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Steambox coming in 2013, Linux-based

It's official, folks. Or as official it can be before an officially official announcement comes around. The Steambox (not the official name, but they should totally use it) is going to be out in 2013, based on Linux, and Valve has other hardware in mind as well.

Valve engineer Ben Krasnow sat down with German gaming site golem.de to discuss their plans. This news comes as no surprise as people have been speculating the Steambox for years now. With all the Windows 8 criticism coming from Newell, and the push for Linux support and Big Picture mode, this was the natural way of things.

This brings up some questions and revelations for me. First, while this is obviously in... Read All It's official, folks. Or as official it can be before an officially official announcement comes around. The Steambox (not the official name, but they should totally use it) is going to be out in 2013, based on Linux, and Valve has other hardware in mind as well.

Valve engineer Ben Krasnow sat down with German gaming site golem.de to discuss their plans. This news comes as no surprise as people have been speculating the Steambox for years now. With all the Windows 8 criticism coming from Newell, and the push for Linux support and Big Picture mode, this was the natural way of things.

This brings up some questions and revelations for me. First, while this is obviously in part a reaction to Windows 8, is this just the way things are going? At this point, while Desktop Linux has less than 2% market share, the Linux kernel itself is on over 40% of consumer computing devices (mostly due to Android phones, tablets, and hell, refrigerators), and is far and away the most used operating system around when all devices are considered. This is telling in many ways-- "computing devices" is a broad term, but usefully so. Computing is moving far from its roots, and into a more device-based model. A Steam console based on Desktop Linux gives Valve a way to keep the desktop while expanding into the device market. I think Valve's business model is evolving to compensate for that.

Second, this is another big platform to support. There are plenty of amazing games to play on Linux currently, but will developers embrace another platform? Steam is a big name, for sure, and if developers want their games on the next big thing from Valve, they'll have to. The question is, what role will this new console fill that the others don't? Personally, the Steambox combined with Steam Cloud would fill a desire I've had for a while-- being able to play a game on my PC in the back with a keyboard and mouse, then continue it on my couch with a controller. You can already do that with a second PC, but presumably the hardware will be standardized and cheaper, and better suited for couch play.

Third, a subject dear to my heart, as many of you know-- what does this mean for Linux in general? If the games released for Steam's new console are Linux games, that means the long-ignored platform will be getting an influx of awesome games. One major reason cited for people choosing to stick with Windows is gaming. Plus, the new push for gaming could mean better drivers, something we've already started to see. Don't get me wrong-- I'm in no way proclaiming 2013 to be the year of the Linux desktop. People have been saying that for a decade now, and it has never come to pass. I don't think 2013 will be any different. But maybe Linux can move from 1.6% to 2.6%, or even 3.6%. Certainly not the grand migration everyone has been hoping for, but enough for it to be considered a valid, important platform.

This is exciting news, and I can't wait to see specs and launch titles.

References:
http://www.golem.de/news/pc-spielekonsole-steam-box-ohne-windows-1212-96609.html
http://www.gamechup.com/steam-box-confirmed-by-valve-engineer-for-2013-will-be-linux-based-report/

SignalWarden wrote on 01/06/2013 at 05:00am

I've been rather curious as to how Valve intended to implement a Steambox. Realistically, it's not too hard to convert a game over from win to linux, but will it be worth it for the game producers? Of course there is always the very outside chance that Valve will be building a custom emulator on the back end of Steam. That would be tricky as all hell, but for the price of a Steambox (which isn't looking too cheap) it could be feasible. No matter which way it falls, as a PC gamer this situation will work out to my benefit.

Oh. Obligatory Half Life 3 comment.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 01/06/2013 at 05:15am

Steambox in 2013. 2+0+1+3=6. 6/2=3. Half-Life 3 confirmed!

