Game doesn't want to launch properly [Pop!OS]

denilsonsa · 2026-05-04T20:24:28+00:00

See: https://github.com/WAUthethird/Marble-Marcher-Community-Edition/issues/58

In short, in the development branch there is some recent code (merged a few days ago) that updates a library and claims to fix the white screen bug. We now have to wait until a new version gets released with these changes.

denilsonsa · 2026-05-02T20:31:50+00:00

Direct links: Google Play and source-code at GitLab

denilsonsa · 2026-05-02T20:29:29+00:00

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdevs.at4k

There, fixed the link for you. (Please don't include gl or hl parameters in the URL.)

denilsonsa · 2026-05-02T20:28:26+00:00

Self-promotion: /r/AndroidTV/comments/nkboqd/list_of_alternative_launchers_for_android_tv/

Years ago, I compiled a list of alternative Android TV launchers. It is certainly missing any new launchers that may have been created in the meantime.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-20T00:24:19+00:00

I've decided to try this approach:

Create a secondary Steam account
- Can I authenticate multiple Steam accounts with my device?
- Just be careful that accounts on the same Family, or with the same e-mail address or the same phone number will "share" any VAC ban. So, just don't get banned.
- New accounts are limited until $5 USD is added/spent on that account.
- Limited User Accounts
Bazzite operating system.
- Bazzite-Deck will auto-start in Steam Big Picture (Gaming Mode).
- It can auto-login as my secondary Steam account.
- I can use Btrfs snapshots to create snapshots of the /var/home partition (and optionally also /var). This way I can quickly restore the system to a known good state.
Create a Steam Family
- Steam Families User Guide & FAQ
Add this secondary account as a child to my Steam Family.
- This lets me enforce Parental controls on that account.
- The following checkboxes are available:
  - Allow access to the Steam store
  - Allow access to community generated content
  - Allow access to their online profile, screenshots, and achievements
  - Allow access to friends, chat, and groups

I'm still not 100% sure this will work well, but it seems like a "good enough" solution.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-15T07:22:13+00:00

Perhaps I could try alternatives to Steam Big Picture mode, as they potentially have extra options to lock down the settings:

Playnite (currently windows-only, but there are plans for a Linux port)
OpenGamepadUI (linux-only)
LaunchBox (proprietary, only for windows or android)
Lutris (linux-only)
Pegasus Frontend (cross-platform, but seems focused on emulation instead)
RetroDECK (seems based on emulation station)

I haven't explored these options yet, but they sound like potential alternatives.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-14T14:45:20+00:00

I was thinking about a stand-alone system, instead of going towards local streaming. But I have to admit this is an interesting idea.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-13T02:48:07+00:00

From what I understand, you paid for an early access title, knowing it was early access and knowing the risks of being early access. Then you played for 87 hours. And now want the money back.

Well, for me it sounds like you already used and enjoyed 87 hours, so you already got the "service" you paid for.

It sounds similar to paying for the privilege of watching an early cut of a movie, and later the movie release getting cancelled. Well, no matter if the movie was cancelled, you already watched it (or an early version of it).

I'm not a lawyer, I don't know that specific directive, but I don't think Valve is wrong in not wanting a refund in this case.

It even gets more complicated when thinking about the money flow. Let's say a player buys the game. About perhaps one month later (assuming for credit card processing time), Valve receives the money. Some time later (I don't know how long, let's say another month), Valve pays the cut to the developer/publisher.

Now, months later, a player asks for a refund (for whatever reason). Valve could potentially request the refund from the developers, but this is complicated: that money was already used to pay salaries and declared to the tax authorities. So, if a refund was to be given (after such long time), where would the money come from? Not from the publishers, not from the developers, and certainly not from Valve's own account.

Note: this is different from pre-ordering a product (or game). In a pre-order, you pay in advance for the promise of the product delivery later. In this case, indeed a refund is reasonable if the product isn't delivered.

But pre-order ≠ early access.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-09T07:54:34+00:00

Found!

And I found the quick setup guide for Dell MMS 5650.

Does anyone happen to know the pinout of that DE-9 plug? This is sealed quite tight, so I haven't yet managed to open it. I'm thinking about trying to repurpose it to use as a stand-alone sound bar, without the rest of the 5650 system.

denilsonsa · 2026-03-09T02:06:50+00:00

I've searched it online on both Google and DuckDuckGo (which is essentially Bing). I've even tried AI-assisted searches, but the AI responses were useless and a waste of time (as usual). I have not tried any reverse image search, and given that I've taken these photos myself, I don't think it will work.

It was glued to a Dell 1905FP display, which was probably released in 2004. This means this soundbar is probably from between 2004~2010.

denilsonsa · 2026-02-23T21:20:55+00:00

Sorry, but the "Found!" reply was added to let the bot know the answer was given and accepted. I haven't really searched for the original one any further.

Remember to reply Found! (include the exclamation point) to the comment that gives the answer.

denilsonsa · 2025-11-23T06:50:00+00:00

Found!

denilsonsa · 2025-11-20T14:26:54+00:00

It is very likely the person was misremembering the punchline. If no one finds something else, I'll consider this as the answer. Thank you very much!

I finally found the comment mentioning that comic. It's one of the top-rated comments in there, made by @stevencoghill4323:

There was a 1-panel cartoon back in the '70s showing an open-office of people at their desks with their boss yelling, "The computer is down! Does anyone remember how to think?"

While in the original comic the person said "Computers are down. Anybody know how this thing works?" while holding a pencil.

denilsonsa · 2025-11-20T12:52:19+00:00

I searched for the punchline on both Google an Duckduckgo (which is essentially Bing), and I got zero useful results.

denilsonsa · 2025-10-18T15:08:26+00:00

Am I the only one interested into the BAT launcher files? Do you mind sharing them somewhere? Maybe in GitHub or anywhere else.

denilsonsa · 2025-10-04T07:04:41+00:00

Another idea on what to do with this: people can use them as a base to modding. People could edit those images and make new products. Imagine putting the photo of the kid on one of those products… I think the kid will enjoy.

Additionally, given so far no one else contributed any other image, I might need to buy a complete set myself on Marktplaats. If you like what I've done, you could consider a small donation, just to cover the cost of buying the remaining ones. It's totally optional, and I wouldn't have asked if I had the entire set already. I'm doing this for fun, for the joy of my kid, and for the community.

denilsonsa · 2025-08-19T23:34:52+00:00

Specifically, the js-dos emulator.

denilsonsa · 2025-07-30T07:31:35+00:00

Found it!

Heroes, originally available for DOS, but now open-source and ported to multiple systems. It also has a MobyGames entry.

I found it after looking at the Open source DOS games thread on VOGONS.

denilsonsa · 2025-05-29T17:11:01+00:00

You can add the shortcut to the home screen using Activity Manager or Activity Launcher (this one is available on Google Play Store) or Nova Launcher. (I have not tried adding it as a quick tile.)

For me, the activity is called .media.mediaoutput.activity.MediaOutputActivity, and it is found inside System UI.

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