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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentPossibly, because I was doing some quick searches for games shipped on Linux distros around that time, and I only recognised a few of my favourites. I will do some proper sleuthing one day. Who...Possibly, because I was doing some quick searches for games shipped on Linux distros around that time, and I only recognised a few of my favourites. I will do some proper sleuthing one day. Who knows, maybe the old CD's are still collecting dust somewhere! Thanks again for the giveaway.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI was one of the chosen two. I am not in any sense nostalgic for golf, in fact I think I do the sport a service by actively avoiding it. I say this as a person who has been banned from multiple...I was one of the chosen two. I am not in any sense nostalgic for golf, in fact I think I do the sport a service by actively avoiding it. I say this as a person who has been banned from multiple mini-golf courses for endangering the public, enraged greenkeepers by driving fat cubes of mud, flagrantly violated club dresscodes and strained valued friendships after losing one too many balls. So a totally virtual, unpeopled, buoyant post-apocalyptic wasteland might just be the kind of golf - indeed perhaps, the only kind of golf - that might be permissible for me. I look forward to playing this and one day reviewing on Tildes <3
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI was hoping you'd pick something out the gate that would be impossible to guess, and this truly delivered. Honestly, I'm sold on this! Refreshing to see such a bold and playful postmodern...I was hoping you'd pick something out the gate that would be impossible to guess, and this truly delivered. Honestly, I'm sold on this! Refreshing to see such a bold and playful postmodern pastiche. I'm too much of a patient gamer to get on board soon, but I'll keep an eye out for this one.
Re-entered!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon (edited )Link ParentI was getting my Sims 1 nostalgia from trying out Project Zomboid with friends a while back, but that game is not so cute and cozy! Good to know there's a more traditional experience out there and...I was getting my Sims 1 nostalgia from trying out Project Zomboid with friends a while back, but that game is not so cute and cozy! Good to know there's a more traditional experience out there and I like that they've gone for the pixel style. Key sent!
EDIT: I found Astro Arena on Youtube. Not releasing in my region - and I'm not a mobile or MOBA gamer myself so I have no reference points to comment on the game itself - but I used to enjoy watching colleagues go all-out PvP on their phones when I had an Office job and listening to them talk about the latest updates (the seemingly never-ending quibbles about rolling class balancing). Glad you've got something to look forward to soon.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon (edited )Link ParentAnd here I am forgetting to fulfill entry requirements on my claims and then again for my own giveaway ...I will have to very politely un-enter your entry temporarily XD EDIT: Good to know re...What game are you most looking forward to? This could be an early access game that you're waiting for 1.0 or any unreleased game.
And here I am forgetting to fulfill entry requirements on my claims and then again for my own giveaway ...I will have to very politely un-enter your entry temporarily XD
EDIT: Good to know re Torchlight 2 - also looks like a game where you have limited options to respec and can't change classes? My Grim Dawn character is less than optimal and I was surprised to find that there's no 100% reset button. I'm honestly thinking of starting over and dual-classing with the new Berserker mastery when the DLC releases, but I might wait for community impressions first.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentHello there, I'd be delighted to send you a key if you can answer the above :DWhat game are you most looking forward to? This could be an early access game that you're waiting for 1.0 or any unreleased game.
Hello there, I'd be delighted to send you a key if you can answer the above :D
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI'll bite. For me: Space Pilgrim Academy Year 1 - This is installment 5 of 8, and I have Episode 2 in my library and it's on my space games 'to play' list. I'm interested because I like mini story...I'll bite.
For me:
Space Pilgrim Academy Year 1 - This is installment 5 of 8, and I have Episode 2 in my library and it's on my space games 'to play' list. I'm interested because I like mini story games that are light on combat and puzzle mechanics. I tend to play games like this between big games, as something of a circuit breaker.Heroes of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3 - As with the above, this is another episodic game (6/6 I believe) and I have the base game from a previous giveaway and from what I've read it's a very short game (5 hours max). I have a feeling that I'll probably want to continue through the series. Visually it reminds me of Age of Empires II before the Castle Age, it's very nostalgic for me!
