11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processors have launched
In the market for a new CPU and sticking with Intel? The 11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processors code-named "Rocket Lake-S" have now launched.
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Linux vendor System76 releases the Pangolin, a full AMD laptop
Ready for an all-AMD solution to your hardware problems? Not long after announcing their new Thelio Mira desktop, System76 believe they hold the AMD answer with the new Pangolin.
FunKey S is a tiny Linux-powered retro-gaming handheld
Do you love retro gaming and emulation? How about pocket sized devices, powered by Linux that you can take anywhere? The FunKey S looks like a really sweet bit of kit.
Windows 'not an emulator' compatibility tool Wine 6.4 out now
Not an emulator but a compatibility tool that translates Windows calls into language Linux can understand, Wine 6.4 is officially out now as the latest development release.
Pixels customizable smart dice seem like an interesting way to spice up your tabletops
While I haven't yet jumped into the deep end of virtual tabletop experiences myself, the likes of Fantasy Grounds Unity and Foundry VTT support Linux and look really good. Want to spice them up if you play already? Enter the Pixels dice.
The Minecraft Badlion Client has been ported to Linux
Badlion, a very popular Minecraft launcher that bundles a bunch of things together has now been officially ported over to Linux with the Badlion Client 3.1 update.
Sofa gaming Linux distro GamerOS version 23 is out continuing to fill the gap of SteamOS
Filling in the gap left by Valve leaving SteamOS alone, the sofa / couch gaming distribution GamerOS has a brand new release available with the usual great improvements.
plus-x is a simple tool to help developers on Windows set Linux permissions for games
Here's a small and very useful sounding application from game developer Cheeseness. It's called plus-x and the aim is to allow developers on Windows to set the correct permissions on Linux executables.
The Linux App Summit (LAS) returns in May, applications open for talks until March 15
Planned to happen online again during May 13-15, the Linux App Summit (LAS) is set to return giving you a chance to listen to talks about the future of application design, development and more for Linux.
The February 2021 round-up here's our top articles
Here is a look back some of the most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for February 2021, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux gaming, open source and other general Linux news that we cover!
KenShape is a new tool to get easy 3D models from 2D pixel-art by Kenney
Want a quick way to make 3D models? Here's your fresh tip of the day for prototyping, game development or anything else - check out the new KenShape application from Kenney.
Valve help developers into adding more controller support with new stats
Valve are trying to give developer a bit more data on what controller / gamepad they're using, which is a good reminder for developers to make sure they are testing for more than just a mouse and keyboard.
Take-Two Interactive hit the DMCA nuke on GTA III and Vice City reverse engineered effort
It was only recently that we picked up the news of both GTA III and Vice City getting a fully working reverse engineered game engine, along with plenty of upgrades. Sadly, and expectedly, it got nuked from orbit.
Linux Mint want to remind you to run updates
In a fresh blog post, Linux Mint's leader Clem Lefebvre has written about some statistics on people running out of date software and warned people to ensure they're running updates.
Linux lands on Mars with Perseverance and Ingenuity
Here is your morning dose of miscellaneous Linux news. Not gaming but still very cool - Linux has officially landed on Mars with the Perseverance Rover.
Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation lib VKD3D-Proton 2.2 is out, prepares DirectX Raytracing
We just recently had the DXVK 1.8 release for Direct3D 9/10/11 to Vulkan and now we also have the VKD3D-Proton 2.2 release landing as well.
Collabora share big progress on the Wine compatibility layer with Wayland
Collabora have shared a great progress update on getting Wine working directly with Wayland, which is going to eventually replace X11 on most Linux distributions.
Crusader Kings II gets a monthly subscription for all the DLC
Paradox Interactive are branching out with revenue models and they're now doing a subscription for Crusader Kings II, which itself is free to play.
Valve & Netflix teamed up for a Dota anime series
If, like me, you're a bit of an Anime fan you might want to keep an eye on Netflix as DOTA: Dragon's Blood has been announced for release in March.
What have you been playing recently? Come chit-chat with us
It's been quite a while since we had a community chat post for Linux gaming, so let's get it going again: what have you been gaming on Linux lately?
- Portal: Revolution drops Native Linux support to focus on Proton
- ZOOM Platform also had payment processor issues, say they "have no plans to remove any titles"
- NVIDIA are working on a "general optimization" for VKD3D / DirectX12 games on Linux
- Bottles app for running Windows apps / games on Linux gets NGI Zero Commons funding
- JetBrains now a Platinum sponsor of Godot Engine
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