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Vulkan post-processing layer vkBasalt gets a few tweaks in v0.3.2.5

By Liam Dawe,
Vulkan post-processing layer vkBasalt allows Linux gamers to run various visual enhancement features, along with support for running various Reshade Fx shaders.

Lutris 0.5.10 Beta 1 is out with Origin and Ubisoft Connect integration

By Liam Dawe,
Ready to test some more awesome open source software? Lutris 0.5.10 Beta 1 is out, so this is your chance to help make the next release a polished one.

520 games are now rated either Verified or Playable for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
As we hit less than two weeks until the Steam Deck launch on February 25, Valve appear to be doing well on the testing front with 520 games now either fully Verified or Playable.

Valve releases Steam Deck shell CAD files

By Liam Dawe,
Helping to build a huge community around the upcoming Steam Deck handheld, Valve has helpfully released the CAD files for the external shell.

Wine 7.2 spilled out with the beginnings of a WMA decoder

By Liam Dawe,
The dedicated team building up the Windows compatibility layer Wine have release a new development version with Wine 7.2 now available.

Sci-fi building and crew management sim Space Haven Alpha 14 is out

By Liam Dawe,
Space Haven from Bugbyte Ltd. continues building up towards something truly special with it blending together spaceship building, exploration and crew management. Alpha 14 is out now with lots of new goodies.

Roma Invicta is a like an indie Total War out now

By Liam Dawe,
Like the idea of Total War games but find them complicated or want something similar that takes a bit less time? Roma Invicta is a new indie release that looks promising.

Come get a good look at the Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Heart of Russia DLC

By Liam Dawe,
Euro Truck Simulator 2 - Heart of Russia is the next big expansion for the incredibly popular trucking sim from SCS Software.

CitySlicker is an upcoming high-end case for the Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
With the Steam Deck releasing on February 25, we're starting to see more of a build-up around it from all areas. Not just games but accessories now too like the CitySlicker carrying case from WaterField Designs.

Mask of the Rose from Failbetter Games has a demo up now

By Liam Dawe,
Mask of the Rose is a new mixture of a dating sim with a little murder and detective work, set in the popular Fallen London Universe from Failbetter Games.

Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG released for Linux plus gamepad support

By Liam Dawe,
Another native Linux build arrives. This time we have Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG from Dark Crystal Games.

XCOM 2 gets a Free Weekend plus a MASSIVE discount

By Liam Dawe,
XCOM 2 is still to this day one of my absolute favourite strategy games, and now you can experience it free for a whole weekend and get it cheap if you want to continue with it.

Get ready to sweat with VR rhythm game Groove Gunner out now

By Liam Dawe,
Got the moves? Have a VR kit at the ready? Groove Gunner from BitCutter Studios Inc has released from Early Access today and it's one you might get a little hot with.

OlliOlli World is ridiculously good fun and works great with Proton Experimental

By Liam Dawe,
Want to Kickflip, Heelflip and Ollie your way to becoming a master and impress the skating godz? OlliOlli World is out and it works right away on Linux with Steam Play Proton Experimental.

Skul: The Hero Slayer gets a massive overhaul out now

By Liam Dawe,
Skul: The Hero Slayer, one of the best sellers on Steam from 2021 recently passed the 1 million mark and a big balancing overhaul update is out now.

Party-based dungeon crawling RPG 'Escape The Mad Empire' looks awesome

By Liam Dawe,
Ready for a big mixed bag of genres? Escape The Mad Empire is an upcoming pixel-art game that combines elements of dungeon crawling, roguelikes, tactical battles and a little base building too.

Creative Assembly show off online play for Total War: WARHAMMER III

By Liam Dawe,
Total War: WARHAMMER III is due for release on February 17, with a Linux port from Feral Interactive due sometime soon after and we now have the first footage of online play.

Developer of Netherguild looking for Alpha testers

By Liam Dawe,
Netherguild is an upcoming turn-based tactical roguelite dungeon-crawler that will be offering native Linux support, and you can try out the Alpha version right now.

Eggnut decide not to bring Backbone to Linux officially

By Liam Dawe,
After a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2018, developer Eggnut released their post-noir narrative adventure Backbone in June 2021. Sadly, they've decided not to go through with the official Linux support on it.

Steam Deck Verified jumps to over 240 titles

By Liam Dawe,
Each day we're stepping ever close to the Steam Deck releasing and it seems Valve's testing is beginning to speed up, with now well over 200 titles now fully Steam Deck Verified.