Seriously though, one thing they could do for *some* Windows games is to have custom Wine configs. Not all games would work like this, of course. It would be similar to what GOG does with DOSBox, and what gogonlinux does for GOG games as well, but on a bigger scale. I think they're pushing pretty hard for native Linux support though (or at least developer supported Wine support, like with Psychonauts) from comments I've read from Gabe.

SignalWarden wrote on 01/06/2013 at 05:39am

I feel like they're holding their cards until an official Dota 2 release and another large release so they can turn around and say, "Look what we can do. Work with us and this will all be yours."

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 01/06/2013 at 06:35am

I seriously wouldn't be surprised if it was Half-Life 3. I would squeal like a little schoolgirl, but I wouldn't be surprised. A Blue Box would be awesome. Half-Life 3, Portal 3, Team Fortress 3, and Left 4 Dead 3, but that's surely far off.

What would be highly likely is "Buy this and receive our entire catalog for free."

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/07/2013 at 12:55am

Its really about if the platform gains traction enough to warrant attention for a developer or publisher. In reality, the PS3 is a low powered PC with Open GL etc and some Sony stuff included. It isn't too nuts to port that kind of game to Linux beyond how hard it would be to port it to the PS3 or XBox or whatever. I mean games now days are written with PC, PS3, Xbox & Mac in mind.

My bet is that the Steam box will gain traction because Steam is THE platform for PC games. Why not the console too? It makes a obligatory PSX or XBox 1080 less relevant if gamers have a PC and a Steam box. In a way, I wonder if Valve will obliterate the competition. I mean, it is a possibility I guess.

Anyways also consider making the game available on PC and Steam box might not mean Desktop Linux to a publisher. Especially if Valve ships a non x86 chip in the Steam box. But whatevs in most cases I bet a Linux port would come too. Or maybe I just hope :D

The next few years should be awesome and right now I am holding off on ANY console choices until I see what Valve does. Even if its just a way to get Portal 3 and music, it might be good enough for me.

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2013: What Are You Looking Forward To?

@Gary_Butterfield posted on the Watch out for Fireballs podcast page a question that I wanted to re sound here because I was interested in what everyone was thinking.

What video games are you looking forward to in 2013? No table limit, send up as many as you are excited about.

Full disclosure, I don't know a ton about all the games that will be released in 2013 beyond a few. But those few I am very excited about like:

Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, MewGenics and The Binding of Isaac 16 bit de-make.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/06/2013 at 03:27am

This: http://cheerfulghost.com/panickedthumb/posts/881

But also: Starbound. Imagine Terraria with multiple planets to explore.

SignalWarden wrote on 01/06/2013 at 05:38am

Hmm...
Probably...
Sir You Are Being Hunted, Routine, Watch Dogs, The Witness, Among the Sleep, Last of Us, Spy Party (fucking FINALLY), Lifeless Planet, Mech Warrior Online (even though you can play it now, it's still technically only in beta),
I could probably do this all day. Those. We'll stick with that list for now.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/06/2013 at 06:32am

I forgot about Sir You Are Being Hunted. That looks like such a blast.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/06/2013 at 07:54am

Dark Souls 2, first and foremost, then the Edmund McMillen stuff.

Tungsten wrote on 01/06/2013 at 03:51pm

Planetary Annihilation. Other than that, we'll have to wait and see.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/07/2013 at 12:42am

Awesome, good list of things coming out for sure. Doom 4 might be a stretch but it would be awesome if iD could pull it off.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/09/2013 at 06:20am

Perhaps some Fallout news soon?

http://i.imgur.com/DawSi.jpg

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/09/2013 at 05:11pm

Ohhhh, that's good news. Hopefully they get someone good on Fallout 4.

SignalWarden wrote on 01/09/2013 at 08:37pm

I'm curious as to what that Fallout news actually means. Realistically I will play whatever Fallout game they put infront of me because I'm a huge Fallout fanboy. However I'd like a new, distinct and fresh location. So either they better have a good reason for him to be in this new location or we're back in DC, which I don't really want.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/09/2013 at 08:45pm

I have heard rumblings about Fallout Boston... Let me see...

Here is the bit:
http://cheerfulghost.com/jdodson/posts/483

@SignalWarden, I agree, DC was awesome but I am looking forward to some new awesome location.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/09/2013 at 09:23pm

I've heard today that it may be news about a movie, not a new game. Don't know how I feel about that.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/09/2013 at 10:24pm

To me, the writers are more important than the location. It's my favorite game world, I love it. I want to drink it up. But it needs better writing than Fallout 3, I think.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/09/2013 at 10:28pm

A movie? Interesting, not sure I am interested in that...

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/09/2013 at 10:45pm

But, you know, I am watching In the Name of the King the Dungeon Siege Movie and its not terrible, just pretty bad. I mean, they used a good camera but the dialog is really sub par.

Haven't seen Burt Reynolds in a film in quite some time....

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/09/2013 at 11:12pm

Keep in mind, I actually loved Fallout 3. I just like 1, 2 and New Vegas more. I'd watch a movie, hopefully it wouldn't be a Uwe Bowl nightmare.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/10/2013 at 02:02am

I am going to save the majority of my Dungeon Siege Movie review for a later post(OH YES, PREPARE YOURSELF) but its not technically a nightmare if you dig camp and OH BOY this movie has camp. Unintentionally I am sure, but wow, its so... Laugh out loud funny at times and then at other times the visuals are stunning.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/10/2013 at 02:02am

Oh and and I have planned to Dive into New Vegas this year, totally in my Steam queue and on my list.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/10/2013 at 03:47am

I am torn between 3 and New Vegas. I think whichever one I'm playing is my favorite of the two. The factions and plot are better in New Vegas (far better) but the world of Fallout 3 is so incredible. If Obsidian had set up all the quests and plot and such, and then Bethesda built the world around it, it would be perfect.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/10/2013 at 04:50pm

I wish the world of Fallout 3 wasn't 60% subway tunnel. The other thing New Vegas has going for it is companions/characters. The companions in FO3 were trash. In New Vegas, each was an interesting character.

I did like exploring DC, however.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/10/2013 at 04:58pm

Fawkes in F3 was awesome. I loved his story and how overpowered he is. His story was one of the most compelling game elements to me in the last few years. It was awesome.

I really liked Dogmeat my only minor quip is that he was a dog and barked and growled all the time, that said loved having him in my party.

SignalWarden wrote on 01/10/2013 at 05:17pm

There has still been talk about the Fallout MMO but I don't think this is related. I would be really surprised if this info were related to a movie, simply because Erik Dellums wouldn't make sense to actually play Three Dog on film. There is also speculation that this game will take the Final Fantasy route and be Fallout 3 II and not Fallout 4, which would explain why it is back in DC, instead of a new location.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/10/2013 at 05:18pm

I could totally handle Fallout 3 II.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/10/2013 at 06:01pm

Fawkes was the only companion with any development in that game. Fawkes is neat but I actually don't like how overpowered he is. Compare, however, the bandit you meet in the first town with anyone from New Vegas. Actually, you haven't played New Vegas! Imagine 8 companions with as much depth and nuance as Fawkes, with the added benefit of quests attached to each of them that upgrade them.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/10/2013 at 06:40pm

The only issue with the companions in New Vegas was that so many of their quests were buggy. I loved it but never being able to upgrade Raul in multiple games was really disappointing. I think if Obsidian had another 4 or 5 months to iron out some issues it would have been so much better.

But yeah, each of the companions is awesome in his/her/it's own way, and the quest lines are complex and interesting. I also like that, unless you're playing on Hardcore, the companions are marked as essential so they just get knocked out rather than dying. And the companion wheel adds so much more control. I was annoyed with the functionality of the companions in Fallout 3 so I never used them. I never go without companions in New Vegas (except in Casinos since they can permanently delete companions' default weapons).

