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Open source RTS '0 A.D.' Alpha 22 Venustas has been released, it's huge

By Liam Dawe, Jul 27, 2017

The wonderful open source RTS 0 A.D. has released the 22nd Alpha named Venustas and it includes a ton of new features.

Nubia is coming to Civilization VI with Amanitore as their leader

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25, 2017

It seems Civilization VI is to continue expanding, with the new leader coming from Nubia. Take a look at the announcement video.

Kingdoms and Castles released with day-1 Linux support, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24, 2017

Kingdoms and Castles is the first title to be released after being crowdfunded on Fig and it has day-1 Linux support. This city-builder has a nice style to it, but is it any good?

OpenRA adds another 9 Dune 2000 missions, a command bar and tons more

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24, 2017

OpenRA, the open source game engine for Commander & Conquer, Red Alert and Dune 2000 has a new test release out with tons of changes.

Abandon Ship, an exploration and combat game with an oil painting like art style will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 21, 2017

It turns out the rather great looking exploration and combat game 'Abandon Ship' will come to Linux. The art style of the game is actually inspired by classic navy oil paintings.

Total War: WARHAMMER Norsca DLC set to raid Linux before too long

By BTRE, Jul 20, 2017

The latest DLC for the fantasy-themed Total War game will be brought over by Feral Interactive. This DLC will make a new faction playable, focusing attention to the many dangers of the frigid wastelands of the north.

Trains & Things, a multiplayer focused economic strategy game built on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 20, 2017

Trains & Things has been announced as a multiplayer focused economic strategy game, it's built on Linux with open source tools and sounds pretty interesting.

The Templar sounds like the most fun unit yet coming to XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

By Liam Dawe, Jul 18, 2017

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen has another new unit reveal, this time it's for The Templar, another one we can recruit to the cause.

Rusted Warfare, a 2D RTS that reminds me of Total Annihilation & Red Alert is now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 18, 2017

Rusted Warfare, a 2D RTS from Corroding Games is now on Linux. It reminds me a little of Total Annihilation & Red Alert and it was originally an Android game that's made it to PC.

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander to get an enhanced “Lightspeed Edition”

By BTRE, Jul 17, 2017

The strategy game in space with RPG elements will be getting a massively reworked edition next month that’ll be free for existing owners of the game.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege, another RTS is planning Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 17, 2017

Battlevoid: Sector Siege, from the developer of Battlevoid: Harbinger has been announced and the developer said they will be planning a Linux version.

Tooth And Tail, a new RTS game from Pocketwatch Games looks awesome, confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 14, 2017

Pocketwatch Games (Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine) have announced their new strategy game Tooth and Tail. Not only does it look awesome and unique, but I've also got confirmation that it will be on Linux.

Get ready to escape again, as 'The Escapists 2' launches next month, looks like it will be on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 14, 2017

The Escapists 2 from Team17 and Mouldy Toof Studios is set to launch on August 22nd and it seems like it will have Linux support at launch.

Check out another video for XCOM 2: War of the Chosen showing off a new mission

By Liam Dawe, Jul 12, 2017

I know, another XCOM 2: War of the Chosen post. I'm not even sorry, I'm excited and it looks really damn good. There's another new video showing off a mission this time.

Robothorium, a futuristic tactical RPG with turn-based combat is heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 12, 2017

Robothorium, a futuristic tactical RPG with turn-based combat from developer Goblinz Studio is heading to Linux, with a release due this year.

Take a look at The Warlock, another new unit coming to XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

By Liam Dawe, Jul 12, 2017

I love seeing all these previews of units coming to XCOM 2: War of the Chosen, as it's a great way to keep us excited for this new expansion. Let's take a look at The Warlock.

Starship Theory just launched a Linux version, developer looking for feedback

By Liam Dawe, Jul 11, 2017

Starship Theory, a ship building survival game that resembles FTL a little in style is now on Linux, it's currently unsupported as the developer seeks feedback.

Terroir, a 3D tile-based vineyard tycoon game adds Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 11, 2017

Terroir is an Early Access 3D tile-based tycoon game and it recently added Linux support. In Terroir you are managing your own vineyard and it looks reasonably good.

Tactical RPG 'Chroma Squad' has a big Director’s Cut update with lots of goodies

By Liam Dawe, Jul 10, 2017

I was quite impressed with Chroma Squad when I tried out the original release of this Power Rangers-inspired tactical RPG and now it's looking even better.