GOG is actively developing native Linux support for its Galaxy desktop client, signaling a growing commitment to the platform within the PC gaming landscape. The news, confirmed in response to a Reddit AMA, indicates that work is already underway, though an estimated time of arrival (ETA) has not yet been announced.
The announcement follows a recent job listing posted by GOG for a senior software engineer specifically focused on porting the Galaxy client to Linux. This move underscores the increasing importance of Linux in the gaming world. According to The Verge, the news was confirmed in a Reddit thread, but the exact timeline for the project's completion remains unknown.
In other tech news, the video game series Baldur's Gate is being adapted into a TV show by Craig Mazin, creator of HBO's "The Last of Us" adaptation, according to BBC Technology. The series will build upon the events of "Baldur's Gate 3," utilizing the game's lore but featuring new storylines. However, the game's developer, Larian Studios, will not be directly involved in the production.
Meanwhile, other developments include the creation of "LocalGPT," a local device-focused AI assistant built in Rust. This application, inspired by and compatible with OpenClaw, boasts a single 27MB binary and offers persistent memory, autonomous tasks, and multiple interfaces, including CLI, web UI, and desktop GUI. It also supports multiple LLM providers, including Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI, and Ollama.
The Verge also reported on a user's experience returning to Linux, describing the experience as a "mistake." The user, Terrence O'Brien, stated that they "need an OS, not another hobby."
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