Mind Trap, a four episode psychological thriller series inspired by the Twilight Zone is coming to Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mind-trap-a-four-episode-psychological-thriller-series-inspired-by-the-twilight-zone-is-coming-to-linux.14765
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Mind Trap, a four episode psychological thriller series inspired by the Twilight Zone is coming to Linux
Gear Worx Productions are currently working on Mind Trap, a four episode psychological thriller series and they've got in touch to mention that it's coming to Linux.
Screeps Arena, an upcoming strategy game where you program your units with JavaScript https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/screeps-arena-an-upcoming-strategy-game-where-you-program-your-units-with-javanoscript.14766
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Screeps Arena, an upcoming strategy game where you program your units with JavaScript
Screeps Arena is a game for programming enthusiasts, as you get to design your own AI using JavaScript to have 1 on 1 battles.
Space drone construction game Nimbatus just had a massive update to the campaign https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/space-drone-construction-game-nimbatus-just-had-a-massive-update-to-the-campaign.14767
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Space drone construction game Nimbatus just had a massive update to the campaign
Nimbatus is all about piecing together blocks in the hope of creating a drone that's not terrible, with the ability to make them autonomous or have direct control of everything it's a very cool game.
Need some new games? Come and look at all the deals going on https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/need-some-new-games-come-and-look-at-all-the-deals-going-on.14768
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Need some new games? Come and look at all the deals going on
I haven't given a little overview of Linux games on sale for a while, so here's a fresh look ahead of another weekend for those of you looking to pick up something new.
Egosoft have revealed the first big expansion to X4: Foundations with X4: Split Vendetta https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/egosoft-have-revealed-the-first-big-expansion-to-x4-foundations-with-x4-split-vendetta.14769
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Egosoft have revealed the first big expansion to X4: Foundations with X4: Split Vendetta
X4: Split Vendetta is going to expand the size of X4: Foundations quite a lot, along with the upcoming big 3.0 update.
The extreme arcade space-shooter Space Mercs is now available on itch.io, plus some sales info https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-extreme-arcade-space-shooter-space-mercs-is-now-available-on-itchio-plus-some-sales-info.14771
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The extreme arcade space-shooter Space Mercs is now available on itch.io, plus some sales info
Space Mercs from Bearded Giant Games who develop their games entirely on Linux, released on Steam recently and now you can also catch it on itch.io.
Facepunch Studios confirm their plan for the Linux version of Rust, to be split from Windows & Mac https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/facepunch-studios-confirm-their-plan-for-the-linux-version-of-rust-to-be-split-from-windows-mac.14773
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Facepunch Studios confirm their plan for the Linux version of Rust, to be split from Windows & Mac
Garry Newman from Facepunch Studios has put out a new blog post detailing their final plans for the Linux version of the survival game Rust.
The absolutely insane hardcore platformer Electronic Super Joy 2 is out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-absolutely-insane-hardcore-platformer-electronic-super-joy-2-is-out.14770
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The absolutely insane hardcore platformer Electronic Super Joy 2 is out
Almost six years after the original, Michael Todd Games returns to inflict more painful hardcore platforming with slick beats in Electronic Super Joy 2 which is out now.
Underworld Ascendant for Linux still coming, should be this month https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/underworld-ascendant-for-linux-still-coming-should-be-this-month.14774
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Underworld Ascendant for Linux still coming, should be this month
While the Underworld Ascendant team didn't manage to hit their previous release estimates for the Linux version, it looks like it's finally there.
Valve confirmed developers now need to contact them to change their release date https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/valve-confirmed-developers-now-need-to-contact-them-to-change-their-release-date.14775
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Valve confirmed developers now need to contact them to change their release date
As an update to an article we posted recently about Valve seeming to need confirmation of release date changes on Steam, Valve have now confirmed this.
Hard sci-fi space sim Rings of Saturn has entered Early Access on Steam https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/hard-sci-fi-space-sim-rings-of-saturn-has-entered-early-access-on-steam.14776
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Hard sci-fi space sim Rings of Saturn has entered Early Access on Steam
After launching on itch.io with a hybrid Early Access/Crowdfunding model, the hard sci-fi space sim Rings of Saturn is now available with Linux support on Steam in Early Access.
