SteamLUG Cast

Introduction

00:00:19

DerRidda introduces

00:00:20

HeroOhOne

00:00:22

Nemoder

Our Gaming

00:00:31

Nemoder has been playing ARK: Survival [source], Don't Starve Together [source], Guns of Icarus Online [source], and Frozen Cortex [source]

00:00:47

HeroOhOne has been playing games with Nemoder, as well as Arma 3 [source]

00:01:39

DerRidda has been playing Insurgency [source] and testing the Steam Controller [source]

SteamLUG Community Stuff

00:01:55

Past Events

Terraria [source]

Left 4 Dead 2 [source]

Team Fortress 2 [source]

Victor Vran [source]

00:02:44

Upcoming Events

Worms Clan Wars [source]

Broforce [source]

Insurgency [source]

Dota 2 Casual [source]

Steam/Valve News

00:03:12

Multi-packs are now purchasable as gifts on the Steam Store [No longer working]

00:04:37

Interview with Gabe Newell about Steam Machines [source]

00:07:44

Steam Hardware launched [source]

Steam Machine Launch Sale [source]

00:12:35

Steam Controllers and Links are selling well, as there is a wait time if ordering now

00:13:02

DerRidda has a Steam Controller and has lots to say about it [source]

Steam Controller requires the use of Steam Big Picture Mode [Only for configuration and some special features]

udev rule required for full functionality on Linux [source]

00:15:59

There is a rudimentary open source Steam Controller configuration tool in the works [source]

00:16:55

Left 4 Dead 2 has native Steam Controller support but default configuration is not easy to use

Any configuration can be modified

00:20:21

The Steam Controller is very different, with a high learning curve

Hardware allows for different usage patterns, like using the gyroscope for precision aiming

Potential for much higher accuracy compared to traditional controllers

00:26:59

DerRidda feels that the build quality of the Steam Controller is excellent

Small face buttons may be difficult to use for some

Two grip paddles are a huge improvement on traditional controllers

Buttons can be used in combinations to create mode shifts

Analog triggers have a very short pull compared to Xbox style controllers

00:32:24

Typing with the Steam Controller is completely different, with absolute [not relative] input on each pad, to act like a virtual touch keyboard

00:35:55

Steam Link in-home streaming receiver has been released [source]

00:38:28

Steam Machines have been released [source]

Ars Technica released benchmarks showing the sub-par SteamOS ports [source]

Size to performance ratios are very good

Zotac and Alienware Steam Machines use custom Nvidia GPUs

00:43:30

Origin hardware vendor is no longer shipping SteamOS with their living room PC

00:44:14

Alienware Steam Machine has an HDMI input for passthrough of cable boxes and other devices in the living room

Tech News

00:45:28

PowerPlay power management support lands in AMDGPU, significantly increasing performance [source]

General Gaming News

00:47:28

Trine 3 Linux version officially released [source]

Update includes new level "Quest for Cake"

00:50:58

Left 4 Dead 2 updated with native Steam Controller support and surround sound support on Linux [source]

00:51:43

Rocket League port is nearing release [source]

00:53:21

Darksiders I and II is still being worked on for Linux [source]

00:54:17

The Long Dark released for Linux [source]

00:55:58

Godot Engine joins Software Freedom Conservancy [source] [source]

00:57:59

Grow Home released for Linux [source]

00:58:50

7 Days to Die Alpha 13 out soon [source]

Crowdfunding

01:00:25

Blacksea Odyssey [source]

01:01:18

Failsafe [source]

Sign-off

SteamLUG Cast is a casual, fortnightly audiocast which aims to provide interesting news and discussion for the SteamLUG and broader Linux gaming communities.

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