Come Play This New Linux-Native Game With Us!

[KRiSPY]

For there not being a whole lot of information about this game floating about, there seems to be quite a bit of hype around it (well maybe just in the Linux community).

I would be great to have some more quality games on Linux that aren't FPS. World of Goo was worth the cash, and it sounds like this might be too.

I would love a key if there are still any available.

[SyXbiT]

requesting a key

[budious]

Hello, I would like to get a key for the beta. I'm glad to see the continued development by S2 games for the Linux community, I played Savage quite frequently years ago. Recently tried Savage 2 but it was a bit taxing on my laptop, hope this game is not as demanding but I will offer to test on 7800 GTX GO 256mb and Pentium M 2.0GHz system for your low/medium requirements. :)

[terry.the.ferry]

I've been playing Savage 2 since they released the Linux Client and I would love a beta key to try out their latest game, nothing but love and respect for S2.

[Michael]

More keys sent out... Note to all who haven't requested yet: as long as there is a Linux user out there who wants beta access but doesn't have it, there is a key for you. As far as I know, and as what's been shown far, I can get as many keys as needed if you are interested in testing it out and run Linux. So there is no need to ask any questions about "still having keys", etc.

And if you need multiple keys for friends/family/whatever, make a separate post for each request, as it's easier to manage them that way.

Lastly, please try to refrain from the one-line requests... Try to add something to the conversation or your thoughts on Linux gaming, S2 Games, whatever. If all else fails, just tell us what your favorite beer is, but please try to contribute to the discussion.

For those of you that are new here, see above.

[adler187]

requesting key

[nir2142]

if you have afree key than i want to test your game ,

[RobBrownNZ]

I'd like a beta key, please.

I have always bought Linux-native games (the iD ones especially, I am an FPS lover) but also things like World of Goo, just to support the vendors who support Linux. I'll buy this game when it's available.

I'm hopeful that more games will be made available for Linux, but also realistic - Microsoft has a lot of marketing muscle and they have done well to lock vendors into DirectX... even when they shut out 90% of Windows users by making DX10 Vista-only. Amazing.

I love how Microsoft describes DirectX as "cross-platform" - it supports Windows and (kinda) XBox 360. I guess that for a Microsoftie, those are the only platforms that matter...

The progress of OpenGL in the last year, and also OpenCL and other technologies, is encouraging but it's not really meaningful when nVidia is the only company providing driver support. Lucky for me, I'm as much an nVidia fan as an iD one!

[alexmat]

I would love to try this game out. I have been Linux only for a while and can't wait to have a game like this!

[bojo]

Howdy.

Remembered playing Savage all those years ago :D.

Also eager to try this out on my netbook (MSI wind+, so GMA950 gfx lol, this game will rock if it runs on netbooks, i mentioned to my brother that dota/war3 will never die, as war3 runs on netbooks, so everyone will just move to that!), as well as giving it a crack on my dual core GTX260+ powered machine.

Lets see how well ubuntu likes it :D

[Sashin]

I'd like to request a key, I loved the first two games they made savage 1 and 2.

[Chibi3105]

Hi, I'd like to request a beta key as well. My friend recommended this to me saying it's like DotA except with better graphics. Hope to have a good experience playing. See you guys on the battlefield.

[Wyatt]

Hot damn, three-hundred posts in less than 24 hours!? This must be a new record.

And yeah, I'd like to give the beta a shot, at least.

[ethana2]

requesting key

[jntesteves]

I'd like to get my hands on one of these keys too, please!
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Great work from S2 Games on their game engine supporting so many platforms with graphics 'that' beautiful, great gameplay, tons of characters on screen and running amazingly smooth (as I saw on the videos, have to test by myself yet). If they find market for selling the engine too, just like the guys from Unigine Corp., them we cold see more titles being released with 0-day GNU/Linux support from their licensees. It would be great if you could have an interview with someone from S2 Games Michael, and ask if they intend to release their middleware for third-part developers anytime soon. Although it sure doesn't look as pretty as Unigine, it tackles another game niche where running smoothly with tons of units on-screen is more important than supporting the latest OpenGL extensions and effects, and provide for more creative gameplay.
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I'm now downloading Savage 2 too. This really seems to be a great game engine and very versatile too. The guys at S2 Games are doing a great work and serve as example to the people that say that it's not possible.

[L33F3R]

we'll it looks like i might be able to make time for some testing :).

Lots of 1 posters here , you must have your hands full trying to PM them all :p.

