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Open source Infinity Engine reimplementation GemRB 0.8.8 out now

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2021

While we have Beamdog taking care of the newer Enhanced Edition generation of classic RPGs like Baldur's Gate, we also have the free and open source GemRB reimplementation which has a big update out.

Beamdog unleash the huge 2.6 update for Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Icewind Dale

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2021

The Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Siege of Dragonspear and Icewind Dale just got a bit more enhanced with the huge 2.6 upgrade for all games out now.

GOG have their absolutely huge Spring Sale live now

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2021

Running until April 5, DRM-free store GOG have announced their Spring Sale is now officially live to get some great games for cheaps.

GOG have launched a 'we love games' sale with lots discounted

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2021

DRM-free store GOG have launched their latest massive sale named the 'we love games' sale and of course there's absolutely loads now discounted to take a look at.

Story-driven tactical RPG 'The Way of Wrath' up on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 3 Feb 2021

Ready for your next story-based RPG? The Way of Wrath plans to fully support Linux and it's currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and it does look quite good.

Beamdog need your help to test Enhanced Editions of Icewind Dale and Baldur's Gate

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jan 2021

Getting real close to release now is the huge 2.6 upgrade for the Beamdog classic RPGs now including Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.

Beamdog need testers for major updates to Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

By Liam Dawe, 7 Dec 2020

Continuing to move through their library of classic RPGs starting with the first Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, there's now the 2.6 Beta available for Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition.

Beamdog need testers for major updates to Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2020

Canadian studio Beamdog who made the Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale and others are currently testing a huge upgrade for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.

D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11 to Vulkan translation layer DXVK release 1.7.2 is up

By Liam Dawe, 7 Oct 2020

Developer Philip Rebohle announced today the release of DXVK 1.7.2 to further improve the D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11 to Vulkan translation layer.

The Hotline Miami series is launching on Stadia soon, WWE 2K Battlegrounds out now

By Liam Dawe, 19 Sep 2020

Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number are the next set of games to be announced for Google's game streaming service Stadia.

Stadia Pro games for September are up with HITMAN, Hello Neighbor and more

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2020

Google have launched multiple new games on the game streaming service Stadia, with plenty available free if you have a Stadia Pro subscription.

Baldur's Gate engine remake GemRB celebrates 20 years with a new release

By Liam Dawe, 24 Aug 2020

GemRB, a fine example of an open source game engine reimplementation for the Infinity Engine that powered the classic RPGs including Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape: Torment games celebrates two big things.

Pathfinder Kingmaker: Definitive Edition out now, adds in a free turn-based mode

By Liam Dawe, 19 Aug 2020

As a free and major upgrade for Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Edition, the Definitive Edition upgrade is out now and it's a pretty huge update.

Stadia round-up, more games live including DOOM and SUPERHOT: MCD

By Liam Dawe, 19 Aug 2020

Today we round up some more Stadia news about new and upcoming titles for the game streaming store and service.

Stadia Connect July 2020 - what's coming and new announcements

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jul 2020

Today, July 14 2020, Google are doing another Stadia Connect to go over a bunch of new games and features coming to their fledgling Linux-powered game streaming platform.

Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals

By Liam Dawe, 23 Aug 2017

Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!

On Sale

Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jun 2017

Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!

On Sale

Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals

By Liam Dawe, 12 Apr 2017

Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!

On Sale

Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition released with Day-1 Linux support, my review

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2017

Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is another revamp of an old classic given new life by Beamdog, a game where death is not the end. You will end up becoming friends with death and get to know it rather well.

An interview with Beamdog about Linux gaming, they say it’s worth it

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2017

I had the pleasure of speaking to two different teams at game developer and publisher Beamdog, notable for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and the soon to be released Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition.