• Crowbar Kernel Panic

  • By: Bo McCoy
  • Podcast

Crowbar Kernel Panic

By: Bo McCoy
  • Summary

  • certainly entertaining and hopefully helpful we strive to cover the topics at the heart of the Linux gamer. From Proton to Vulkan, from Linux native to voiding the warranty. We discuss news and updates from the Linux community, our gaming habits and wanderings along with reviewing a game each week.
    © 2024 Crowbar Kernel Panic
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Episodes
  • Episode 52: Microsoft Recall And Silent Hill 2 Review
    Oct 20 2024
    Exploring Steam Deck, Game Reviews, and Microsoft's Latest Tech drama 🔥 In This Week's Episode: we take a deep dive into the new OLED Steam Deck, sharing experiences and discussing game compatibility, performance, and accessories. We also cover Microsoft's Recall and snapshot features, scrutinizing their privacy implications. Additionally, we provide in-depth reviews of popular games like Silent Hill 2, analyzing its remake, combat mechanics, and fan reception. Don't miss our exploration of Linux alternatives, troubleshooting tips, and recommendations for optimizing your gaming experience on various systems! 🚀 Stay Connected: Email: CrowbarKernelPanic@pm.me Discord: https://discord.gg/rmFr4s9J Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@crowbarkernelpanic2081
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 51: The Great Copycat Conundrum: Ethics in Indie Game Development
    Sep 15 2024
    In this exciting episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the tech, gaming, and Linux podcast, the hosts share amusing and thought-provoking stories from their hiatus, including visits to ranches and cabins. They delve into indie game development, examining the line between homage and copying through game cloning case studies. The episode also updates listeners on game development resources and highlights titles like 'Alone in the Dark' and 'Cassette Beasts'. Additionally, the host narrates their journey of upgrading to the Nintendo Switch OLED amidst unexpected financial challenges, concluding with a schedule update due to an upcoming cabin trip. Tune in for a mix of gaming insights, development discussions, and life’s unexpected twists. Indie dev copies work a little too closely https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/dire-decks-wildcard-clone/ MakeRoom vs Flora Corner https://www.gamesradar.com/games/simulation/indie-game-dev-known-as-asset-jesus-has-their-the-sims-style-cozy-game-copied-by-another-developer-please-dont-just-copy-my-game/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3071970/Flora_Corner/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/MakeRoom/ https://kenney.nl/assets/page:6
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 50: Boomer MMO News and Gaming on Linux
    Jul 23 2024
    In this episode of Crowbar Kernel Panic, the podcast at the intersection of Linux and gaming, the hosts discuss several interesting topics. They cover a range of boomer MMO news, including updates on Turtle WoW's potential Unreal Engine integration, EverQuest 2's new origin server, and Palia's acquisition by Daybreak Games. They also touch on the Steam Summer Sale and its impact on gamers' wallets, delve into game development using Godot, and mention recent news about Linux Mint 22's release delay and KDE Plasma 6.1's new features. Lastly, they provide tips for playing Elden Ring on Linux. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:49 Steam Summer Sale Temptations 01:41 Legend of Grimrock: A Nostalgic Dungeon Crawler 04:52 Gaming on the Steam Deck 06:32 Kingdom Hearts and Other Steam Sale Picks 10:55 Game Development Adventures with Godot 18:13 Linux Mint 22 Release Delayed 21:08 New Features in KDE Plasma 6.1 23:56 AI and Keyboard Mood Rings 24:37 Switching to GNOME and Other Desktop Environments 25:13 Elden Ring Inappropriate Activity Error Fix 28:44 Turtle WoW: A Unique WoW Experience 38:17 Palia: A Combat-Free MMO 43:13 EverQuest 2 Origin Server and Future Plans 48:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    49 mins

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