Goonies-inspired adventure Knights And Bikes releasing with Linux support on August 27th https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/goonies-inspired-adventure-knights-and-bikes-releasing-with-linux-support-on-august-27th.14777
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Goonies-inspired adventure Knights And Bikes releasing with Linux support on August 27th
Developed by Foam Sword and publisher Double Fine Presents, the hand-painted action-adventure Knights And Bikes is releasing soon.
Eliza, the new Visual Novel from Zachtronics is out now with Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/eliza-the-new-visual-novel-from-zachtronics-is-out-now-with-linux-support.14778
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Eliza, the new Visual Novel from Zachtronics is out now with Linux support
Usually known for their excellent puzzle games, Zachtronics have released Eliza, a new and intriguing sounding Visual Novel.
Towertale, the fast-paced 2D boss battler now has a Linux version available https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/towertale-the-fast-paced-2d-boss-battler-now-has-a-linux-version-available.14779
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Towertale, the fast-paced 2D boss battler now has a Linux version available
With fast-paced 2D action, Towertale from MiSou Games arrives on Linux and not long after the original Windows version.
The 2D racer Bloody Rally Show is coming along nicely and it's good fun already https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-2d-racer-bloody-rally-show-is-coming-along-nicely-and-its-good-fun-already.14780
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The 2D racer Bloody Rally Show is coming along nicely and it's good fun already
Bloody Rally Show is an upcoming indie 2D racer from Game Hero Interactive, releasing either late this year or early next year it's currently in Beta and it's running well on Linux.
Our article on Eliza was updated, as it's now on GOG too: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/eliza-the-new-visual-novel-from-zachtronics-is-out-now-with-linux-support.14778
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Eliza, the new Visual Novel from Zachtronics is out now with Linux support
Usually known for their excellent puzzle games, Zachtronics have released Eliza, a new and intriguing sounding Visual Novel.
Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai is now a Total War Saga game, DLC free for existing owners https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/total-war-shogun-2-fall-of-the-samurai-is-now-a-total-war-saga-game-dlc-free-for-existing-owners.14781
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Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai is now a Total War Saga game, DLC free for existing owners
Creative Assembly did a bit of a rebranding today, as Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai which was a standalone expansion for Total War: Shogun 2 has now become Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI.
Putting a Linux game on Steam: Missing Executable - a common pitfall for game devs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/putting-a-linux-game-on-steam-missing-executable-a-common-pitfall-for-game-devs.14783
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Putting a Linux game on Steam: Missing Executable - a common pitfall for game devs
Since this comes up so often when testing games for developers and surprisingly often for newly released Linux games, I thought it might help to give developers a quick hint.
G2A have extended the deadline for their proposed key-blocking tool, as more developers are unhappy with them https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/g2a-have-extended-the-deadline-for-their-proposed-key-blocking-tool-as-more-developers-are-unhappy-with-them.14784
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G2A have extended the deadline for their proposed key-blocking tool, as more developers are unhappy with them
Recently, after G2A appeared in the spotlight once again for being terrible, they offered to make a key-blocking tool for developers.
The ambitious Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is out with Linux support, some thoughts https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-ambitious-anodyne-2-return-to-dust-is-out-with-linux-support-some-thoughts.14785
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The ambitious Anodyne 2: Return to Dust is out with Linux support, some thoughts
Combining elements from both 3D and 2D games, Anodyne 2: Return to Dust has officially released with Linux support.
PS3 emulator RPCS3 can now play Demon's Souls at 60FPS thanks to a patch https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/ps3-emulator-rpcs3-can-now-play-demons-souls-at-60fps-thanks-to-a-patch.14786
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PS3 emulator RPCS3 can now play Demon's Souls at 60FPS thanks to a patch
RPCS3 for emulating the PlayStation 3 continues advancing quickly! A new blog post is up showing off a patch that enables you to play Demon's Souls at 60FPS and 4K.