Need a new stresstest for your Linux PC? Geekbench 5 is out adding Vulkan support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/need-a-new-stresstest-for-your-linux-pc-geekbench-5-is-out-adding-vulkan-support.14972
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Need a new stresstest for your Linux PC? Geekbench 5 is out adding Vulkan support
You all love benchmarks right? Hearing the fans on your PC spin up to keep everything inside nice and cool while you start to sweat. Geekbench 5 has been officially released this month.
Józef Kucia, Wine developer and founder of Vkd3d has passed away https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/jzef-kucia-wine-developer-and-founder-of-vkd3d-has-passed-away.14973
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Józef Kucia, Wine developer and founder of Vkd3d has passed away
This morning we have some sad news to share that CodeWeavers announced last night, as Wine developer Józef Kucia has sadly passed away.
The incredible and chaotic Streets of Rogue is getting a level editor and probably Steam Workshop too https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-incredible-and-chaotic-streets-of-rogue-is-getting-a-level-editor-and-probably-steam-workshop-too.14974
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The incredible and chaotic Streets of Rogue is getting a level editor and probably Steam Workshop too
Streets of Rogue just recently had a post-release update to enhance this chaotic rogue-lite some more. It's also going to get even more fun with what the developer has planned.
Kerbal Space Program will continue to be upgraded with a new version on the way https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/kerbal-space-program-will-continue-to-be-upgraded-with-a-new-version-on-the-way.14975
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Kerbal Space Program will continue to be upgraded with a new version on the way
While Kerbal Space Program 2 has been announced (sadly not for Linux), developer Squad is not finished with the original and several big improvements are on the way.
Challenging and stylish platformer Celeste has the Farewell update released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/challenging-and-stylish-platformer-celeste-has-the-farewell-update-released.14976
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Challenging and stylish platformer Celeste has the Farewell update released
Bringing in plenty of new free content as a last gift, Celeste Chapter 9: Farewell is now officially out.
Another great progress report is up for the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/another-great-progress-report-is-up-for-the-playstation-3-emulator-rpcs3.14977
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Another great progress report is up for the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3
Another report to show of the incredible progress on the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 is up. This time covering July, as they continue to catch up on all the work done.
Rockfish confirm EVERSPACE 2 will not go exclusive to the Epic Store, Steam is the "best platform" for indies https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/rockfish-confirm-everspace-2-will-not-go-exclusive-to-the-epic-store-steam-is-the-best-platform-for-indies.14978
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Rockfish confirm EVERSPACE 2 will not go exclusive to the Epic Store, Steam is the "best platform" for indies
In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Rockfish CEO Michael Schade confirmed that EVERSPACE 2 will not be going the Epic Store exclusive route.
Slay the Spire's fourth character is available for Beta testing https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/slay-the-spires-new-character-is-available-for-beta-testing.14979
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Slay the Spire's fourth character is available for Beta testing
Get ready to do some more deck building, as Slay the Spire now has a fourth character available for some testing in a new Beta.
Growing Pains, a platformer where you're constantly growing is now on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/growing-pains-a-platformer-where-youre-constantly-growing-is-now-on-linux.14980
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Growing Pains, a platformer where you're constantly growing is now on Linux
Growing Pains, a platformer where you're growing constantly as you rush to finish each level before getting stuck is now available on Linux.
The non-linear hack-n-slash platformer Blasphemous is still coming to Linux but it's delayed https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-non-linear-hack-n-slash-platformer-blasphemous-is-still-coming-to-linux-but-its-delayed.14981
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The non-linear hack-n-slash platformer Blasphemous is still coming to Linux but it's delayed
After successfully crowdfunding on Kickstarter back in 2017, Blasphemous is now out but sadly the Linux version is currently delayed.
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Civilization VI just got a Battle Royale mode in the September update that's live now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/civilization-vi-just-got-a-battle-royale-mode-in-the-september-update-thats-live-now.14982
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Civilization VI just got a Battle Royale mode in the September update that's live now
Beware of the Red Death, a new official mode in Civilization VI. No this is not a joke, Civ just got a Battle Royale mode.
Valve have released a big new 1.7 version of SteamVR https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/valve-have-released-a-big-new-17-version-of-steamvr.14983
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Valve have released a big new 1.7 version of SteamVR
Bringing together a ton of updates from all the recent Beta releases, a big new release of SteamVR is out for everyone further refining the VR experience overall.
Golf With Your Friends just had a massive Space themed update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/golf-with-your-friends-just-had-a-massive-space-themed-update.14984
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Golf With Your Friends just had a massive Space themed update
Being in space shouldn't be a barrier for Golf apparently, as Golf With Your Friends from Blacklight Interactive just went where no Golf Ball has gone before.
The handy NVIDIA Optimus GPU switcher just added support for more Linux desktops https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-handy-nvidia-optimus-gpu-switcher-just-added-support-for-more-linux-desktops.14985
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The handy NVIDIA Optimus GPU switcher just added support for more Linux desktops
Remember we recently wrote about the MATE Optimus GPU switcher being developed by Martin Wimpress of Canonical? Well, it just keeps getting better.
Age of Grit is a stylish steampunk turn-based, tactical RPG with airship combat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/age-of-grit-is-a-stylish-steampunk-turn-based-tactical-rpg-with-airship-combat.14986
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Age of Grit is a stylish steampunk turn-based, tactical RPG with airship combat
Released into Early Access recently, Age of Grit gives Steampunk a little cowboy-themed makeover with turn-based airship combat and it's supporting Linux too.
Seems like Discord's new "Go Live" feature is not coming to the Linux version https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/seems-like-discords-new-go-live-feature-is-not-coming-to-the-linux-version.14987
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Seems like Discord's new "Go Live" feature is not coming to the Linux version
Recently, the voice & text chat app Discord released a pretty fun sounding new feature called Go Live which sadly seems like Linux will miss out on.
Harebrained Schemes continue to tweak BATTLETECH with a new update out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/harebrained-schemes-continue-to-tweak-battletech-with-a-new-update-out.14988
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Harebrained Schemes continue to tweak BATTLETECH with a new update out
Ready for one more turn? Harebrained Schemes have some new tweaks ready in the BATTLETECH 1.7 update that's out now.
Try the demo of the amusingly quirky point & click adventure Edgar - Bokbok in Boulzac https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/try-the-demo-of-the-amusingly-quirky-point-click-adventure-edgar-bokbok-in-boulzac.14989
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Try the demo of the amusingly quirky point & click adventure Edgar - Bokbok in Boulzac
Edgar - Bokbok in Boulzac is an upcoming in-development point and click adventure game, one that I came across recently and it's well worth taking a look at the demo.
Manjaro Linux 18.1.0 'Juhraya' has been officially released https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/manjaro-linux-1810-juhraya-has-been-officially-released.14990
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Manjaro Linux 18.1.0 'Juhraya' has been officially released
Manjaro, the Linux distribution based on Arch has just put out a major new release with Manjaro 18.1.0 - Juhraya.