Category: Editorial

So id Software are moving Quake Live from a browser game to a native game, the bad news is they won't be supporting Linux (Or Mac).

So today marks a whole year of having the Steam client on Linux, how will you celebrate or do you still refuse to use it?

Double Fine did a blog entry about them support Linux with their games, makes for a nice read so I thought I should highlight it for you.

Telltale Games' CTO, Kevin Bruner mentions during a Reddit AMA that Linux support is something that's being considered, though it is not likely to be seen soon.

So it seems a few major tech websites (and Seattle Times) have had some hands on time with a SteamBox prototype.

The Cheapskate's Corner is back on the spookiest night of the year! If you're too old to go trick-or-treating but are nonetheless afraid to go out tonight, just keep reading and get the best deals to game the night away.

The Funding Crowd is back two weeks after our previous edition. Yeah, we've been pretty busy searching among the new campaigns and selecting the best ones to be spotlighted on our column just for you.

Ever since the Steam Hardware & Software Survey began showing Linux statistics, I've been asked to write about it. This month I've taken some time to talk about why the survey is important, pitfalls to watch out for when interpreting it, and some suggestions for improvement. I also take a look at how Linux userbase figures shift when adjusted for title count and find an interesting correlation.

Some more sad news today folks, Trent from Nooskewl has made a blog post detailing why the currently open source game Monster RPG 2 is to become non-free again.

7 Days To Die is a promising looking zombie survival and crafting game that was kickstarted and will head to Linux, sadly Tripwire Interactive the makers behind Killing Floor filed a claim against them.

So, some see Unity3D as one of the saviours of Linux gaming along with Steam. I, however, have been thinking more on this recently, and feel that it could be dangerous, not just for Linux, but for Indie developers in general to be so heavily reliant on one game engine.

What makes the 4X TBS ‘Master of Tactics’ game heavy on strategy and what motivated its development?

Not too long ago I gave you news on Two Worlds 2 heading to Linux, I decided to dig a little deeper and thankfully the publisher is willing to chat a bit more!

Just after truly entering the 21st century by becoming crowd sourced, The Funding Crowd is now back with its 21st issue with everything that happened and is happening in the Linux gaming crowdfunding scene.

The Cheapskate's Corner is back with the latest bundles and sales offering cheap Linux games for you.

Well this is fun news, Lars Gustavsson of DICE has spoken to Polygon about what he thinks of Linux. In future we could see a Battlefield title on Linux.

Creative Assembly have said to PCGamesN that a port of Total War: Rome II to Linux to support SteamOS gives them no worries.

So recently a boxed copy of XCOM Enemy Unknown & Civilization V together popped up on Amazon and it prominently lists Linux as a platform option, not only that but Borderlands 2 as well.

With this one, The Cheapskate's Corner reaches its 20th issue. That's roughly 5 months helping you find the best and cheapest games for Linux. What would you ever do without it?

Leadwerks the game engine and visual editor that successfully crowdfunded itself to come to Linux has been shown off a bit.