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/11/2013 at 01:25am

I rolled with Fawkes some, but opted out because of how OP he was. Dogmeat and I went through the whole game together but it was janky at times.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/11/2013 at 04:05am

One thing that got me about Dogmeat, Rex, and every dog in Skyrim (yes, it's been a problem for that long) is that they ALWAYS stand in doorways. I once had to reload a save in Skyrim because of a stupid dog.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/11/2013 at 05:52am

Yeah they do that. I think I did it mostly because I liked the company. The Capitol wasteland was pretty large and going into tunnels by myself wasn't awesome.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/11/2013 at 06:15am

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/16cgj0/pal_of_mine_works_in_public_relations_at_bethesda/

Travis Admin wrote on 01/11/2013 at 02:49pm

Ooooh shiny. I like what I'm hearing there.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/11/2013 at 06:46pm

Those are interesting world building bits but dialog/writing is still super important. I can imagine that being great but I can also imagine it being clumsy. I think about something like the PS2 spinoff Fallout game which was fine from a lore perspective but the writing was atrocious and it got disavowed quick.

Teodor_Spiridon wrote on 01/15/2013 at 06:23am

SimCity is the first big game of 2013 for me. The multiplayer looks like it will be a blast and I have some friends that I think will get a lot of fun out of working on a region together.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/15/2013 at 04:23pm

SimCity does look really great. I still haven't made the leap to Origins yet but for this game I may very well.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/15/2013 at 04:24pm

Hadn't heard about the multi-player, that sounds really fun, co-op building would be fun.

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Ecstasy of Order Review

"Tetris. We’ve all played it, rotating the pieces (“tetrominoes”) and dropping them in the perfect place, or despairing as we discover a piece won’t fit. You may have even joked about “mastering” the game during a stint of unemployment, or as a child, before you could afford any other Game Boy cartridges. But what about the people who’ve truly mastered Tetris? Where are the Kasparovs and Fischers, the great champions who’ve dedicated their minds to solving its deepest puzzles?"

I would place Tetris as one of the best games of all time. After playing it on the Gameboy I was hooked. This love for the game brought me to watch "Ecstasy of Order" a recent documentary that... Read All

Quick Play: Slave of God

...just... Well... This happened.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/06/2013 at 12:07am

This game is totally strange. That said, if one was on some hardcore drugs on the way into a club I could see it playing out like this. Interesting mechanics and game.

I don't think you would see this from EA so its good Indie Games exist :D

SignalWarden Post Author wrote on 01/06/2013 at 05:41am

Yeah. I like to do quick plays for games that aren't really deep enough to warrant a review. I just needed to do something with this game because it was so damn weird. Effective, but weird. Honestly, I kind of loved it.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/07/2013 at 12:43am

That makes sense. The game is totally unique.

I sort of feel that way about stepping back to play FF2(US) this year. I kind of just have to do it again.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 01/07/2013 at 06:37pm

That was kinda rad.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/07/2013 at 07:14pm

I wonder what kind of drugs the player was on? Acid or some such?

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Game Shop: Portal to the Future - Season Finale

The season finale of Game Shop is now upon us. This action packed episode is loaded up with Cyber Ninjas, Time Travel and lazer shootin' Digital Heads.

Looking forward to season 2.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 06:28am

Quite enjoyable. It would be a bit pretentious to complain about paradoxes in this wouldn't it ;)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/05/2013 at 07:04am

No. That's totally geek-ceptible.

I liked how she was "I can't tell you about the future" and then immediately did. That's prob how that would work with most people and I generally don't like that mechanic in other shows/films.

SignalWarden wrote on 01/05/2013 at 11:01pm

How have I never seen this? It's on my IGN channel on Plex too. Dammit. Time to watch the whole first season.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/05/2013 at 11:20pm

:D It definitely opens up over the season to something really fun.

