HELLDIVERS 2 file-size on Steam gets massively reduced
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/helldivers-2-file-size-on-steam-gets-massively-reduced/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/helldivers-2-file-size-on-steam-gets-massively-reduced/
GamingOnLinux
HELLDIVERS 2 file-size on Steam gets massively reduced
One problem with a lot of modern games is just how big they're getting, but HELLDIVERS 2 is about to massively shrink thanks to work behind the scenes.
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No Players Online returns after an 'unfounded DMCA claim' halted sales for nearly three weeks
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/no-players-online-returns-after-an-unfounded-dmca-claim-halted-sales-for-nearly-three-weeks/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/no-players-online-returns-after-an-unfounded-dmca-claim-halted-sales-for-nearly-three-weeks/
GamingOnLinux
No Players Online returns after an 'unfounded DMCA claim' halted sales for nearly three weeks
Showing yet again that the DMCA system is not fit for purpose, No Players Online launched on Steam on November 6 and then got taken down but it's back.
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Survivor-like bullet heavens are going first-person POSTAL with POSTAL: Bullet Paradise
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/survivor-like-bullet-heavens-are-going-first-person-postal-with-postal-bullet-paradise/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/survivor-like-bullet-heavens-are-going-first-person-postal-with-postal-bullet-paradise/
GamingOnLinux
Survivor-like bullet heavens are going first-person POSTAL with POSTAL: Bullet Paradise
Ready to go POSTAL once more? This time it's in a survivor-like bullet-heaven styled setting, because obviously every developer needs to be in this genre now.
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The response to s&box from Facepunch going open source has been "overwhelmingly positive"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-response-to-sandbox-from-facepunch-going-open-source-has-been-overwhelmingly-positive/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-response-to-sandbox-from-facepunch-going-open-source-has-been-overwhelmingly-positive/
GamingOnLinux
The response to s&box from Facepunch going open source has been "overwhelmingly positive"
Open source rocks so it's pleasing to see it go well for Facepunch with s&box. They've now added native Linux binaries for the dedicated server and game client.
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Humble Choice for December 2025 has Nine Sols, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Streets of Rage 4 and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/humble-choice-for-december-2025-has-nine-sols-like-a-dragon-gaiden-streets-of-rage-4-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/humble-choice-for-december-2025-has-nine-sols-like-a-dragon-gaiden-streets-of-rage-4-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Choice for December 2025 has Nine Sols, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Streets of Rage 4 and more
Another pretty great selection of games overall here for the new Humble Choice games bundle for December 2025.
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The RAM price and availability situation is going to worsen as Micron pull their Crucial consumer business
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-ram-price-and-availability-situation-is-going-to-worsen-as-micron-pull-their-crucial-consumer-business/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-ram-price-and-availability-situation-is-going-to-worsen-as-micron-pull-their-crucial-consumer-business/
GamingOnLinux
The RAM price and availability situation is going to worsen as Micron pull their Crucial consumer business
As RAM prices explode and availability becomes an issue thanks to AI companies, Micron announced their Crucial consumer business is no longer a thing.
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Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 released for open source Linux graphics drivers
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/mesa-25-2-8-and-mesa-25-3-1-released-for-open-source-linux-graphics-drivers/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/mesa-25-2-8-and-mesa-25-3-1-released-for-open-source-linux-graphics-drivers/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 released for open source Linux graphics drivers
After being delayed, both Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 have been released with an assortment of bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers.
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Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/unreal-tournament-2004-is-getting-revived-by-oldunreal-with-approval-from-epic-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/unreal-tournament-2004-is-getting-revived-by-oldunreal-with-approval-from-epic-games/
GamingOnLinux
Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games
Just like Epic Games did for the original Unreal Tournament, they're giving full approval to OldUnreal to revive Unreal Tournament 2004 and keep it updated.
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Our article on the new survivor-like bullet heaven POSTAL: Bullet Paradise was updated due to the AI generation accusations surrounding the game: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/survivor-like-bullet-heavens-are-going-first-person-postal-with-postal-bullet-paradise/
GamingOnLinux
Survivor-like bullet heavens are going first-person POSTAL with POSTAL: Bullet Paradise
Ready to go POSTAL once more? This time it's in a survivor-like bullet-heaven styled setting, because obviously every developer needs to be in this genre now.
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Check out the demo for Chipmatic an upcoming mining and automation game
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/check-out-the-demo-for-chipmatic-an-upcoming-mining-and-automation-game/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/check-out-the-demo-for-chipmatic-an-upcoming-mining-and-automation-game/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the demo for Chipmatic an upcoming mining and automation game
A mining incremental inspired by Motherload, Dome Keeper and Super Mining Mechs with some added automation - Chipmatic looks like one to keep an eye on.