[antonymm]

Could I please get a beta key to try Heroes of Newerth on linux. I use linux as my main operating system but .... I have to still keep a windows partition due to the lack of native support for linux with games.

It is about time that games companies woke up to the fact that Linux is becoming the standard for many home users that are sick and tired of Windows and its problems.

Personally I would happily pay for a Linux version of a game rather than a windows version.

Just my 2 cents worth

Thanks :D

[Ape3000]

I'd be honored to get the beta key. I loved Savage 1 and 2.

[kyraxyg]

I would like to receive a key for this game too.

Although this is my first post i have been following phoronix for a while.

Thanks.

[erpe]

Hi Everyone!

I would also like to attend in testing this game on linux!

So please send me a key :)

Rene

[Hephaestos]

I sure would like to take part in the beta testing! And i've got some ATI, Nvidia and Intel hardware to test it on. Gaming is actually the only reason to keep my windowsbox around... We most definitely need more strategy games and RPGs on linux!

[Nait]

I would like to test it too.

[stick]

Great! I'd like to ask for a key too :-)

[dragonknight512]

I would like to request a beta key please. There are not a ton of good Linux games and I would love to test this one out.

[Elianel]

I would like to request a beta key.
We need more games on Linux!!!

[tracius01]

I would like to request a beta key.
it will be nice to have more games in linux world

[khihihi]

i'd like to request a key just like everyone else ;)

[anbog]

Not sure my current computer can run this game all that well, as I'm stuck with an X1600 and therefore poor 3D support (in Jaunty, at least), but I guess that is also beta testing!
Anyway, I'm getting a new PC within the next 2-3 months, which could make the testing a bit more fun, so I would also like a key :)

update: 64 bit binaries - even more interesting!

[zenzike]

I'd be interested too, thanks!

[senectus]

I've beta tested Linux ports before (LGP) and (Wolfire Games).

Would love to support you're attempts especially after I paid for the first Savage game on Linux a few years back...

[xris]

I would GREATLY like to beta test this game and request a beta key please.

[hefa]

Hi, I would also like to participate in this beta. :)

[t.s.]

Heheh... Me too.. want to join the fray!
A little suggestion:
please make it so we can play on low-powered-graphic machine too, like intel 3xxx and 4xxx one.

Well, with more stable and usable 3D on ATI side on not-to-distant-future, then I only can get an applause to this kind of move ;)

..And a little dream, that NVidia will open their source too, heheh.

[pitr]

hi

I would like a beta key for the game because I haven't played many games that have a native linux client.

[fsteel]

pretty please w sugar on top. beta req.
fsteel

[Mrs.Columbo]

I would like to have a glimpse at this game. The last online-game experience i had on linux was Regnum Online...well, it would be very lovely to see some professional game development.
And maybe a game that manages to leave a beta-like state after a finite measure of time...

MC.

[amaury]

Wouhou.. a great Linux game at last,

I really need a beta key to confirm my suspicions that I will love this game.

Hope I can get one in time before I go crazy ;)

Amaury

[Killermuecke]

I don't need a beta key, but I would like to say "thank you" -- I will buy the game later.

[dptkby]

I must say it would be really cool to follow the development of a game from closed beta to finished product... on Linux! So I'm here to request a beta key too.

Now, let's just hope that when the screaming hordes of Linux gamers finally sit down to try the game, after extolling the virtues of the developers and their attention to Linux, they find that the game just... for lack of a better way to put it... sucks! :)

[kuxv]

I would be very pleased if I can try this game. I'm playing dota everyday. Thanks!

[linux4kix]

I would also like to request a Beta Key if possible. Thanks in advance.

Jon

[EmyrB]

I too would like to request a beta key (if there are any left:) )

[in_denial]

Been using linux for gaming for about 3 years now, if this runs smoothly on my low-end ati card it will be very interesting.

I would like a beta invite please :)

[dagger]

I would like to request a Beta Key if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

[ThreepWood]

I would LOVE to see another native linux game in action...(etracer just doesn't gives me the KICK i need after switching to Ubuntu). I've been using windows since 13 years now (OMG) and went slowly form hardcore gamer to design - and now to a #!er.
It would be interesting to be part of a beta team.
Any chance of getting that key?

[Nakor]

I would like to ask for beta key. Thx.

DotA is awesome and now without W3 and native on Linux, great!

I also hope S2Games will include tower defense style of the game :)

[EuerDudeheit]

I would like to request a beta key so I can try out this new game.
Thanks!

[Labyrinth]

Also I would like to request a key for beta-testing this game.
I have experience with betatesting for ubisoft and was selected as "most valuable beta tester" for Heroes of Might and Magic V.

[deniial]

I would like to receive a beta key for this game :)

[blink]

I also would like a key :)

[3stevao]

I'd love a beta key for this game as I use kubuntu for everything now, only having to switch over to Windows for gaming and CAD. It would be really good to move one step closer to a single operating system.
I really hope the game developers take notice of the obvious keen interest in linux ports, or even dedicated linux gaming.

[Ambutech]

I request a Key.

I love gaming and my machines at home have been pure Linux since 1998. The limited gaming experience within Linux is frustrating at times. anything I can do to promote the use of Linux can only help.

Rgds Ken

[geamandura]

I'd like to receive a beta key please.

I'm excited that S2 keeps releasing its games as multi-platform, and the native 64-bit binaries are amazing news. And a bit of a slap in most other companies' faces. I was a bit disappointed that Demigod is Windows-only but this one should fix the issue :)

Happy times ahead for us non-Windows-junkies, considering S2's games, World of Goo, the upcoming Overgrowth game, 0 AD, and maybe more that I'm missing at the moment.

I'm running 32-bit Zenwalk and 64-bit Ubuntu Studio and I'd like to test Heroes of Newerth.

By the way, I bought UT 3 and I'm still waiting for the promised Linux native client ;)

[AhMeD]

Hello, I also request beta key.

I wanna play another linux native game, not only Quake Wars (which I love :) )

[Jaguar07]

I want to join in the Beta fun too please. Please send me a beta key as well.

I have 2 systems I can beta with which have Fedora 11 and Archlinux at the moment.

[verin]

I also request a beta key, it would be nice to play something new on linux.

[philtrick]

Phoronix: Come Play This New Linux-Native Game With Us!

S2 Games may not be as well known as id Software or Epic Games, but what distinguishes them from most of the other game companies is that they actually support Linux. With S2 Games' Savage 2, for example they provide a Linux-native game client...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=NzM5Nw

Hi, could I get a key as well?

I'd be interested to see how this goes on my laptop.

[r0dzilla]

I would like to request a key as well, played savage 2 the other day and it was great!

[Michael]

Nothing like waking up to dozens of beta key requests... Anyways, check your PM inbox for your key. Keep the key requests coming on in as I can get as many beta keys from S2 Games as is needed for Linux users.

[prhone]

Hello,

I would really appreciate a beta key.

I only buy games that will run on linux natively (I would even consider it if the game publisher made an effort to ensure that it runs in wine, but truly native is preferred).

I'd like to try this game out on a number of computers I have with various graphics processors. I'm fairly certain that it would work with the proprietary nvidia driver (what doesn't?), but am interested if it will work on my sony notebook with an older intel chip in Jaunty.

thanks!

[geamandura]

Nothing like waking up to dozens of beta key requests... Anyways, check your PM inbox for your key. Keep the key requests coming on in as I can get as many beta keys from S2 Games as is needed for Linux users.

This post might get lost in this crowd and people might stop asking for keys once they see the #400 mark has been passed. Maybe posting another news event about this would help.

Thanks for your continued efforts!

[florizs]

I would like a key if thery are still available.
I would love gaming under linux

thanks

[realCyrax]

I'd like to receive a beta key, so i don't need to reboot to windows so much when i like to play a game.

[emeric]

I'd like to receive a beta key, because I'm a linux user and I like native game.
I have bought UT2004, ET Quake War, UT3 (still waiting.....) World of Goo and I am just waiting for other games...

If I can help finding bug or anything I would love that ! Thanks.

[blablabla]

I would love to get a betakey please

[sweatshopking]

testing that would be better than finally getting to hold a woman. i would rather test that than go on a holiday. please please please s2. make my life complete.. two keys would make my world, then me and my wife could play...

[xd4nt3x]

I would like to request a key for the beta test. Tanks.

[Kano]

@sweatshopking

It seems you only need 1 as you can invite at least 3 ppl with one key.

[Thokalin]

I would also like a beta key please.
I'm a big fan of Savage 2, and I think S2 Games is doing great work with Linux support and I really hope that other companies start following its example.
Plus it's about time for a good RTS game on Linux.

[tarzan]

I'd like a key too if possible. Its really nice to see more games on linux (world of goo for example), and dota was one of few the games i actually played longer then a week.

[kUrb1a]

I would like to request a beta key so I can try out this new game.
Much Thanks!

