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Volition say it's too early to tell if Agents of Mayhem will come to Linux
Volition, the developer of Saints Row IV is working on a new game called Agents of Mayhem. A GOL supporter asked me to get in touch with them about a Linux version, so I did.
Category: Editorial
Like getting scared? Some Horror games you have to check out on Linux & SteamOS
So you like to be afraid? You like to soil your pants? Well then, here's a few must-have titles to try on Linux & SteamOS.
8 out of the 10 current most popular Steam games support Linux
What a time to be alive and be a Linux gamer! Not too long ago I would have though this would have been impossible.
What have you been playing on Linux recently and what do you think about it?
Today GOL asks: what have you been playing on Linux, and what do you think about it? So many games, so little time!
Steam Machines are dead in the water according to Ars, not quite
Ars Technica has written up an article about Valve's Steam Machines and how they seem to have sold less than 500,000 units in around seven months.
Steam's latest Hardware Survey is out, shows Linux at 0.84%
The latest Steam Hardware Survey is now available and if you take it at face value it doesn't look so good for Linux. I am remaining positive as always about it.
Announcing the beta of our User Stats page
I am pleased to show off a work-in-progress user statistics page that will form part of our new survey system.
Lego Minifigures Online shutting down, say goodbye to our first official Lego game
Our first official Lego game Lego Minifigures Online was released last summer and it really wasn't all that good, it seems it's now shutting down.
Editorial: Valve have not abandoned SteamOS or Linux, things are looking pretty good
Something I keep seeing repeated in our comments, forum and across other sites is people believing Valve have somehow failed already and are abandoning SteamOS. That's far from the truth of the matter.
Want to make Terraria on Linux faster? FNA creator Ethan Lee has a script to help with that
Terraria on Linux uses Ethan Lee's FNA project, but the most recent update did not update FNA which Ethan has pointed out is a bit sad. Thankfully, he has a script to do it for you.
Rocket League is still coming to Linux, but there is no release date
Rocket League is still coming to Linux a developer has confirmed on reddit, but they have no idea when by the looks of it.
According to Deep Silver the new editions of Dead Island are not coming to Linux
Strange and sad news, Deep Silver responded to me on twitter to let me know that Dead Island Riptide Definitive Edition and Dead Island Definitive Edition are not coming to Linux. I find this odd going by the recent SteamDB activity.
Zero Point Software update us on their search for a publisher for Interstellar Marines, requiring 1.7 million dollars
Interstellar Marines has been in development for a long time and their cash is running dry. They recently announced they are looking for a publisher or investor and they have created a video to showcase the game and make their needs known.
Unreal Tournament on Linux, checking up on the progress by Epic Games and how to get it running on Linux
For those that don't know, or forgot, the new Unreal Tournament does in fact have a Linux version. I check on it now and then and it's really starting to come together.
First Steps with OpenVR and the Vive on Linux
While not officially supported, it turns out that through SteamVR and Valve's OpenVR, the HTC Vive "works" on Linux with some minor permission changes.
AMD Polaris graphics cards are starting to sound pretty amazing
Even though I am an Nvidia user, I am really impressed by that has been leaked out about AMD's upcoming Polaris.
Sunday chat: what games have kept you busy with week?
It's Sunday and a rare occasion of it not raining where I am so I am away for most of the day. So, what have you been playing this week?
The awesome itch.io store has released itch.io refinery, their own unique version of Early Access
Itch do some wonderful things and the brand new itch.io refinery is a really great way to do Early Access correctly.
I have finally found a way to sort out screen tearing on Nvidia with Linux
Thanks to a few different people for their advice I have finally found a way to stop screen tearing with Nvidia proprietary drivers.
Sickhead Games working with Chucklefish to port Stardew Valley to Linux
Recently the developer of Stardew Valley announced that Chucklefish (developers of Starbound) would handle porting Stardew Valley to Linux & Mac. Chucklefish have now announced they are working with Sickhead Games on the porting process.