Linux Tycoon 3: The OS Wars
A brand new game for Linux and DOS. Releasing on April Fools Day. No joke.
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 doesn’t mean it isn’t 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…
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?!? You’ll 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.
That’s 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.
While you’re 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. There’s 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 it’s 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?! Here’s that button again!
Q: Wait a sec. Does this game really have Tactical Nukes in it?
A: Yup. It wouldn’t be a battle between Operating Systems without nuclear weapons.