Travis Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 11:40pm

Yeah, Signal, be prepared for some slow moving at first, but the third episode (I think) it starts getting really good.

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Hawken Review

My Review of Hawken. I actually had to reupload because of a problem exporting, so you guys only get the good one.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/04/2013 at 05:19pm

Awesome video @SignalWarden, thanks for posting! Hawker looks totally badass, I just put it on my radar. Like many I haven't played a Mech shooter since Mechwarrior on PC and SNES.

I was pretty impressed that you mentioned the people online were nice. That would definitely put Hawken in a place above other muiltiplayer games if that was how the game community was compared to other games like DoTA 2 :)

Also interesting they went with live action cut scenes, they looked well filmed but I don't see that a lot these days.

Looking forward to your next video!

SignalWarden Post Author wrote on 01/04/2013 at 06:31pm

Thanks! The live action is actually from an upcoming web series. They don't have much story in game. They are relying on a web series (which I think is being produced by Warner) and some graphic novels (I think the same team that did the GoW graphics) to tell the back story. I'm looking forward to it, but it is kind of a poor way to get story attached to a game.

And yeah, there is no community as vile as the Dota/HoN/LoL community. And I am a longtime DotA/LoL/Dota 2 player, so it's experience talking.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 01:36am

Thanks for explaining that, the way you cut it into the video it was pretty seamless :D

I agree with you, I would weave the narrative in the game as well.

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Interview w Jim Guthrie. Sword & Sworcery Composer

The experience of playing Sword & Sworcery on my iPhone showed me how immersive games on my phone could be. I wasn't sure iPhone games could be more than the typical grind of a puzzle game or fruit ninja clone. As I played Sword and Sworcery for the first time it recommended I use stereo headphones and I was surprised at how fantastic the experience was. The game that unfolded was a visual and audio feast. I enjoyed the fresh take on how a video game provides you with an introduction and the music stood out front and center as incredible. I mentally noted to find out more about the music because as I played it really hooked me. Jim Guthrie's scores for Sword &... Read All

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 01/04/2013 at 06:52pm

That was a super cool interview. As a music lover, I totally enjoyed reading about how he experimented and created! Now I have to check out the games that he's scored!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/04/2013 at 06:57pm

Sword & Sworcery is available on Android now and its fantastic.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/04/2013 at 06:57pm

Here is "The Cloud" from S&S:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a03Urc-8XOA

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 01/04/2013 at 09:18pm

I thought about looking up some of the songs, but I decided to wait and experience the songs for the first time in the experience of the game :)

But thanks!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/04/2013 at 11:58pm

That's a better plan :D

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 01/07/2013 at 06:38pm

Started playing Sword & Sworcery last night. Very interesting. Took me a few mins to get used to it visually, but the sound is excellent!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 01/07/2013 at 07:14pm

It really is, on both counts. A call back to the point and click adventures of old with a really unique visual style.

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So I started a Binding of Isaac Let's Play

Here goes! I'm trying to come at this from a "how to" or "guide" angle because I feel like my 360 hours of this game should be good for something. Let me know what you think.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 03:08am

Wow Gary that was fantastic, that really helps me understand the depth of the game and some basic strategy that I didn't quite get by "armchairing" Isaac.

Watching this game is hella awesome but I realize how far I have to go to actually beat it in a run as it gets REALLY hard later on. Awesome though, looks fun.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 03:10am

I just wanted to say again, more of these please :D

Gary_Butterfield Post Author wrote on 01/05/2013 at 03:58am

Thanks, Jon! I think I might be addicted. I recorded another one tonight. Upload happening right now!

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 05:05am

Awesome, the public demands more Issac. And by public I mean me.... But I mean you pumped over 300 hrs into this game and it shows.

Personally I am interested in a bad Isaac run and if you can complete it.

