Wine 4.12.1 was released to fix "broken 64-bit prefix initialization" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/prepare-your-command-wine-interface-for-an-upgrade-to-version-412-update-and-4121.14450
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Prepare your Command-Wine Interface for an upgrade to version 4.12 (update - and 4.12.1)
I had to try really hard to think of a pun I haven't used but I'm not out of juice just yet! The show must go on, with the Wine development release 4.12 now available.
tinyBuild's CEO reiterates company's devotion to DRM-free releases on GOG https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/tinybuilds-ceo-reiterates-companys-devotion-to-drm-free-releases-on-gog.14517
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tinyBuild's CEO reiterates company's devotion to DRM-free releases on GOG
It is always good when bad things settle down peacefully. Recently, one of the tinyBuild's community managers said in a Discord chat some rather dumb things regarding the company's stance on DRM-free, piracy and their corporate policy on the matter.
It seems we missed Ubuntu Studio from our distribution list. It has now been added.
Why do we have distributions list? Users can display their PC Info on their profiles and select to be in the monthly survey: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics
Why do we have distributions list? Users can display their PC Info on their profiles and select to be in the monthly survey: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics
AMD have today released the Radeon RX 5700 series GPUs and the Ryzen 3000 series CPUs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/amd-have-today-released-the-radeon-rx-5700-series-gpus-and-the-ryzen-3000-series-cpus.14519
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AMD have today released the Radeon RX 5700 series GPUs and the Ryzen 3000 series CPUs
The world of 7nm is here, as AMD have today released their new GPU and CPU series with the Radeon RX 5700 and Ryzen 3000.
More Xen content is coming to Black Mesa on August 1st https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/more-xen-content-is-coming-to-black-mesa-on-august-1st.14520
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More Xen content is coming to Black Mesa on August 1st
Crowbar Collective announced on the weekend, that the Black Mesa Xen beta is due to expand on August 1st.
The Lion King, Aladdin and The Jungle Book no longer available on Steam, some about to leave GOG too https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-lion-king-aladdin-and-the-jungle-book-no-longer-available-on-steam-some-about-to-leave-gog-too.14521
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The Lion King, Aladdin and The Jungle Book no longer available on Steam, some about to leave GOG too
Three classics are no longer available for sale on Steam, with nothing announced to say why. However, GOG at least have given a bit of warning that they're about to go.
Single-player roguelike deck-builder "Roguebook" from the developer of Faeria is fully funded https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/single-player-roguelike-deck-builder-roguebook-from-the-developer-of-faeria-is-fully-funded.14522
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Single-player roguelike deck-builder "Roguebook" from the developer of Faeria is fully funded
That's a tick in the box for another game confirmed to be coming to Linux, as Abrakam's single-player roguelike deck-builder
Business sim city-builder "Summer Islands" recently added Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/business-sim-city-builder-summer-islands-recently-added-linux-support.14523
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Business sim city-builder "Summer Islands" recently added Linux support
Inspired by the classic game Holiday Island, Summer Islands recently entered Early Access and the developer has now added Linux support to it on Steam.
Key reseller G2A is back in the spotlight again, as a petition is up to ask them to stop selling indie games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/key-reseller-g2a-is-back-in-the-spotlight-again-as-a-petition-is-up-to-ask-them-to-stop-selling-indie-game.14524
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Key reseller G2A is back in the spotlight again, as a petition is up to ask them to stop selling indie games
G2A, the key reseller that isn't particularly liked by most game developers is having some time in the spotlight and as usual, it's not for good reasons.
Some early thoughts on A.N.N.E, the platformer and space shooter hybrid https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/some-early-thoughts-on-anne-the-platformer-and-space-shooter-hybrid.14525
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Some early thoughts on A.N.N.E, the platformer and space shooter hybrid
Now that A.N.N.E is finally available to play in Early Access, I have played it and I have some thoughts to share on what to expect from this stylish platformer and space shooter hybrid. Article may contain spoilers.
GOG are having a big sale for French developers, plus recent releases of Eternam and Leo the Lion https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/gog-are-having-a-big-sale-for-french-developers-plus-recent-releases-of-eternam-and-leo-the-lion.14526
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GOG are having a big sale for French developers, plus recent releases of Eternam and Leo the Lion
Three bits of GOG news in one for you DRM-free shopping fans today, as not only are they doing a big sale they also recently revived two more classic games.
The News Punch podcast is going on ice for now, Season 2 will melt in September 🐧
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Humble Book Bundle: Programmable Boards by Make Community
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SkateBIRD entering the final day of funding, getting a little Them's Fightin' Herds crossover https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/skatebird-entering-the-final-day-of-funding-getting-a-little-thems-fightin-herds-crossover.14528
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SkateBIRD entering the final day of funding, getting a little Them's Fightin' Herds crossover
SkateBIRD, a game about birds on skateboards (that's actually pretty sweet) is closing in on the last day of funding. They've also announced some more fun stuff coming to it and the demo will vanish after the Kickstarter, so be quick.
SC Controller, the UI and driver for the Steam Controller has new releases out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/sc-controller-the-ui-and-driver-for-the-steam-controller-has-new-releases-out.14529
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SC Controller, the UI and driver for the Steam Controller has new releases out
SC Controller is a truly wonderful bit of software, enabling the use and customization of the Steam Controller outside of Steam.
SteamVR has another beta up, with plenty of Linux fixes and other improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/steamvr-has-another-beta-up-with-plenty-of-linux-fixes-and-other-improvements.14530
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SteamVR has another beta up, with plenty of Linux fixes and other improvements
With the Valve Index now out, Valve continue to make quick improvements to SteamVR with the latest Beta now available.
Defend The Keep, a fast-paced Tower Defense game will be coming to Linux next week https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/defend-the-keep-a-fast-paced-tower-defense-game-will-be-coming-to-linux-next-week.14531
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Defend The Keep, a fast-paced Tower Defense game will be coming to Linux next week
Vanille Games have announced their Tower Defense game Defend The Keep will be releasing this month with full Linux support.
Tannenberg and Verdun both get gamepad support, plus some helpful balancing changes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/tannenberg-and-verdun-both-get-gamepad-support-plus-some-helpful-balancing-changes.14532
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Tannenberg and Verdun both get gamepad support, plus some helpful balancing changes
Tannenberg and Verdun, two first-person shooters that show WWI from different fronts both got updated, pulling in gamepad support.
3D platformer Marble Skies has left Early Access, multiplayer is coming https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/3d-platformer-marble-skies-has-left-early-access-multiplayer-is-coming.14533
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3D platformer Marble Skies has left Early Access, multiplayer is coming
Marble Skies, a 3D platformer that's actually pretty good has officially left Early Access and they're continuing to improve it with big new features.
Physics-based building game "Besiege" just had a pretty big update, new levels and plenty of bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/physics-based-building-game-besiege-just-had-a-pretty-big-update-new-levels-and-plenty-of-bug-fixes.14534
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Physics-based building game "Besiege" just had a pretty big update, new levels and plenty of bug fixes
Building machines to destroy in Besiege is pretty fun and it's progressing towards the final release with a pretty huge update now available for this physics-based building game.