The Sunday Gaming Section, Linux Gaming From Around The Web
Here is some Sunday reading for you from other gaming sites across the internet. Not much generally happens on a Sunday, so hopefully this will be a regular article.
Category: Editorial
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition For Linux Is In Testing
Even though we still haven't gotten the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition the developer has noted on twitter that Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is already in testing for Linux, and it's promising.
Double Fine’s decision to drop Spacebase DF-9 is another huge blow for indie games
Double Fine’s decision to pull the plug on Spacebase DF-9 may seem on the surface like just the latest act by a developer taking gamers for a ride, but such decisions could have huge consequences for the flourishing indie scene as a whole.
Techland Shoot Down Any Hope Of Hellraid & Dying Light On Linux
Techland's Chrome Engine 6 will support Linux, but it seems they don't yet have enough faith in Linux as a gaming platform after we spoke to them again.
DoubleFine Ceasing Spacebase DF-9 Development, Releasing Code For Modders
DoubleFine has announced it will cease development on Spacebase DF-9 and release their Lua code for modders to carry the dream on.
Techland's Chrome Engine 6 Officially Supports Linux, Hellraid & Dying Light Possible For Linux
This may not be news for our readers who have been around for a while, but Techland's Chrome Engine 6 actually supports Linux.
Linux Games To Come In 2014, A Look At What Is Ahead
There's a lot to look forward to this year, so here's a quick reminder so that you don't get swallowed up!
The Dead Island Linux Port Is Not Being Done By The Orginal Developers
We recently had a chance to speak to Techland the original developers of the Dead Island series, but they have confirmed they are no longer involved with it.
Valve Are Tracking SteamOS Issues With AMD Graphics
Valve have put up a post on their SteamOS community to keep track of AMD graphics issues with SteamOS. We hope this will push AMD some more to better their proprietary Linux drivers.
Skullgirls Developers Detail What's Going On With The Linux Port
The Skullgirls developers have finally written up an official blog post on the status of the Linux port.
Starbound Could Be Open Source In Future
The head of Starbound developers Chucklefish "Tiy" has said openly on twitter to all of his followers he wants to open source Starbound, and all their other games.
Mojang Confirms Microsoft Is Buying The Minecraft Maker
In a move that will shock many, Mojang has finally confirmed the rumours. Microsoft is buying them out, and so Minecraft & Scrolls will be owned by Microsoft.
The Sunday Gaming Section, Linux Gaming From Around The Web
Here is some Sunday reading for you from other gaming sites across the internet. Not much generally happens on a Sunday, so let's see what's been going on elsewhere.
Garry's Mod Hits the 6 Million Mark!
Garry's Mod has hit 6 million lifetime sales on Steam now and that's an incredible milestone. The developer also showed off how many are from Linux & Mac.
The Skullgirls Promised Linux Port Seems Iffy Again (UPDATED)
Skullgirls is another game with an interesting history of promises for a Linux port. It's another case of a developer publicly stating it, and then not delivering on it. UPDATED
Microsoft Reportedly Buying Minecraft Maker Mojang
This is not fun news to wake up to. Microsoft if apparently buying the indie studio Mojang for more than 2 billion dollars.
Puppy Games Aren't Impressed With Linux Sales (UPDATED)
It seems Puppy Games the developers behind fun games like Revenge of the Titans have expressed their concern about Linux sales. UPDATED
Steam Hardware Survey For August 2014, Linux Slips
Here is the latest instalment of Steam's Hardware Survey, as usual we do our monthly thing and compare it and talk about it and make sure you know not to use it as a hard figure.
The Sunday Gaming Section, Linux Gaming From Around The Web
Here is some Sunday reading for you from other gaming sites across the internet. Not much generally happens on a Sunday, so hopefully this will be a regular article.
7 Days To Die Looks Like It May Arrive On Linux Soon (UPDATED)
7 Days To Die has been a bit of an up and down saga for Linux, but with new information it may finally come soon. UPDATED.