Gary_Butterfield Post Author wrote on 01/05/2013 at 07:54pm

I'm going to put one up each friday, I think, til I get sick of it. Stay tuned!

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/05/2013 at 08:27pm

I think that's a good idea. Haven't seen the newes yet but it looked like it was another good run.

Here's to a bad one for the cameras!

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/06/2013 at 01:54am

Just made two Isaac runs. Nowhere as beefy as you were by floor 3. That and floor 3 stopped me each time. Used your strats to find the secret rooms and bombs blowing two spaces. Helps quite a bit, way more powerful that I was starting Isaac totally fresh.

That said, I unlocked Magdeline and she seems not as good as Isaac. Recommend?

Gary_Butterfield Post Author wrote on 01/07/2013 at 12:35am

If you find yourself taking a lot of damage, Maggie can be really helpful until you unlock Cain. Try Maggie a few times. More health, as much damage, yum heart. The only disadvantage is she's slower but speed upgrades are plentiful.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/07/2013 at 12:45am

I have noticed speed upgrades are pretty plentiful. I dig Issac because he is Isaac but I find I really do appreciate the speed boost to start. Ill incorporate her more into my play though.

Gary_Butterfield Post Author wrote on 01/07/2013 at 01:41am

Cain is sort of by the books next steps. Cain is a straight upgrade in every way other than starting with only 2 health, which you can make up quickly. The other Maggie strategy is to liberally make deals with the devil. 4 hearts can make a huge difference there. An early brimstone can make or break your run.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/07/2013 at 02:59am

Awesome, thanks Gary.

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

UPDATE: This is not a real trailer. It's really the game, it's just a very early version that was never meant to be shown to the public. This was posted all over gaming news sites and even the social media manager at Activision posted it, so I don't feel so bad.

http://penny-arcade.com/report/editorial-article/the-walking-dead-trailer-we-ran-earlier-is-a-fake-our-apologies-and-an-expl

So here's another game for The Walking Dead. There's the Telltale adventure game, the Facebook game, and now this first-person survival game published by Activision. None of these are related at all except by the source material. I worry this will be confusing for some consumers.

I'll be... Read All

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/03/2013 at 06:40am

Yeah, no. The Telltale game is so good because it captures the spirit of the world/comic perfectly. The show, while decent, doesn't. An imitation of an imitation probably has limited potential.

jdodson Admin wrote on 01/03/2013 at 08:57pm

Seems like the video has been pulled. The Walking Dead is hella popular now so it makes sense to me that make things would pop up with that property.

I have heard that the game is stronger than the show, but that the show is good. Haven't started the show myself as I am waiting for it to be over to plow through them all in a few weeks on Netflix. Netflix has forever changed how I approach TV shows.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/03/2013 at 09:55pm

In my opinion it goes Comic->Game------>Show. The show is good but it doesn't have the character power the other media does. It took 1.5 seasons for the show to get good, I think. That said, I haven't watched much of the 3rd season.

Travis Admin Post Author wrote on 01/04/2013 at 01:35am

Gary, interesting, as I thought the show was great through season 1, and then not so great in season 2, but is pulling itself back around in season 3. And oooooh season 3. So good.

Gary_Butterfield wrote on 01/04/2013 at 04:58pm

The first half of Season 2 is abysmal, i think. Season 1 is pretty OK but I've got source material to compare it to, which isn't fair, but I can't help it. I think the turning point in Season 2 is the scene in the bar in town. Then it gets good. I'm looking forward to season 3 but I'm waiting for more of it to come out first.

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Jurassic Life

This is a video for Jurassic Life, a new Source mod coming out "when it's ready." This is currently a work-in-progress, entirely fan-made, with tons of new... everything! New AI, new textures, models, environments... and it could be the great Jurassic Park game we've been waiting for. I'm always curious in situations like this whether the IP owners will have anything to say about it. I'd be surprised if Universal doesn't go after them, but maybe they'll be nice about it. Free publicity right?