For friends:
Resident Evil Revelations: For my friend who loves horror survival games but is gaming on an old laptop.
Conarium: For my friend who is an aspiring game dev and digs anything Lovecraftian.Many thanks again!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentThank you this is much appreciated - I've not played any of these titles and will be noting all these down. For whatever reason, I managed to skip over most of the ARPG genre growing up, so have...Thank you this is much appreciated - I've not played any of these titles and will be noting all these down. For whatever reason, I managed to skip over most of the ARPG genre growing up, so have yet to play Diablo. And yes, I feel the same way about F2P games. There's more than enough good singleplayer fully purchasable titles to keep me going for a very long time!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentThank you all claimed :) And yes, I'm basically as well as I can be I think, still triggers to avoid but those are easy to deal with on a day-to-day level. I've learned so much, it's something I...Thank you all claimed :) And yes, I'm basically as well as I can be I think, still triggers to avoid but those are easy to deal with on a day-to-day level. I've learned so much, it's something I may write about one day on here once I get the time.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentEntered! And yes, there's a certain flow to ARPGs that I really like. I have not played Torchlight 2 yet, but that's another one on my list.Entered!
And yes, there's a certain flow to ARPGs that I really like. I have not played Torchlight 2 yet, but that's another one on my list.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI was aware of the connection, but I didn't want to say anything about it because I haven't played Titan Quest, so thank you for adding this! I should probably check out TQ myself... Any other...I was aware of the connection, but I didn't want to say anything about it because I haven't played Titan Quest, so thank you for adding this! I should probably check out TQ myself...
Any other recs for ARPGs? I found the genre quite obliquely, as I was looking for Dungeon Siege successor when I found Grim Dawn.
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Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (June 2026) in ~health.mental
Eidolon Link ParentMy condolences. I have been in this kind of situation before and it is one of the worst things to go through. You can tell yourself not to blame yourself, but you still might anyway in the initial...My condolences. I have been in this kind of situation before and it is one of the worst things to go through. You can tell yourself not to blame yourself, but you still might anyway in the initial phases because you care so much and the grief can be so overwhelming. As others have said, look after yourself. And look out for your mom. This is going to take time, and we're here for you. Big hugs ><
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon LinkHi everyone, I have two types of giveaways. Rules for entry First in first served for the steam keys and raffle for the Grim Dawn pack. What game are you most looking forward to? This could be an...Hi everyone, I have two types of giveaways.
Rules for entry
First in first served for the steam keys and raffle for the Grim Dawn pack. What game are you most looking forward to? This could be an early access game that you're waiting for 1.0 or any unreleased game.
Steam keys
First, some Steam keys from the latest Humblebundle:
Overlooting
Construction Simulator
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Flowers and Deities - Keys not yet available, looks like it will be August. I will DM the key when it arrives.Direct gift (runs until July 4 at 11.59pm PT)
Second, a direct gift raffle. To redeem: I will need to add you as a friend on Steam to gift directly or (if region locked) gift you a digital wallet card to the nearest value.Grim Dawn is an ARPG released in 2016 by Crate Entertainment. It's inspired by classics like Diablo but it holds its own with its expansive and creative class system and unique Southern Gothic fantasy atmosphere (you'll hear it in the soundtrack especially). The game has a strong community following, is still being actively maintained and there's a new DLC coming out next month. The DE includes all the DLC excluding the new one, including more class options you can experiment with during the base game and heaps of add on content!
I picked up Grim Dawn 8 years ago when I was looking for a Hack'n'slash RPG. I got about 1/3 into the game and it fell by the wayside inexplicably. I have only picked it up again this year and have been surprised by how good the game is. It's really polished, with a great 'classic' but still modern feel that you can play offline or online with co-op, good loot, distinctive aesthetic - and above all, it's kind of meditative and chill as you cut through waves of enemies. It's the perfect kind of game to have in your rotation when you're not up for something that is too taxing on the brain. The story is so-so and the environments are reasonably linear but the class/build variety is super cool. You can even run pet builds and DOTS if you want a hands-off experience. You don't need any ARPG experience to pick it up, but I'd recommend checking out the beginner builds for some inspiration before you start. Also, the game works well on Linux (Platinum on ProtonDB) and I've been running it with no configs. The only issue I've experienced is a memory leak after long play sessions causing lag - easily fixable with a restart.
