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Linux Gaming 2.0: Why More Linux Users Aren’t Gamers

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MH
Matt Hartley
Mar 11, 2008

“What would it take to get more Linux users playing video games?
A better selection of native games for the Linux platform? It has
been tried over and again with very limited results. But perhaps
it’s worth trying again, this time with real, obtainable tools and
help? Enter Garage Games.

“Understanding these games remain few in number, the results are
the same–they are cross platform and include Linux users. No using
silly emulators, these indie developers have made sure that Linux
users are included in the gaming fun. Now, the really important
question–why hasn’t anyone heard of any of this? Largely due to
the fact that these games are considered ‘independent,’ the
exposure these studios have received is otherwise limited…”

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Matt Hartley

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