Another Steam Client Beta is up, fixing a Linux issue and some Remote Play problems
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Another Steam Client Beta is up, fixing a Linux issue and some Remote Play problems
Valve have again released another update to the Steam Library beta. There's still a lot of issues with it but they seem to be getting through the major problems.
Steam's top releases for August 2019 are out, here's our usual look over
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Steam's top releases for August 2019 are out, here's our usual look over
Another month has passed and Valve have just now put up a post going over some of the big new releases on Steam for August.
The Long Dark is celebrating five years since release, Episode 3 of the story due in October
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The Long Dark is celebrating five years since release, Episode 3 of the story due in October
Five years ago in September 2014, The Long Dark entered Early Access as a rather unique take on the survival game genre. Later in November 2015, it also released for Linux.
Twitch now officially sponsor OBS Studio development and more in the latest progress report
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Twitch now officially sponsor OBS Studio development and more in the latest progress report
I honestly don't know where we would be without OBS Studio now, it's a fantastic bit of free and open source software for recording videos and doing livestreams. It seems Twitch agree.
Imperator: Rome has a big free 'Cicero' update out now with some major changes
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Imperator: Rome has a big free 'Cicero' update out now with some major changes
Paradox have just launched a big free update to their struggling new strategy game Imperator: Rome, which might help to turn things around for it.
Have you checked out our dedicated Crowdfunding Page lately? Absolutely tons of projects have released, with plenty still in development for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/index.php?module=crowdfunders
Space Grunts 2 combines a turn-based rogue-like with card-based battles, out now
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Space Grunts 2 combines a turn-based rogue-like with card-based battles, out now
Orangepixel just released their latest game Space Grunts 2, keeping a similar approach to the original with the roguelike experience and turn-based battles only this time with cards.
D3D9 over Vulkan gets even better as D9VK 0.21 'Lollihop' is out
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D3D9 over Vulkan gets even better as D9VK 0.21 'Lollihop' is out
Developer Joshua Ashton continues doing some great work, as another release of the D3D9 to Vulkan layer D9VK is out.
Reminder: Update your PC info for the next round of statistics updates
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Reminder: Update your PC info for the next round of statistics updates
This is your once a month reminder to make sure your PC information is correct on your user profiles. A fresh batch of statistics is generated on the 1st of each month.
A developer from Epic Games adds an offscreen video driver to SDL 2
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A developer from Epic Games adds an offscreen video driver to SDL 2
Something that came across the desk this morning is a note about Epic Games contributing to the cross-platform development library SDL 2.
Hilarious looking multiplayer physics fighting game Havocado adds a Linux build
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Hilarious looking multiplayer physics fighting game Havocado adds a Linux build
Here's a bit of a win for a Wednesday morning. The developer of the multiplayer physics fighting game, Havocado, added a Linux version.
Wild West styled city builder Depraved has left Early Access
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Wild West styled city builder Depraved has left Early Access
A city builder with survival elements and a Wild West theme? Sign me up! Depraved just recently left Early Access.
The very unique block breaking shoot 'em up Sky Racket has a release date
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The very unique block breaking shoot 'em up Sky Racket has a release date
Releasing on October 22nd, Sky Racket is a shoot 'em up that's also a bit like Arkanoid/Breakout. A strange mix but it works well!
Broken Lines will bring a story-driven tactical RPG in an alternative WW2 setting to Linux
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Broken Lines will bring a story-driven tactical RPG in an alternative WW2 setting to Linux
With quite good looking graphics and gameplay that has me wanting to see more, Broken Lines could be a good tactical RPG for Linux and it's releasing later this year.
Fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths, Catmaze, adds Linux support
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Fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths, Catmaze, adds Linux support
Ready for your next Metroidvania? Catmaze, a game inspired by Slavic myths is now officially supported and available on Linux as of earlier this week.
Looks like the grand strategy space game AI War 2 could release in October
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Looks like the grand strategy space game AI War 2 could release in October
AI War 2, the space grand strategy game currently in Early Access being developed by Arcen Games is looking close to a full release in October.
GOG are giving away Freespace 2 in their Interstellar Sale with some good discounts on too
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GOG are giving away Freespace 2 in their Interstellar Sale with some good discounts on too
GOG have another interesting sale going on as well as Freespace 2 going free for the next 48 hours, don't miss out!
Mesa 19.2 released to push open source graphics drivers
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Mesa 19.2 released to push open source graphics drivers
A few months after the last release, Mesa 19.2 is officially available today pushing open source GPU drivers to new heights.
The massive overhaul for Factorio is now live for everyone, get ready to build big
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The massive overhaul for Factorio is now live for everyone, get ready to build big
After first releasing the test builds for Factorio 0.17 around half a year ago, the team at Wube Software have now finished it up enough to let everyone have it.
Dynamic physics 3D platformer 'Crumble' has a fresh demo available with very varied levels
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Dynamic physics 3D platformer 'Crumble' has a fresh demo available with very varied levels
Roll around as a ball with a loose tongue you use as a swing in Crumble, now with a much updated demo available to try.
Astro Golf, a simple and relaxing game about shooting some balls in space
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Astro Golf, a simple and relaxing game about shooting some balls in space
After spending tons of time with Factorio recently, I needed something that used a little less brainpower to relax with and Astro Golf is a game that fits perfectly.