Linux Gaming

Multimedia enthusiasts (AV and gaming particularly see: VRR on Wayland or DRM Leasing)

Upstream:

• update wine to bleeding-edge (fixes battle.net broken updates)

• update dxvk to latest git

• update vkd3d-proton to latest git

• update dxvk-nvapi to latest git

• update vkd3d to latest git

• import upstream proton game fixes

Patches:

• proton: preserve drive letter for different mount points #129 (thanks loathingKernel)

• wine: add fix for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes (thanks loisgomez) -- triggered with SteamGameId=218210

Protonfixes:

• Add Project Torque

• Add fix for Middle-earth: Shadow of War (GOG) (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/209[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/61cf7698df8ffee04746c1cd20487f58228ad4da)

• Add launcher skip for X-Blades (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/206[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/3d7215c95093f4910c77174d80cfdd9224c07813)

Add directplay for Total Annihilation (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/196[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/2abbeb508355d1739f9b83bf7178609e8ade1885)

• Add fix for Sifu (EGS) (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/195[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/d8933250dabc07b5457ed4de9b222a07e7611a3f)

• Add fix for [REDACTED] (EGS) (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/194[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/48fcb33edd2910572e990dc6c75b52b7a8c1f0ce)

• Add fix for Super Meat Boy(EGS) (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/193[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/fa14101a449b10ca076989dfa16307433ce5a4d1)

• Add fix for BioShock Remastered and BioShock 2 Remastered (EGS) (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/192[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/9982ec315339059634ba3f6283a7ba4d4bd8a71f)

• Add DirectPlay to SpellForce 1 and 2 titles for Multiplayer (https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/pull/190[)](https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components/umu-protonfixes/commit/4eef22e273008d65111c22db849dcd9b74414b7e)

Back around 2020 or so I wanted to play old games because I only had an underpowered laptop that could barely play modern games.

One I downloaded off MyAbandonWare was this shooter from 2003 called Devastation. It's alright, but more I played it when I was younger and always wondered what happened to it.

On my old laptop it always crashed on startup and I just couldn't get it working. I could open the level editor and that was about it.

Recently I downloaded it again onto a new laptop I put Linux on and tried a few different configurations. I heard how WINE can be better than Windows for old software so I decided to give it a shot.

Eventually I used Bottles with a gaming configuration set to Windows Xp.

I tried Devastation with that setup and it worked. I still have an issue with the game being in the top left corner and not taking up the full screen, but it's playable.

I have a top spec gaming PC now running Windows 10, but there are things this Thinkpad can do that my big PC can't.

Collection: https://imgur.com/a/steam-deck-built-wallpapers-RzoVW8V

Uploaded by Twitter user: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1499441982762065920

I have high hopes for it but it's only just come out so could be rough around the edges.

It’s very crash-prone for me (fedora 41, amd graphics), but I am able to load up and play bloodborne in a window. The game pad button does nothing, playing fullscreen crashes the emulator, game window losing focus crashes, closing the game window crashes… but I’m excited to see development progress.

I have been trying to get rid of my windows dualboot and fully jump in board to linux.

However after playing vr on both opersting systems, I have had the clearest and jaw dropping visuals on windows with virtual desktop vs arch with ALVR. That isn't to say my alvr experience is bad by any means! Performance wise it is identical. It's just that there is a noticeable difference in visual quality. The main game I have been testing is alyx, the texture wuality seems lower no matter the setting (I tried changing it on windows to the same quality and it didn't seem to be game settings.)

Is it possible to change alvr seytings so that the difference between it and virtual desktop are unnoticeable, or is ALVR just not there yet and only time will tell? Have any of you gotten it there?

Specs:

Nvidia 3070 Ryzen 7 3700x 48gb of ddr4 3200 ram

Quest 3 is the main headset I use

Thank you for your time!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/24744907

I rewrote some popular games for the terminal! You can play 2048, the snake game, tic-tac-toe, connect 4, and many more.

There's still a bunch of games to be made, so feel free to contribute :)

All contributions are welcome!

1. SuperTuxKart

I really like this game because it's basically just FOSS Mario Kart. It has a lot of gamemodes, an (admittedly simple) kart stat system, many tracks and a lot of mods.

2. OpenTTD

In OpenTTD, you transport cargo and people to different places. You can transport them using trains, buses, aeroplanes (airplanes if your American), boats and trams if you add a NewGRF (a mod). It is very addictive and it is quite easy to get into (except the signals).

