Comment by nomel
3 years ago
> have Linux binaries
In January, HumlbeBundle removed Linux support from their Trove [1].
HumbleBundle support points out that it's not simple [2]:
> While it is entirely possible to install and run games and programs from the Linux GUI, implementation across distros can be wildly different. For this reason, this guide will explain how to install and launch games using the Terminal.
And, usually, only a small list of distributions are supported, like Ubuntu or Mint. For example, Bundle 9 [3].
All of the above seems to supports the "cumbersomeness argument for Linux games".
1. https://kotaku.com/latest-humble-bundle-change-leaves-mac-li...
2. https://support.humblebundle.com/hc/en-us/articles/219377857...
3. https://support.humblebundle.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011722...
Humbe Bundle has been focusing on profit only and ignoring their original values ever since it has been sold to IGN. It's not surprising that they would cut support for something only a small percentage of their users use (remember, they are primarily a Steam key reseller now). That has nothing to do with Linux support being cumbersome just with any OS support benefiting from economies of scale that makes minority platforms less lucrative.
The irony is, Linux users Were the highest paying customers before the transfer to IGN.
Their contribution easily made up to half of all sales money wise.
Reference? For Steam, Linux gaming just broke 1% this year [1]. I don't see how that math could work.
1. https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Survey-January-2022
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> In January, HumlbeBundle removed Linux support from their Trove [1].
Yet, I have downloaded all new builds for a couple of games for amd64 from one of their oldest bundles.
It's not as clear cut as it seems.