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On video is Gabe Newell about Steam on Linux (http://bcove.me/g5nyak0b). Valve have posted news on this recently as well as what game(s) that will be released with the client. Left For Dead 2 in this case. The client will be released sometime this year, and the first Linux test platform for the client will be Ubuntu. For more, see: blogs.valvesoftware.com/linux.
And, just so you know, Gameolith (an online Linux game store at http://www.gameolith.com) is moving to include Windows and Mac games in their catalog, as well as Linux.
Croteam the studio behind the Serious Sam FPS games has posted on their Facebook wall a screenshot with the caption “Serious Sam 3: BFE - running on Linux!”. Serious Sam 3 is the latest game in the series that was released about 5 months ago on Windows using their new in house 3D game engine. No other information has been released but it looks like another developer is perhaps producing games for Linux that will be sold via Steam for Linux since Serious Sam 3 is essentially a steamworks game.
McPixel is a point-and-click adventure game in which you have twenty seconds to prevent things from blowing up. Sounds easy enough, right? But wait - there’s pot smoking aliens, snakes on a plane, and many more ridiculously funny things keeping you from saving the world! Since its inception as a Ludum Dare 21 submission, McPixel has really blown up (pardon the pun) and with good reason. It now boasts 100 levels, free DLC updates, and a level creator for those who want to make even more crazy levels. And it’s very, very addictive.
McPixel has a penchant for kicking people in the crotch and urinating on fires, but this quasi-hero has to use unorthodox methods to solve each puzzle. Thinking of dousing the bomb with water? Nope! Maybe just throwing it out the window will do? Wrong again, pal. What seems like the obvious solution is often a dead end, leaving you charred and moving on to the next round until you complete them all.
There are six levels in each batch that you have to clear before unlocking the next batch. If you fail a level, you just move on to the next one until you’ve beaten them all. If you clear three levels in a row, you unlock a special bonus level. You have just one chance to figure out what to do before it abruptly ends, bringing you back to your trippy adventure.
Being a point and click, the mechanics are simple and the gameplay is straightforward. But the silly humor and task of finding all of the gags keeps you coming back for more. For those who want a real challenge, Endless Mode allows you to play every single level in a row. But the warning at the start of the game should not be ignored - after a long session, it can be really frustrating trying to figure out what to do next. So it’s a good idea to take a break before it’s your mind that is about to explode.
The soundtrack is good, but I did find it to be a bit repetitive after playing for a while. The retro style pixel graphics are crisp and smooth, and each level is quite imaginative. In general, the environments have enough to keep the gameplay fresh, and there’s always something that will have you giggling like a 13 year old boy.
The first reaction to McPixel usually elicits a lot of WTF’s and general confusion, but don’t let the outrageous, juvenile style of humor fool you - it is a very well polished game that’s extremely enjoyable to play. You can try out the demo, or purchase the full DRM-free game plus the soundtrack for $9.99 from mcpixel.net.
Pros: • clever and hilarious levels with nice retro style graphics • plenty of levels and extras for the quality and price
Cons: • it can be truly maddening after playing for a long time • soundtrack can become redundant