[Shobai]

i'm keen for a key also! haven't played much besides Battle for Wesnoth since i found it mid last year, and am keen for something new =) my mates at uni play DotA constantly, so it'd be nice to show them an alternate =)

[rimestad]

I would like a Key as well. It's great to see that some companies actually do go all the way and make a game for linux :)

[iAppleSucks]

Please give me a beta key too. I just began playing Savage 2 yesterday and I must say it's one of the best games I ever played. It even set the right screen resolution on first startup, that never happened to me before with any linux game.

[Michael]

More keys sent out.

[maevil]

I would like to test this new game on linux too :)

[karaddin]

I would like a beta key to help test how this fabulous looking game and make it as good as it can be.

[wea0]

Wow, I just got a new Laptop on Monday and here comes the perfect game to start Linux gaming on it. Would be awesome if I could get a key to check it out.

[lennart]

So if there are any keys left, I'd like one as well. DotA has always been extremely fun, but playing it natively under linux would really top that. So if the game is anything like DotA, I'm in.

[mw88]

If there are still keys left I would be happy to test this game on my Linux Box

[timetwister]

I would like a code for the beta testing please.

[kUrb1a]

I've been looking this kind of game in windows to find it in Linux is beyond my wildest imagination and better yet it's similar to DOTA makes me want to shout on rooftops. :D .

[Meiermann]

I would like to have a code for the beta too. ETQW is the only game I played the last month, some strategy again would be fine :).

[Jazon]

I'd like to have a beta key because I use Linux and I support having more games for it.

[Taurnil]

I would like a beta key to play this game. I am not much of a gamer, but I recognize the importance of using Linux as a gaming platform. So I will do what I can to help. Recently I purchased the Penumbra collection which has actually turned out to be a really decent game.

[Ouldsmobile]

This game sounds like fun and that it is native to Linux is amazing. I am on holidays and it is currently raining so I would love a beta key to try this game out. :-) Thanks!

Kevin

[Michael]

More keys sent out... Keep the requests coming. There is no 400 beta count limit or anything, can still get hundreds (or thousands?) more people on the list to test the Linux version.

[hotice]

I would like a key too. Thanks you!

[Yan0451]

That's good! Games on linux really can change the odds! People registrate on the forums for the first time just to ask for keys! Almost 400 requests in one day!

Speaking of which, I'd really like a key, thank you!

More keys sent out... Keep the requests coming. There is no 400 beta count limit or anything, can still get hundreds (or thousands?) more people on the list to test the Linux version.

This is going much better than expected, eh? :)

[freddo1965]

Could I have a key as well please. I love playing games, but since wiping windoze off my pc over 3 years ago, haven't really found much worth playing. Things are starting to change me thinks!

Freddo

[outdooricon]

I'm pretty jazzed about this... I used to play dota with my roommate. If this stacks up well to that, we may have a pretty grand game on our hands... especially with the linux support.

[D_T_G]

Hi,

I would welcome a beta key for me too, I'm still in enthusiastic mood after recent Penumbra linux sales ;)

[schnazz]

This is pretty cool. More Linux games, I love it!
Can I get a beta key as well? If you have any left, that is.
Thanks!

[xtremek2009]

I'd love to try out this game if you have any keys left. I use Linux x86_64 so I hope they have 64 bit binaries. :-)

Thanks.

[dl.zerocool]

I'd love to try out this game if you have any keys left. I use Linux x86_64 so I hope they have 64 bit binaries. :-)

Thanks.

Yes they do, it has been written on phoronix news :)
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NzM5OQ

See you all in game.

[morgoth]

Glad to see there is some interest in Linux gaming from studios. And better: not the usual FPS.

I would be please to test the game.

Thanks

[krionius]

I would like to test the beta game. Please send me a key!

I'm actively helping Linux gaming, buying Linux games and helping the creation of opensource ones. Just recently I am very happy to play the Penumbra Series which has a native Linux client as well. Also loved Neverwinter Nights 1 on Linux. I'm happy to see quality games being born for this cool and stable platform. The driver side tho is a bit too varied in quality, but I alway go for the card with the best binary driver, so you will guess what video card I have. :)

If interested what's going on in opensource gaming (for linux as well) check for example the freegamer community. (http://forum.freegamedev.net

Thanks,
Paul

[goteetech]

Looking for a Beta Key for S2 game..Thanks:o

[Tycho451]

I would like to have a beta key, too.

I bought Savage 2 and am looking forward to the new game.

[eris23]

Could I get a key?