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The Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless mouse is a great reasonably priced pick
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-mouse-is-a-great-reasonably-priced-pick/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/the-logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-mouse-is-a-great-reasonably-priced-pick/
GamingOnLinux
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless mouse is a great reasonably priced pick
I decided to upgrade my mouse from a cheap unbranded USB wired to the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless, so here's my thoughts on it.
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Guild Wars Reforged has arrived on Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/guild-wars-reforged-has-arrived-on-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/guild-wars-reforged-has-arrived-on-steam/
GamingOnLinux
Guild Wars Reforged has arrived on Steam
ArenaNet have released Guild Wars Reforged bringing together the Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall campaigns together along with various improvements.
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FIXKIN: A Long Way Home is a cozy, rhythmic, narrative road trip in a suddenly upside down world
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/fixkin-a-long-way-home-is-a-cozy-rhythmic-narrative-road-trip-in-a-suddenly-upside-down-world/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/fixkin-a-long-way-home-is-a-cozy-rhythmic-narrative-road-trip-in-a-suddenly-upside-down-world/
GamingOnLinux
FIXKIN: A Long Way Home is a cozy, rhythmic, narrative road trip in a suddenly upside down world
Sonderland Games (Bella Wants Blood, Landnama) announced FIXKIN: A Long Way Home - a new cozy rhythm-based adventure and there's a demo available.
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Get some great Raw Fury games like Kathy Rain, Sable and more in a new Humble Bundle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/get-some-great-raw-fury-games-like-kathy-rain-sable-and-more-in-a-new-humble-bundle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/get-some-great-raw-fury-games-like-kathy-rain-sable-and-more-in-a-new-humble-bundle/
GamingOnLinux
Get some great Raw Fury games like Kathy Rain, Sable and more in a new Humble Bundle
Another fresh bundle of games to keep you warm with the RAWcember to Remember Humble Bundle.
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Epic and Steam banned it but HORSES is out now on other stores
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/epic-and-steam-banned-it-but-horses-is-out-now-on-other-stores/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/epic-and-steam-banned-it-but-horses-is-out-now-on-other-stores/
GamingOnLinux
Epic and Steam banned it but HORSES is out now on other stores
From Andrea Lucco Borlera / Santa Ragione, HORSES has proven to be a highly controversial noscript with both Epic Games and Steam banning its release.
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Four Total War classics join GOG in their Preservation Program with more on the way
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/four-total-war-classics-join-gog-in-their-preservation-program-with-more-on-the-way/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/four-total-war-classics-join-gog-in-their-preservation-program-with-more-on-the-way/
GamingOnLinux
Four Total War classics join GOG in their Preservation Program with more on the way
GOG have announced today that as part of the 25th anniversary of the series, four classic Total War games are now on GOG in their Preservation Program.
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Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 49: One More to Go!
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/building-a-retro-linux-gaming-computer-part-49-one-more-to-go/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/building-a-retro-linux-gaming-computer-part-49-one-more-to-go/
GamingOnLinux
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 49: One More to Go!
Candy Cruncher stands as an interesting piece of Linux gaming convergence, with it pulling on almost all of the major threads that defined the industry.
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Windows compatibility layer Wine 11 gets a first Release Candidate
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-11-gets-a-first-release-candidate/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/windows-compatibility-layer-wine-11-gets-a-first-release-candidate/
GamingOnLinux
Windows compatibility layer Wine 11 gets a first Release Candidate
We're on the road to the release of Wine 11 early next year with the first Release Candidate now available for the Windows compatibility layer.
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GE-Proton 10-26 released with FEX included, improvements for DLSS and game fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/ge-proton-10-26-released-with-fex-included-improvements-for-dlss-and-game-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/ge-proton-10-26-released-with-fex-included-improvements-for-dlss-and-game-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 10-26 released with FEX included, improvements for DLSS and game fixes
The Windows compatibility layer GE-Proton 10-26 has released with a bunch of technical improvements, along with various game fixes too.
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Netflix want to acquire Warner Bros. but they have to fight off Paramount
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/netflix-want-to-acquire-warner-bros-but-they-have-to-fight-off-paramount/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/netflix-want-to-acquire-warner-bros-but-they-have-to-fight-off-paramount/
GamingOnLinux
Netflix want to acquire Warner Bros. but they have to fight off Paramount
While I was off running around the woods for the weekend, Netflix announced their intention to acquire Warner Bros. but now Paramount want to fight.
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