Why Aren't More Linux Users Gamers?

tops writes "MadPenguin.org wonders why more Linux users aren't gamers and attempts to answer that question. The article suggests, 'As far as I'm concerned, it all comes down to a choice. Expect the gaming industry to follow the Linux doctrine or instead, build up a viable, cross platform gaming market that includes us, the Linux users.' The article urges publishers to consider Linux users as a viable market, and requests that game developers target Linux as a platform during the pre-production phase." What do you think are the most important obstacles barring the big game publishers from reaching out to the Linux market more than they already do?

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You are in a maze of twisty little passages, all..

[Jeremiah Cornelius]

alike.

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You are in a twisty maze of little passages, all alike.

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it is pitch dark, you are likely to be eaten by a grue.

[DAMN!]

Linux + Gamer?

[Anonymous Coward]

A Linux user AND a gamer?

You CANNOT be a virgin twice.

And your mom only has ONE basement.

Re:No free acclerated drivers yet but don't give u

[stoolpigeon]

Chill Kev - it'll be alright. I get upset with bad mods too but you just gotta roll with it. Karma isn't real. Not slashdot karma anyway. It will all be o.k.

Whatdya mean I'm not a gamer?

[thisissilly]

I've got 5 ascended nethack characters who beg to differ!

Re:No free acclerated drivers yet but don't give u

[frostw]

Now, look! No one is to stone
anyone until I blow this whistle!