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Ubuntu 18.04 is now officially released, so to mark this occasion we’ve teamed up with DRM free game store GOG for a sale and to throw some free games your way.

As you know, GOG have supported Linux for some time now, going way back to August 2014 where they made a bit of a splash with 50 games. Since then, they’ve continued to expand their catalogue of DRM free games. Not just modern games though, as they’re also nicely packaging some retro classics with the likes of DOSBox to make it simple for Linux gamers.

From now, GOG will be officially supporting Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04, as they will no longer be actively testing 14.04. They told me they’ve confirmed around 90% of their Linux games as fully working on the latest Ubuntu 18.04 release. They also officially support Ubuntu-based distributions like Mint and elementary OS. Personally, I think it’s fantastic GOG go through such lengths with their Linux support.

GOG have even given us one of those shiny partner pages, where we have listed a few choice Linux games to take a look at. With so many good Linux games available, it was a tough job to narrow it down to only a few. Feel free to link it to friends considering using Linux for gaming as a quick and easy list for some good choices. You can also see all Linux games currently on sale on GOG right here.

They’ve also given us 50 copies of Hacknet to give away! (Update: It's over now!)

Want to win a copy? Simply say "I love DRM free games!" somewhere in your comment to be entered. Competition closes 7PM UTC tomorrow, winners will be sent a PM directly here with a key if they win sometime after that.

As for what's new in Ubuntu 18.04, our good friends over at OMGUbuntu did a rather slick video you should check out. Will Cooke from Canonical also put up an overview with some tips to get you going. The biggest change, is the main Ubuntu version being moved from their own Unity desktop back to GNOME. For me personally, the move from Unity to GNOME Shell wasn't as big a shock as I expected, I've grown to quite like it honestly. Having a more customizable desktop certainly is handy, quite a fan of the one-click install for most GNOME plugins!

Naturally, there's many other Ubuntu-based distributions to look out for with different desktops like Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Budgie and so on with each of them having their own 18.04 release.

Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: DRM-Free, GOG, On Sale
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Mountain Man Apr 27, 2018
So all I have to say is "I love DRM free games!" and I'm in? Sure thing, boss.

Looking forward to the new Kubuntu update, too.


Last edited by Mountain Man on 27 April 2018 at 10:27 am UTC
Citiroller Apr 27, 2018
Ubuntu 18.04 releases and there's my birthday tomorrow. This is the perfect opportunity to test my luck :D
GOG is really doing a great job and I love DRM free games!
I did not expect them to support a new system the same time it releases.
Good luck to all other contestants.
tumocs Apr 27, 2018
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I love DRM free games!
And I have way too many of them already. Doesn't matter, let the backlog grow.
Syfodias Apr 27, 2018
I love DRM free games!

I love Linux too.
miro Apr 27, 2018
Quoting: Mountain ManSo all I have to say is "I love DRM free games!" and I'm in? Sure thing, boss.

Looking forward to the new Kubuntu update, too.

Same here, I prefer KDE.

I love DRM free games, so Lets h4xx ! :D
Cmdr_Iras Apr 27, 2018
Want to win a copy? Yes

You say all I need to do is simply say "I love DRM free games!" somewhere in this comment to be entered.

Check 1; Check 2

:D
Eike Apr 27, 2018
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At first read of the title, I thought they'd be giving away free keys to run Ubuntu 18.04. :D
ainumortis Apr 27, 2018
I love DRM free games!, and I love GOG games on Linux, I was Testing Ubuntu 18.04 last week, it was fun.
neotsubasa Apr 27, 2018
I love DRM free games!
Thanks GamingOnLinux, you're the best!
jo3fis Apr 27, 2018
I love DRM free games!
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