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CRYENGINE source code now available on github

By Liam Dawe,
The CRYENGINE source code is now officially available on github for anyone to take a look and tinker with, you need to be aware of their licensing though.

Dota 2 updated to support the Vulkan API

By Liam Dawe,
Dota 2 is Valve's first game to support Vulkan, the successor to OpenGL. This is Valve's first public release of the game to use Vulkan, so there will be some rough edges.

Feral Interactive are teasing another new Linux & Mac port with a new clue

By Liam Dawe,
Feral Interactive are teasing our minds with a new clue for a Linux & Mac port to come. It's time to get your thinking caps on.

Turmoil, a tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre plans a Linux version

By Liam Dawe,
Turmoil is a charming looking simulation game that should be coming to Linux after the full release next month. Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

Looks like RymdResa, the relaxing looking roguelike space odyssey is finally coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
I've been following RymdResa for quite a long time as a big fan of space exploration games. The Linux version sadly got delayed quite a long time, but the wait could soon be over.

Major Terraria update released with controller support, adventure maps and more

By Liam Dawe,
Terraria is a pretty decent sandbox game with lots to discover and it's just got a bit bigger. This new update is quite a big one.

Worms W.M.D has an impressively silly Multiplayer trailer, will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
If you weren't aware already Worms W.M.D is heading to Linux (we have this confirmed). This new trailer has me pretty excited.

There is now an open source driver and GTK3 based UI for interacting with the Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe,
Open source rocks! A fellow named kozec has created a user mode driver (based on another) and a UI for interacting with the Steam Controller.

Linux & Steam running on the PS4 playing Bastion is impressive

By Liam Dawe,
What you can do what Linux always impresses me, but this has to be what has impressed me the most recently.

Serious Sam 4 confirmed to be in development right now

By Liam Dawe,
Croteam sure are busy, not only did they confirm The Talos Principle 2 is happening, but it seems I missed the fact that Serious Sam 4 was also confirmed to be in development right now.

AMD GPU-PRO Beta Driver for Linux released with Vulkan support for Dota 2

By Liam Dawe,
AMD have released another Beta of their new AMD GPU-PRO. It brings in support for the new Vulkan API in Dota 2 which is expected to release this coming week.

A recap of the most popular Linux & SteamOS gaming articles for the last week, 32 posted in total

By gamingonlinux,
Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for the past week, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!

Come watch another round of the GOL OpenRA tournament tonight, last one before the final!

By Liam Dawe,
Apologies for the late notice on this, we will try better next time. Tonight is the last OpenRA game before the final! Come watch it on Twitch at 7PM UTC.

The Mims Beginning, the strategy god-like game that supports Linux is officially released

By Liam Dawe,
The Mims Beginning is a very promising strategy god-like game that has supported Linux for quite some time. It's really pleasing to see it have a final release.

The Talos Principle 2 has been announced

By Liam Dawe,
While I haven't completed The Talos Principle, I have played it and I do think it's a very well presented puzzle game. It seems it has been a hit, so The Talos Principle 2 has now been confirmed.

Minetest, the open source sandbox game inspired by InfiniMiner & Minecraft has a major new version

By Liam Dawe,
Minetest is an open source game and game engine much like Minecraft and available for free. It has recently released a major new version.

Looking for a cute city builder on Linux? Try out Hearthlands

By Liam Dawe,
I've been following Hearthlands for quite some time and I supported them quite early on, so it's really great to see the little city builder evolve. It has a new trailer and update ready.

Oxenfree, a great looking supernatural thriller is being ported to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
I have to admit, I hadn't heard of Oxenfree until I saw it pop up in my twitter feed as it was retweeted by some excited fans. It seems the developers have been working away and it will come to Linux.

Soulcaster: Part I & II coming to Steam with Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Originally launched on Linux in 2013 on IndieGameStand, Soulcaster: Part I & II are coming together as a bundle on Steam.

Hey, remember to watch Friday Livestream at 5 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
Oh, glorious Friday, you have once again graced us with your presence which indicates another weekend has arrived without humanity blowing itself to pieces. We will of course celebrate by blowing stuff to pieces in Linux games live on Twitch!