Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars

Date:
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:15:05 GMT

Description:
A brand new game for Linux and DOS. Releasing on April Fools Day. No joke.

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On April 1st, a new game will launch that will change the face of video games forever .

Yes.

The game is being launched on April Fools Day .

But that doesnt mean it isnt also very, very real .

A game from famed and extremely humble game designer, Bryan Lunduke

What is this new, revolutionary game?

Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars.

In Linux Tycoon 3, you are the Self-Appointed Benevolent Dictator For Life of your very own Linux Distribution You dont need to name your Linux Distro Slackware. But you can .

It all takes place a few years into the future the year 2025 where a number of mega corporations have merged together and every Linux Distribution has been destroyed except yours.

How has every Linux Distribution been destroyed? How is that even possible?!? Youll have to play the game to find out!

Your job is to fight the 3 remaining, proprietary desktop Operating Systems WindowsCraft , AmaziOS , & Chrandroid for global dominance.

Marketing. Bug fixing. Espionage. Ground combat. Tactical Nukes (seriously). Every day running your own Linux Distro is a new adventure.

Linux Tycoon 3 has it all.

Runs natively on Linux and DOS

Awesome ANSI & ASCII artwork

An immersive and ridiculous (-ly awesome) backstory

Widely variable gameplay every day is a different experience

Wait. Did you just say it runs on Linux and DOS?!

Yes. Yes, I did. Here is Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars running in DOSBox.

And Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars is only available to subscribers to The Lunduke Journal .

Thats right, Linux Tycoon 3 will not be available for sale in any store .
The only way to get it is by subscribing to The Lunduke Journal (either here on Lunduke.Substack.com , or on Lunduke.Locals.com ).

To celebrate the occasion, new annual subscriptions to The Lunduke Journal
are 70% off but only until March 31st . On the morning of April 1st as Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars is posted for all subscribers to enjoy the subscription price will return to normal. Get 70% off for 1 year

While youre waiting for April 1st, feel free to enjoy all of the other
goodies that Lunduke Journal subscribers get , including the latest book of nerdy satire, The Lunduke Journal Quarterly - Volume 2 " or some of the
other video games, books, and exclusive articles. Theres just so many
goodies . Answers To Questions That Nobody Asked:

Q: Why is Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars being released on April Fools Day?

A: Because its an incredibly goofy (but incredibly fun) game. And it was finished a few days before April Fools Day. So why not?

Q: It really runs on DOS?!

A: It really runs on DOS. (And Linux.)

Q: Will it run on macOS or Windows or Haiku or FreeBSD?

A: Yes! If you run it in DOSBox or something.

Q: What sort of DRM or activation does the game use?

A: None. DRM is annoying.

Q: How will I receive the game when it is released on April Fools day?

A: All subscribers will get an email notification to start their day with all the details on how to download the game. Easy peasy.

Q: I was thinking about subscribing to The Lunduke Journal anyway! This really is a great deal that pushes me over the edge!

A: I know, right?! Heres that button again! Get 70% off for 1 year

Q: Wait a sec. Does this game really have Tactical Nukes in it?

A: Yup. It wouldnt be a battle between Operating Systems without nuclear weapons.



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Link to news story:
https://lunduke.substack.com/p/linux-tycoon-3-the-os-wars


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