GOL Asks: What have you been playing recently?
It's been another few months since I asked this question, so let's see what you have all been up to recently! There's so many games on Linux now we are spoilt for choice.
Category: Editorial
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy now released
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy has been released! Read on to learn about its origins, its creation and its legacy.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance doesn't look like it will come to Linux any time soon
Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a game built with CryEngine looked like it was going to be a fantastic game to have on Linux, but the developers have told me it "is not possible technically".
Developer of Starsector fighting stolen artwork from Generic Space Shooter
Never a nice thing to write about, but important to know. It turns out the newly released Generic Space Shooter is using content taken from the indie game Starsector.
How big is Linux gaming? Some estimates
I keep reading comments that Linux gaming is pretty much stagnating and not worth investing in because it is still at around 1% in the Steam Hardware Survey. So I decided to try and find some numbers.
AMD could be back in the CPU performance game with Zen
Thanks to wccftech (and our IRC for the link) I have learnt today that AMD's new processor design named Zen is shaping up very nicely.
Interstellar Marines seeking funding again as they let staff go
Interstellar Marines was a seriously promising FPS game that would have single player, co-op play and online versus multiplayer. Sadly, they have had to let staff go and rely on interns right now as they seek more funding.
IndieGameStand blog post on Steam key reselling, plus my thoughts
It's always a shame to hear about scammers, especially when it comes to indie developers and smaller stores. IndieGameStand has written a blog post about it and it doesn't paint a pretty picture.
A chat with AtomicTorch Studio about their Linux sales with Dinocide & VoidExpanse
I had the pleasure of speaking with another developer today about their Linux sales, and this time it was Lurler from AtomicTorch Studio.
I am launching a Patreon campaign to support me and GamingOnLinux
After researching it properly, talking to friends and family who have given their support I have decided based on feedback to launch my own personal Patreon campaign to fund me and the GamingOnLinux website.
Linux usage on Steam is better than people think
The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out, and as usual some websites are claiming the death of SteamOS. We are here with a better outlook. We also just recently crossed over 1900 Linux games on Steam!
Did you buy the latest Humble Bundle? Keep an eye on your emails for a new Sunless Sea key
It seems a bit of "human error" happened with the latest Humble Indie Bundle and Sunless Sea. Humble were accidentally selling "Lifetime Edition" keys which gives access to all future DLC when it was supposed to be normal keys.
Looks like Homefront: The Revolution might not have a day-1 Linux release
Sad news, as Deep Silver originally confirmed to me Homefront: The Revolution was going to be a day-1 release, now they are saying when.
A Linux & Mac version of Stardew Valley depends on sales from Windows to happen
Not the best news, but not surprising either. A moderator on the Stardew Valley forum (so someone who would be in-the-know) has updated everyone to let us know it all depends on sales.
Microsoft's latest tactics show Gabe Newell of Valve was right to worry
Gabe Newell from Valve was quite right to fear about the future when he starting talking up Linux, and now it looks like Microsoft will be trying to push their own store even more.
Want to see the very popular Stardew Valley on Linux? There's a chance
Stardew Valley from ConcernedApe and Chucklefish is a big hit right now, and it's possible it could come to Linux without enough of a push from Linux gamers.
What game would you most like to see on Linux this year?
It's question time again, don't you love it? This time I want to ask you a simple question "What game would you most like to see on Linux this year?"
Our Linux & SteamOS gamer survey results for January 2016
Blimey, another month already? That's right here's the results of our latest Linux & SteamOS user survey.
Stainless Games announce another Carmageddon game, Linux & Mac gamers not happy
Stainless Games have announced Carmageddon: Max Damage for consoles (PC comes later), but they still haven't put out promises left over from the Carmageddon: Reincarnation Kickstarter. Promises like a Linux version, a Mac version and others.
Haemimont Games the developer of Tropico & Victor Vran on doing Early Access
Haemimont Games have written up a pretty nice blog post about doing Early Access with Victor Vran, and it's a nice read for games and developers.