It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
Community
General discussionHow to auto-update games on linux ?(22 posts)(22 posts)
(22 posts)
Pages:
1
2
This is my favourite topic
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
Alm888: It has nothing to do with fortune. Not to support Linux was and still is GOG's conscious decision. :)
avatar
hmcpretender: Given the market share it was probaly a rational descision, especially for a relatively small platform like GoG.
However I too think that it will become more important in the future as microsoft is pushing the windows store and turns it's operation system into a 'service'.
GOG's problem with Linux is that Valve® pretty much owns the place given its Feral-ports of AAA titles, Steam client, involvement into drivers, SDL and other libs development and now the WINE^W Proton™ move, while GOG has basically nothing (its roots are in the old games which are invariably either DOS™ or Windows™ based).

Compared to Valve GOG is a small pest and GOG's top brass probably knows it, thus preferring to wage its own war (like "GOG Connect" and "FCK DRM" schemes) trying to lure as much of the Windows users from Steam instead of battling a lost battle (GOG's involvement into Linux can be summed up as "Too Little, Too Late", given that GOG was the last to provide any sort of Linux support).

But in case Microsoft® succeeds with its Store all things are suggesting GOG will be screwed, plain and simple.

Right now there is almost no incentive for a Linux user to use GOG.
Post edited September 18, 2018 by Alm888
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
hmcpretender: Given the market share it was probaly a rational descision, especially for a relatively small platform like GoG.
However I too think that it will become more important in the future as microsoft is pushing the windows store and turns it's operation system into a 'service'.
avatar
Alm888: GOG's problem with Linux is that Valve® pretty much owns the place given its Feral-ports of AAA titles, Steam client, involvement into drivers, SDL and other libs development and now the WINE^W Proton™ move, while GOG has basically nothing (its roots are in the old games which are invariably either DOS™ or Windows™ based).

Compared to Valve GOG is a small pest and GOG's top brass probably knows it, thus preferring to wage its own war (like "GOG Connect" and "FCK DRM" schemes) trying to lure as much of the Windows users from Steam instead of battling a lost battle (GOG's involvement into Linux can be summed up as "Too Little, Too Late", given that GOG was the last to provide any sort of Linux support).

But in case Microsoft® succeeds with its Store all things are suggesting GOG will be screwed, plain and simple.

Right now there is almost no incentive for a Linux user to use GOG.
Steam only owns GNU/Linux because GOG is not releasing Galaxy on Linux. Many of the newest games already offer native Linux versions of their games. GOG is letting the ball fall off their hands by not releasing a full featured Galaxy version.

They could even use snapcraft so it's distribution agnostic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxqdf89hRo

Then it could simply be installed with the snap command that's already being distributed by default in distributions like Ubuntu.
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
Alm888: Right now there is almost no incentive for a Linux user to use GOG.
I'd say it's there is the same incentive as for windows users: because it's DRM free. This may not be concern for the majority of gamers, but apparently it is for enough to keep GoG alive.
avatar
ekeagle: Steam only owns GNU/Linux because GOG is not releasing Galaxy on Linux.
Not sure if that's the sole reason given that a large portion of GoG's customers doesn't use galaxy because they don't like third party clients managing their games to begin with.
Post edited September 18, 2018 by hmcpretender
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
ekeagle: Hi,

I believe GNU/Linux gaming is the future of video games.

I like how GOG Galaxy auto-updates my games on Windows.

I also like the cloud saves, the overlay, chat system, screenshot management and even the achievements.

Is there a GNU/Linux version of the GOG Galaxy client ? or at least any work in progress or a plan ?

How can I keep my Linux games up to date ? do I have to uninstall and install manually or should I install get the new installer and install each game over it's older version.

Regards,
avatar
nightcraw1er.488: So you like clients, enjoy third party access to your computer for updates and saves. Steam sounds like a perfect fit.
GOG is cheaper in my region and I've been buying most of my games here a while since.

GOG does an excellent work at restoring old games by doing it correctly instead of leaving shovelware there as Steam does.

I only use Steam for exclusives and bundles from Humble Store and Fanatical.
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
Alm888: Right now there is almost no incentive for a Linux user to use GOG.
avatar
hmcpretender: I'd say it's there is the same incentive as for windows users: because it's DRM free. This may not be concern for the majority of gamers, but apparently it is for enough to keep GoG alive.
Well, not according to business documents.
See their Capital Group presentation - H1 2018 at page 13. Net profit of -3% and -1% for Q1 and Q2 of 2018 respectively.
On top of it, according to Consolidated Financial Statement for H1 2018 (page 43) roughly 2/3 (64%) of sales revenues come from CDProjekt's own products. 3rd-party developers are not that interested in CDProjekt's distribution channels. :(
avatar
ekeagle: I only use Steam for exclusives and bundles from Humble Store and Fanatical.
And when it comes down to Linux, Steam™ has a metric ton of exclusives right now. And some high-profile to boot. :(
Post edited September 18, 2018 by Alm888
Posted September 18, 2018
avatar
nightcraw1er.488: So you like clients, enjoy third party access to your computer for updates and saves. Steam sounds like a perfect fit.
avatar
ekeagle: GOG is cheaper in my region and I've been buying most of my games here a while since.

GOG does an excellent work at restoring old games by doing it correctly instead of leaving shovelware there as Steam does.

I only use Steam for exclusives and bundles from Humble Store and Fanatical.
Really, last I saw they were either chucking out the same rubbish steam was, for more money, or broken versions. Maybe price is better in your region.
Posted September 22, 2018
avatar
ekeagle: GOG is cheaper in my region and I've been buying most of my games here a while since.

GOG does an excellent work at restoring old games by doing it correctly instead of leaving shovelware there as Steam does.

I only use Steam for exclusives and bundles from Humble Store and Fanatical.
avatar
nightcraw1er.488: Really, last I saw they were either chucking out the same rubbish steam was, for more money, or broken versions. Maybe price is better in your region.
It is cheaper in my region.
Some games are around half the Steam's price.
Games like Factorio used to be cheaper when I bought them and they can get their automatic updates from the developer's website. So I'd only miss the achievements (some achievements are like milestones so you feel progress).
Now I want to buy CrossCode and I could pay double the price on Steam and have the same services on any OS.
I only wish GOG did the same. It'd be a no brainer to get all of my games on GOG.
Pages:
1
2
This is my favourite topic
Community
General discussionHow to auto-update games on linux ?(22 posts)(22 posts)
(22 posts)