I would love to gift this game to someone who suspects they'll get a lot out of it - though no need to rush to play or review on here. I'm certainly going to be playing the whole game now and the new DLC eventually.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentEndless Space 2 - I'm thinking about writing a talk next year on the production of 'space' in videogames, using the space sim genre (a top tier genre for me) to explore this topic. Traditionally...Endless Space 2 - I'm thinking about writing a talk next year on the production of 'space' in videogames, using the space sim genre (a top tier genre for me) to explore this topic. Traditionally I've played first person sims rather than 4x and I'm hoping to do some research on 4x so that I can cover the space genre and talk about how the vastness of space is condensed in a 4x frame of vision.
Something I did which I'm proud of over the past while is recover from a long illness. I really put the work in physically and mentally over the past couple of years and it finally paid off!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI'll put my hand up for MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE if it's still going. I tend to have one platformer on the side casually and I'm always on the lookout for hidden gems! Thanks for the giveaway!I'll put my hand up for MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE if it's still going. I tend to have one platformer on the side casually and I'm always on the lookout for hidden gems! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon (edited )Link ParentHi, sending big virtual hugs >< I'll reply in the other thread. As for games...if the following are still going: Forests, Fields and Fortresses Imperium Romanum Gold Edition Thank you! EDIT: And...Hi, sending big virtual hugs >< I'll reply in the other thread.
As for games...if the following are still going:
Forests, Fields and Fortresses
Imperium Romanum Gold EditionThank you!
EDIT: And to answer your question...there are a bunch of games, most of which I can't remember the name of, which shipped with various Linux distros. My father was a mad Distro Hopper so we got a fresh OS regularly, sometimes every two weeks but usually once a month. Everything would be wiped and we'd have no idea what would be installed. We didn't have internet as these OS's came from CD isos on Linux magazines, so we were stuck with whatever games were shipped with the full installation - which were surprisingly quite a lot sometimes - maybe upwards of 25-50 games! Mostly little arcade games, lots that were super janky and very simplistic - but sometimes we'd find games we really liked and would play them as much as we could until the next wipe. The frustrating part was that we'd get particularly fond of a game and would be gone - possibly forever, or might one day show up again in a future installation if we were lucky. And sometimes the game would show up again as a later version with more content, which felt like Christmas! These games do feel like a fever dream because my memories are just random fragments and they were so temporary and I've forgotten all the names of the games...but here are some: Super Tux, Tux Racer, Rocks'N'Diamonds, Frozen Bubble, Pingus...these are all well-known/popular. There are heaps I can't remember! It was always fun loading up every game having no idea what it would be.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Eidolon Link ParentI forgot to answer the question! Favourite logistics game has got to be Factorio. I've been really enjoying the co-op experience, just hanging out with a friend and distributing tasks, chatting...I forgot to answer the question!
Favourite logistics game has got to be Factorio. I've been really enjoying the co-op experience, just hanging out with a friend and distributing tasks, chatting about life while waiting for the next invasion.
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Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: June 2026 in ~games
Late reply...this is not an easy question for me to answer because I have the opposite issue. I've played PC games more or less exclusively since childhood - no consoles or mobile games. As a result I find those platforms difficult and non-intuitive, and I like PC so much that I have no motivation to change my ways. So, I don't think I'm well placed to answer this, but here is what comes to mind:
Don't be afraid to just step up and try stuff! I'd be careful about soulslikes for now but you might be surprised how you get on with general strategy, simulator or RPG games.
It must be exciting to delve into the vast world of PC gaming. Despite my decades of gaming I still feel like I've barely scratched the surface!