3. Pingus

It's FOSS Lemmings with penguins.

4. Extreme Tux Racer

You play as Tux (or someone else) and slide yourself through terrain while you collect fish. It is fun, however I've found that it can get a bit repetitive. You can design levels, however it's a bit hard to do.

5. SuperTux

It's 2D Mario with a penguin. BEST GAME EVER.

Recent games: 2016...

Hello,

I search a good gaming laptop and a VR heaset to play some game like Beat Saber, but the VR headset need to be easily movable, and the laptop not to heavy.

I'm going to use it to play with friends on some event, or when I moving for my jobs.

Thanks 🫡

Seems ok, but not ground breaking.

If Linus were to visit Mount Everest, he'd reach base camp, spend the next day criticizing the sherpas, calling them foolish for taking the well-established path, and insisting that a direct line to the summit is obviously the best option.

Bazite has solid onboarding, hardware support (including Nvidia and AMD), and, dare I say, even printer support. All things he complains about in this video. But then again, what do I know? I'm just a sherpa.

Dear Rivals @Game NewsRecently, we've received feedback fromplayers regarding an issue where someindividuals playing in compatibility layerprograms have been mistakenly flagged ascheaters, even without using any cheatingsoftware. This has resulted in bans. Wesincerely apologize for this situation andwant to assure you that we do not & will noban players who are playing fairly andwithout cheating.

We have identified the specific reasonsbehind these false bans and have compileda list of affected players. We have liftedthese bans and want to express ourheartfelt apologies for the inconveniencethis has caused.

Our mission is to provide all players with afair, just, and enjoyable gamingenvironment. Therefore, preventing andidentifying cheaters is one of our toppriorities. We have invested significantmanpower and resources to improve thespeed and accuracy of our detectionsystems. With any any ongoing detectionsystem, there is always room forimprovement. We appreciate yourassistance in helping us tackle thischallenge. If you encounter any cheatingbehavior, please report it immediately; ourreporting system will respond promptly. Ifyou believe you have been wrongly banned,you can appeal to our customer supportteam, and we will review your case andrespond in a timely manner. You can reachthe support team via either in-game or inDiscord!

Thank you for your understanding andsupport! (edited)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/24244768

Our migration from SVN to GIT has already started! You can now access our new repositories on http://a-lec.org/ 😍 :

• https://forge.a-lec.org/speed-dreams/speed-dreams-code
• https://forge.a-lec.org/speed-dreams/speed-dreams-data

The repos are now open! Please feel free to play around with them, ask questions, report feedback, etc.

To avoid confusion, please keep in mind the following TODOs:

• Migrate existing assets (tracks, driver liveries, cars) to their own repositories.
• • This can be done at a slower pace, since we can only migrate assets whose licensing is clear and fully free (as in freedom).
• • Non-free assets should be ideally hosted elsewhere.
• • Illegal assets (e.g.: those under proprietary licenses and/or violating intellectual property, such as lancer09-wr) will not be migrated.
• Migrate existing tickets/issues from SVN to https://forge.a-lec.org/speed-dreams/.
• Make some suggested improvements to the in-game download manager.
• • "Download all" button.
• • Filter by category (car category, track type, robot type) and quality (pre-alpha, alpha, beta, production).

Hi folks,

I got a new Xbox Series X Controller (Model 1914). I had Xbox One controller before.

With xpadneo installed I had basically no problems running my xbox one controller. It connected via BT with no issues and workes in games really well wired and wireless.

The new controller on the other hand, works really well via cable, but does not connect via BT. I can find it, I can pair it, but I cannot connect to it.

xpadneo readme says Series X needs a BT stick with BLE so I bought one, but that did not solve the problem (I'm not sure if BLE needs to be activated or how to do it rn).

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23733414

This release took some time, but it's worth it! VoxeLibre is back on track with development.

Minecarts are reworked and you can put them back on track; a new projectile system will make combat and adventure smoother; new original weapons (spears and hammers!) with unique functions will aid you there; and then you can enjoy a nice show of new fireworks on an improved sky... All the while farming mobs and plants, utilizing the improvements to their systems! And this is not the end...

Change log: https://git.minetest.land/VoxeLibre/VoxeLibre/src/branch/master/releasenotes/0_88-the_back_on_track_release.md

Download link: https://content.luanti.org/packages/Wuzzy/mineclone2/releases/29155/download/