The Future of Linux Gaming
Project by Matthew Stublefield
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About this project
I never owned a Commodore 64. I didn't need to--the game makers had moved on...
The more I talk with people about this book, the more fascinated I become with the subject. Gaming on Linux is surrounded with heroism and treachery as developers steal code from one another, others give of their time and effort freely, and still others abandon it completely because they're making no money. There are people on all sides of the issue, and I'll be interviewing them.
What's the state of Linux gaming? And does it have a future? I'll be talking with Blizzard, Valve, CCP, and EA to discuss their values, OpenGL versus DirectX, and what their thoughts are on Linux. I'll talk with students and professors of game art and design. I'm already making some contacts with indie game developers who build on Linux, seeing it as a free platform to launch and get their games out there.
The money will fund necessary equipment for interviewing, recording, and producing the book in its varied formats. It'll be available under a Creative Commons license, so your donation doesn't just get you a copy, it gets you something you can share with everyone you know. Ebook, audiobook, and dead-tree-models will all be available.
Want to know more? Add a comment and ask me anything. I'm also very interested in your suggestions and input, so don't hesitate to share!
Project location: Springfield, MO
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Access to behind-the-scenes updates as the book is written, interviews are conducted, and art is created.
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You'll get the basic updates, but you'll ALSO have exclusive access to the weekly secret podcast that will include audio notes, the full interviews, and brain storming sessions.
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All of the above, plus a copy of the book in PDF/ebook format upon completion!
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You'll get the above rewards as well as the DRM-free audiobook.
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$30 will net you all of the above as well as a beautiful, full color print edition.
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Your luscious, beautiful color book will come with a CD that includes the audiobook, the interviews, podcasts, and other notes for the book. In addition, I'll add to the CD exclusive art seen no where else that, while awesome, didn't make the cut for the book.
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Matthew Stublefield
Springfield, MO
Send MessageMy day job has enough variety that I learned what I love to do, but it's rare I get to do what I love amongst everything else. I'm determined to find another way to follow my passion.
