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PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 can now auto-configure games for you

By Liam Dawe,
Emulating the Sony PlayStation 3 just got even better, with the open source RPCS3 now configuring games for you.

The first major update for Slay the Spire 2 is out now

By Liam Dawe,
After running an opt-in Beta for a while, Mega Crit have released the first major gameplay content update for the deck-builder Slay the Spire 2.
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Death Stranding 2 patch 1.4 should make it look better on lower settings

By Liam Dawe,
Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS are continuing to improved the PC release of Death Stranding 2, with patch 1.4 out now and there's more to come.

Properly funny chaotic dungeon crawler Lucky Tower Ultimate 1.0 has launched

By Liam Dawe,
If you enjoy replayable games that have plenty of action, exploration and comedy - Lucky Tower Ultimate is one you need to pick up.

Nintendo 64 emulator Gopher64 adds RetroAchievements support

By Liam Dawe,
If emulation is your thing - check out the Gopher64 emulator for the Nintendo 64, as a major new release of the open source project has arrived.

METRO 2039 gets revealed for release this Winter

By Liam Dawe,
Going deep into post-apocalyptic Moscow, 4A Games and Deep Silver have now fully revealed METRO 2039. It's going to release sometime this Winter.

Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS

By Liam Dawe,
Valve just put up a Beta for Proton 11, the next major release of their compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux / SteamOS.

Get another 15 games for $15 in this new Humble Bundle for April

By Liam Dawe,
A nice chance to grab 15 games that works out nice and cheap too in the Humble 15 for $15 April 2026 Bundle.

Linux Mint confirm longer release cycles, the next release is planned for Christmas 2026

By Liam Dawe,
The Linux Mint team have given a roadmap update, after previously suggesting they would be looking at longer development times to get things right.

Mozilla announced "Thunderbolt", their open-source and self-hostable AI client

By Liam Dawe,
Mozilla are leaning even more into AI, with the announcement today of Thunderbolt - their open-source and self-hostable AI client.

Gaming on Linux with an older GPU levels up with DXVK-Sarek v1.12 bringing major new features

By Liam Dawe,
You don't have to get left behind with gaming on Linux if you have an older GPU, thanks to projects like DXVK-Sarek keeping them alive.

Vehicle-building bullet heaven survivor-like TerraTech Legion launches April 30

By Liam Dawe,
Now this is one I am excited about. The demo for TerraTech Legion was great fun, and I can't wait to build more vehicles in this bullet heaven survivor-like.

Immersive sim boomer shooter Fortune's Run back in development as the developer is out of jail

By Liam Dawe,
The positively rated immersive sim boomer shooter Fortune's Run is getting back into action, as the developer is now back to working on it.

SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) ban AI / LLM code contributions

By Liam Dawe,
SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer), the incredibly popular cross-platform development library, has formally banned all AI code contributions.

US operating system age verification bill "Parents Decide Act" gets published

By Liam Dawe,
The US-wide operating system age verification bill we covered recently, the "Parents Decide Act", now actually has the bill published to read.

Road to Vostok is an incredibly impressive solo-developed hardcore survival shooter

By Liam Dawe,
What looks like one of the most impressive games ever made with Godot Engine, the solo-developed hardcore Road to Vostok has entered Early Access.

TRX the open source re-implementation of Tomb Raider is making progress on Tomb Raider 3

By Liam Dawe,
With the classic Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 fully playable with the open source re-implementation TRX, the team makes impressive progress with the third.

Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15.2 brings critical security updates

By Liam Dawe,
Luanti (formerly Minetest) is the popular free and open source voxel game engine powering some really fun experiences and a critical update is out now.

After years in development v8 of the factory management RTS Mindustry is out

By Liam Dawe,
Mindustry is a free and open source open-ended factory management game with RTS and tower defense elements, with a major new update finally out.

Book of Travels from Might and Delight goes offline in July but you'll still be able to play alone

By Liam Dawe,
Book of Travels had an interesting idea as a slower, more exploration focused online RPG that didn't hold your hand but it never really took off.