Wine 5.4 is out improving Direct2D, Unicode 13 and a real old D3DX9 issue is solved
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16214
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Wine 5.4 is out improving Direct2D, Unicode 13 and a real old D3DX9 issue is solved
The Wine hackers have released the latest development build this week, with Wine 5.4 now available. Here's your usual GOL look over the highlights.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits over 1 million online, Steam breaks user records again
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16216
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits over 1 million online, Steam breaks user records again
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valve's free to play competitive shooter which also features the newer Danger Zone mode which is like a Battle Royale has today hit over a million players online. Additionally, Steam itself broke another record.
MangoHud, the excellent Linux overlay layer adds OpenGL support in addition to Vulkan
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16215
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MangoHud, the excellent Linux overlay layer adds OpenGL support in addition to Vulkan
A huge update for the Linux overlay layer, MangoHud, as it can now work with OpenGL games in addition to Vulkan making it many times more useful and awesome.
If you're self-isolating and in need, here's a bunch of awesome free Linux games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16217
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If you're self-isolating and in need, here's a bunch of awesome free Linux games
It's a scary time, with more restrictions being announced regularly across the world to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Here's a list of some really great free games for Linux if you find yourself stuck with self-isolation/distancing and low on funds.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin engine source code released - a quick look
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Wrath: Aeon of Ruin engine source code released - a quick look
The developers of Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, an FPS game built on the Darkplaces engine, have seemingly been a bit sneaky and released the source code to their engine fork with little fanfare on GitHub.
Just reminder, that if you want a friendly Linux place on Reddit to join here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Linuxers/
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This is a community for Linux users new and old, everyone should feel welcome.
This is a community for Linux users new and old, everyone should feel welcome.
Steam broke another record, now over 20 million online (article updated from yesterday) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/counter-strike-global-offensive-hits-over-1-million-online-steam-breaks-user-records-again.16216/
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits over 1 million online, Steam breaks user records again
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valve's free to play competitive shooter which also features the newer Danger Zone mode which is like a Battle Royale has today hit over a million players online. Additionally, Steam itself broke another record.
Village-building god sim strategy 'Rise to Ruins' passes 1.5 million dollars net revenue
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16219
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Village-building god sim strategy 'Rise to Ruins' passes 1.5 million dollars net revenue
One of my favourite pixel-art indie games, Rise to Ruins, has now officially passed the 1.5 million dollar net revenue mark showing that indie games can really sell well.
Indie fighting game "Them's Fightin' Herds" releasing in April, Linux coming later
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16220
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Indie fighting game "Them's Fightin' Herds" releasing in April, Linux coming later
Them's Fightin' Herds has been in Early Access for a while, and they confirmed a Linux port during their original crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo and now a release date has been set.
Primal Light is an action-platformer that has some seriously good art - releasing on July 9
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16221
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Primal Light is an action-platformer that has some seriously good art - releasing on July 9
Primal Light, built with the free and open source Godot Engine, is an action-platformer with pixel artwork that looks divine like some of the classics on Amiga and it's releasing on July 9.
vkBasalt the Vulkan post processing layer for Linux has a new release up
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16222
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vkBasalt the Vulkan post processing layer for Linux has a new release up
Need to add some fancy effects to your Linux games? vkBasalt can help with that and a brand new release is now up.
Proton GE 5.4 released for Steam Play on Linux with Warframe gamepad fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16223
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Proton GE 5.4 released for Steam Play on Linux with Warframe gamepad fixes
Proton GE, the custom-built fork of Proton for Steam Play that adds in numerous extra tweaks and fixes has another release now available.
3dSen NES emulator gives classics some 3D depth and it's pretty awesome
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16224
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3dSen NES emulator gives classics some 3D depth and it's pretty awesome
3dSen, an upcoming Emulator currently in development is now going through some Beta testing. Unlike some other Emulators, it doesn't just support old games, it aims to redefine them.
The GOG Spring Sale is on - giving away the 'Witcher Goodies Collection' for 48 hours
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16225
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The GOG Spring Sale is on - giving away the 'Witcher Goodies Collection' for 48 hours
DRM-free store GOG has launched a huge Spring Sale with thousand of games going real cheap. They've also put the Witcher Goodies Collection on a 48 hour giveaway which has art, books, soundtracks and such.
Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess is like a wild sci-fi Desert Strike
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16226
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Dwarrows now on Humble Store: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dwarrows?partner=gamingonlinux (partner)
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Build and grow a new settlement and explore the lands surrounding it in this Peaceful Action-Adventure & Town-Builder . Search the lush forests of the Dusken Woodlands for resources, and adventure through mysterious new places to find lost artifacts. Meet…
Humble has a pretty sweet "Coding Starter Kit" bundle going, might be good for the kids: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/coding-starter-kit-no-starch-press-books?partner=gamingonlinux (partner)
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Humble Book Bundle: Coding Starter Kit by No Starch Press
Jump into the world of coding with this kid-friendly book bundle!
Stellaris: Federations and the huge free 'Verne' content update are out
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16227
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Stellaris: Federations and the huge free 'Verne' content update are out
Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio have today released the Stellaris: Federations expansion along with the free 2.6.0 'Verne' content upate for everyone.
Deep fantasy RPG-strategy hybrid 'Vagrus - The Riven Realms' has passed another funding milestone
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16228
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Deep fantasy RPG-strategy hybrid 'Vagrus - The Riven Realms' has hit another funding milestone
Vagrus - The Riven Realms continues smashing through their Open Access funding goals on Fig, this special hybrid of Crowdfunding and Early Access together seems to be paying off.
Vaporum: Lockdown delayed into later this year as the game has grown
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16229
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Vaporum: Lockdown delayed into later this year as the game has grown
Vaporum: Lockdown is a prequel to the 3D real-time dungeon crawler Vaporum that was pretty great, and it's now delayed but it's not all bad news.
Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition announced for release on March 24
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/16230
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Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition announced for release on March 24
1C Entertainment and Snowhound Games have announced that Deep Sky Derelicts is getting a Definitive Edition on March 24 that will bundle the DLC and upgrade the base game for everyone.