microsoft spend money so software created using their own 1st party development tools are used to make programs in linux? Why should the .net framework work for linux?

How many programs made for Apple works in windows or linux? How come apple is not accused of monopolising when their software is also propietary?

Blame the world for this. No body is putting a gun in your head to buy windows. No body is putting a head on game developers to make games for windows. No body is putting a gun on all those software developers to make programs for windows. No body is putting a gun on the head of the hardware manufacturers to make hardware mostly for windows. Take the Playstation, it was more support for game developers even if it does not run windows. as matter of fact the PS3 will run on linux. So, if Sony was to create the tools necessary to make great games in just 1-2 years for the PS3(which uses linux), then why do microsoft needs to share their technology with linux (for free).

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Razer Kishi Ultra Review - Full Size Fun

The friendly folks over at Razer recently sent us their full size Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, and this thing didn't disappoint.

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Ranking the Devil May Cry Series

VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "Upon finally finishing Devil May Cry 5 recently - after it spent several years on my “I’ll play that soon” list - I considered giving it a fittingly-named Late Look article. However, considering that this was indeed the final piece I was missing in the DMC puzzle, I decided to instead take this opportunity to take a look back at the entirety of this genre-defining series and rank the entries. What also made this a particularly tempting notion was that while most high-profile series have developed fairly evenly over time, with a few bumps on the road, the history of Devil May Cry has, at least in my eyes, been an absolute roller coaster, with everything from total disasters to action game gold."

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VersusDMC3h ago

First to last for me...3,4,5,1,2.

VersusDMC1h ago

Me leaving it out should be telling of my thoughts on it. Better than 2 as a DMC game.

Still a good game though.

Friendlygamer2h ago

3,1,4,5 to me, never played 2. 5 gameplay is amazing but level design was really disappointing to me, just a bunch of plain arenas, the story felt like a worse written rehash of the 3rd and the charater models looked weird ( specially the ladies ). Another problem with 5 was that there was not enough content for 3 charaters so I could never really familiarize with any of them

monkey6022h ago(Edited 2h ago)

2.
Dmc.
4.
5.
1.
3.

God DMC2 was an awful game.
And in case this isn't obvious it goes worst to best

Yui_Suzumiya20m ago

1 and DmC. The rest are unimportant.

DarXyde12m ago

Order changes depending on your focus. I tend to focus on gameplay/fun factor, so...

5, 3, 1, 4, 2.

I really didn't like 4 but commend Dante's weapon diversity. The retreading of old ground was pretty unacceptable to me.

But even then... Still more enjoyable than 2 for me

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The Epic Games Store Has Two Free Games This Week

The Epic Games Store continues to dish out free games and you can add two more to your library this week.

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