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.
Zachtronics latest game "Eliza", is a Visual Novel that involves an AI counselling program https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/zachtronics-latest-game-eliza-is-a-visual-novel-that-involves-an-ai-counselling-program.14715
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Zachtronics latest game "Eliza", is a Visual Novel that involves an AI counselling program
This was quite unexpected, Zachtronics who are known for their challenging and high quality puzzle games have announced a Visual Novel called Eliza and it sounds unusual.
System76 are prepping a powerful new Linux laptop, the "Adder WS" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/system76-are-prepping-a-powerful-new-linux-laptop-the-adder-ws.14716
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System76 are prepping a powerful new Linux laptop, the "Adder WS"
System76 sent word earlier about something new. A new (and rather powerful) Linux laptop named the Adder WS.
The next Humble Monthly is out, with a nice deal for Linux gamers https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-next-humble-monthly-is-out-with-a-nice-deal-for-linux-gamers.14717
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The next Humble Monthly is out, with a nice deal for Linux gamers
Heads up all you card-game roguelike enthusiasts as the Humble Monthly has a new bundle up with some early unlock noscripts.
Extreme arcade space combat game "Space Mercs" has officially released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/extreme-arcade-space-combat-game-space-mercs-has-officially-released.14714
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Extreme arcade space combat game "Space Mercs" has officially released
Designed and developed by Bearded Giant Games, Space Mercs is an extreme arcade space combat game like some of the classics and it's out now with Linux support.
Not The Wine O'Clock News is now showing at 4.13 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/not-the-wine-oclock-news-is-now-showing-at-413.14616
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Not The Wine O'Clock News is now showing at 4.13
This isn't in reference to the lovely fruity stuff, we are of course talking about the Wine compatibility software.
A three-way look at Rocket League on Linux, with D9VK versus Linux Native https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/a-three-way-look-at-rocket-league-on-linux-with-d9vk-versus-linux-native.14718
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A three-way look at Rocket League on Linux, with D9VK versus Linux Native
After chatting on Twitter with a fellow Rocket League enthusiast about the performance of the game, I decided to take a look.
Moonlighter - Between Dimensions DLC, some thoughts https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/moonlighter-between-dimensions-dlc-some-thoughts.14719
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Moonlighter - Between Dimensions DLC, some thoughts
Moonlighter - Between Dimensions DLC, the expansion to the hit mix of dungeon crawling action and shopkeeping released recently and now I've blasted through here's a few thoughts.
MiniGolf Maker lets you build a course and play with friends, now available on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/minigolf-maker-lets-you-build-a-course-and-play-with-friends-now-available-on-linux.14720
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MiniGolf Maker lets you build a course and play with friends, now available on Linux
A bit of MiniGolf anyone? Road Turtle Games released MiniGolf Maker into Steam's Early Access program back in March, with Linux support landing yesterday.
Futuristic lonely single-player survival game "Drift Into Eternity" adds Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/futuristic-lonely-single-player-survival-game-drift-into-eternity-adds-linux-support.14721/
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Futuristic lonely single-player survival game "Drift Into Eternity" adds Linux support
As the only survivor of a distressed long-haul spaceship, you're trapped and faced with a failing ship. It's do or die.
Linux Steam market share update: Valve's figures for July originally said it was a 0.05% decline, but they adjusted it to show a 0.03% increase. Which it should have been, given the figures Valve put out for June.
Tracking on our dedicated page here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/index.php?module=steam_linux_share
Tracking on our dedicated page here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/index.php?module=steam_linux_share
What have you been clicking on this weekend? https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/what-have-you-been-clicking-on-this-weekend.14722
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What have you been clicking on this weekend?
The weekend is almost over and a nice week full of news is about to begin. Before it does, let's get talking! What have you been playing?
The developer of Gloomhaven wants to see what kind of demand there is for Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-developer-of-gloomhaven-wants-to-see-what-kind-of-demand-there-is-for-linux-support.14723
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The developer of Gloomhaven wants to see what kind of demand there is for Linux support
Gloomhaven, the digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game recently entered Steam's Early Access program and it appears the developer Flaming Fowl Studios continued to be open about Linux support.
Another SteamVR release is up, further improving the VR experience on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/another-steamvr-release-is-up-further-improving-the-vr-experience-on-linux.14724
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Another SteamVR release is up, further improving the VR experience on Linux
Valve continue to move at a rapid pace to improve SteamVR across all platforms, especially with the Valve Index being so new there's plenty of teething issues to address.
FOSS game engine "Godot Engine" making fantastic Vulkan API progress https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/foss-game-engine-godot-engine-making-fantastic-vulkan-api-progress.14725
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FOSS game engine "Godot Engine" making fantastic Vulkan API progress
Godot Engine developer Juan Linietsky continues pushing ahead with Godot's move to Vulkan, with another impressive progress report now available and it all sounds great.
Collabora detail more work going into Monado, their open source OpenXR runtime https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/collabora-detail-more-work-going-into-monado-their-open-source-openxr-runtime.14726
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Collabora detail more work going into Monado, their open source OpenXR runtime
With the 1.0 release of the OpenXR 1.0 specification, Collabora have begun to detail more work going on with Monado their open source OpenXR runtime for Linux.
Co-op submarine adventure roguelike "We Need To Go Deeper" officially released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/co-op-submarine-adventure-roguelike-we-need-to-go-deeper-officially-released.14727
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Co-op submarine adventure roguelike "We Need To Go Deeper" officially released
After over two years of Early Access, the silly co-op roguelike submarine adventure We Need To Go Deeper has released.
Laservasion looks like a nice twist on Asteroids with great music and colourful visuals https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/laservasion-looks-like-a-nice-twist-on-asteroids-with-great-music-and-colourful-visuals.14728
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Laservasion looks like a nice twist on Asteroids with great music and colourful visuals
Laservasion is the next game from Red Phoenix Studios (prev. Poly Towns, A New World: Kingdoms), a shoot 'em up that resembles the classic Asteroids only it seems to get a lot more intense.
Simple and relaxing trading sim "Merchant of the Skies" has entered Early Access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/simple-and-relaxing-trading-sim-merchant-of-the-skies-has-entered-early-access.14729
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Simple and relaxing trading sim "Merchant of the Skies" has entered Early Access
Merchant of the Skies from Latvian developer Coldwild Games just recently entered Early Access, it's a strangely relaxing trading sim.