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It’s annoying that MS will probably pull the same crap they did when they purchased Bethesda a couple of years ago: we won’t see releases of most Activision/Bli

It’s annoying that MS will probably pull the same crap they did when they purchased Bethesda a couple of years ago: we won’t see releases of most Activision/Blizzard games on Sony consoles going forward. This exclusivity game has to stop. I understand MS’s motivations — they want people to buy their console, after all. But it’s awful that you can make an educated console decision, and then two years later have a good chunk of games stolen from you because of a merger. I concur that I’d really like to see Linux take the PC gaming space over. Personally I feel that we should focus on indie games and low-level platform compatibilty — if enough users switch to Linux, AAA studios will have to follow. Except the MS-owned studios who have a standing order to ignore Linux, of course…

pjmlp 5y ago
AAA studios already target Linux via Android and Stadia, guess why they don't bother with GNU/Linux.
rileyphone 5y ago
I'm really excited for the Steam deck sometime this year, especially given GPU prices are what they are. Interestingly, Valve's work on Proton/Wine has created a situation where smaller developers are almost less likely to target Linux first class, as the game can just run on the compatability layer and save the dev the work of obscure Linux issues that effect 1% of players.
Ilikeruby 5y ago
The issue is a bit more than that. To make gamers and normal users switch to linux we need to make more GUI apps for linux and increase the accessability of linux GUI / DE. Just watch the LTT videos about gaming on Linux. Linux is a Cluster** of an OS to troubleshoot and configure. I'm a dev myself I love my Arch and everything but this OS is NOT meant for normal people. Its 2022, people don't want to fiddle around with a terminal. Until Linux and its users don't fix the core problem of linux and thats usability, I don't see people switching to it. Maybe steam changes this.. but we will see..
- hajile 5y ago
  > Its 2022, people don't want to fiddle around with a terminal. Is this a good thing though? Computer illiteracy seems to be at a new high-water mark with the upcoming generation. They generally know how to punch some buttons to make a few things work, but nothing more. If anything, I think we should be teaching the basics of the UNIX command line starting around 5th or 6th grade. Get those kids playing around and learning a bit more about their systems. Maybe teach a few little python or Javascript one-liners to automate some stuff. Not everyone will pick everything up, but a lot of overlooked kids would find a new skill that will help them no matter which direction their lives take them.
  - Ilikeruby 5y ago
    Just no. I love the terminal and everything but we should not teach people how to use it. The terminal is not the most user friendly thing out there is it? (maybe its harsh saying "should not teach" but lets say make them aware there is a terminal but there should be alterantives) I would not get rid of it.. ever, but I would love to see alternatives to it. People are too fixated on working from the terminal and using the terminal that they don't see that its literally the thing that gate keeps people away from trying Linux.
    - hajile 5y ago
      If you've ever worked with Windows GUI settings, it should be obvious that they really suck and memorizing a command line tool is much easier/faster. People use the terminal because it's easier to learn and use than countless GUI windows. The concepts aren't hard. People aren't stupid and there's no reason to treat them like they are.
      - thirdsun 5y ago
        I'm sorry but that comment is very out of touch with how normal, non-tech people use computers. A terminal is a major obstacle for them.
- JAlexoid 5y ago
GreenWatermelon 5y ago
Thankfully, Proton exists, which is what makes Linux gaming something other than a pipedream.
lunfard000 5y ago
MS dont care you buying their console, barely make a dollar out of it. It is all about gamepass

pjmlp 5y ago

AAA studios already target Linux via Android and Stadia, guess why they don't bother with GNU/Linux.

rileyphone 5y ago

I'm really excited for the Steam deck sometime this year, especially given GPU prices are what they are. Interestingly, Valve's work on Proton/Wine has created a situation where smaller developers are almost less likely to target Linux first class, as the game can just run on the compatability layer and save the dev the work of obscure Linux issues that effect 1% of players.

Ilikeruby 5y ago

The issue is a bit more than that. To make gamers and normal users switch to linux we need to make more GUI apps for linux and increase the accessability of linux GUI / DE. Just watch the LTT videos about gaming on Linux. Linux is a Cluster** of an OS to troubleshoot and configure. I'm a dev myself I love my Arch and everything but this OS is NOT meant for normal people. Its 2022, people don't want to fiddle around with a terminal. Until Linux and its users don't fix the core problem of linux and thats usability, I don't see people switching to it. Maybe steam changes this.. but we will see..

hajile 5y ago
> Its 2022, people don't want to fiddle around with a terminal. Is this a good thing though? Computer illiteracy seems to be at a new high-water mark with the upcoming generation. They generally know how to punch some buttons to make a few things work, but nothing more. If anything, I think we should be teaching the basics of the UNIX command line starting around 5th or 6th grade. Get those kids playing around and learning a bit more about their systems. Maybe teach a few little python or Javascript one-liners to automate some stuff. Not everyone will pick everything up, but a lot of overlooked kids would find a new skill that will help them no matter which direction their lives take them.
- Ilikeruby 5y ago
  Just no. I love the terminal and everything but we should not teach people how to use it. The terminal is not the most user friendly thing out there is it? (maybe its harsh saying "should not teach" but lets say make them aware there is a terminal but there should be alterantives) I would not get rid of it.. ever, but I would love to see alternatives to it. People are too fixated on working from the terminal and using the terminal that they don't see that its literally the thing that gate keeps people away from trying Linux.
  - hajile 5y ago
    If you've ever worked with Windows GUI settings, it should be obvious that they really suck and memorizing a command line tool is much easier/faster. People use the terminal because it's easier to learn and use than countless GUI windows. The concepts aren't hard. People aren't stupid and there's no reason to treat them like they are.
    - thirdsun 5y ago
      I'm sorry but that comment is very out of touch with how normal, non-tech people use computers. A terminal is a major obstacle for them.
JAlexoid 5y ago

GreenWatermelon 5y ago

Thankfully, Proton exists, which is what makes Linux gaming something other than a pipedream.

lunfard000 5y ago

MS dont care you buying their console, barely make a dollar out of it. It is all about gamepass