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  • #242
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    Goodshape wrote: »
    Bah.. got the invite but haven't been able to get it working on my 64bit Linux Mint 12 install :(
    what seams to be the problem?


  • #243
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    1 in 3 on the beta
    according to this list (http://steamcommunity.com/games/221410/members)
    21,669 are on the official beta list now, that means that it looks lightly that before the end of the year there will be no more closed beta

    read if you are board. http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/12/steam-for-linux-beta-adds-yet-more-users


  • #244
    shizz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    Steam Console running linux?

    Now this would bring gaming on linux much faster IMO.


  • #245
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    Im in the beta. Was awesome fun playing Serious Sam 3.


  • #246
    shizz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    Im not in the beta but just had another go at TF2 after a few weeks and it really has picked up. First time I played it it was very stuttery.


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  • #247
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    ^ Need to jump into TF2. Also need them to add the game files to the steam server for Limbo, Penumbra Series and Oil Rush.


  • #248
    BopNiblets
    Registered Users Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭BopNiblets


    Goodshape wrote: »
    Bah.. got the invite but haven't been able to get it working on my 64bit Linux Mint 12 install :(
    Working for me on LM14 64bit.

    I now have the Steam Linux beta and Steam through wine working, GIMME ALL THE STEAMS! :pac:
    I am getting Far Cry 3 for Xmas and apparently that plays ok with some tweaks on wine too, and I thought I'd have to reinstall Windows 7.


  • #249
    Goodshape
    Registered Users Posts: 8,488 ✭✭✭Goodshape


    BopNiblets wrote: »
    Working for me on LM14 64bit.

    Yeah, I was due an update anyway :). Put a nice, clean, LM14 64bit on this machine over the weekend and Steam seems to be working nicely! Haven't played much yet though. Must give TF2 a go this evening.


  • #250
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    shizz wrote: »
    Steam Console running linux?

    Now this would bring gaming on linux much faster IMO.

    Wow. That is very interesting news. Linux is the obvious choice for them. The original xbox was just a PC in disguise. Throw something xbmc-ish on there beside it and presto - Best console ever!


  • #251
    shizz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    They did say that the hardware would be a a strictly controlled environment. I hope this doesn't mean it will prevent the games from being easily ported to Linux in general.


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  • #252
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    shizz wrote: »
    They did say that the hardware would be a a strictly controlled environment. I hope this doesn't mean it will prevent the games from being easily ported to Linux in general.

    Controlled environment just translates to "console". If it's running linux under the hood that could only be good news.


  • #253
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    If anyone here plays the game Oil Rush its on the Linux game list on steam. However you cannot download it. As steam downloads nothing. Meaning the rep in which it will be located is currently empty.

    I decided to send the devs an email. Heres what I got back. :)

    Hi!

    We are testing Oil Rush on Steam Linux at the moment and preparing it to be published!
    ETA of the release: January
    The update will also include some more pleasant stuff: like optimization for example(the game will run even faster!)

    Thanks for your support!
    -Unigine Team


  • #254
    shizz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    If anyone here plays the game Oil Rush its on the Linux game list on steam. However you cannot download it. As steam downloads nothing. Meaning the rep in which it will be located is currently empty.

    I decided to send the devs an email. Heres what I got back. :)

    Hi!

    We are testing Oil Rush on Steam Linux at the moment and preparing it to be published!
    ETA of the release: January
    The update will also include some more pleasant stuff: like optimization for example(the game will run even faster!)

    Thanks for your support!
    -Unigine Team
    Is this not already on Linux? I thought it was in the Ubuntu software centre?


  • #255
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    Its on linux but not via steam yet. Two different distributions of content. I think they are testing it with the Steam Overlay. Amnesia is one game that does not work with the steam overlay.


  • #256
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    So... Open beta is coming!

    http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/12/steam-linux-to-launch-open-beta-next-week


  • #257
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Just came in to post that. Great news.


  • #258
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    So... Open beta is coming!

    http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2012/12/steam-linux-to-launch-open-beta-next-week
    now i dont feal as special :(


  • #259
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    Open beta might mean Left 4 dead 2.... :D


  • #260
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    Open beta might mean Left 4 dead 2.... :D
    Thats what I was thinking, lines up for a christma sale as well


  • #261
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    Too bad I am going to be away from my linux box for christmas!


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  • #262
    matrim
    Registered Users Posts: 7,515 ✭✭✭matrim


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    Too bad I am going to be away from my linux box for christmas!

    Mobile app to not miss the sale ;)


  • #263
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    matrim wrote: »
    Mobile app to not miss the sale ;)

    I have a Macbook so I am okay. But wont be installing Ubuntu on it. Already need the extra space for my Windows partition for college and such. So Steam on OS X will save me from missing the sales.


  • #264
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    I have a Macbook so I am okay. But wont be installing Ubuntu on it. Already need the extra space for my Windows partition for college and such. So Steam on OS X will save me from missing the sales.
    :( uncool bro


  • #265
    Ste_JDM
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Ste_JDM


    ^ Deal with it. Im not gonna be dragged into a vs's on platforms. I use all I can. Ubuntu is the main OS I use but Im not going to drag my PC home for one week. Old macbook will do.

    Btw folks the Penumbra Series is now available on Steam for Linux. If you have not played them and enjoy Horror games with puzzles (Silent hill) Then check it out. A linux version excited since 2007. If you bought it on linux outside of steam I would just give them an email and they could possibly allow you to activate via steam.

    https://pay.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/14zamm/the_penumbra_series_is_now_available_for_download/


  • #266
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    Ste_JDM wrote: »
    f you bought it on linux outside of steam I would just give them an email and they could possibly allow you to activate via steam.


    Doubt they would do that -imo


  • #267
    shizz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    Steam is now in Open Beta. Let the fun begin :)


  • #268
    Sofiztikated
    Registered Users Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭Sofiztikated


    shizz wrote: »
    Steam is now in Open Beta. Let the fun begin :)

    Oh joyous day!

    I can see me playing more games now, as it is, I use Mint13 as my main day to day usage, and Win 7 only for gaming and now for learning Resolume.

    As soon as I can access my Steam library from Linux, Resolume is the only software I need Windows for.


  • #269
    bpb101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,827 ✭✭✭bpb101


    http://store.steampowered.com/about/?snr=1_4_4__11

    ^is the link on the steam homepage for install , however look whats it now promoting ( at the end ) download ubuntu 12.04 link
    They seams like they are really promoting it. Also , The "linux" tab is seeable to all , not just those in the beta. While mac only get a sub tab - Just saying.
    Would like to see how the title "steam play" goes - will linux games have a title like this if available on windows
    233422.png


  • #270
    d31b0y
    Registered Users Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭d31b0y


    Once CS:S / CS:Go gets ported over, I will switch my main install to Debian (or maybe I'll try something new... suggestions? :), until then, I'll have to stick with Windows on my PC.


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  • #271
    Khannie
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 37,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    shizz wrote: »
    Steam is now in Open Beta. Let the fun begin :)

    Installed. :)


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