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.
Shiro Games have announced that Northgard is getting a big free expansion with Northgard Conquest https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/shiro-games-have-announced-that-northgard-is-getting-a-big-free-expansion-with-northgard-conquest.14991
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Shiro Games have announced that Northgard is getting a big free expansion with Northgard Conquest
Northgard Conquest, that's the name of the next big free expansion coming to Northgard, the strategy game based on Norse mythology.
Ultra Strangeness will bring clay graphics and stop-motion to Linux next year https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/ultra-strangeness-will-bring-clay-graphics-and-stop-motion-to-linux-next-year.14992
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Ultra Strangeness will bring clay graphics and stop-motion to Linux next year
I absolutely love hand-made clay stop-motion animation, ever since watching Trap Door when I was much younger it left a lasting impression so I'm always keen to see what games can do with it. Ultra Strangeness is one such noscript that caught me here.
While not on Linux officially, Far Cry New Dawn seems to work amazingly well on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/while-not-on-linux-officially-far-cry-new-dawn-seems-to-work-amazingly-well-on-linux.14993
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While not on Linux officially, Far Cry New Dawn seems to work amazingly well on Linux
A recent benchmark video is currently doing the rounds showing off Far Cry New Dawn from Ubisoft, despite it not supporting Linux thanks to Wine, DXVK and Steam Play it seems to run beautifully.
Harvested, a game that blends city-building strategy with a top-down shooter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/harvested-a-game-that-blends-city-building-strategy-with-a-top-down-shooter.14994
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Harvested, a game that blends city-building strategy with a top-down shooter
Nice to see more games blend entirely different genres together. Harvested has you build a city like a strategy game and become a soldier on the field in a top-down shooter style.
FOSS painting program Krita now has the Linux version on Steam https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/foss-painting-program-krita-now-has-the-linux-version-on-steam.14995
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FOSS painting program Krita now has the Linux version on Steam
Okay, not exactly gaming news but good to see anyway. Krita, the high quality FOSS painting program now has a Linux version available on Steam.
Hotel design and management sim Hotel Magnate should be on Linux at release https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/hotel-design-and-management-sim-hotel-magnate-should-be-on-linux-at-release.14996
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Hotel design and management sim Hotel Magnate should be on Linux at release
After a successful crowdfunding campaign, it looks like Hotel Magnate will actually be coming to Linux.
War Thunder 1.91 'Night Vision' is out with the Chinese nation, new sound engine and Easy Anti-Cheat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/war-thunder-191-night-vision-is-out-with-the-chinese-nation-new-sound-engine-and-easy-anti-cheat.14997
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War Thunder 1.91 'Night Vision' is out with the Chinese nation, new sound engine and Easy Anti-Cheat
The online free to play combat sim War Thunder just had a huge new release, adding in an entirely new nation with China and plenty of upgrades elsewhere.
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It's the pre-weekend deals section, plus Endless Space - Collection (Steam Play) free on Humble https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/its-the-pre-weekend-deals-section-plus-endless-space-collection-steam-play-free-on-humble.14998
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It's the pre-weekend deals section, plus Endless Space - Collection (Steam Play) free on Humble
It's coming up to the weekend, here's our usual column taking a quick look over what good deals are going on right now.