Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics, the tactical action-platformer confirmed for release on August 6th https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/gunslugsrogue-tactics-the-tactical-action-platformer-confirmed-for-release-on-august-6th.14693
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Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics, the tactical action-platformer confirmed for release on August 6th
Possible one of the most interesting action-platformer games I've seen in a while, Gunslugs:Rogue Tactics is launching on August 6th.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive adds new maps and a "Scrimmage" game mode https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/counter-strike-global-offensive-adds-new-maps-and-a-scrimmage-game-mode.14695
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive adds new maps and a "Scrimmage" game mode
Valve have updated Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to introduce some new maps as well as mix up competitive play with a new
VICCP, a mysterious puzzle game about pushing buttons on a control panel https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/viccp-a-mysterious-puzzle-game-about-pushing-buttons-on-a-control-panel.14696
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VICCP, a mysterious puzzle game about pushing buttons on a control panel
VICCP looks quite unusual, a puzzle game about a strange control panel that you need to tinker with to figure out how it all works and what exactly it does.
Blessed Surface, an open-world 2D platformer that's about exploration as much as chaotic combat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/blessed-surface-an-open-world-2d-platformer-thats-about-exploration-as-much-as-chaotic-combat.14697
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Blessed Surface, an open-world 2D platformer that's about exploration as much as chaotic combat
An action-platformer with an open-world approach, diverse combat system and character building? Sign me up. Blessed Surface sounds like it could be a lot of fun.
Pegasus Frontend, another open source game launcher has Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/pegasus-frontend-another-open-source-game-launcher-has-linux-support.14698
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Pegasus Frontend, another open source game launcher has Linux support
Not one I've covered before: Pegasus Frontend, a free and open source (GPL) game launcher that seems pretty sweet has Linux support.
Boxtron, a Steam compatibility tool to run games through a native Linux DOSBox https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/boxtron-a-steam-compatibility-tool-to-run-games-through-a-native-linux-dosbox.14699
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Boxtron, a Steam compatibility tool to run games through a native Linux DOSBox
Here's something that's awesome! Thanks to the new features in the Steam client on Linux that came with Steam Play, you can add in other compatibility tools to run games through and Boxtron is one such tool.
Don't Starve Together adds another new free character with Warly https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/dont-starve-together-adds-another-new-free-character-with-warly.14700
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Don't Starve Together adds another new free character with Warly
Klei Entertainment continue to support and update their incredibly stylish multiplayer survival game Don't Starve Together.
Brigador: Up-Armored Edition adds new levels and mod tools, a quick Linux how-to https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/brigador-up-armored-edition-adds-new-levels-and-mod-tools-a-quick-linux-how-to.14703
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Brigador: Up-Armored Edition adds new levels and mod tools, a quick Linux how-to
The neon-soaked destruction-heavy game Brigador: Up-Armored Edition just recently got updated, bringing in some new content and allowing everyone to jump in to make mods and maps with the Community Reinforcements Update.
Wind Runners, a side-scrolling dogfighting action game is announced for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/wind-runners-a-side-scrolling-dogfighting-action-game-is-announced-for-linux.14702
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Wind Runners, a side-scrolling dogfighting action game is announced for Linux
Developed by Ludic Studios (Akane), they just recently announced their new game Wind Runners. It's a side-scrolling dogfighting roguelike and it does look pretty sweet.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is getting a horde-style arcade mode as a free update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/total-war-three-kingdoms-is-getting-a-horde-style-arcade-mode-as-a-free-update.14705
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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is getting a horde-style arcade mode as a free update
Creative Assembly just announced a brand new game mode coming to Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, it's called Dynasty Mode developed in partnership with Intel.
The incredibly fierce roguelike Jupiter Hell has now entered Early Access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-incredibly-fierce-roguelike-jupiter-hell-has-now-entered-early-access.14704
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The incredibly fierce roguelike Jupiter Hell has now entered Early Access
With tactical turn-based combat, an impressive visual style and a thick atmosphere Jupiter Hell has now entered Early Access.
Our dedicated page tracking the Steam Market Share has been updated with July's figures: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/index.php?module=steam_linux_share
It's a little weird, as it's reporting a -0.05% drop for Linux, even though all of last month (even on July 31st) June's data said Linux was at 0.76%, which would actually make July an increase not a decrease. So either June's data was wrong and Valve silently corrected it, which would make June and May exactly the same at 0.84%....or the changed percentage is off.
Logic World (prev. The Ultimate Nerd Game) release delayed until October https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/logic-world-prev-the-ultimate-nerd-game-release-delayed-until-october.14707
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Logic World (prev. The Ultimate Nerd Game) release delayed until October
Logic World from Mouse Hat Games (previously called The Ultimate Nerd Game) is delayed, originally due this Summer they've decided to push it back until October.
Linux Mint 19.2 now officially available across multiple desktop flavours https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/linux-mint-192-now-officially-available-across-multiple-desktop-flavours.14708
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Linux Mint 19.2 now officially available across multiple desktop flavours
It's distribution release day! At least for Linux Mint anyway, with Linux Mint 19.2 now officially available across multiple desktop flavours.
Super stylish naval combat and adventure game "Abandon Ship" now has a Linux beta https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/super-stylish-naval-combat-and-adventure-game-abandon-ship-now-has-a-linux-beta.14709
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Super stylish naval combat and adventure game "Abandon Ship" now has a Linux beta
Abandon Ship caught my eye some time ago, thanks to the incredible style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings. The developer said it would eventually come to Linux and that time is fast approaching with a Beta now up.
Dota Underlords just had a massive update, changing the way you play https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/dota-underlords-just-had-a-massive-update-changing-the-way-you-play.14710
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Dota Underlords just had a massive update, changing the way you play
Valve are reacting quickly to feedback along with implementing some needed features for their auto-battler strategy game Dota Underlords. The latest major update is out now, with some big changes to the gameplay.
Sunless Skies has added the important feature of tooting your horn in the latest update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/sunless-skies-has-added-the-important-feature-of-tooting-your-horn-in-the-latest-update.14711
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Sunless Skies has added the important feature of tooting your horn in the latest update
The Horn update for Sunless Skies went live on July 30th adding in a highly requested feature, the ability to toot. There's, uh, other things as well of course.
The recent GOG release of Train Valley has an update to fix saving issues on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/train-valley-and-train-valley-2-released-drm-free-on-gog-with-linux-support.14677/
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Train Valley and Train Valley 2 released DRM-free on GOG with Linux support
Here's a nice surprise to start your week with, both Train Valley and Train Valley 2 are now available DRM-free on GOG.
Secret Government, a grand strategy game about leading a secret society will be on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/secret-government-a-grand-strategy-game-about-leading-a-secret-society-will-be-on-linux.14712
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Secret Government, a grand strategy game about leading a secret society will be on Linux
A recent announcement from Russian developer GameTrek and publisher 1C Entertainment is the game Secret Government. It's planned to enter Early Access in October this year with Linux support.
In the top-down action game Decoy, you are the distraction and it looks amusing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/in-the-top-down-action-game-decoy-you-are-the-distraction-and-it-looks-amusing.14713
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In the top-down action game Decoy, you are the distraction and it looks amusing
Most action games give you some sort of weapon, dump you in front of lots of enemies and have you go at it. Decoy is a different, your only tool is your vehicle and you are to distract the enemy.